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Robert Wareing pilot's flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for R Wareing, covering the period from 26 February 1939 to 16 February 1942. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Waltham (aka RAF Grimsby), RAF Bexhill, RAF…
Robert Wareing pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for R Wareing, covering the period from 17 February 1942 to 25 November 1943. Detailing his Instructor duties and flying training. He was stationed at RAF Cottesmore, RAF Market Harborough, RAF Upper Heyford and RAF…
Carol service for Christmas day 1944 -Stalag Luft 1
Order of service with prayers, lessons and , carols
Robert Wareing's prisoner of war log
He says there is much time to reflect while in prisoner of war camp. He writes of his life prior to becoming a prisoner. his wife, her qualities, what attracted her to him and her activities. He continues with comment on the support of friends. He…
Bomber Command Operational procedure -Navigation
Guidance to pilots and navigators on the simplest means of locating a target. Provides comprehensive notes. Covers preparation, action before take off, action after take off.
A F Hill’s flying log book extract
Flying log book extract for A F Hill, navigator, covering the period from 13 April 1944 to 7 August 1944 when he was missing on operations. He was stationed at RAF Warboys and RAF Little Staughton. Aircraft flown in was Lancaster. He flew a total of…
Pilot's notes Wellington
Wellington pilot's notes for all marks and all engines. Outline drawing of 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.
Pilot's notes Lancaster
Lancaster pilot notes for all marks with all engines. Outline drawing of 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.
Extract from Midland Counties Publication (1942)
Reports that Wellington crew of 9 Squadron took of on operation from RAF Honington and force landed in Vichy France. Apart from one who eventually made his way to freedom, the other crew returned safely and resumed operational flying. Two years later…
Robert Wareing's list of operations
Table with dates target/operation and flying time from December 15 1940 up to 12 June 1941.
Engine handling notes - Lancaster III
Starting procedure, testing engines and installations, drill before taxying and post taxi drill,
Our Joan
Four verse poem concerning Joan
Envelope
Envelope with handwritten list of crew positions with some names
Draft history
List of events covering joining the RAF, selection for pilot, training and start of operations.
Musical Zoo or The Ballad of the station masters son
Two verse song (first is chorus). Humorous verse.
Excerpt: Sunday Companion
Pilot's psalm two verses each starting with 'The lord is my pilot'.
Letter from Robert Wareing to his wife Joan passed on by Captain J M Yeoman,
Letter describing Robert's aircraft being shot down, baling out, suffering burns and now a prisoner of war. Yeoman states he was given the letter by a woman when he entered Fecamp.
Crew list
List of crew and next of kin. Nest of kin addresses.
Luggage tag
Tag for car key. Austin 7 registration FW8747
Letter from RAF Benevolent Fund
Writes that they had been asked to call on addressee.
Path Finder badge certificate
Award of path finder badge to Acting Squadron Leader R Wareing DFC
Note to Robert Wareing from Air Vice Marshall D Bennett
Award of path finder force badge, Qualified and entitled to wear badge.
DFC for local airman
Pilot Officer Robert Wareing awarded DFC for his part in attack on Brest harbour. His was one of four crews who volunteered. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were in the harbour but was not known if they were damaged.
Scunthorpe day by day
Welcome home to Squadron Leader Robert Wareing DFC and Bar after several months in German hands. With head and shoulders photograph.
Squadron Leader Bob Wareing a prisoner of war
Article about Scunthorpe double DFC baling out from blazing plane. Relates how news was passed by French woman in a letter to a Canadian who posted it to Mrs Wareing. Robert Wareing was in hospital with burns but was getting better.