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Tonbridge "Eagles"
A newspaper article about Wing Commander Albert Millson and Squadron Leader Neville Duke from Tonbridge.
"We are seven - " hold bombing record
Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.
Tags: air gunner; aircrew; animal; bomb aimer; flight engineer; Halifax; navigator; pilot; propaganda; wireless operator
Bomber pilots attend council meeting
Alber Millson presented a model Halifax to Morecambe and Heysham council.
Old Juddian awarded DFC
A newspaper article announcing that Albert Millson has been awarded a DFC.
Judd Old Boys Honoured
A newspaper article referring to two old Judd boys, Albert Millson and NF Duke.
Commands Top-Scoring Bomber Crew
The newspaper cutting refers to Albert Millson and crew's 228 operations.
Tags: aircrew; Distinguished Flying Cross; pilot
Record number of flights
A newspaper article referring to the 228 operations Albert Millson and his crew have completed.
Tags: aircrew; bomb aimer; Distinguished Flying Cross; pilot
The DFC plane
Albert Millsom and crew have completed 248 sorties. They have been awarded six DFCs and one DFM.
DFC didn't tell parents of new award
The article records that Albert did not tell his parents about his latest award.
Tags: aircrew; Distinguished Flying Cross; pilot
New Honour for Millson
An article recording the award of a DSO to Albert. It includes an interview with his father.
Bomber Crew's 228 Operational Flight Record
The seven man crew captained by AE MIllson photographed with each man's individual operations. These total 228.
Letter to Albert Millson from Air Ministry
The letter congratulates Albert and crew on their completion of so many sorties and a wonderful finish at the Albert Hall.
Tags: aircrew; entertainment; RAF Pocklington
Aerial Photograph
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation. Much of the ground detail is visible.
It is captioned ' 1 HRS 380 101 NT Z 11.9.41'.
It is captioned ' 1 HRS 380 101 NT Z 11.9.41'.
Target Photograph
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation. Most of the image is obscured by anti-aircraft fire but a river is visible at the top right.
It is captioned '2. U XI 101 NT 28.3.42 F8 -->'
It is captioned '2. U XI 101 NT 28.3.42 F8 -->'
Hanover Rail Depot
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Hanover. No ground detail is visible due to flares and anti-aircraft flashes.
It is captioned ' 2901 PCK 22/23-9-43 // NT 8" 19000--> 130 M 2143 Hanover RD. X. 2 x 1000 5 x 4 6 x 30 37…
It is captioned ' 2901 PCK 22/23-9-43 // NT 8" 19000--> 130 M 2143 Hanover RD. X. 2 x 1000 5 x 4 6 x 30 37…
Les Mureaux
A vertical aerial photograph taken during the bombing operations at Meulan Les-Mureaux. The railway on the south side of the Seine is clearly visible. It is captioned '4128 PCK 2/3:3:44 // NT 8" 8500' --- 090T 0314 Meulan RD. 5 x 1000 9 x 500 18 secs…
Trappes Rail Depot
Two vertical aerial photographs taken during an operation at Trappes.
The first is captioned '4156 PCK 6/7:3:44// NT 8" 12300' --- Trappes RD 6 x 1000 9 x 500 S/L Millson F/102'.
The second is captioned ' 4155 PCK 6/7:3:44 // NT 8" 12300' --- 159M…
The first is captioned '4156 PCK 6/7:3:44// NT 8" 12300' --- Trappes RD 6 x 1000 9 x 500 S/L Millson F/102'.
The second is captioned ' 4155 PCK 6/7:3:44 // NT 8" 12300' --- 159M…
Dusseldorf Rail Depot
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Dusseldorf. No detail is visible due to light from flares, searchlights and anti-aircraft fire.
It is captioned '3534 PCK 3/4:11:43 // NT 8" 16500' --- 1950 059M Dusseldorf RD. Q. 2 x…
It is captioned '3534 PCK 3/4:11:43 // NT 8" 16500' --- 1950 059M Dusseldorf RD. Q. 2 x…
Mine laying
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a mine-laying operation.
It is captioned ' 4295 PCK 22/23 .3.44 //NT 8" 14500' --- 271T 2123. Gardening. E. 2x1500 s3 secs S/L Millson L/102'.
It is captioned ' 4295 PCK 22/23 .3.44 //NT 8" 14500' --- 271T 2123. Gardening. E. 2x1500 s3 secs S/L Millson L/102'.
Kassel Rail Depot
A vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation at Kassel Rail Depot.No ground detail is visible and the image is obscured by flares.
It is captioned '3485 PCK 22/23:10:43 // NT 8" 16000'--- Kassel RD. Z. 2 x 1000 8 x 4 3 x 30 S/L…
It is captioned '3485 PCK 22/23:10:43 // NT 8" 16000'--- Kassel RD. Z. 2 x 1000 8 x 4 3 x 30 S/L…
Courtrai
Two vertical aerial photograph taken during a bombing operation.
The first is captioned '4343 PCK 26/27:3:44//NT 8" 12500' ---184M 2102. Courtrai RD E 5x1000 10x500 24 secs S/L Millson L/102' There are two shadows of aircraft in the centre of the…
The first is captioned '4343 PCK 26/27:3:44//NT 8" 12500' ---184M 2102. Courtrai RD E 5x1000 10x500 24 secs S/L Millson L/102' There are two shadows of aircraft in the centre of the…
Hannover
A vertical aerial photograph of Hannover. Multiple explosions/fires in the Sudstadt district of Hannover and a Lancaster silhouetted well below bottom left
Tags: aerial photograph; bombing