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  • Collection: Crew, James Douglas

LCrewJD1316658v1.pdf
Log book for James Douglas Crew covering the period 2 March 1943 to 24 September 949. Details his training and operations flown as wireless operator and navigator. He was stationed at RAF Binbrook (142 Squadron), RAF Swanton Morley (No4 RS), RAF…

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MCrewJD1316658-190324-010001.jpg
Order of service for the wedding of Margaret Ann Ford and James Douglas Crew.

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MCrewJD1316658-190324-020001.jpg
Extracts of the order for the Battle of Britain 'At Home' flypast and displays. Annotated 'F/LT Mason - W/O Crew'. On the reverse is a calendar with some days crossed off and others highlighted.

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MCrewJD1316658-190324-030001.jpg
The night sky with the stars required for navigation annotated. On the reverse 'F/Sgt Crew J.D. 1943' and 'Sum shots taken'.

MCrewJD1316658-190324-04.jpg
A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation. Sergeant Crew is included as wireless operator in aircraft L.7566. The order is annotated 'cancelled'.

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MCrewJD1316658-190324-05.jpg
A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation. Sergeant Crew is included as wireless operator in aircraft L.7566.

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PCrewJD1901.jpg
Four airmen in uniform. James Crew is standing second left. On the reverse 'George Allan Rear Gunner. DFC. Distinguished Flying Cross, Grandad Radio operator, Morse Code etc. Stan Fisher DFC Skipper. Ted Grimshaw DRC. oldest member Navigator'.

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PCrewJD1903.jpg
Seven airmen in uniform standing outside a building. James is standing third from left. The men are identified as:
(1) Eric - Mid upper gunner
(2) George - Rear gunner
(3) Grandad - Radio
(4) Stan - Skipper
(5) Ted - Navigator
(6) Geoff -…

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PCrewJD1904.jpg
A group of 21 airmen grouped around Princess Elizabeth. James, together with the man standing to his left, have whistles attached to their collars. Three of the men are wearing caps and eight, including James wear side caps. On the reverse, 'James…

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