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Bomb aimers briefing 11 August 1944 - Givors
Shows three bomb loads for ten, six and four aircraft respectively although last four are struck through. Show distributor, preselecetion and false height settings, Window, weights, timing, bombing heights and other details. At the bottom call signs.…
Operations order 12 August 1944
List crews and aircraft for operations on night 12/13 August 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined. Includes three standby crews. Seven crews are crossed out and two have circles drawn around underlined crew member. Includes personnel to…
Bomb aimers briefing 12 August 1944 - Brunswick
Shows a single bomb load for operation and includes distributor, and preselection settings, timings and other details. On the reverse instructions for H2S aircraft, list of aircraft and headings and Window instructions.
Operations order 13 August 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on 14 August 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlines. Includes three standby crews as well as duty personnel. Notes that 'All crews are to be in camp by 2300 hours'. On the reverse a note and two…
Bomb aimers briefing 14 August 1944 - Brest
Show two bomb loads for eight and six aircraft respectively. Details preselection settings and weights. On the reverse a diagram and a sketch as well as a list of aircraft and heights.
Operations order 16 January 1945 and part of bomb aimers briefing
List crews and aircraft for operations on night 16/17 January 1945. Fourth member of each crew is underlined in red and most are ticked. Includes five standby crews and a reserve crew as well as duty personnel. On the reverse part of a bomb aimers…
Bomb aimers briefing 15 August 1944 - Gilze Rijen airfield
Shows two bomb loads for operation, one for fourteen aircraft the other for four. Details distributor, preselection and false height settings as well as route, timings and other details. On the reverse pathfinder marking and bombing instruction. At…
Squadron Detail 12 August 1944, Serial Number 42
Covers change of command of 44 Squadron to Squadron Leader G A Hildred, discipline in the Sergeants mess, Sick parades orders, and instructions regarding Royal Canadian Air Force personnel bank accounts. Finally discipline fire piquet lists.…
Operations order 16 August 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night 16/17 August 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined. Three crews are flying with second pilot. Includes duty personnel and lists persons to attend briefing. Shows briefing times for those…
Bomb aimers briefing 16 August 1944 - Stettin
Shows one bomb load for eight aircraft and one reserve for bombing and one load for seven aircraft for mine laying. Includes distributor, preselection and false height settings for main. Includes timings and number of squadron aircraft in which wave.…
Operations order 26 July 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night 25/26 July 1944. Fifth member of each crew is underlined. Most crews are ticked. Includes briefing times and duty personnel. Annotated 'W/O Cameron, Sgt Williams, Duty Crew'.
Operations order 17 August 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on night 17/18 August 1944. Includes three standby crews. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and ticked. Two crews are crossed out. Several replacements are annotated. Personnel to attend briefing are…
Bomb aimers briefing 17 August 1944 - Foret-De Lisle Adam
Shows single bomb load with weights as well as distributor and false height settings. Indicates timings and Window. On the reverse marking and timings by Mosquito and Pathfinder Force Mosquito as well as other details.
Bomb aimers briefing 20 August 1944 - Brest Docks
Shows a single bomb load for operation with distributor, preselection and false height settings as well as other details. Page is struck through and annotated 'Scrubbed'.
Operations order 20 August 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on 21 August 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and ticked. Shows two crew members added and list personnel to attend briefing.
Bomb aimers briefing 21 August 1944 - Brest
Shows one bomb load for operations with a few details. Indicates three squadron aircraft on third wave. Struck through and annotated 'Scrubbed'. On the reverse Mosquito marking tactics and bombing instructions as well as code words.
Operations order 24 August 1944
List crews and aircraft for operations on 24/25 August 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and some are ticked. Two crews carry a second pilot. Annotated '1 yellow TI, Station Y'. Includes briefing times and duty personnel.
Bomb aimers briefing 22 August 1944 - Königsberg
Shows a single bomb load for operation with distributor, preselection and false height settings. Includes weights and timings and three waves with seven, six and six squadron aircraft respectively. Page is struck through and annotated 'Scrubbed'. On…
Bomb aimers briefing 24 August 1944 - Königsberg
Shows two bomb loads for operation, one with conventional bombs, the other with mines. Covers preselector and false height settings as well as other details. Page is struck through and annotated 'Scrubbed'. On the reverse marking (blind) wind speed…
Bomb aimers briefing 25 August 1944 - Darmstadt
Shows a single bomb load for the operation with distributor, preselection and false height settings as well as other details. Includes information on waves and times. On the reverse bombing instructions and marking plan. Alternative attach plans for…
Bomb aimers briefing 29 August 1944 Königsberg
Shows two bomb loads for operation with distributor, preselection and false height settings. Includes window, weights, bombing heights and timings. On the reverse target marking tactics and blind bombing instruction. Details list of aircraft with…
Bomb aimers briefing 26 August 1944 - Königsberg
Shows two bomb loads for operation with distributor, preselection and false height settings. Also details weights, Window and timings. Indicates aircraft in three waves of four, five and four aircraft respectively. On the reverse; marking and list…
Bomb aimers briefing 31 August 1944 - Auchy-lès-Hesdin
Shows single bomb load for operation. Details distributor and false height settings as well as timings and effort level. On the reverse marking and bombing instruction. Leader and deputy markings, list of aircraft with heights and briefing times.
Bomb aimers briefing 1 August 1944 - Brest
Shows one bomb load for operation. Details distributor, preselection and false height settings. Includes Window, and weights. Shows 5 aircraft in wave 1, six in wave 2 and five in wave 3. On the reverse Mosquito marking points, notes United States…
Bomb aimers briefing 3 September 1944 - Deelen Airfield
Shows one bomb load for operation and notes all half hour delay. Details distributor, preselection and false height settings. Includes timings, Window and route details. On the reverse pathfinder aircraft task, notes other airfields nearby, Mosquito…