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Willibrordi-Dom, Wesel
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Wesel with Willibrordi-Dom [Cathedral] in the centre with the Dombrunnen in front of it. Handwriting on reverse: 'Wesel'.
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Grabeskirche Liebfrauen, Dortmund
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Dortmund. Grabeskirche Liebfrauen (Church of the Holy Sepulchre) can be seen in the foreground and railway lines in the background. Handwritten annotation on the reverse.
Identification kindly provided by…
Identification kindly provided by…
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Brunswick
A low level oblique aerial photograph identified as "Brunswick" on the reverse. To the bottom left of the photograph is the Braunschweiger Schloss [Brunswick Palace].
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Rheine
A low level oblique aerial photograph with handwriting identified as "Rheine" on the reverse. The centre of the photograph show a railway line from left to right with wagons on it. In the background the town of Rheine is visible with the St.…
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Christuskirche Hanover
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Hannover. In the centre of the photograph is the Christuskirche on the Schoßwender strasse at the intersection with Arndtsraße. In the background on the top left is Katholisches Pfarramt St. Maria [St Mary's…
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Brunswick
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Brunswick, identified on the reverse. Martinikirche visible in the middle of the frame.
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Hamburg
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Hamburg, annotated on the reverse.
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Bremerhaven (Wesermuende)
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Bremerhaven. Railway line and Metzer Straße apartments blocks in the background. Annotated on the reverse: 'Wiesemunde'.
Identification kindly provided by André Jans of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2…
Identification kindly provided by André Jans of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2…
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing; Cook’s tour
Four Airmen
Four airmen with cigarettes sitting on a low wall. On the reverse 'My 'Escape' photo (with sea water marking)'.
DFC for Dunfermline Airman
The award of the DFC to WF Martin, recorded in a local paper.
Ocean Daily News, 29 June 1943
A news sheet sold on the troopship returning to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 27 June 1943
A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 26 June 1943
A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.
Lancaster III ND471 Record Card
Air Ministry Form 78 with details of Lancaster ND471
WF Martin's Service Record
RAF Form with WF Martin's service record.
Tags: 50 Squadron; 57 Squadron; 617 Squadron; aircrew; training
57 Squadron Crew Record
A list of crew during the period April to September 1944. It records the captain and navigator and their fate.
Note awarding Medals to WF Martin
A brief note awarding 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Medal and Defence Medal.
Account of Ditching
A handwritten account of the Lancaster ditching and subsequent rescue.
William Fisher Martin DFC
A biography written by his grandson. It mainly covers the ditching.
List of WF Martin's Operations
A handwritten list of operations kept by WF Martin.
Letter to Commanding Officer from Senior Medical Officer, 57 Squadron
The letter recommends that Flight Lieutenant Nicklin and Flying Officer WF Martin are taken off operational flying and made tour expired.