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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-06-17"
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William Holmes' Royal Canadian Air Force pilot's flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for W C Holmes, covering the period from 18 August 1942 to 18 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 512 squadron and transport command. He was stationed at…
William Fisher Martin’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book
William Martin’s Flying Log Book as Air Navigator from 27th November 1942 until 27th June 1946. Trained as a navigator at No. 1 CNS Rivers, Canada,. Posted to Scotland to 4 AFU in 1943. Further training in 1660 and 1654 CUs. Posted for operations…
Walter Braithwaite’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s flying log book
Walter Braithwaite’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s flying log book which includes a majority of his training, both stationed in Britain and Canada. Flights are recorded from the 2nd July 1942 to 13th July 1945. Walter began operations on 17th…
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…
The Log
Experiences of the prisoners of war in the Belaria camp of Stalag Luft 3 by Squadron Leader Bryce Cousens. It contains stories, poems and illustrations.
T Knox’s flying log book for flight engineers
Flying log book for flight engineers for T Knox, covering the period from 30 January 1944 to 17 January 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war duties as a parachute instructor. He was stationed at RAF Stradishall, RAF…
Sam Saunders's flying log book
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as navigator 16 January 1941 to 9 January 1946. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg (6 AOS), RCAF MacDonald (3 B&GS), RCAF Rivers (1 ANS), RAF Harwell (15 OTU), RAF Shallufa (38 and 40 Squadrons), …
Ronald Witty’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A R Witty, navigator, covering the period from 1 April 1943 to 24 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and post war flying duties with 576 and 50 squadrons.…
Ronald G Britt’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 Ronald G Britt, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 26 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormy Down, RAF Wymeswold, RAF…
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),…
Robert Miller’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R B Miller, navigator, covering the period from 15 November 1942 to 10 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg, RAF…
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…
Peter Hazeldene's Log book
Peter Hazeldene's air gunner’s flying log book covering the period from 28 August 1940 to 13 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF West Freugh (4 BGS), RAF Upper Heyford (16 OTU), RAF…
Personnel occurrence report (officers)
Lists acting rank, postings, detachments, temporary duty and leave for various officers. Page is scribbled over.
Personnel occurrence report (Officers)
Lists officers for appointments, appointment correction and honours and awards - Distinguished Flying Cross for Flying Officer/Acting Flight Lieutenant W A Stratis.
Personnel occurrence report (Airmen)
Lists airmen under headings results of courses, movement to the unit and movements from the unit.
Operations order 17 June 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night of 17/18 June 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined. Includes one standby and one training crew as well as duty personnel.
Operations order 16 June 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night 16/17 June 1944. Members of each crew have aircraft letters annotated against them. Includes duty personnel.
Operations order 16 June 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night 16/17 June 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and ticked. One crew, top row right, is struck through. Four crew are annotated as 'no camera lecture'. Includes duty personnel.
Night Operations 16/17 June 1944
A sketch map showing Britain, the North Sea, Holland and Germany. The main attack is to near Essen and shows the routes followed.
Navigation log - Op No 14
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and page and half en-route navigation observations. Annotated in blue and black pen. Note on top right 'Op No 14'. Includes a comment 'What was wrong with your H2S?'
Navigation chart - operation number 14
Map showing south east England and northern France/Belgium. Pencilled route from Lincoln area to target in France Southeast of Lille. Annotated top left 'Op No 14, 17/6/44'. On the reverse 'Op No 14, (17/6/44)'.
Montdidier, Edward King's 17th operation of his tour
Three items, Edward's brief description of the operation, to marshalling yards at Montdidier, their own bomb aimer sick so took wing commander. Due to low cloud over target ordered to return with their bombs. Edward's planned navigation plot and a…
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that he husband was promoted to rank of flying officer and includes new rate of pay and mentions prisoner of war deductions.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports arrival of several letters and postcard and attempts to answer all his questions and future plans for the house. Mentions buying adjacent plot of land getting it at a very good price and possibility of keeping rabbits. Continues with…