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Transcript of interview with Warrant Officer Lesley Francis
Transcript of interview with Les Francis, who flew as a Mosquito navigator with Alan Gwilliam in the Far East. He covers his training and posting to India and, eventually, Burma. He relates flying experience in Burma on 47 Squadron. He provides…
Interview with John Elliot
John describes an operation where all crew of his aircraft had to bale out, after all airfields in England were fog bound they were running out of fuel. He goes on to describe an incident on an operation when he looked up out of astrodome to see a…
John Elliot 550 Squadron operations
Lists sorties including operations between June and September 1944. Table with aircraft (often their "We Dood It", target, day/night and time airborne with comments. Lists fate of aircraft and crew members.
Wellington OTU crew
Six airmen all wearing parachute harness standing in front of a Wellington. Submitted with caption 'Jack's crew Moreton-in-Marsh Aug 44'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Letter from Air Ministry to Charles Hilder's wife
Letter informing Charles Hilder's wife that efforts to trace her husband, Sergeant C A Hilder, 1397651, have been unsuccessful. States that he will not be presumed dead until evidence of his death is received or until such time has elapsed that…
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Letter to Doug Box from his parents
The letter is addressed to Doug in Stalag Luft 3/IVB and contains a bank statement and three Red Cross parcel inventories.
Interview with Colin Cole
Colin Cole took part in the attack that sunk the Tirpitz. He describes how the aircraft was adapted for the operation and flew via RAF Lossiemouth. Colin disposed of the Upkeep 'bouncing bombs' as part of his service with the RAF. They were…
Four Airmen
Four airmen standing under the nose of a B-17. On the reverse 'Ted Bonner (WOP) Ben Bonas (Rear Gunner) Me! Ray Delisile (Port Waist Gunner) Aug 1944 Oulton. Norfolk 214 Sqdn 100 Gp'.
Amendment list 45 to Air Publication 1480B
Pages of recognition handbook of German aircraft showing diagrams of Fw 154, He 219, Ju 88G, Me 262, Ju 252, Ju 352, Bv 222, He 219 (again), Bv 222 (again), Hs 293 (Glider Bomb).
Henry Sturrock's, air and ground crew
Henry Sturrock's crew in two rows with bushes behind.
Henry Sturrock's crew and six ground crew in front of a Halifax. The pilot is holding a small dog.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Henry Sturrock's crew and six ground crew in front of a Halifax. The pilot is holding a small dog.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Kruithof family at Berkenlaan 28, Antwerp
The Kruithof family standing in front of a building in Antwerp, 1944. The photo was taken in the backyard, facing west alongside the side of the house, towards the Berkenlaan. Annotated on the reverse:
Marga – Elly
Mia – Jaap –…
Marga – Elly
Mia – Jaap –…
Letters to Frank Claydon's Widow from G B Thorneycroft
The first letter attaches the second letter and explanation. He asks if she and her baby are finding her new location satisfactory.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.
Testimony of resistance fighters
First witness statement from a Resistance fighter
They had been warned by an English airman that the SS were going to carry out shootings and found refuge on 25th August. They were liberated on 29th August. The SS shot eight Resistance fighters and…
They had been warned by an English airman that the SS were going to carry out shootings and found refuge on 25th August. They were liberated on 29th August. The SS shot eight Resistance fighters and…
The Best Photographs for the Month of August
An award made by 104 Squadron to JH Bird and crew.
Sgt Bird, Sgt Boulton, Sgt Bentley, Sgt Dean, Sgt Beckett.
Sgt Bird, Sgt Boulton, Sgt Bentley, Sgt Dean, Sgt Beckett.
Award for the Best Photographs for August
Sergeant Bird's crew award for the best photographs for August 1944. The artwork comprises a drawing of a Wellington with Bird and his crew, Boulton, Bentley, Dean and Beckett named below, set against a circular ribbon with the words: 'THE BEST…
Lancasters issued to No. 166 squadron between September 1943 and April 1945
12 pages listing 204 aircraft that were flown by No. 166 Squadron. Six columns record each aircraft's registration number, the date received, where it came from, the code letters and details of it's loss or disposal. For some aircraft the number of…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He discusses what flying he has to do to complete his course. He is pleased with his new wireless operator who is also a pianist.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He writes about his journey back to base. His crew has a new wireless operator. He explains the complications about his next leave.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He thanks he for his birthday card. He describes his return trip to camp. The next day he had exams which he thinks he passed. They have had no luck getting a new wireless operator. They had a home guard training attack on the base. They had a couple…
Certificate of competence
Certifies that Flight Sergeant Powell carried out maintenance and inspection work while on 104 Squadron. Two versions of the same document.
Card from Brian Walley to Mair Williams
He has moved camps and has met a Welsh man from Aberystwyth
Record of service, education and professional qualifications
Made out for Charles Robert Cuthill. Gives years of service in RAF and brief history of service. Includes specialist symbols - flying instructor and lists decorations.
Palmer V.C pathfinder fact sheet
Includes biographic details, service history and account of last operation for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Completed 111 operations on three squadrons, took part in Cologne 1000 bomber operation. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross twice.…