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Halifax and Lancastrian
In the foreground a civilian registered Halifax parked on airfield. Nose art of map of Australia and cricketer walking with bat and name 'Walzing Matilda'. Behind a Lancastrian with registration 'FGFA' but with air force roundel and tail flashes. Two…
Cologne cathedral
Air to ground view of a twin spired cathedral with railway station on the far side, all surrounded by many destroyed buildings.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Airmen and German aircraft
Top left - nine airmen by the tail of a Halifax. Six standing behind and three squatting in front. All are wearing battledress with side or peaked caps. Some have visible brevet.
Top right - seven airmen standing in line by the tail of a Me 110 with…
Top right - seven airmen standing in line by the tail of a Me 110 with…
Metal shrapnel
Piece of metal shrapnel.
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J Flannigan's Decorations
1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-1945. Submitted with information 'Flannigan Medals'.
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Instructions for 76 Squadron RAAF parade
Detailed instructions for squadron parade with all commands and actions required. Signed by adjutant 76 Squadron.
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Jas Flannigan - Observer's and air gunners flying log book
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Jas Flannigan, wireless operator/air gunner. Covers his training and operations 13 January 1940 to 31 October 1941. He was based at RAF Evanton, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Jurby and RAF Middleton St George.…
J B McManus - pilot's flying log book
Flying Log Book for J B McManus, pilot. Covers the period from 22 December 1942 to 29 April 1948 and his training, operations and post-war flying in Australia and Japan. He was based at RAF Clyffe Pypard, RAF Wymeswold, RAF Weston on the Green, RAF…
Phrase book
Dutch, German, Spanish and French phrases and words with English meanings.
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German combat report
Account written by Unteroffizier Richter, wireless operator, of his night-time flight near Langeoog with pilot Oberleutnant Schoenert. On their second approach, they spotted an enemy Handley Page Halifax bomber. First attack at height of 3900 metres…
Letter to Mrs A Flannigan
Notifying that the log book of Flight Sergeant Flannigan J has been forwarded to her by registered post.
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Seven decorations and a badge
Court mounted 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–1945, Australia Service Medal 1939–1945. On its own Unofficial Bomber Command Medal and RAAF Association badge.
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List of operations
List of targets and some comments. Image of a Halifax at top.
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462 Squadron coin and Bomber Command Clasp
A coin with 426 squadron crest emblem in a plastic case. Bomber Command Clasp on a 1939-1945 Star ribbon.
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Seven aircrew
Seven airmen all wearing battledress with brevet. Three crouching in front, the centre man is pilot and four standing behind.
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Airman and woman
On the left an airman wearing tunic with sergeant rank, wireless operator badge and half brevet. Standing alongside on the right a woman wearing skirt and jacket.
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Keepsake
Small piece of plant with branches, buds and small leaves in a clear fronted plastic envelope.
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Airman
Head and shoulders portrait of an airmen wearing battledress with brevet and side cap.
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Page from log book
Page showing courses, postings and aircrew assessments. Includes 466 Squadron. Shows E.F.T.S and other training courses as well as post operational career and pilot and other qualifications. Attached is head and shoulders portrait photograph of a…
J B McManus statutory declaration
Declares that he has 21 days recreation leave due to him.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Six airmen
Six airmen in a variety of dress standing in snow outside a wooden hut. Submitted with caption '27 OTW Lichfield Staffordshire Dec 43'.
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Course photograph
A large group of airmen wearing khaki uniform with brevet, shorts and side caps sitting and standing in five rows. Submitted with caption '29 Course pilots Mallala Feb 43'.
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Seven aircrew
Seven airmen wearing battledress with brevet and side or peaked caps. Three squatting down in front, pilot in centre and four standing behind. Captioned 462 Sqdn, F/O Richardson (W.O), F/S Ellis (RG), F/S Stokes (MU), Sgt Cann (FE), F/L Mundle (AB),…
Seven aircrew in front of a Halifax
Seven airmen some wearing flying kit standing in line in front of a Halifax. On the reverse 'Taken on 10.9.44 before take off on our 27th trip, from left to right:
1. F/Lt Jim Mundle DFC 23 Bomb Aimer, Glasgow Scotland.
2. Sgt Jim Cann 2, Engineer…
1. F/Lt Jim Mundle DFC 23 Bomb Aimer, Glasgow Scotland.
2. Sgt Jim Cann 2, Engineer…
Alvis 2 target area
Target photograph of bombs exploding and obscuring target. Many bomb craters on the right side of image. Captioned 'DRF 10.9.44//7" 10000 > 108.1707.Alvis 2, M.9x1000.4x500.C. 27 secs. F/O Wilson G.462'.
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