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Drawing of BK604 Crew
A coloured sketch of the crew of Stirling BK604 completed by a prisoner at Dulag Luft.
Crew of Short Stirling BK604
Eight photographs of the crew of Stirling BK604. Four were killed and four were taken prisoner.
Souvenir Cup Explanation
An explanation of the silver cup. It was awarded to the pilot who had shot down a Stirling.
Commemorative Cup
A silver cup with 'Hptm Thimmig 3.2.43 Short-Stirling'. It was awarded to the pilot that shot down the Stirling.
Last Flight of Stirling BK604
A detailed account of the last flight of a Stirling operation on Hamburg.
Details from log book of Henry Townsley DFM
While on 97 Squadron, lists 55 operations over two tours from January 1943 to September 1944, with date, pilot, aircraft and target. Goes on to mention award of DFM and lists aircraft flown with their history.
This item was sent to the IBCC…
This item was sent to the IBCC…
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of latest letters and catches up with news. Surprised to hear they were on holiday at the cape again and hoped they would enjoy themselves. Thinks of the future. Catches up with more gossip.
Reg Lane’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilot’s flying log book
R J Lane’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 to 2nd September 1956, detailing his training, operations and post war duties as a pilot. No flying is recorded in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1953, 1954 or 1955.
He was stationed at RCAF…
He was stationed at RCAF…
Jo Lancaster’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for J O Lancaster covering the period from 6 July 1937 to 15 September 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Sywell, RAF Anstey, RAF Desford, RAF Sealand, RAF…
Albert Edward Edmunds’ pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for A E Edmunds, covering the period from 18 August 1941 to 4 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Penhold, RAF Hatfield, RAF Prestwick, RAF Dishforth, RAF…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 49. Catalogues letters that have arrived and those missing. Writes that letters give him more pleasure than anything else. Mentions arrival of American food parcel and packets of music. Writes about how difficult violin is. Discusses sock…
D E Owen’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers. Two
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for D E Owen, flight engineer, covering the period from 29 August 1942 to 9 May 1946. Detailing his flying training operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…
D E Owen’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for D E Owen, flight engineer, covering the period from 15 October 1942 to 5 August 1943. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stradishall, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath and RAF Scampton.…