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John Mitchell - notes for memoire
Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.
Letter to Frank Hobbs from Mrs Hobbs
Starts with discussion about laundry. Mentions she enjoyed reading about his sporting adventures. Catches up with family news and possibility of her coming up to see him, though this would be difficult to arrange. Writes of letters from other…
A retrospective - Bomber Command No 625 Squadron
Opens with some details of 625 Squadron and introduction with reasons for writing. Writes of beginning of the war when still at school and experiences before joining up. Mentions activities with Air Training Corps and being awarded an RAF bursary to…
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…
Interview with John David Pennington Cotter
John was born in London, Hendon. His family fell on hard times in his early years. John and his brother, Paul, joined the RAF in 1941 as a pilot and wireless operator respectively. After initial training at RAF Brize Norton, John was trained in…
Letter to Reg's father from Pearl Assurance
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Request for an official death certificate and advising that the Air Ministry will issue one.
Sam Saunders 692 Squadron
Details of Sam's operations with 692 squadron, mainly against German cities.
There is a photograph of the squadron arranged in front of two Mosquitoes.
There is a photograph of the squadron arranged in front of two Mosquitoes.
RAF Arrive with Pyjamas
A comment from a broadsheet newspaper that was posted on a board at the camp. It includes a list of items supplied in a cardboard suitcase.
Interview with Carolyn Pritchard
Carolyns father, Arthur, joined the Royal Air Force on his 18th birthday. Following his training as a flight engineer, was posted to RAF Winthorpe. He was allocated to a crew consisting entirely of Australians. In February 1944 the crew were posted…
Trevor Saint diary/memoir
Diary from joining the RAF in may 1941, through training as groundcrew and then volunteered for aircrew and eventually trained as air gunner and posting to 514 Squadron. Describes operations while on the squadron and notes details and losses.…
Letter to Les Pickford from The Goldfish Club
The letter advises that Les has been elected into the Goldfish Club.
Two postcards from Wally Layne
Top - To his wife he writes that he received the first letter from her and hopes more would come soon. Mentions starting football again.
Bottom - To mother and father he reports arrival of letters and hopes they are getting his. Reports he is…
Bottom - To mother and father he reports arrival of letters and hopes they are getting his. Reports he is…
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Reports arrival of twelve letters from various people. Comments on lost acquaintances and notes a part of her letter was blacked out. Says he is thinking of taking up book keeping and salesmanship. Asks her to send photographs and says he has no…
William Ray Peter Perry DFC - biography
Brief details of early life. Joined Royal Air Force 26 March 1941, trained as pilot in Canada. Flew operations on 106 Squadron at RAF Syerston and RAF Metheringham from June 1943 to February 1944. Instructional tour at 5 Lancaster Finishing School…
Bomb aimers briefing February 1945
Indicates six bomb loads for operation. Includes preselection and distributor settings, delays and other notes. On the reverse marking tactics including use of Mosquito.
Seven aircrew in front of a Lancaster
Seven aircrew standing in line wearing various clothes in front of a Lancaster with bomb doors open. Geoffrey North is second from left. The ground has a light covering of snow. There is a man standing on the port outboard engines and another walking…
Kenneth Pope
Two head and shoulder portraits of Kenneth Pope in uniform, cap has aircrew training flash. Third is an informal photograph of a lady sitting on a low wall.
DFC for Woking Man
A newspaper cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Ron Mathers.
Frank Hobbs sergeants mess subscription card
Inside table for amounts paid. One entry for nine shillings on 24 February 1944. On the reverse RAF East Kirkby stamp.
Malcolm Staves and an airman
Half length portrait of Malcolm Staves (right) and a second airman. Both are sergeants. On the reverse 'Shortly after getting our Wing & Stripes in February 1944.'
Control Officer's log book
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A log kept at Tholthorpe to record events and times of importance. It commences July 6th 1943 and ends 30th March 1944.
Flying Control Log Book
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A record of events and their times for the period 26 January to 2 March 1944 (72 pages).
Operational history of Lancaster 1B R5868
List of 135 operations flown by Lancaster R5868 from 8/9 June 1942 until 23 April 1945. List includes pilot, target, bomb load. hours flown and comments. Was with 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton and Wyton then 467 Squadron at RAF Bottesford and then RAF…
Conspicuous Gallantry Award (Flying)
Account of operation to Leipzig when aircraft was engaged by enemy fighters. Four of the crew were injured, two severely. Describes action of subsequent attacks. Sergeant Wright, although wounded and fainting three time continues to perform his…