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Save me an Egg
An operation undertaken to attack Wesseling, near Cologne. The aircraft suffered engine and fuel line damage and ditched in the North Sea. The crew survived the ditching and were rescued by a launch.
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.
William Fisher Martin’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book
William Martin’s Flying Log Book as Air Navigator from 27th November 1942 until 27th June 1946. Trained as a navigator at No. 1 CNS Rivers, Canada,. Posted to Scotland to 4 AFU in 1943. Further training in 1660 and 1654 CUs. Posted for operations…
WF Martin's Officer's Medical Record Cards
Two RAF Form 1427 issued to WF Martin.
Flying Clothing Card
A card used for recording the issue of flying clothing.
RAF Flying Clothing Card
RAF Form 667 issued to WF Martin
Important Notice
A reminder that passengers on the ship (Queen Elizabeth) are under the direct authority of the Officer Commanding Troops.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
On the reverse 'Queen Elizabeth Oct 18th -22nd'.
Letter to WF Martin from Aviation Candidates Selection Board
The letter asks him to attend an interview at the Selection Board.
Christmas and New Year Dinner Menu
A menu from the Airmen's Mess. On the reverse are the signatures of some that attended.
Letter to WF Martin from Medical Board Centre
A letter requesting WF Martin to attend a medical.
Note awarding Medals to WF Martin
A brief note awarding 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Medal and Defence Medal.
List of WF Martin's Operations
A handwritten list of operations kept by WF Martin.
57 Squadron Crew Record
A list of crew during the period April to September 1944. It records the captain and navigator and their fate.
WF Martin's Service Record
RAF Form with WF Martin's service record.
Photo Wallet
A leather photo wallet with two photographs of WF Martin. In the first he is sitting on grass with a black labrador. The second is a head and shoulders portrait.
Lancaster III ND471 Record Card
Air Ministry Form 78 with details of Lancaster ND471
Deficiency Note
A note issued by 617 Squadron Accounts stating that deficiencies and other claims are recorded as chargeable.
Ship's Part I Orders
Page 4 of Ship's Orders, general welfare of the ship.
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.
Telegrams to WF Martin's Parents from 57 Squadron
The first telegram states that WF Martin is missing and the second states he has been rescued from the sea.
Elizabethan News October 19, 1942
A newspaper issued on board the Queen Elizabeth.
Elizabethan News, October 22, 1942
A newspaper published on the Queen Elizabeth.
Ocean Daily News, 26 June 1943
A newspaper published during the vessel's crossing to the UK.
Ocean Daily News, 27 June 1943
A newspaper published on board the troopship returning airmen to the UK.