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Alexander Gilbert’s 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 A C Gilbert, flight engineer, covering the period from 16 June 1943 to 3 July 1956. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…
Alan North's service record
RAF Form 542A with details of Alan's service.
Airman in the cockpit of Lancaster
View of cockpit and fuselage of a Lancaster LM220 WS-Y with Flying Officer Eric Ian Waters (NZ 422455) looking out of the cockpit window. On the nose 'Y' and nose art of a cartoon of a leprechaun-like figure with top hat, holding a glass of beer.…
Aircrew with Lancaster
Two photographs:
- one of aircrew at night, being collected or dropped off at the dispersal.
- second, also at night, is of a crew in flying gear gathered around entrance door of Lancaster (W4964 squadron code WS).
- one of aircrew at night, being collected or dropped off at the dispersal.
- second, also at night, is of a crew in flying gear gathered around entrance door of Lancaster (W4964 squadron code WS).
Air Gunner
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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A Woolley’s 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 A Woolley, flight engineer. Covering the period from 6 July 1943 to 25 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1654…
A short history of 640 Squadron
A number of stories, recollections and events remembered by George who was part of the ground crew on the squadron. It also includes press coverage and a programme from an amateur dramatics production Georg appeared in post war.
There is also a…
There is also a…
A daylight to the Dortmund-Ems canal and return, a navigator's account
A detailed account of a 467 Squadron Lancaster crew's operation to the Dortmund-Ems canal on 1 January 1945. Crew captain was Flying Officer M G Bache and crew is listed. Book covers crew early training and operations before the subject date. There…
97 and 9 Squadron Badges
Front and reverse of cloth badges of the crests for 97 and 9 Squadron.
9 Squadron Enamel Badge
Front and reverse of the crest of 9 Squadron.
9 Squadron crest
Squadron crest with IX Bomber Squadron with bat symbol in centre, motto 'per noctem volamus'.
9 Squadron Battle Order 22nd March 1944
A battle order prepared for the squadron listing aircraft, code, crew, and operations,
9 Squadron Association Reunion
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A programme of events for a IX Squadron reunion and presentation of the portrait of George Thomson VC. The booklet covers the events leading to the award of his VC, the programme of events and the menu, a biography of the artist, a thank you to the…
9 Squadron and Marignane
Three photographs arranged in an album.
On the left page is a formal photograph of of 47 trainee airmen and one officer, arranged in 4 rows.
The righthand page is entitled '3rd DEC 1943 "9" SQUADRON 22ND MAY 1944'. It holds two…
On the left page is a formal photograph of of 47 trainee airmen and one officer, arranged in 4 rows.
The righthand page is entitled '3rd DEC 1943 "9" SQUADRON 22ND MAY 1944'. It holds two…
12 Airman and a Lancaster
A mix of air and ground crew standing in front of a Lancaster. Additionally each man is named.
11 Ground Crew and Wellington 'Zola'
11 ground crew standing in front of a Wellington 'Zola'.
An image of Zola in underwear, 16 bomb symbols, and the phrase 'P hole gents' are painted on the fuselage.
On the reverse 'William Edward Perry IX Squadron Bomber Command serving with…
An image of Zola in underwear, 16 bomb symbols, and the phrase 'P hole gents' are painted on the fuselage.
On the reverse 'William Edward Perry IX Squadron Bomber Command serving with…