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61 Squadron group photo
A large group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Lancaster.
On the reverse is a list of the 102 men with some of their names.
On a separate sheet is the same list.
On a third sheet is a list with some of the missing names.
On the reverse is a list of the 102 men with some of their names.
On a separate sheet is the same list.
On a third sheet is a list with some of the missing names.
"B" Flight, "2" Squadron No 14 ITW
A group of trainee airmen arranged on the steps of a hotel. On the reverse are the details.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
Transcript of interview with Warrant Officer Lesley Francis
Transcript of interview with Les Francis who flew as a Mosquito navigator with Alan Gwilliam in the Far East. Covers his training and then posting to India and eventually Burma. Relates flying experience in Burma on 47 Squadron. Gives details of…
Ten trainee air gunners
Ten trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse each man has signed his name and added his hometown. Also 'Taken May 1943'.
Doug Box in flying kit
A full length portrait of Doug in flying kit standing in front of a nissen hut. On the reverse 'Love Doug xx May 1943 Taken just after a trip'.
Amendment list No 99 to Air Publication 1480A
Pages from recognition handbook of British aircraft. Photographs from several aspects and aircraft data on the Brewster Bermuda 1 (double cyclone), Spitfire VII (Merlin), P47 Thunderbolt (double Wasp), Mosquito IV (Merin)
Seven Airmen
Seven airmen in flying kit, standing at the nose of Lancaster, S for Sugar.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He received a record number of letters last week - four. Parcels have arrived. He is in good health.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received 200 cigarettes and a half pound of tobacco, also four letters. They still have the gramophone and a play for entertainment and football. Weather is good.
Bernard Ross' observers and air gunners flying log book
Bernard Ross’ Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 05 of April 1943 to 22 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU), RAF Seighford (30 OTU), RAF…
No 166 Squadron history
A three-page potted account of the squadron's history.
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
Page one begins with the reformation of the squadron in 1936 and gives details of the aircraft operated, the stations flown from and the roles the squadron played in training and operations.…
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes about her cycling.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that he has received several letters on the same day. He is working as a sorter in the camp post office.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that his time at Moncton is nearly finished and he will be moving to St John.
Registered numbers and squadron letters (& fate) of Manchester & Lancasters flown
List one Manchester and 10 Lancasters at RAF Wigsley May - June 1943. On 106 Squadron at RAF Syerston and RAF Metheringham between June 1943 and February 1944, lists 16 Lancasters. At No 5 Lancaster Finishing School between February and November 1944…
Recommendation for non-immediate award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Made out for Pilot Officer William Roy Peter Perry. Narrative mentions completed 20 operations, showing outstanding skill and determination. Skilful airmanship enabled gunner to shoot down enemy fighter. Twice had to recover aircraft on three engine…
EW Cropper Flying Log Sheet
A record of EW Cropper's first flights on Tiger Moths.
Harry Winter
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing battledress with signallers brevet and side cap. Submitted with title 'Harry Winter May 1943'.
Bill Eyles service history
Enlisted in 1939, ground staff until re-mustered as aircrew, Feb 1943 to RAF St Eval, anti-submarine sweeps. May 1943 to 78 Squadron, 1943 instructing at OTU, July 1944 to 35 Squadron Pathfinders, total of 66 operations. Demobbed February 1946.
54 airmen including Herbert Davy
Three photographs.
#1 A group of trainee airmen including two officers arranged in four rows. At the bottom and upside down is a caption' Herbert Davy Rear Gunner 626 Squadron ACRC St John's Wood London May 1943'.
#2 is Herbert leaning against a…
#1 A group of trainee airmen including two officers arranged in four rows. At the bottom and upside down is a caption' Herbert Davy Rear Gunner 626 Squadron ACRC St John's Wood London May 1943'.
#2 is Herbert leaning against a…
Picton and Mount Hope
Caption for the page, 'With the boys at 31 B. & G.S. February - May & 33 A.N.S. May-July'. First picture, three individuals standing in front of a wooden building, captioned 'With Mike and Johnney at Picton'.
Second and third, group of individuals…
Second and third, group of individuals…
Group Captain GF O'Brien AFC
An airman standing outside the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth. On the reverse 'Group Captain GF O'Brien AFC. Finest CO an officer could ever have.! April/May/43'.
A second identical copy has been damaged. On the front is annotated 'Group Captain GF…
A second identical copy has been damaged. On the front is annotated 'Group Captain GF…
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Apologises for not writing, had been very busy. Writes that he had been on operations to Duisburg and Pilsen. Mentions off duty activities and photographs of his service mates and his aircraft. Catches up with news of acquaintance and comments on…
Flight Lieutenant William Alfred Colson DFM (141402) - Biography
Includes early life and marriage. Joined the RAFVR and served on 9 Squadron and served full tours on Whitley, Halifax and Wellington. Mentions his pilot and award of DFM and promotion. Went to 97 Squadron in 1943. Was navigator/bomb aimer. Gives…
Nine Trainee Airmen
Nine airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden building. On the front is 'P' and the names of each man. On the reverse is stamped 'RAF Evanton Crown Copyright Reserved'.