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Z F Klatkiewicz’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for Z F Klatkiewicz, covering the period from 1 September 1941 to 27 February 1943. Detailing his flying training and service flying at 13 Maintenance Unit. He was stationed at 25 (Polish) Elementary Flying Training School…
Andrew Muir's award
Left page:
Andrew in uniform and greatcoat flanked by three women in hats and fur jackets, a girl and a man in a suit, hat and overcoat. The group are standing outside Buckingham Palace's ornate metal gates.
Right page:
Andrew's Distinguished…
Andrew in uniform and greatcoat flanked by three women in hats and fur jackets, a girl and a man in a suit, hat and overcoat. The group are standing outside Buckingham Palace's ornate metal gates.
Right page:
Andrew's Distinguished…
Conversation with Alan Thomsett
Edited transcript. Gives personal details and service history. Enlisted in 1942.Pilot on 1473 Flight and 192 Squadron (100 Group) on Wellington. Starts with comments about first posting 1473 Flight which eventually merged with 1474 Flight to become…
Discussion with Peter Spoden 2 January 2011
Invited to discuss the tactics of 100 group and their effect on German night-fighter operations, Peter describes older Kammhuber line system of ground controlled intercepts. He also talks of different kinds 100 group jamming and spoofing and its…
Conversations with Peter Spoden
Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…
Five German airmen in front of a night fighter aircraft.
Four aircrew wearing life preservers stand in a group talking while another serviceman on the left looks on. Submitted with caption 'Staffelkpt Wim Johnen greets Peter Spoden, radio operator Heinz Kiel & gunner 'mechanic without experience, we…
Bomber Command reunion dinner
Arthur Harris speaks about the reduction of frontline soldiers available to the Germany army, due to the redirection of men to anti-aircraft defences and repairs to the German armament industry, as a result of bombing by the RAF and the 8th USAAF. He…
Conversation with Heinz Rökker & Jack Bromfield
Gives short details of participants mentioning that Heinz Rökke achieved 64 victories with NJG2. Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield was wireless operator /air gunner with 158 (Halifax) Squadron. Starts with Rökke and Bromfield discussing the latter's…
John Waugh’s Royal Australian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
John Waugh’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 9th March 1942 until 15th April 1945. Initial pilot training in Australia at 12 Elementary Flying Training School, 8 Elementary Flying Training School, then Canada at 8 Service Flying Training School.…
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson. One
Jock begins the interview with joining up and first flying on 201 Squadron, with flying boats from Sullom Voe. He then, briefly, covers training as wireless operator/air gunner. He was posted to 38 Squadron Wellingtons in July 1940 at RAF Marham and…
Alan Richardson’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book. One
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 11th April 1940 until 31st August 1943. Trained as an air gunner and wireless operator at No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School and No. 9 Air Observers School. Posted to 11 Operational Training…
G. H. Clarke’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Cadet G. H. Clarke’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 28 July 1942 to 23 May 1996, with a handwritten amendment stating “This logbook is an unofficial document”. It records flights and other civilian…
Conversation with Henry Payne
Starts by outlining his early career flying Hampden torpedo bombers over the Pacific Ocean from Pat Bay, British Columbia, Canada. Then mentions flying Mosquitos on a holding post before training in parachute dropping and glider towing on Whitley.…
The log-books of Ted Milligan RAF 152506
Starts with a list containing personal details and a list of postings. Mentions Wellington conversion and heavy conversion unit before joining 460 Squadron at RAF Binbrook. Mentions that he did 33 operations crewed with P/O Lyall J Notley RAAF. Then…
Tales of 463 Squadron RAAF
The document begins with a foreword by Geoffrey Raebel to his son, Shaun. There then follows an introduction to Bob Raebel's early life and his joining the Royal Australian Air Force in 1940 in a ground trade. He left Australia in 1941 as a member of…
Interview with Peter Greenwood
Peter Greenwood was born February 2, 1926, in Halifax, and grew up in the Yorkshire countryside, where his father ran a dairy business. He studied at Sowerby Bridge Grammar School with a particular interest in physics and chemistry. He was later…
Lancaster, bombs and Jo Lancaster
Jo Lancaster wearing battledress sitting on a 4,000-lb HC bomb on trolley, with further trolley behind with incendiary cannisters, all in front of a parked Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Jo Lancaster with Lancaster I W4366 PH-R and 4,000 lb…
Aircrew in cockpit and on top of canopy of a Lancaster
Several aircrew crammed in the cockpit with two looking out of the escape hatch on top of the canopy of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Jo Lancaster & crew with Lancaster I W4366 PH-R 12 Sqn Wickenby '43 2 [Jo Lancaster]'. Additional information…
Interview with Lionel Horner
Lionel begins by mentioning he was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once he finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses, eventually was trained as a…
Interview with Lionel Horner
Partial transcript of conversation with Lionel Horner. Was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once finished his degree, was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses eventually was…
Conversation with Cliff Hobbs
Brief details of Cliff Hobbs and service history
Alan Gwilliam’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
Alan Gwilliam’s Flying Log Book from 23rd December 1938 until 29th September 1943. Joined RAF Volunteer Reserve. Initial pilot training at No. 8 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 4 Initial Training Wing, No. 4 Elementary Flying…
Leslie Giddings memoir
Gives account of his last operation to Leipzig on 19/20 February 1944. Commences with brief description of his join up and training. Mentions operations to Kassel and Berlin with 7 operations completed before Leipzig. Lists crew for Leipzig…
Astro navigation
The night sky with the stars required for navigation annotated. On the reverse 'F/Sgt Crew J.D. 1943' and 'Sum shots taken'.