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Netherfield Officer Missing After Night Bombing Raid
Newspaper article reporting an interview with Bob Butler's mother after she had been informed that he was missing. A head and shoulders photograph of Bob Butler in uniform is included.
Bob Butler's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Bob Butler in uniform with crew at RAF Waterbeach
Group of 6 airmen in uniform in formal pose standing in front of an aircraft. The letters LN-B are visible on the aircraft. All 6 men are wearing side caps. Three men on the front row are wearing flying jackets. Reverse annotated with: '99 Sqn…
Bob Butler as a child
Bob Butler as a child in a studio photograph, wearing a peaked cap with a badge and reefer jacket with metal button. He is holding a pair of gloves. The cover of the photograph identifies the photographic studio as Britannia's Studios which had…
Wellington Bomber Model
A wooden model of a Wellington Bomber that Bob Butler gave to his 10 year old nephew, Dick Heslop. Dick was told that the model had been painted with the genuine paints used to paint aircraft. The letters LN B, indicating 99 squadron, are painted…
Bob Butler's Identity Tag
A grey/green hexagonal identity tag embossed with the name 'Butler', service 'RAF', religion 'CE' and service number '744911'. The reverse side is blank.
RAF Brass Buttons
Collection of brass buttons embossed with RAF insignia. Reverse embossed with 'Firmin' (the manufacturer) and 'London'. One button has a brass split pin and another has a brass split ring.
RNZAF Brass Button
Brass button embossed with a crown, the letters N Z and an eagle. Reverse embossed with manufacturer's name 'Firmin' and 'London'. The button has a brass split pin. Button was given to Bob Butler by Captain Jim Dermody of the RNZAF. …
Brass RAF Side Cap Badge
Brass side cap badge with a crown and eagle. Reverse shows 3 screws with threaded washers.
RAF Other Ranks' Brass Hat Badge and RCAF Brass Button
Other Ranks' brass RAF hat badge with split pin and brass RCAF button with split pin.
Air Gunner Brevets and Pilot's Brevet
Four cloth air gunner's brevets and one cloth pilot's brevet.
Bob Butler's Decorations
Three medals and ribbons and a printed leaflet describing the campaign stars, clasps and medals instituted in recognition of service in the war of 1939-45. An accompanying printed slip identifies the medals awarded posthumously to Bob Butler. His…
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Order of Service for Memorial Service for Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford
Order of service for a memorial service conducted at sea. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford, 935212, in uniform on the front cover together with 15 signatures ('Jacqui Whitehead' and 14 indecipherable). Border of…
Commemoration Programme
Programme for commemoration in Schiermonnikoog. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford in uniform and full length photograph of Ambrosius Feijes in uniform at the helm of a ship.
Dutch Commemoration Document
Document for a commemoration day in Schiermonnikoog. Names mentioned: Mr and Mrs Feijes, Mr Rutherford, Nina van Leur, Iris Schut, Ambrosius Feijes.
Hitler oder Roosevelt?
Printed leaflet in German asks who do you believe, Hitler or Roosevelt?
Drei Machte ein Kriegsziel
Printed leaflet in German discusses the partnership between Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin.
Wir Schlagen Zuruck
Printed leaflet in German.
La "glorieuse retraite" de Mussolini en Albabie
Printed leaflet in French discusses Mussolini's defeat in Albania and a victory at Taranto.
U-Boat Yards RAF Attack on Baltic Port
Newspaper cutting reporting attack by RAF heavy bombers on objectives in North and North-West Germany, including Danzig and the submarine yards at Flensburg.
Letter from Air Ministry to J E Mitchell Esq
Letter, dated April 1946, explaining that a war gratuity of £32.18.- has been credited to the service estate of the late Pilot Officer R Butler and that the money will be sent to J E Mitchell as the executor for the estate of Bob Butler's mother.
Letter from RAF Central Depository to Bob Butler's Sister
Letter, dated 23 April 1946, explains that Bob Butler's log book cannot be released to the family until written permission is received from Bob Butler's mother.
Letter From RAF Central Depository to Mr J E Mitchell
Letter, dated 30 April 1946, forwarding Bob Butler's log book to the executor of his late mother's estate.
Certificate of Baptism
Certificate recording Bob Butler's baptism at St Paul's , Carlton on 'August 23 1914', signed by the Rector.