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Ernie Twells' medals and ribbons with cases. Medals are Distinguished Flying Cross, War Medal 1939-45, 1939-45 Star and Air Crew Europe Star, Arctic Star and Bomber Command Clasp. Also included is a 617 Squadron badge.

A black corduroy teddy bear with a red bow tie and red paws. Rupert was made for his daughter from material left over from making a coat; but it became Ernie Twells' lucky charm. The bear accompanied him on 65 operations with 617 and 619 Squadrons,…

A badge featuring Mercury on a globe with a crown above his head. Underneath is 'Certa Cito'.

Maroon tie with sky blue stripes and a repeated small dam with lightning strikes.

Air-to-air view of Lancaster, PG-H' flying almost solid cloud cover. The image is taken looking back to the front/port side.

Bride, groom, two bridesmaids, two mothers and fathers. The bride and bridesmaids are carrying bouquets of flowers. The two mothers are seated. The group is standing outside the church. The photograph is signed by the photographer. On the reverse 'To…

Envelope and card addressed to Ernie Twells, inviting him to the wedding of Beatrice Marshall and Arthur Brittain.

Ernie Twell's engineering notebook covering aircraft type, machine gun and gun turret operation.

Ernie Twells' engineering notebook covering metallurgy, carburettors, air screws and aircraft engines..

Ernie Twells' engineering notebook covering the theory of aircraft engines

A notebook written by Ernie Twells comprising training notes, mostly physics and meteorology theory.

Notes written during Ernie Twells' engineering training. There are calculations, diagrams and notes.

Handwritten engineering notes recorded during training.

Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Ernie Twells, flight engineer, covering the period from 15 June 1943 to 19 August 1945. Detailing training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF Swinderby, RAF Woodhall Spa, RAF Bramcote,…