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A dedication to AVM Ekanayake Edward (Rohan) Amerasekera DFC & Bar, R.Cy.A.F
Biography of Rohan Amerasekera. Consist of early life, war service in the RAF including training eventually as as a navigator. Operational tours on 158 Squadron and 35 Squadrons. Lists his crew. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in January 1944.…
AVM Ekanayake Edward (Rohan) Amerasekera DFC & Bar, R.Cy.A.F.
Biography of Rohan Amerasekera. Consist of early life, war service in the RAF including training eventually as as a navigator. Operational tours on 158 Squadron and 35 Squadrons. Lists his crew. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in January 1944.…
Frank Jolliffe's flying log book. One
Flying log book for F S W Jolliffe, bombe aimer/navigator, covering the period from 11 December 1942 to 29 September 1952. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties, Post war flying duties with 35 and 98 squadrons and RAE…
Two men and three women
A group, including Jack, of five walking along a tree lined pavement. On the reverse 'Vacances Paris [indecipherable 1951'.
Two Men and a truck
Two men including Jack, standing at the back of a truck. Jack is in uniform. On the reverse 'Souvenir de Moise 1951'.
Jack Wainwright and the Pelletier Family
Four men and three women in the garden of the Pelletiers. The Pelletiers hid Jack when he parachuted from his Lancaster.
Jack and the Pelletiers
Jack, M and Mme Pelletiers and their four daughters. On the reverse 'Souvenir de France annee 1951'.
Jack and the Pelletiers
Six men and women seated beside the Sacre Coeur Fountains in Paris. On the reverse 'Souvenir de Paris annee 1951 en vacances'.
A second image has only five men and women and has the same message on the reverse.
A third image has six men and women…
A second image has only five men and women and has the same message on the reverse.
A third image has six men and women…
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Alfred Sweeney’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 17 May 1942 to 30 July 1962 detailing training, operations and post-war duties as a pilot and instructor, including VIP duties. (Several logbooks bound into one volume).
He was stationed at RAF…
He was stationed at RAF…
Frank Howkins’ 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 F Howkins, wireless operator, covering the period from 29 April 1943 to 30 August 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, and post was flying with number 5 Reserve…
A D Hope’s flying log book two, for navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunner and flight engineers. Two
Flying log book for A D Hope, wireless operator/ signaller, covering the period from 1 May 1949 to 23 July 1952. Detailing his flying duties with 240 and 242 operational conversion units and number one overseas ferry unit. He was stationed at RAF…
Arthur Hope's Aircrew Categorisation Card
A card with a record of Arthur's training and postings.
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book three for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 January 1943 to 16 March 1946 and from 3 January 1950 to 20 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown, and post war flying with 77 Squadron. He…
Ken Souter's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book. Two, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 27 March 1951 to 24 March 1958. Detailing his flying training, flying duties with 83 and 150 Squadron and operations flown. He was stationed at 230 Operational Conversion Unit RAF…
G.R Cottle and Joan Sharland
G.R. Cottle holding Joan Sharland in his arms next to car, with a man and two women sat behind. Another car is behind them. Robert Sharland’s sister Joan, was Carnival Queen at 1951 Festival of Britain celebrations in Thursley, Surrey.
Children in fancy dress
Robert Sharland’s sister Joan, Carnival Queen at 1951 Festival of Britain celebrations in Thursley, Surrey. The boy in the centre of the photo is dressed as a pirate on a bicycle made to look like a ship. A group of people are standing behind them.…
Harold Wilson's flying log book
Harold Wilson’s Flying Log Book from 28/11/42 to 2/4/54, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Bomber (and later Navigator). Also contains various memorabilia including a photograph, reunion invitation and newspaper…
The Queen Mother and Christmas
Left page: top left, list of members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Top right, Queen Mary standing with a woman in uniform and 13 men, one in uniform, identified as Bob.
Middle, left, Christmas greetings.
Middle, right, best wishes at…
Middle, left, Christmas greetings.
Middle, right, best wishes at…