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Interview with Colin Bell
He discusses his eight months in the United States as an instructor and his 50 operations on the Light Night Striking Force, as well as transporting Canadian built Mosquitos to the UK. (Also present was Colin's friend Mark Vickers).
Newspaper cutting - three big blows on rocket, fly bomb depots
Article concerning operations by Lancaster and Halifax against flying bomb and rocket depots in France. Gives details of daylight operations near Paris. Also mentions B-17 operations against German communications and oil.
George Thomson personnel record
Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.
William Caruthers' navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for W D Y Caruthers, air gunner, covering the period from 1 May 1944 to 28 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at 10 Air Gunnery School RAF…
Bill Parke and Geoff Stokes
Flying officer William Parke (left) and his friend pilot Flying Officer Geoff Stokes standing in front of Lancaster 'LM238, LS-T' at RSF Mildenhall during 1944. Both completed tours and were awarded Distinguished Flying Cross.
Sidney (Laurie) Davis's Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Wireless Operator Laurie Davis (nickname Red) covering the period 19 November 1943 to 30 April 1946 and detailing training flights and operations. Served at RAF Llandwrog, RAF Silverstone…
Squadron photograph
A very large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Lancaster. A dog sits in front of centre airmen in front row. Two versions of the image, on the reverse of the second 'No 15 Squadron Mildenhall, 1944'.
George Thomson's prisoner of war diary
George Thomson’s prisoner of war diary in a wartime log supplied by the YMCA.
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Eine Kleine Clique
German document about the plot against Hitler was organised by a small clique of former generals and lists them. In addition other German language news.
Flight engineers course notebook
Concerns a flight engineer's course including carburettors, hydraulics, pneumatics, props, air-frames, oxygen system, heating, fuel, instruments and electrics, engines, take-off drill and pyrotechnics, with notes and diagrams.
Recollections of Sidney Lawrence (Laurie) Davis
A brief biography of Laurie Davis.
Dorothy May's journal
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Letters written to be read by her husband on his return from the war. She discusses events in Freiburg, and her feelings about them.
Frederick Sawyer's airman's service pay book
Incudes personal details, promotions from AC2 to pilot officer, medals, medical classification, inoculations, vaccinations, identity cards issued, will and a list of postings.
Halifax on approach
View of a Halifax with undercarriage down approaching to land. Two horses in the foreground.
Painting of Stalag IVB
Painting of a hut, the warning wire, and fence at Stalag IVB. watch towers and power lines are the other side of the fence and in the distance trees.
Robert Terras's Royal Air Force pay book
Valid 1944-45 until last day in May. Entries for February to May 1945 as well as July and August.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Thomas Donaghy and crew
Six airmen, three squatting in front, three standing behind, all wearing battledress with brevet and side caps. On the reverse 'Bomber crew 1944, Lancaster, Donaghy T R centre rear'.
Graham Welsh - answers to questions
He starts with a brief service history, including training and a move after 40 Squadron, to fill vacancy on 9 Squadron Wellington. He names his pilots and squadron pathfinder roll. He failed to return from 30th operation on first 1000 bomber…
Jack Wakefield’s Royal New Zealand Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Wakefield’s Royal New Zealand Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 16th May 1940 until 27th July 1944.
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observers School, RNZAF, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 75…
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observers School, RNZAF, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 75…
Airman in flying gear
Airman in flying suit and parachute harness standing in front of an aircraft. Image annotated with a signature and date. Annotation: 'Anthony [indecipherable] Mosq PK [indecipherable] 100 1944'.
Letter from Idwal Davies to Mr Enoph
Idwal writes telling of his wartime experiences flying Stirlings with 620 Squadron. He was involved with dropping agents, Arnhem and the Rhine crossing of 1945. In particular he refers to an operation over Norway when they made a landing on an…
List of Jamie Barr's operations
A list with dates, aircraft registration and operational destination.
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…
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…