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Target Nordhausen
A list of aircraft used to attack Nordhausen on 4th April 1945. The list has tabulated, aircraft code and registration, Captain, Sortie, Bomb load, Departure and arrival times and Remarks. At the bottom is the CO's name - S/L Howes, two different…
Raid Assessments
Five 'raid assessments' carried out at RAF Spilsby. Detail of problems encountered in each operation. Final sheet is an extract from Operations Record Book by three different Lancasters.
Target Wesel
List of aircraft, Captain, sorties, bomb load, departure and arrival times and remarks. Officer commanding S/L Belasco, bomb load, fuel load and tonnage underneath.
On the second sheet a complete aircrew list of each aircraft.
On a third sheet is…
On the second sheet a complete aircrew list of each aircraft.
On a third sheet is…
Marriage and Birth Certificates
The marriage certificate of John Staves (Malcolm Staves' father) and Sarah Jane Ely (Malcolm Staves' mother), May 13th 1919. The birth certificate of Sarah Jane Ely on 7th December 1893. An envelope addressed to M E Staves at Cottingham.
Malcom Staves and his crew
Top is of seven airmen sitting on a grassy bank. On the reverse ' Spilsby May 1945.
Ron Taffy Eric
Ian Me Jim
Ron.'
Middle is of six airmen sitting on the grass in front of a tent. On the reverse 'Ingoldmells 'Rest' Camp.
September…
Ron Taffy Eric
Ian Me Jim
Ron.'
Middle is of six airmen sitting on the grass in front of a tent. On the reverse 'Ingoldmells 'Rest' Camp.
September…
Five groups of airmen
Top left is of five airmen in front of a tent. On the reverse 'Ingoldmells Rest Camp
September, 1945'.
Top centre is of six airmen sitting on a grassy bank. On the reverse
'Spilsby, May 1945.
Ian Ron
Taffy Eric
Me Jim
Ron'
Top right 3 is…
September, 1945'.
Top centre is of six airmen sitting on a grassy bank. On the reverse
'Spilsby, May 1945.
Ian Ron
Taffy Eric
Me Jim
Ron'
Top right 3 is…
Blackburn Beverley cockpit interior
A view of the interior of a Blackburn Beverley looking towards the front of the cockpit. The navogator's position with chart table and lamp, Air Position Indicator and a Sperry gyro-compass repeater are visible on the left. On the reverse 'Lecwit…
Lancasters in flight over RAF College Cranwell
An air-to-air view of three Lancasters 'EM-F', 'EM-A' and 'EM-C' flying in a V- formation over RAF College Cranwell and countryside. On the reverse 'Dad's Lancaster (centre A)'.
This photograph was taken before Malcom Staves joined 207 Squadron.
This photograph was taken before Malcom Staves joined 207 Squadron.
Malcolm Staves and an airman
Half length portrait of Malcolm Staves (right) and a second airman. Both are sergeants. On the reverse 'Shortly after getting our Wing & Stripes in February 1944.'
Two Lancasters in flight
Air-to-air view of two Lancasters photographed from a third, flying above cloud.
Six airmen
Six airmen standing at the rear of a Lancaster coded 'AA'.
Lancasters and aircrew
Top is a group of airmen in front of a Lancaster. Captioned '207 Squadron (Aircrews and Ground Staff) At Stradishall, Suffolk. February 1947'.
Bottom is the rear of an air-to air view of a Lancaster captioned 'Lancaster EM-A in which we flew on…
Bottom is the rear of an air-to air view of a Lancaster captioned 'Lancaster EM-A in which we flew on…
Method of Wrapping Pigeons for Dropping from Aircraft
Nine drawings showing how to wrap a live pigeon prior to dropping it from an aircraft.
Results of Medical Board for Malcolm Staves
A record of the results of Malcolm Staves' medical.
Summary of Medical Board examination of Malcolm Staves
The results of a medical examination of Malcolm Staves with a summary of medical classification.
207 Squadron Pilots May 1945
24 airmen arranged in three rows and captioned '207 Sqdn. Pilots May 1945.' On the reverse '406 Malcolm Staves'.
Wireless Operator's Dial
Three images of a metal dial with a red bakelite knob on top. It has the letters 'Q P N M L K J' on the top
Medal ribbon
Malcolm Staves' medal ribbon, both sides.
1939 to 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939 to 1945.
1939 to 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939 to 1945.
RAF Boot Knife
Pen knife intended for cutting top away from escape flying boots, in order to convert them into shoes.
Signaller's brevet
Cloth brevet badge
Malcolm Staves' dog tags
Two identity discs issued to Malcolm Staves. An octagonal and a round RAF Volunteer Reserve disc both with his name and number. There is a cloth tie for wearing round his neck.
Side Cap
A cap belonging to Malcolm Staves as part of his RAF uniform.
Malcolm Staves' scarf
A maroon, blue and white scarf owned by Malcolm Staves.
Malcolm Staves' Flying Boots
A pair of boots issued to Malcolm Staves. The uppers could be cut away to convert them into shoes if the wearer was shot down behind enemy lines.
Malcolm Staves' Money Belt
A leather belt with two pouches for money.