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Interview with Ronald Last
Ronald Last grew up in Dorset and worked as an apprentice for the local Gas and Water company before volunteering for the Air Force. He attended the reception centre at Lord's Cricket Ground and describes the medical tests and inoculations recruits…
Interview with Harry Rossiter
Harry Rossiter grew up in East London but his family moved to Essex, which gave Harry a “ringside view” of the Battle of Britain. He volunteered as a bicycle messenger and tried to join the Royal Navy as a telegraphist. He was encouraged to join…
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Mother
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The writer regrets that he has no news of her son. There is uncertainty where he bailed out. He promises to write to the pilot who is ill after repatriation.
Commissioning form
Commissioning of airman GD branch - information on employment as pilot and hours flown.
Official RCAF Casualty Notification
Notification of Sam's death in a flying accident.
Flight engineer
Flight Engineer magazine article describes role of flight engineer. Photograph of Kenneth Pope, in uniform with sergeants stripes and flight engineers brevet, crouching with dog outside a building.
Letter from Robert Stott's wife, Agnes to Mr Blandford
Letter to Pilot Officer Blandford's father, thanking him for his letter, celebrating the fact that his son had survived and sharing the news that Robert and other crew members had died.
Letters between Robert Stott's wife, Agnes and Mr Blandford
Five letters from Agnes Stott to Mr Blandford, a fellow crew member's father, and one to Mr Blandford from a fellow crew member (Pilot Officer G G Whittle) who did not fly with them on their last operation.
AOC's Commendation on Completion of Operational Tour
A commendation awarded to Gordon.
Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Notes - Lancaster
A set of notes used for maintaining Lancasters.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Notes - Lincoln
A book of notes used by flight engineers and pilots.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Notes - Stirling
A book of notes on the Stirling aircraft.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Widow from Air Ministry
The letter advises that her husband's body has been positively identified after exhumation. He has now been moved to the British Military Cemetery, Berlin.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that due to the time Frank has been reported missing then he is presumed dead.
Going to London?
A guide to socialising in London.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Ronnie of his retirement and his liability for recall.
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from Air Ministry
The letter advises that he will shortly be getting an official letter. It also recommends various associations that can help him find work or assistance.
Issue of Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals
A letter advising Bill that his France & Germany clasp is enclosed.
Letter to Francis Hosier's Widow
The letter advises that Francis has been reinterred to Bad Tolz British Military Cemetery.
Letter to Norman Price's Mother
The letter advises that there has been no news about her son.
Envelope addressed to Dick Rooke
An On His Majesty's Service envelope sent to Dick.
Report on Sergeant James Canniff’s Death
Reports that following Canniff’s death he was buried in Grave 34 in the English section of the Military Cemetery at Westduin. His was buried next to two comrades, Sergeant Johnson in Grave 33 and Sergeant Collingwood in Grave 35.
List of Airmen on Course 94 Navigators
A list of airmen with their number, rank and religion.
Award of Path Finder Badge to HJ Lazenby
A framed certificate awarding HJ Lazenby the Path Finder Badge.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.