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What's in a name?
Recounts meeting three men named John Mitchell in the space of a few weeks. The first was a signals officer at RAF Spilsby when the author was a wireless operator on Lancaster. He relates some of his experiences surviving two tours on Whitley and…
John Mitchell - some early wartime experiences
Writes of being attacked by fighters on an operation to Norway. Mentions flying over oceans, combatting weather conditions, the stress of returning with damaged aircraft and worried about possible ditching. Goes on to discuss other worries of engine…
Seeding the Storm
Account of John Mitchell's career in the Royal Air Force from Oct 1934 until November 1957. Writes of his early ambitions to fly, and joining the RAF as a wireless operator. Describes his training and early postings to Worthy Down on Vickers…
Postcard to J Ball
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Envelope with postcard and strip of photographs. Postcard artwork shows girl at wishing well at LLandrindod Wells. Text to Joan from Grandma about time in Wales. Srip of 11 photographs showing buildings and countryside.
John Mitchell - list of operations 1939-1940
Flight Sergeant wireless operator on 58 Squadron at RAF Linton-on-Ouze flying Whitley III. First operation to Ruhr to drop leaflets and crash landed in France on the way back. Other operations were convoy patrol and bombing in France, Netherlands,…
First Operation
John Mitchell describes events during his first operation to drop leaflets on the Rhur. After engine failure they force crash landed in a field in France. They were gathered by French Gendarmes and flown back to England three days later. In addition…
John Mitchell - notes for memoire
Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.
Parade
A squadron leader lading a parade through city streets with crowds of spectators and shops in the background. On the reverse 'Squadron Leader A C Balls , officer commanding Nottingham City Wing. leading the parade. Pre-entry service parade 1943'.
Four officers
Four RAF officers standing in line all wearing uniform tunic and side caps. Two have pilot's brevet and a third an observer brevet. In the background a building with a ladder.
Parade
An officer leading a parade of RAF servicemen along a street with a saluting platform with many dignitaries on the left. In the background the street lined with trees and spectators. On the reverse 'Pre service parade. Nottingham Forrest - May 21…
Parade reviewing officer
A saluting platform with many military and civilian dignitaries. In the centre a man in navy uniform saluting. In front a table with silver trophy and union flags. On the reverse 'Prince Bernhard'.
Cadets looking at officer holding aircraft propeller
A group of young men (cadets) in RAF uniform looking at an officer holding the propeller of a single engine aircraft while a warrant officer looks on. On the reverse 'Wing Commander Ball ATC'.
Three RAF officers
Three officers wearing uniform tunic, two with side caps and the third with peaked cap walking across a car park. On the left is Wing Commander Arthur Cyril Ball (brother of Albert Ball VC). Two officers on the left have pilot's brevet and the other…
Five RAF officers and a civilian
A group of five RAF officers four wearing uniform tunics and the last an overcoat accompany a civilian with overcoat, bowler hat and umbrella all walking toward camera. The officer second from the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse…
Two RAF officers and two civilians
Two civilians wearing overcoats and bowler hats walk in front of two RAF officers wearing uniform tunics. The officer on the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse 'W/C G P Gibson V.C. D.S.O D.F.C and his visit to Trent Lane, Sat July…
Guy Gibson awarding trophy
Guy Gibson handing silver trophy to a flying officer while another servicemen looks on. On the reverse 'Guy Gibson'.
Two officers walking towards camera
Two RAF officers. Wing Commander Arthur Cyril Ball (brother of Albert Ball VC) on the left and an air commodore on the right. Both wearing uniform tunic and side caps walking towards camera. In the background more officers and two civilians with…
Two men in a biplane
Two men, one in front cockpit wearing flying helmet and the second man in rear cockpit of a biplane. On the reverse 'C Ball, back seat'.
Five men at award ceremony
A group captain (with pilot's brevet) is standing at a table presenting a trophy to a sergeant while two other officers sitting to the left look on. All are wearing uniform tunic.
Group of officers and civilians
Three military officers wearing uniform tunic amongst a group of civilian men wearing overcoats and hats, standing in three rows with a pavilion type building in the background.
Inspection party
A group of four RAF three officers wearing uniform tunic and side caps, led by an air commodore, wearing greatcoat and peaked cap walking in front of front rank of a parade of civilian young men.
Five air force officers and five civilians
Five air force officers wearing uniform tunic and peaked caps (centre officer is an air commodore) lined up on a curb with four civilians, two women and two men, all wearing coats and hats. Behind them four other men with building in the background.
Officer leading parade of ATC
An officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and side cap marching in front of a large parade which is marching in column around a running track in a stadium. In the background a stand, high wall and houses beyond, On the reverse 'ATC parade'.
An air vice marshal presenting sword to cadet
An RAF officer wearing uniform tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap is handing a ceremonial sword to a sergeant wearing tunic and side cap. Another officer behind the air commodore looks on. In the background a grandstand with spectators. On the…
Group of twelve dignitaries on a platform
RAF and other military officers as well as civilians including one with mayoral chains standing on a platform decorated with union and Australian flags. In the background multi-story city buildings. On the reverse 'Rear Admiral Allen, the Lord Mayor…