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William Hugh Anthony Jackson's Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
William Jackson’s Flying Log Book 2 from 15th February 1943 until 26th November 1946. Posted to 23 Operational Training Unit, 15 Operational Training Unit (October 1943) and 1673 Heavy Conversion Unit (May 1944). Operational posting to 355 Squadron…
Three group photographs
Three photographs.
#1 is seven rows of trainees captioned '14 ITW Bridlington 1940'.
#2 is four rows of airmen captioned '1666 Con Unit Wombleton 1942'.
#3 is four rows of airmen in khaki in front of an unidentified aircraft captioned…
#1 is seven rows of trainees captioned '14 ITW Bridlington 1940'.
#2 is four rows of airmen captioned '1666 Con Unit Wombleton 1942'.
#3 is four rows of airmen in khaki in front of an unidentified aircraft captioned…
Interview with Dr James Hendrie Burt. Two
During his time as medical officer at RAF Waddington, James Burt was responsible for inspecting sanitation and food hygiene, as well as general medicine. On one occasion he also had to travel to RAF Tangmere to investigate the death of a member of…
Interview with Dr James Hendrie Burt. One
James Burt conducted his medical training St Andrew’s University in Scotland. Although he and his friends had tried to join a Service during the war, their training was a Reserved Occupation and, not only were they refused but they were strictly…
Alan North
A three quarter length portrait of Alan standing by a stone wall.
On the reverse 'F Sg W Alan 1583475 Bomber 98 Command Wahn Station Please return 1946 W Alan North'.
On the reverse 'F Sg W Alan 1583475 Bomber 98 Command Wahn Station Please return 1946 W Alan North'.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that it is snowing heavily. He has met friends from his time spent training in Canada.
G W A White’s Royal Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
G White’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator and air gunner from 18 November 1942 until 7 May 1946. Training at No. 4 Radio School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, 28 Operational Training Unit, 1652 Conversion Unit. Posted to 78 Squadron in July 1943…
M Stratton personnel file document
Typed name is Sablosky, Myer then handwritten 'Stratton Michael'. Gives personal details including that he had non-British parents. Lists postings from 18 March 1942 to September 1946. Mentions training and postings to 578 and 76 Squadron. Only…
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…
Five WAAFs and Two men
Five WAAFs, an airman and a soldier standing outside a wooden hut. On the reverse 'Bad Eilsen, Germany 1946'.
Airmen and WAAFs
A small group of men and women standing outside a stone building. On the reverse '1946 A shower of Sergeants -Bad Elsen, Germany'.
Freda, Jenny and Jane Battle
Three WAAFs outside the Sergeants Mess. On the front 'Freda Jenny'.
On the reverse -
'Freda FW
Jenny JG
1946 Bad Eilsen
Germany'.
On the reverse -
'Freda FW
Jenny JG
1946 Bad Eilsen
Germany'.
Jane Battle and Nancy
The two WAAFs are standing outside the Sergeants Mess. On the reverse 'Nancy and me'.
Interview with George Griffiths
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George Griffiths recounts his service in the RAF from 1942, when he volunteered as a Wireless Operator. In June 1942, he was called up and completed his Wireless Operator training before being posted to Norfolk in February 1943. During this time, he…
Interview with Bill Bilton
William (Bill) Bilton recounts his 6 years of service in the RAF Marine Section, from 1940-1946. During his time in Air Sea Rescue, he served in the UK and Europe, assisting RAF operations from the waters. At his first posting in Dover, William was…
Airmen firing rifles
Two airmen, side by side firing rifles from prone position. On the reverse 'Charlie on rifle range, Mepal, 1946'.
Cambridge
View looking down of Storey's Way, Cambridge with houses and larger isolated houses bottom left. On the reverse 'air view of Cambridge, Tom's house'.
Cuxhaven
Air to ground photograph of town below. On the reverse 'Air view of Cuxhaven, Front line 46'.
Hamburg from the air
Air to ground view of a city with tail fin and tail plane of a Lancaster in white paint scheme on the right. Two other Lancasters in the distance top centre right. On the reverse 'Air view of Hamburg, front line 46'.
View of RAF Upwood from the air
Air to ground view of an airfield with buildings top right with Lancasters in white paint scheme parked in front, parked aircraft bottom right. Tail fin of flying aircraft bottom centre. Runway in the centre left to right.
Venezia - Ponte dei Sospiri
Bridge of Sighs, on the reverse annotated 'a nice view from inside this bridge '46'.
Venezia - Chiesa si S. Marco
St Marcus Church. On the reverse 'you should see inside it '46'.
Venezia - Torre dell'orologio - I Mori
The Clock tower - the Mori, annotated on the reverse '46'.
Venezia - Chiesa della Salute
The church of Salute, annotated on the reverse '46'.
Venezia - Palazzo Ducale - Torre S. Marco
The Doge's Palace and the Tower Bell, annotated on the reverse '46'.