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153 Squadron [entry point]
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153 Squadron was formed as a night-fighter squadron in October 1941 and flew Defiants, Blenheims and Beaufighters. In December 1942 the squadron moved to North Africa and also operated Beaufighters,…
153 Squadron crew list
153 Squadron A flight crew list as of 1st June 1945.
1549105 LAC Leadbetter
A letter allowing Jack to have his meals as quickly as possible.
Tags: mess; military living conditions
156 Squadron
Aircrew from 156 Squadron in three rows in front of a Lancaster. Captioned 'No 156 (Pathfinder) Squadron, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, September 1945'
Tags: 156 Squadron; aircrew; Lancaster; Pathfinders; RAF Wyton
156 Squadron [entry point]
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156 Squadron was reformed at RAF Alconbury in February 1942 with Wellingtons as part of 3 Group. In August 1942 it moved to RAF Warboys as one of the original Pathfinder squadrons. In January 1943 the…
156 Squadron armourers at RAF Warboys
Seven airmen, five wearing tunics and two wearing leather jerkins in front of a wheeled trolley. One airman kneeling in front has corporal stripes and one standing behind has hands on the shoulders of man in front. All are wearing side caps. In the…
156 Squadron commemorative tankard
Pewter tankard with glass bottom. Inscription reads: '156 SQUADRON PRESENTED BY MR. & MRS A. PINION'.
Tags: 156 Squadron; heirloom
157 Squadron [entry point]
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157 Squadron reformed in December 1941 as a night fighter and intruder squadron flying Mosquitos. The squadron transferred to Bomber Command in May 1944 as part of 100 Group. The squadron was based at…
158 Squadron [entry point]
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158 Squadron formed at RAF Driffield in February 1942 from the renumbering of 104 Squadron. Equipped with Wellingtons in 4 Group the squadron moved to RAF East Moor to convert to Halifaxes. A move to…
158 Squadron badge
Gold badge with crown and wreath, gold chain ring at centre and motto "Strength in Unity" at bottom on dark blue.
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158 Squadron crest
Royal Air Force squadron badge with linked chain in centre and motto strength in unity.
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158 Squadron tie
Blue tie with maroon and light blue stripes. Includes number of small motifs of RAF wings and bombs with 158 across.
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16 airmen
16 airmen grouped together in a mess. Some are holding drinks. They are dressed in white or khaki shirts.
Tags: aircrew; ground crew; ground personnel; mess
16 Airmen
16 trainee airmen arranged in three rows. On the reverse 'RG Barley Beverly Yorks
1943 Pembrey S Wales 1943 May - June'.
1943 Pembrey S Wales 1943 May - June'.
Tags: aircrew; RAF Pembrey; training
16 Airmen
A group of 16 airmen arranged in three rows in front of an aircraft. Oliver Bell is in the middle with a sign with 'Blyton 1945' and a fist with electrical sparks. There is indecipherable writing under this.
Tags: ground crew; ground personnel; RAF Blyton
16 Airmen and a Lancaster
The 16 airmen are arranged in two rows at the tail of their Lancaster, GT-Q ND875.
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Tags: 156 Squadron; aircrew; ground crew; ground personnel; Lancaster
16 Airmen and Two WAAFs
A group of 18 arranged in two rows. Many have tankards of beer. Behind are three dummies in uniform.
16 Crew and their Lancaster
A group of 16 air and ground crew arranged at the nose of a Lancaster.
16 members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force
16 Women Auxiliary Air Force airwomen in two rows wearing tunics and peaked caps. Front row of six sitting the others standing.
16 trainee airmen
16 airmen arranged in two rows. They are trainees and are wearing sidecaps with white flashes. They have a sign with 'Class 'K' Course 66 Air Bombers Dafoe - Sask.' On the reverse is written 'November 1942'.
Tags: aircrew; bomb aimer; training
16/17th June - Target Essen
An operation to Essen with HE Batchelder pilot. Main force bombed Bonn but three aircraft from 102 Squadron were diverted to Essen to bomb using Gee. The aircraft was damaged and everyone baled out successfully. All were taken prisoner.
161 Squadron [entry point]
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161 Squadron was formed at RAF Newmarket in February 1942 in a Special Duties role in 3 Group. After a brief spell at RAF Graveley it moved to RAF Tempsford in April 1942 where it stayed until the end…