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La Ricamerie factory
Oblique aerial photograph showing buildings in the centre highlighted by very bright flash. On the reverse 'Cam 2 Neg 4, Ops 142, Daylight/Night attack on La Ricamerie, Date 10/11-3 44, Sqdn 617, pilot W/C Cheshire DSO, DFC, a/c Lancaster'.
La Ricamerie factory
Oblique aerial photograph showing two large bright explosions. Buildings can be seen in the centre. On the reverse 'Cam 2 Neg 5, Ops 142, Daylight/Night attack on La Ricamerie, Date 10/11-3 44, Sqdn 617, pilot W/C Cheshire DSO, DFC, a/c Lancaster'.
La Ricamerie factory
Oblique aerial photograph showing large bright explosions in the centre surrounded by smaller bright spots. On the reverse 'Cam 1 Neg 1, Ops 142, Daylight/Night attack on La Ricamerie, Date 10/11-3 44, Sqdn 617, pilot W/C Cheshire DSO, DFC, a/c…
La Ricamerie factory
Oblique aerial photograph showing large bright explosions top left with other brights spots surrounding it. On the reverse 'Mirror-reversed, Cam 4, Neg 5, Ops 142, Daylight/Night attack on La Ricamerie, Date 10/11-3 44, Sqdn 617, pilot W/C Cheshire…
Letter from RAF central depository to Harold Fry's father
Writes that personal effect of his son had arrived at the depository. Asked to return enclosed form if he wanted the effects sent to him.
Letter to Flight Sergeant Puskas
A letter to Steve Puskas enrolling him into the Goldfish club after he successfully ditched his Halifax AL-C 10 March 1944
Letter to Harold Fry's father from RAF Central Depository
Writes that personal items as listed on attached inventory had been received from his unit and were now at the central depository. Asked to reply if he wanted items sent to him.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that Reg has been reported by the Red Cross as a prisoner of war.
Marignane
Target photograph with indistinct ground but several bombs visible centre left and centre. Caption mostly unreadable '[....], 9/10.3.44, Marignane P. 1 x 4000, 5 x 1000, 19s [..]'.
Marignane
Target photograph of Marignane. No detail visible, almost completely obscured. Captioned '8', '244 FISK.9/10/3/44.//NT.8" 10000.[arrow][heading and time censored] MARIGNANE RD.. 1X4000. 5X 100. 21secs [censored] B/50'. On the reverse ' [underlined]…
Marseilles/Marignane
Target photograph of Marseille/ Marignane. Partially obscured by ball of light and light streaks. Rural area, field pattern and roads visible. Captioned '5B', '190 SKELL 9/10-3-44//NT. 5" 8250' [arrow] 126° 0131 MARSEILLES/MARIGANE. X. 25X30.…
Operations order 10 March 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for opetaions 10/11 March 1944. Fourth member of each crew is ticked. Includes briefing times and duty personnel.
Postcard to Mrs Cahir from MeDes
A postcard written by Flying Officer Alexandratos to Mrs Cahir about Jim reporting that he was a prisoner of war.
Rear view - Ralph Briars memoir
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…
Richard Starkey’s flying log book for pilots
Flying log book for R Starkey covering the period from 26 January 1942 to 30 March 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, includes certificates, instructional notes, newspaper clipping and a personal account of being shot down. He…
Ronald Mathers pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for Ronald Mathers covering the period from 8 May 1942 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Sywell, RAF De Winton, RAF Swift Current, RAF…
Stanley Bradford’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s flying log book
Air Gunner’s flying log book for Stanley Bradford covering the period from 8 May 1943 to 8 August 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormy Down (7 AGS), RAF Cottesmore (14 OTU), RAF Swinderby (1660…
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Father
The message states that Reg is a prisoner of war.
Weight table for squadron aircraft 10 March 1944
Table with tare, petrol, bomb and all up weights for four configurations