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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-11-23"

LAndrewD16081922v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7…

NHartleyIJ190826-06.jpg
Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) F/O J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) F/O T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sgt W R Docherty, flight engineer, Liverpool (6), Squadron…

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Small article at bottom of page with photograph of seven airmen plus dog. Commanded by Squadron Leader A E Millson DFC had between the completed 228 operations, aircraft "X-ray" had completed 48 operations.

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Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.

SBondS-WilliamsRv10006.pdf
Biography of Ron Williams. Contains photographs and scans of documents.
Chapter 1 - early life, enlistment and training.
Chapter 2 - operational training. Describes activities during training OTU including naming his crew and flying out to…

LKlatkiewiczZF782158v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Z F Klatkeiwicz, covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying duties with 13 Maintenance Unit, flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 13 Maintenance…

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Telegram to "Der Reichsminister der Luftfahrt" stating the shooting down of a "britischen kampfflugzeuges von typ Lancaster" by Lt Spoden. Submitted with caption ' Spoden claim 11.1943'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

SBondS-HornerLv10001.pdf
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as an Air Navigator from 29th June 1942 until 10th September 1945.
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…

SBondS-HobbsCv10002.MP3
Cliff mentions that he had interviewed his pilot Peter Fotherby, looking for further information about some incidents. He describes volunteering for RAF and training as an air gunner in Ansons. He was posted to Middle East, trained and crewed up at…

LKirkbrightREM1483124v2.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Robert Kirkbright covering the period 1 August 1942 to 26 November 1943. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 26 night time operations as bomb aimer with 199 Squadron. Operations…

SCookeH115312v10007.jpg
Inviting Flight Lieutenant Horace Cooke DFC to an investiture at Buckingham Palace with details of timings and dress code.

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View of nose of a Lancaster with damage to the bomb aimer's and front turret positions. Captioned G24A E.KIR. 22.11.43 v/207

LWoolleyA19240610v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A Woolley, flight engineer. Covering the period from 6 July 1943 to 25 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1654…

LReddingW1852346v1.pdf
W Redding’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th June 1943 until 11th August 19444. During this time he trained as an air gunner. Posted to 9 Advanced Flying Unit, 28 Operational Training Unit, 1481 Gunnery…

LHope169139v1.pdf
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…

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Gives account of author's operation and then watching the collision of two Halifax while preparing to land. Makes some comments on danger of operations. Gives details of both aircraft involved, one from Pocklington with relative of Rebecca on board…

BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers, in detail, the navigational techniques he used, and describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.
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