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Malcolm Staves and crew
A group of seven airmen, including Malcolm Staves standing in front of a Lancaster. They are wearing full flying gear.
Map pins
Map pins with the flags of the United Kingdom, France, the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany.
Pair of socks
Blue woollen socks.
Haversack and strap
Shoulder bag issued to Malcolm Staves. Stencilled '1591418 Staves M.E.'
Flying glove
A left handed flying glove issued to Malcolm Staves.
Side Cap
A blue RAF cap issued to Malcolm Staves.
Malcolm Staves' Money Belt
A leather belt with two pouches for money.
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' scarf
A maroon, blue and white scarf owned by Malcolm Staves.
Side Cap
A cap belonging to Malcolm Staves as part of his RAF uniform.
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.
Signaller's brevet
Cloth brevet badge
RAF Boot Knife
Pen knife intended for cutting top away from escape flying boots, in order to convert them into shoes.
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.
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
207 Squadron Pilots May 1945
24 airmen arranged in three rows and captioned '207 Sqdn. Pilots May 1945.' On the reverse '406 Malcolm Staves'.
Summary of Medical Board examination of Malcolm Staves
The results of a medical examination of Malcolm Staves with a summary of medical classification.
Results of Medical Board for Malcolm Staves
A record of the results of Malcolm Staves' medical.
Method of Wrapping Pigeons for Dropping from Aircraft
Nine drawings showing how to wrap a live pigeon prior to dropping it from an aircraft.
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…
Six airmen
Six airmen standing at the rear of a Lancaster coded 'AA'.
Two Lancasters in flight
Air-to-air view of two Lancasters photographed from a third, flying above cloud.
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.'
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.
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…