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Recollections - Warrant Officer B F Hughes
Account of operation to Nuremberg on 28 August 1942 in Halifax where aircraft was attacked and shot down by night fighter. Continues with account of capture, interrogation and transport to prisoner of war camp. Describes camp occupants, situation,…
Harold Dryhurst RAF pilot's flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for G H Dryhurst, covering the period from 29 August 1941 to 27 August 1942, when he was shot down and became a prisoner of war and from 20 July 1945. He was stationed at RAF Peterborough (17 EFTS), RAF Cranwell (RAF College…
Harold Dryhurst RAF pilot's flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book for G H Dryhurst, covering the period from 3 May 1948 to 31 May 1950.
Harold Dryhurst RAF pilot's flying log book, Two
Pilots flying log book for G H Dryhurst, covering the period from 1 June 1950 to 8 January 1952.
Letter from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
Writes of recent entertainment and the weather. Continues with description of crafts and fun fair. Mentions friends visiting, that he has convalesced and he has taken up Spanish.
Postcard from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
Thanks her for her letters and says he is fit and well. Asks if she would like to be his pin up girl and ask for photographs.
Postcard from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
Asks how she is getting on and mentions that are void of food parcels. Says his letters are boring but they are controlled by emotions.
Postcard from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
First correspondence to someone he knew but forgot her surname. Notes he landed in his unfortunate predicament. Hopes she still has his photograph and that he might see her soon.
Postcard from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
Writes that there had been no letters from home and he had celebrated his second anniversary. Looking forward to getting back to England.
Letter from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
Comments on her joining the service, Continues with news of acquaintance and general banter about her. Hopes to be home for her 21st. Mentions strict censorship.
Song lyrics
Chorus and five verse calypso wriiten by H G Dryhurst for 1956 xmastide who is who calypso programme.
Letter from Harold Dryhurst to Kaye Wagstaff
Writes that he looks forward to her letters. Continues with friendly banter and talks a little of his activities.
Harold Dryhurst Service biography
Covers personal details and dates of postings, training, aircraft flown. Details of capture and prisoner of war.
Operation Kassel
Account of 142 Squadron crew operation to Kassel wriiten by rear gunner Bob Henderson. Was attacked by night fighter and had to bale out. Continues with account of evading and capture. Reunited with wounded crewmates and transported to prisoner of…
Halifax pilot's notes
Deals with all aircraft systems including engines, propellers, hydraulic system, undercarriage, flaps and tanks. Then continues with procedures for two engine types for starting, take off, climb, stall, approach and landing as well as flying on two…
Harold Dryhurst's personal record
RAF personnel record containing personal details, service record, postings and discharge.
Harold Dryhurst's record of service
Lists training qualifications and promotions from 22 Jan 1941 until 1 November 1956 as well as personal details, courses of instruction and examinations.
Raymond Dryhurst certificate of service in the Royal Navy
Contains personal details, postings and qualifications. From 26 November 1942 until 14 October 1952.
Notebook cover
Blue notebook cover with caricature of a child with fan.
Accidental death verdict on Stortford pilot
Report of inquest into the death in an aircraft crash of Harold Gainsford Dryhurst.
Jet crashes on car works
Account of crash of HS-125 onto Vauxhall van assembly block, Luton in which Harold Dryhurts was killed.
Ashes of dead pilot scattered at airport
Account of scattering ashes of Harold Dryhurst over Stansted airport. He was killed in an aircraft crash. Includes accounts of funeral and of accident.
Pilot killed on last flight before Christmas
Describes crash of HS-125 in which Harold Dryhurst was killed.
Young man in uniform
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing tunic and peaked cap.
Pilot in cockpit
Head and shoulders image of pilot wearing headphones in cockpit.