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G W A White’s Royal Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
G White’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator and air gunner from 18 November 1942 until 7 May 1946. Training at No. 4 Radio School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, 28 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Conversion Unit. Posted to 78 Squadron in July 1943…
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 Mollie Caunt, Michael Bassett and Professor David Stocker about the Freiburg Letters
Talk with Mollie Caunt, Michael Bassett and Professor David Stocker about the origin and publication of the Freiburg letters.
Dorothy May was a British woman living in Germany during the war. Her husband was conscripted into the Germany Army.…
Dorothy May was a British woman living in Germany during the war. Her husband was conscripted into the Germany Army.…
Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer.
Extracts from Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from February 1938 until 16 June 1946. The extract only includes his flying record and is missing front and end covers, details of postings and aircraft flown.
After pre-aircrew…
After pre-aircrew…
Four Ground Crew
Four men in front of a fuel truck. On the reverse 'Giovanni, Eduardo, Callaghan & Driver. Udine 1946'.
Two Airmen on top of a Fire Engine
Two men standing on top of a fire engine. On the reverse: "The Fire Officers on the Job" Udine 1946'.
Map of Germany on wall
Large map with part of Netherlands and Germany on wall. Submitted with caption 'mreu8 001 4 MREU Operations Map Hamburg 1946'
Harold Wilson's flying log book
Harold Wilson’s Flying Log Book from 28/11/42 to 2/4/54, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Bomber (and later Navigator). Also contains various memorabilia including a photograph, reunion invitation and newspaper…
RAF Swinderby Rugby team
Men in sportswear on a grass field. A Royal Air Force officer can be seen sitting in the middle of the photograph with a rugby ball between his feet on which is written Swinderby 1945-46.
Joseph Forster Mills flying log book
Flying log book for J F Mills, Navigator, covering the period from 20 September 1942 to 24 September 1950. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 1332 heavy conversion unit, 246 squadron, number 23 reserve flying…
Interview with J Taplin
J Taplin of Stevenage worked at Stevenage Lodge as a gardener associated with Six Hills Nursery before he was called to the Army at the start of the war. Within a week of enlisting he was in France where he spent the months of the Phoney War as…
University of London results
Exam results for Charmian Heléne Quitman.
Gordon Dennett's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
G. Dennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14/5/42 to 17/3/46, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator, Air Bomber, Air Gunner and Radar Operator. Based at: RAF Yatesbury (No. 2…
Collecting Robert Sharland's DFC
Beryl Lilian Sharland, Robert’s widow, and Henry Sharland, Robert’s father, collecting Robert’s DFC from Buckingham Palace in 1946. Beryl holds the DFC.
Les Pickford’s Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew). Log Book 2
Les Pickford’s Flying Log Book from 25 November 1944 until 23 September 1950 as Radio Operator. During this period he was flying with British Overseas Airways and later British European Airways.
Warr Kings, Collyweston and Nylons
#1 is two men and two women in a garden, captioned 'Warr Kings Careby June 1947'.
#2 is man in a garden, captioned 'W/Cdr D Warr King'.
#3 is Manor Farm, Collyweston 1946-7'.
#4 is a woman in a dress in a garden, captioned 'May 1947 at Manor…
#2 is man in a garden, captioned 'W/Cdr D Warr King'.
#3 is Manor Farm, Collyweston 1946-7'.
#4 is a woman in a dress in a garden, captioned 'May 1947 at Manor…
Lancaster F for Fox
Two photographs of Lancaster "F" for Fox before and after the 35 Squadron tour of the USA.
Snowy at Investiture receiving DFM
A small group of airmen and women captioned 'Snowy at investiture receiving DFM from HRH Duke of Gloucester Canberra 1946'.
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book three for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 January 1943 to 16 March 1946 and from 3 January 1950 to 20 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown, and post war flying with 77 Squadron. He…
Arthur Hope's Aircrew Categorisation Card
A card with a record of Arthur's training and postings.
A D Hope’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book one, for A D Hope, wireless operator, covering the period from 15 December 1942 to 28 April 1949. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying…
Dennis Oldman's flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for D A Oldman, bomb aimer, covering the period from 27 July 1943 to 25 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with 617 Squadron. He was stationed at RCAF…
Frank Howkins’ navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F Howkins, wireless operator, covering the period from 29 April 1943 to 30 August 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, and post was flying with number 5 Reserve…
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 17 May 1942 to 30 July 1962 detailing training, operations and post-war duties as a pilot and instructor, including VIP duties. (Several logbooks bound into one volume).
He was stationed at RAF…
He was stationed at RAF…
George Highton Log Book. Two
George Highton's pilot's flying log book covering the period from 19 May 1944 to 31 July 1946. As an instructor and Bomber Command communications flight pilot, he was stationed at RAF Kinloss and RAF Halton. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Whitley,…