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Interview with Robert Whymark
Robert Whymark’s father John ‘Jack’ Whymark took part in three tours of operations. Initially Jack was trained as a mechanic and was posted to 17 Squadron at RAF Debden and RAF Martlesham Heath. He then volunteered for aircrew and trained as a…
Jack Whymark’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whymark’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 1st October 1940 until 4th October 1945 when his aircraft crashed in to the Mediterranean Sea.
Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…
Initial training at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School and 225 Squadron. Posted to 149 Squadron for…
The Air Ministry regrets
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.
Route of Jack's final flight
A series of annotated maps marked with the route taken by Lancaster PA278 down the Rhone valley and into the Mediterranean Sea. The position of the last radio contact is shown and the coordinates of the crash site.
Position of crash
The position of the crash site of Lancaster PA278.
Coordinates of crash site
Showing the position of the site of Jack's crash.
With sympathy
To Jack's wife advising her of the conclusion that her husband had lost his life.
Reported missing
To Eileen advising that Jack has been reported missing following an aircraft accident.
Award of Distinguished Service Order
Enclosing the citation for Jack's award.
With love
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Letter written by Jack to be sent to his wife Eileen in the event if is death. In it Jack expresses his love and pride for Eileen and his son Robert.
Letter home
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A transcription of the letter Jack wrote to his wife Eileen, in the event of him being reported missing.
Descendants of Harry Thomas Saunders
A four generational family tree including John 'Jack' Percy Whymark.
Particulars of non-effective account
A reckoning of sums owing to Eileen Whymark.
Flt Lt John Whymark DSO DFC
Listing Jack's service and the decorations awarded to him.
Jack's Royal Air Force career
Details of his three tours of duty and decorations received.
Award of the Distinguished Service Order
The citation appointing Jack as a companion of the Distinguished Service Order following the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross. It describes Jack's work as gunnery leader, on operations and his personal attributes.
Coordinates
Notes on Jack's service career including coordinates and distances.
John 'Jack' Percy Whymark's sercice record
Service record for Jack Whymark from 22 July 1938 to 4 October 1945.
With love as always
Jack in uniform and greatcoat standing outside single storey corrugated buildings. Annotated 'August 1936' and on the reverse 'With love as always Jack' and 'August 1936'.
Jack Whymark
A head and shoulder portrait of Jack in uniform and side cap.
The boys at Debden
Eleven men in uniform standing alongside a Hurricane. They are arranged around one of the men, wearing glasses, examining an open map which he is holding. Annotated on the reverse 'The Boys at Debden 2nd week of the war' and '10/17 Sept'.
Troop carrying to France
Handley Page Harrow on the grass. On the reverse 'Troop carrying to France 1940'.
French coast
Aerial view of a coastline, beach and town with fields beyond. The aircraft struts, propeller and part of the fuselage can be seen from the aircraft. On the reverse, 'French coast at Caen during summer 1940'.
View through the struts
Looking through the struts of an aircraft at a Dominie in flight. On the reverse, 'Flying out to France 1940'.
In front of a pyramid
A group of five uniformed airmen, all wearing side caps, lined up in front of Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu) at the Giza Necropolis, Egypt. Jack is standing far left.