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Sergeant McMahon's address book
A compilation of names and addresses. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers and identifies his camp barrack as 17A.
Four airmen
Four airmen in a Mess. On the reverse '1945 Basra'.
Tommie Kimberley
Head and shoulder portrait of Tommie in uniform with peak cap, air gunner's brevet, medal ribbons including Distinguished Flying Cross and flight lieutenant rank braid.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 9th July 1941 until 10th October 1952. Initial training at No. 9 Air Observers School as an air observer, navigator, air gunner and bomb aimer. Further training as…
Lancasters in the snow
Parked Lancaster with snow on ground in foreground. Two men stand together under starboard wingtip. Another two Lancasters in the distant background.
Norman Denys Sinclair’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Norman Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th August 1939 until 5th October 1945. Pilot training started at No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 1 Flying Practice Unit, No. 12 Flying Training School. Became a flying instructor at…
Cologne 1945
Four photographs on a card captioned 'Koln 1945'. Two are of the main bridges, road and rail, destroyed by the bombing and two views of the devastation around the cathedral.
On the reverse 'Morning after! Cologne Photographed by navigator W. Alan…
On the reverse 'Morning after! Cologne Photographed by navigator W. Alan…
John Percy Whymark DFC
Head and shoulder portrait of Jack in uniform. He is wearing his officer's cap, air gunner's brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. On the reverse, '1945'.
John 'Jack' Percy Whymark's sercice record
Service record for Jack Whymark from 22 July 1938 to 4 October 1945.
M Stratton personnel file document
Typed name is Sablosky, Myer then handwritten 'Stratton Michael'. Gives personal details including that he had non-British parents. Lists postings from 18 March 1942 to September 1946. Mentions training and postings to 578 and 76 Squadron. Only…
Last of the Tail Gun Charlies - Ronald Carter's Biography
Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter (1620578 Royal Air Force).
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
Interview with Charles Avey
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Charles Avey volunteered for the RAF with his friend who was fanatical about the RAF. Charles trained as a gunner. His friend was posted to the Air Ministry. On one training flight the crew were suddenly concerned at the sight ahead of what looked…
Interview with Wilf Keyte
Wilf Keyte joined the RAF in 1937 and was based with maintenance units. He was posted to Scampton and Henlow where he worked with the Queen Bee missile unit. He was then posted in charge of stores to the Orkneys and then RAF Swinderby. Wilf was then…
Interview with Colin Cole
Colin Cole took part in the attack that sunk the Tirpitz. He describes how the aircraft was adapted for the operation and flew via Lossiemouth. Colin disposed of the Upkeep 'bouncing bombs' as part of his service with the RAF. They were dropped on…
Interview with Peter Scoley
Peter Scoley was born on a farm which became RAF Metheringham during the war. After the war Peter and his wife were fundamental in creating a museum on the site.
Peter spent most of his life in and around farming near RAF Metheringham, which he…
Peter spent most of his life in and around farming near RAF Metheringham, which he…
Acknowledgement of claim for payment of war gratuity
Letter from the Air Ministry acknowledging receipt of a claim for the payment of war gratuity in respect of Bob Butler.
Conversation with Hamish Mahaddie
Conversation recorded for the Nanton Lancaster Society.
Hamish Mahaddie, the recruiter for the Pathfinder Force recalls the life of Ian Willoughby Bazalgette VC who plagued him weekly for the opportunity to join the Pathfinders. He had been posted…
Hamish Mahaddie, the recruiter for the Pathfinder Force recalls the life of Ian Willoughby Bazalgette VC who plagued him weekly for the opportunity to join the Pathfinders. He had been posted…
Robert Bruce Hatherly
A head and shoulders portrait of Robert Hatherly wearing cap and tunic with brevet and medal ribbons.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
J E Sanders' Royal Air Force flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Aircraftsman (AC2) Sanders’ Log Book as an Air Gunner from 8 June 1944 until 19 May 1945.
Training started at No. 2 Air Gunnery School, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit based in Canada.
Served at RAF Dalcross, RCAF Boundary Bay, RCAF…
Training started at No. 2 Air Gunnery School, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit based in Canada.
Served at RAF Dalcross, RCAF Boundary Bay, RCAF…
Mentioned in Despatches Certificate
A certificate awarded to Arthur.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Crew mates and Edna
Top left, annotated 'The crashed Lancaster 29 August 1944';
Centre, a group of seven airmen standing under the fuselage of a Lancaster, wearing Mae Wests, annotated from left 'Jack Crawford, Doug Looms, Dave Cook, Tom Dykins, Bert Jackson, Paul…
Centre, a group of seven airmen standing under the fuselage of a Lancaster, wearing Mae Wests, annotated from left 'Jack Crawford, Doug Looms, Dave Cook, Tom Dykins, Bert Jackson, Paul…
The Road Home
Notes for soldiers and airmen returning home by road. It details the towns that they will pass through, starting at Villach in Austria and ends in Calais. There is a map of the route.
On the last page the times of departure and arrival are recorded.
On the last page the times of departure and arrival are recorded.
Interview with Rex John Arnett
Rex was born in Toronto Canada in 1924 and grew up there, at aged 18 in 1942 he joined the RCAF as aircrew. He initially started training as the second member of a Mosquito crew but was later changed to wireless operator/air gunner and having…
Peggy's identity book
The discharge volunteers identity book belonging to Peggy. Provides personal details and notes that she is entitled to 'demobilisation privileges'.
Ronnie Abbott's Medical Record Card
RAF Form 1427 issued to Ronnie.