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Interview with Harry Kartz
The interview starts with S Bond explaining the purpose of the interview is research for a book on the 'Wimpey'. Harry then described his joining civil air guard and then volunteering for the RAF. He, initially hoped to be a pilot, but medical…
Transcript of interview with harry Kartz
Edited transcript including most of the content of the recorded interview. Harry described his joining civil air guard and then volunteering for the RAF. Initially hoping to be a pilot, medical issues meant that he was employed on several ground jobs…
Three airmen
Three airmen wearing flying jackets in front of a Wellington. Submitted with caption 'L to R Jimmy WOp, Len Hayter AG, Andy Observer 148 Sqn LG09 May 41 [June Leese]. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Three airmen and Wellington
Two airmen, one wearing tunic with half brevet and the other battledress, both stand in front of a Wellington with another airman leaning out of cockpit window. Submitted with caption '214 Sqn Stradishall 1941, Gwilliam in cockpit'. Additional…
Fighting the war sitting down
A summary of Horace Cooke's service career. Lists training as wireless operator/air gunner and later as a pilot in Canada, service with 7, 49, 99 and 156 Squadrons and 33 operations on two tours of duty and the award of the Distinguished Flying…
This is ridiculous - we should bale out
Mentions that he was in air cadets and then covers training as a wireless operator and eventual posting to 550 Squadron. Recalls events of 12 July 1944 on an operation to Revigny in France when the crew were forced to abandon their aircraft over…
Thomas Sproulle’s Royal Canadian Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Thomas Sproulle’s Flying Log Book from 12th August 1941 until 23rd June 1944 as an Air Bomber. Trained at 4 Air Observers’ School then 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 2 Air Navigation School, 3 Advanced Flying Unit, before being posted to 11…
Conversations with Norman Didwell
Transcript of discussions and includes information from a letter dated 21 April 1986. Norman Didwell was flight rigger on 99 Squadron at Mildenhall and Newmarket and then at Middle East staging posts, Transport Command RAF Waterbeach and Gatow…
A large group of airmen in front of a Wellington
A large group of airmen wearing sports or civilian kit sitting and standing in four rows in front of a Wellington. On the reverse '99 Squadron, Waterbeach, 1941'.
A group of airmen
Thirty-eight airmen with a variety of uniform, sitting and standing in four rows in front of a single story hut. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn Waterbeach '41 [Norman Didwell]'.Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
99 Squadron roll of honour 1939-42
List of men and dates on 99 (Madras Precidency) bomber Squadron No 3 Group.
Recipe book
Personal, handwritten book of cook's recipes and notes. Inside the front cover is the owner's name: "ACW2 Parsons, M 423822" , some personal messages and a short poem. The note book is filled with recipes and notes on cuts of meat and preparation…
Three airmen
Three airmen wearing uniform tunic, side caps and flying boots standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'George Cook centre Alfie Cheetham L, Bill Mossop R 49 sqn Scampton 1941'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
George Cook
Full length image of an airman wearing leather flying jacket and side cap standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'Fg Off George Cook 49 sqn Scampton 1941'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
One airman
Full length image of an airman wearing leather flying jacket standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'Eddie Corderoy 49 sqn Scampton 1941'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
One airman
An airman wearing flying suit, helmet and goggles standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'Alfie Cheetham 49 sqn Scampton 1941 2'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Conversation with Eric Clarke
Starts with discussion of Hampden and then getting Manchester and subsequently Lancaster. Relates some Manchester operations including 1000 bomber raid. Provides anecdotes about Manchester operations. Continues with account of joining up and…
Kenneth Munro Steven's pilot's flying log book
Keith Steven’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22 July 1941 until 14 January 1944. Initial training at No. 11 Elementary Flying Training School, followed by 15 Service Flying Training School, and posting to 7 Bombing and Gunnery School. Attended…
Michael Peel interview. Two
Michael Peel was posted to 44 Squadron based at RAF Dunholme Lodge. On one operation, at midnight, his crew wished him a happy 21st birthday. On another occasion, they found they still had a bomb in the bomb bay and, as the Flying Control did not…
Telegram
From Harold Bratley announcing he was safe and well.
Telegram to Mrs Bratley
Informs her that her husband was now safe.
Harold Bratley service record
Gives personal details and list of postings. Notes at one stage missing believed intered.
Michael Peel interview. One
Michael Peel was with the university squadron before volunteering for the RAF. He wanted to be a navigator but was encouraged to train as a pilot. He went to Canada to train in Harvards and Tiger Moths. In conversation with his son he discusses his…
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…
Eric Sinclair’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Eric Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25th August 1941 until 30th June 1947. Training started at No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School followed by No. 36 Service Flying Training School in Canada in January 1942. Further training at 14…