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- Collection: Chatterton, John. 44 Squadron operations order book
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Bomb aimers briefing 2 November 1944 - Dusseldorf
Indicates two bomb loads for operation. Includes preselection settings, times, window and briefing times as well as other notes. On the reverse aiming point marking and bombing instructions. At the bottom weight calculations.
Bomb aimers briefing 1 November 1944 Homberg (Meerbeck oil plant)
Shows two bomb loads for eight and ten aircraft respectively. Details preselection and other settings as well as time to target and bombing heights. On the reverse marking and backing up plan and bombing instructions.
Operations order 31 October 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on 1 November 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and most are ticked. One crew is struck through and also has two crew members replaced. Include reserve crew as well as duty personnel.
Bomb aimers briefing 29 October 1944 - Walcheren
Indicates a single bomb load for operation. Includes preselection setting, false heights and other settings. Details callsigns, bombing heights and other information. On the reverse marking and bombing instructions.
Airman clearance certificate
Certificate for 2222987 Aircraftman King on posting with signatures form various sections.
Blank bomb aimers briefing
Blank form for bomb aimers briefing
Bomb aimers briefing 28 October 1944 - Bergen
Shows two bomb loads, one for ten and the other for nine aircraft respectively. Details weights, preselection and false height and other information. On the reverse; jettison restrictions, target marking tactics and timings as well as bombing…
Bomb aimers briefing 24 October 1944 - Gardening Skag
Show three bomb loads of parachute mines for a total of four aircraft. Includes weights, time off and zero hour.
Bomb aimers briefing 23 October 1944 - Flushing
Shows two bomb loads for operation. Details preselection and false height settings as well as other information including Window. On the reverse a sketch map of docks with aiming points. At the bottom a weight calculation.
Maintenance Orders Part 1
Issued under authority of Station Commander. Six paragraphs on the responsibilities of the station engineering officer.
New crew initial drill and flying check list
For new crew, captain Pilot Officer Gowing copy to Wing Commander Thompson. Form for all arrival drills and flying checks all ticked as completed. Signed by examining officer. 44 Squadron.
Bomb aimers briefing 11 October 1944 - Walcheren
Shows two bomb loads for nine and five aircraft respectively. Details preselection and false height settings as well as Window and bombing method. On the reverse a list of aircraft letters with adjoining figures and note at the bottom.
Bomb aimers briefing 12 October 1944
Shows two bomb loads with preselection settings and weights. Has been struck through and annotated 'Cancelled'. On the reverse marking plan and bombing instructions as well as supporting squadrons.
Bomb aimers briefing 14 October 1944 - Brunswick
Shows two bomb loads for ten and seven aircraft respectively. Details preselection settings, weight, Window and broadcast wind information. On the reverse marking plan, bombing instructions and alternative plan.
Bomb aimers briefing - 15 October 1944 - Munster
Shows two bomb loads with window, weights and other information. Struck through and annotated 'Cancelled'. On the reverse at the bottom weight calculations.
Bomb aimers briefing 17 October 1944 - Walcheren
Shows one bomb load and details preselection and false heights settings as well as other information. On the reverse brief notes on marking and bombing.
Meteorological reports for cross country flights
Details meteorological report requirements for flights. Covers rules for making and recording observations in the air, and actions on completion of flights, States that Squadron navigation officers and station meteorological officers are responsible…
Bomb aimers briefing 18 October 1944
Shows two bomb loads for seven and thirteen aircraft respectively. Details preselection settings and other data. On the reverse; target marking and bombing instructions as well as other details.
Bomb aimers briefing 19 October 1944 - Nurenburg
Shows three bomb loads for six, thirteen and three aircraft respectively. Details preselection and false height settings as well as Window, timings and weights. On the reverse; bombing instructions, flares and marking with timings. Note 1000 a/c…
Bomb aimers briefing 21 October 1944
Shows two bomb loads. Details preselection settings, weights, Window and some timings. Struck through in green and annotated 'Cancelled'. On the reverse; timings, marking plan and bombing instructions. Included extra notes on freezing level and…
Bomb aimers briefing 8 October 1944
Shows one bomb load for nine aircraft. Details weights, preselection and false height settings. Struck through and annotated 'Cancelled'.
Operations order 8 October 1944
Lists crews and aircraft for operations on 8 October 1944. Fourth member of each crew is underlined and ticked. Included timings and duty personnel. On the reverse Section "B" Sub-Section IV. Signals. W/T failure during flight - procedure to be…
Bomb aimers briefing 7 October 1944 - Walcheren
Shows a single bomb load for operation. Details preselection and false target settings as well as weights and timings. On the reverse a sketch map showing aiming point, notes on target indicator and visual bombing.
Bomb aimers briefing 6 October 1944 - Bremen
Shows two bomb loads for operations. Details distributor and preselection settings as well as bombing height, Window and some timings. On the reverse marking and bombing instructions.
Bomb aimers notes
Notes include marking, briefing times, H2s set up, weights, bombing heights and target marking plan. Continues with bad weather plan, use of H2S, fighter escort details and aiming instructions.