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Last of the Tail Gun Charlies - Ronald Carter's Biography
Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter (1620578 Royal Air Force).
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
Letter to Ron Carter's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Ron has been promoted to Flight Sergeant whilst a prisoner of war.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Ron Carter's flying log book
Flying log book for Ron Carter from April 1944 to 18 July 1944. Detailing operations flown from RAF Dunholme Lodge. Aircraft flown was Lancaster. He carried out a total of 21 operations with 44 Squadron as an air gunner on the following targets in…
General Questionnaire for British/American ex-Prisoners of War
A copy of a questionnaire completed by Ron.
References used in Preparation of Ron Carter's Biography
Seven books referred to in Sue Carter's Biography
Order of Narrative
An index of a biography of Ronald Carter
A Daughter's Tribute
A brief biography of Ronald Carter.
44 Rhodesia Squadron
A Squadron crest and Introduction
One Last Op
Events leading to the shooting down of Ron's aircraft over Caen.
Luckenwalde - Stalag 3A South of Berlin
A description of the conditions at Stalag 3A.
Ron Carter's Aircrew Association Membership Card
A membership card issued to Ron.
Ron Carter's Regular Crew
A list of the seven regular crew, Lancaster KM-L
Ron Carter's Crew when Shot Down
A list of the seven crew on the day they were shot down.
Ron Carter's Missing Operations
A list of four operations missing from Ron's Log Book confirmed by the Operational Record Book - Nuremberg, Toulouse, Tours and Brunswick.
Ron Carter's List of Operations
25 operations completed by Ron Carter.
Ron Carter's Prisoner of War Record
Three lists related to Ron's time as a prisoner of war.
#1 is the camps he was incarcerated in and the duration.
#2 Ron's evacuation from Stalag Luft 7 on the Long March.
#3 is a list of the daily march from Stalag Luft 7 to 3A
#1 is the camps he was incarcerated in and the duration.
#2 Ron's evacuation from Stalag Luft 7 on the Long March.
#3 is a list of the daily march from Stalag Luft 7 to 3A
Telegram to Ron Carter's Wife
The telegram advises that Ron is missing.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Ron Carter and Crew
Seven airmen in front of their Lancaster. Four of them are named on the reverse, 'Dad, Paul, F/O Davey, Eddy'.
Ron Carter, Crew and Ground Crew
13 airmen on the port inner engine of an aircraft. Three are named on the reverse, 'Paul, P/O Davey, Dad'. The image is badly damaged.
Flying Officer Davey
Ron's pilot is sitting on a fence. He is named on the reverse.
Airman
An unidentified airman. He is wearing a trainee's flash in his cap.
Airman
An airman standing beside some huts. The reverse is blank.
Ron Carter's decorations
Photograph of four medals awarded to Ron:
1939 to 1945 Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Unofficial Bomber Command Medal.
1939 to 1945 Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Defence Medal
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Unofficial Bomber Command Medal.
Ron Carter
Ron in flying kit, boots and helmet. On the front 'Wigsley 1940 flying Sirlings [sic]'.
On the reverse 'Dad'.
On the reverse 'Dad'.
Ron Carter and his wife
Ron on his wedding day, with his bride.
The reverse is blank.
The reverse is blank.