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Weight table for squadron aircraft 10/11 April 1944
Table with tare, petrol, bomb and all up weights. Shows bomb load for two configurations, the first for main force and the other for five aircraft.
Weight table for all squadron aircraft 11/12 April 1944
Two columns with the first crossed 'A' out indicating 'B' as the single bomb load. Shows tare, petrol, bomb and all up weights.
W G Didcote’s South African Air Force observer’s or air gunner’s log book
South African Air Force observer’s or air gunner’s log book for W G Didcote, covering the period from 15 December 1942 to 9 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and duties with 90, 186, 218 and 83…
W G Anderson's observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
W.G.Anderson’s wireless operator’s flying log book covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 28 April 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 RS), RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF…
Victor Stapely's navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book
Flying log book for navigator’s air bomber air gunner’s flight engineers for Victor Stapley, flight engineer. Covers two periods; training and operations 18 January 1944 to 2 July 1944 and post-war service in Flying Control from 19 September 1945…
Two Postcards to Reg Wilson's Family
Two postcards sent to Reg's home address. The first states that she heard Reg was listed as a prisoner of war and was safe and well. The second also gives his service number.
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.…
Trevor Saint air gunner's flying log book
Flying log book for T J Saint, air gunner, covering the period from 22 August 1943 to 10 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth, RAF Wing, RAF Little Horwood, RAF Newmarket, RAF Stradishall, RAF…
Tom Jones’ 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 Sergeant Tom Jones from 17 August 1943 to 27 August 1945. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Mildenhall, RAF Warboys, RAF…
Thomas Thomson's Summons to Appear in Court
A summons for cycling without lights.
Stan Hawes' Log Book
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying log book for Stanley Hawes, wireless operator. Covers the period from 18 May 1943 to 16 June 1944, when he was killed. It details his training and operations. He was based at RAF Yatesbury, RAF Mona, RAF Cottesmore,…
Robert Palmer's pilot's flying log book. Two
Robert Palmer’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 12 May 1942 to 23 December 1944, detailing training and operations as a pilot and instructor. He was stationed at RAF Lossiemouth (No. 20 OTU), RAF Hullavington (No. 3 Flying Instructors School),…
Reg Miles flying log book for flight engineers
Flying log book for R S Miles covering the period from 11 March 1944 to 28 February 1946 covers and front pages missing. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, together with his post war service in Transport Command. Includes details of…
Receipt from Grantham hospital
Receipt for maternity bed.
R S Routledge’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 R S Routledge, air gunner, covering the period from 18 July 1943 to 14 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…
Pilot Officer A Baker's log book
An incomplete copy of Pilot Officer A Baker’s (1080466 Royal Air Force) Wireless Operator’s flying log book 8 December 1942 to April 1944. He served at RAF Dunholme Lodge, Aircraft flown were Lancaster and Oxford. He carried out a total of 30…
Operations order 11 April 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations 11/12 April 1945. One crew member for some crews is ticked. Includes duty personnel. Standby crew 1 is annotated 'K'.
Operations order 10 April 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night 10/11 April 1944. The fourth member of all but one crew is underlined in red and ticked. Fourth crew member is third crew down on left is replaced annotated 'McCullum'. Includes three standby crews…
Operational notes
Lists 42 operations with dates, targets, aircraft, fuel, bomb loads, times and accounts of sortie for each one. Mentions Pathfinder marking, occasional air sickness, Master Bomber, number of aircraft lost on some operations, damage to aircraft on a…
Norrie and Lancasters in Operations
#1 is a side head and shoulders portrait of Norrie annotated 'Sincere Regards to my Pal Doc 23/8/42'.
#2 is a silhouetted Lancaster captioned 'Aircraft LS-T No 15 Squadron Frankfurt 11/4/43'.
#3 is a Lancaster on the ground with the sun…
#2 is a silhouetted Lancaster captioned 'Aircraft LS-T No 15 Squadron Frankfurt 11/4/43'.
#3 is a Lancaster on the ground with the sun…
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.
Letter to Paddy Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to Paddy Cahir in Australia telling him not to worry, he is quite well.
Len Curtis' Flying Log Book
Len Curtis' Flying Log Book as Air Bomber from July 1942 until 5 August 1944 when he was reported as missing in action. Started at 15 EFTS then 10 AFU. 29 OTU, 1660 CU. Posted to 106, 630 and 617 Squadrons for operations.
Served at RAF Dumfries, RAF…
Served at RAF Dumfries, RAF…
Last of the Tail Gun Charlies - Ronald Carter's Biography
Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter (1620578 Royal Air Force).
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
Ken Oakes - Royal Australian Air Force observer's air gunner's and w/t operator's flying log book
Air Gunners flying log book for K S Oakes covering the period from 9 February 1943 to 14 June 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. Includes gunnery proficiency certificate, target details, mine laying, bomb loads and a First Tour…