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Interview with Geoffrey Whittle
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Whittle was born in London. After leaving school at fourteen he became an apprentice printer in the family business. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force on the outbreak of the Second World War and trained as a navigator.…
Geoffrey Whittle's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Geoffrey Whittle, navigator, covering the period from 4 November 1942 to 26 July 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF West Freugh, RAF…
Geoffrey Whittle's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers. Two
Geoffrey Whittle's log book covering 4 May 1954-1 Mar 1969.
Sqn. Ldr Geoffrey Whittle, DFM RAF (Ret'd)
A brief memoir of Geoffrey Whittle's wartime service. His training started in March 1942 in Scotland. One year later he converted to Wellingtons, then Lancasters at RAF Lindholme. He was then posted to RAF Ludford Magna. On his 15th operation over…
Peenemünde
A description of the briefing by 'Bomber Harris' and attack on Peenemünde on 17 August 1943.
Sqn Ldr G G Whittle, DFM
An incomplete memoir written by Geoffrey Whittle starting at age 16. At age 18 he volunteered for aircrew duties and trained at RAF West Freugh. He converted to Wellingtons then Lancasters and moved to RAF Ludford Magna in June 1943. Over Hanover…
Warrant Officer 'Bill' Walker's crew
A photograph of the crew and an account of the night (27/28 September 1943) they were nearly shot down over Hanover. Crew names and positions are detailed as are the events of the night. One engine was on fire and this was extinguished by diving and…
Jack Osborne
A review of Tim Barlow's research in to the life of his Great Uncle, Jack Osborne, who died on the night of 22/23 June 1943 in Lancaster 'LM325'. Tim Barlow travelled to Benningen, Holland where there is a memorial at the crash site. Geoffrey Whittle…
Flak Hit Bombs
A newspaper cutting about the night Warrant Officer Bill Walker succeeded in bringing their badly damaged aircraft back. Mentions award of two Conspicuous Gallantry Medals and two Distinguished Flying Medals.
Geoffrey Whittle
Head and shoulders portrait of Geoffrey Whittle with observers' brevet and Distinguished Flying Medal ribbon. On the reverse 'Guess who!'.
Geoffrey Whittle
Half length portrait of Geoffrey Whittle in uniform with Flight Sergeant rank, wearing an Observer's brevet.
20 trainee airmen
A group of 20 trainee airmen wearing side caps with a white flash. Behind is a wooden hut and a Nissen hut with a telegraph pole in between.
On the reverse 19 airmen have signed their names, some including addresses.
On the reverse 19 airmen have signed their names, some including addresses.
Midlands Air chart Sheet 8
Ordnance Survey Midlands 1/4 inch to 1 mile scale air chart
South Wales Air Chart Sheet 7
Ordnance Survey air chart of South Wales, sheet 7, scale 1/4 inch to one mile.
North Midlands and Lincolnshire Air chart Sheet 6
Ordnance Survey air chart, 1/4 inch to one mile scale, sheet 6
The Eastern Highlands Air Chart, Sheet 5
Ordnance Survey air chart of the Eastern Highlands of Scotland, scale 1/4 inch to one mile.
England, South Air Chart Sheet 11
Ordnance Survey air chart of the south of England, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 11.
Scotland, North Air Chart, Sheet 7
Ordnance Survey air chart of the north of Scotland, scale 1/4 inch to one mile.
The Shetland Islands Air Chart, Sheet 10
Ordnance Survey air chart of the Shetland Islands, scale 1/4 inch to one mile.
North Midlands and Lincolnshire Air Chart Sheet 6
Ordnance Survey air chart of North Midlands and Lincolnshire, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 6.
The Western Highlands Air Chart, Sheet 6
Ordnance Survey air chart of the Western Highlands, sheet 6, scale 1/4 inch to one mile.
England, North East Air Chart Sheet 3
Ordnance Survey air chart of the north east of England, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 3.
Irish Sea Air Chart, Sheet 2A
Ordnance Survey air chart of the Irish Sea, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 2A.
The Border Air Chart, Sheet 1
Ordnance Survey air chart of the Border area of Scotland and England, scale 1/4 inch to one mile
The Forth & Tay Air Chart, Sheet 3
Ordnance Survey air chart of the Forth and Tay, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 3.