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Bologna Marshalling Yards
On the left page is a handwritten summary of an operation to the marshalling yards in Bologna, Italy.
On the righthand page is a target photograph taken on that operation. The central part is obscured by smoke and light but around this some roads…
On the righthand page is a target photograph taken on that operation. The central part is obscured by smoke and light but around this some roads…
Ferrara Marshalling Yards
A target photograph taken during an operation to the marshalling yards in Ferrara with supporting handwritten information. In the photograph smoke and glare obscures the marshalling yards in the left part of the image. Below there are numerous bomb…
River Danube, Bologna and Milan Lambrate
Handwritten summaries of three separate operations to the River Danube, east of Novi Sad; to Bologna Marshalling Yards and to Milan Lambrate Marshalling Yards.
Tatoi
A target photograph taken during an operation to Tatoi Aerodrome, near Athens, Greece. The lower half of the image is obscured by light but hangars and buildings can be seen at the top. The photograph is annotated 'A4' in the top left corner and is…
Tatoi, Brescia and Szekesfehervac
Descriptions of three operations.
1. describes an operation to Tatoi Aerodrome near Dekeleia, Greece.
2. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Brescia, Italy.
3. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Szekesfehervac in…
1. describes an operation to Tatoi Aerodrome near Dekeleia, Greece.
2. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Brescia, Italy.
3. describes an operation to the marshalling yards at Szekesfehervac in…
Salonika
A target photograph for an operation to Salonika (Thessaloniki). Thessaloniki Bay occupies the lower half of the image and the upper right corner is obscured by light traces. The coastline and dock area are visible. There appears to be a ship in the…
River Danube and Kalamaki Aerodrome
Handwritten descriptions of two operations. One to lay mines in the River Danube, near Gyor in Hungary and the other to bomb Kalamaki Aerodrome near Athens in Greece.
Verona Marshalling Yards, North Italy and Wellington crew
Five men posing in front of a Wellington aircraft. At least four are in uniform and one, in the centre, is wearing a shirt. The man on the left is a Flying Officer and pilot, at the rear, right is an aircrew member and on the front right is a Flight…
Verona Marshalling Yards and Budapest War Cemetery
First is a target photograph taken during an operation to Verona. In the lower left corner is the Adige River with the Ponte Pietra crossing it. The large building to the left of the river bend is the Castel San Pietro. The ancient city wall, with…
JH Bird and crew
Three photographs of JH Bird and his crew.
1. A Flight Sergeant airman wearing uniform and a Mae West life jacket. He is standing beside the rear turret of a Wellington aircraft. The photograph is captioned: 'JOE REAR GUNNER'
2. JH Bird sitting in…
1. A Flight Sergeant airman wearing uniform and a Mae West life jacket. He is standing beside the rear turret of a Wellington aircraft. The photograph is captioned: 'JOE REAR GUNNER'
2. JH Bird sitting in…
Camp life, Italy
1. An airman appears to be digging in a field. Behind him are several tents.
2. Two young men digging in a field. One is swinging a pick axe while the other is holding a spade. A tent is visible behind them.
3. A young man sitting in the sun in…
2. Two young men digging in a field. One is swinging a pick axe while the other is holding a spade. A tent is visible behind them.
3. A young man sitting in the sun in…
Bathing, camp life and Italian views
1. Two young men, standing in the sea.
2. A young man, wearing shorts and boots, sitting in the sun. Behind him is some material suspended on posts, like a windbreak. Some towels are hanging above this and at the left edge of the photograph there is…
2. A young man, wearing shorts and boots, sitting in the sun. Behind him is some material suspended on posts, like a windbreak. Some towels are hanging above this and at the left edge of the photograph there is…
Mount Vesuvius and Taranto War Memorial
1. A view looking east, over buildings and roof tops, towards Mount Vesuvius.
2. The War Memorial in Taranto.
3. An airman in uniform, with a pipe in his mouth, posing on a terrace against a metal railing. The view behind is Mount Vesuvius.
4. Two…
2. The War Memorial in Taranto.
3. An airman in uniform, with a pipe in his mouth, posing on a terrace against a metal railing. The view behind is Mount Vesuvius.
4. Two…
Sorrento
1. Street with an end view of a tram. On the right is a high garden wall and beyond the tram is a residential building.
2. A view looking north from Sorento towards Sant'Agnello and Meta. In the lower left is Sorento's Marina Grande. In the trees,…
2. A view looking north from Sorento towards Sant'Agnello and Meta. In the lower left is Sorento's Marina Grande. In the trees,…
Garden, Vesuviusn, and Sorrento
1. An area of garden, mostly tress.
2. A view over apartments and trees to Vesuvius.
3. Piazza Tasso, Sorrento.
4. A view of a garden, taken from the upper floor of a building.
2. A view over apartments and trees to Vesuvius.
3. Piazza Tasso, Sorrento.
4. A view of a garden, taken from the upper floor of a building.
Pompeii and Vesuvius
Photographs taken around Pompeii and Naples.
1. A view of the ancient amphitheatre at Pompeii. Some people can be seen standing and walking in the arena.
2. A view of Vesuvius from the bay of Naples.
3. A view of the South East corner of the…
1. A view of the ancient amphitheatre at Pompeii. Some people can be seen standing and walking in the arena.
2. A view of Vesuvius from the bay of Naples.
3. A view of the South East corner of the…
Rome and Formia
1. The Castel Sant'Angelo and Pont Sant'Angelo, seen from Ponte Vittorio Emanuale II.
2. The Vittoriano Monument, seen from the Piazza Venezia.
3. An interior view of St Peter's Basilica, showing the Chair of St Peter.
4. Five women washing…
2. The Vittoriano Monument, seen from the Piazza Venezia.
3. An interior view of St Peter's Basilica, showing the Chair of St Peter.
4. Five women washing…
Italian ruins and a woman and man
1. A road leading through ruined buildings. Some people are walking along the road. In the background is Misano ridge with more ruins.
2. A coastal road winding through ruined buildings. There are vehicles and pedestrians on the road. On the left…
2. A coastal road winding through ruined buildings. There are vehicles and pedestrians on the road. On the left…
Sergeant's Mess, airmen and base buildings
1. A Mess bar, with low tables, chairs and a long wooden bar.
2. Four airmen in uniform, posing together. Behind them stands a hangar, a water tower and some low buildings.
3. Some low buildings on a military base. There are some small trees and a…
2. Four airmen in uniform, posing together. Behind them stands a hangar, a water tower and some low buildings.
3. Some low buildings on a military base. There are some small trees and a…
Two Wellingtons in flight
A photograph of two Wellingtons, W-OJ and N-OJ
Below the photograph is a caption in Urdu.
On the reverse of the photograph is typewritten:
'Heavy long-distance "Wellington" bombers.'
A second caption, 'Engine room aboard a British submarine.' is…
Below the photograph is a caption in Urdu.
On the reverse of the photograph is typewritten:
'Heavy long-distance "Wellington" bombers.'
A second caption, 'Engine room aboard a British submarine.' is…
Five Trainee Airmen
Five trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse the five men have signed their names: M. Dean, L. W. Downey, P. Alan, A. Whuptan, J. Bird
Two Airmen
Two airmen, dressed in khaki and standing in a garden.
Airman on a Beach
An airman in khaki and shorts standing on a beach. A four engined aircraft is flying very low behind him.
Civilian
A man standing outside a door with 'Medical H' above it.
Pilot
A pilot standing on a balcony with Vesuvius behind.