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Five Airmen
Four airmen wearing flying kit standing in front of their aircraft and one on top of the wing. The caption reads 'Jim Campbell' and 'L to R Wilbur Wilson, Alvin Williams, Red Bowles, Wilf Faulkner'.
Ground Crew
Five ground personnel at the tail of a Halifax, It is captioned with an explanation about what ground crew do and their names 'L to R, - H. Osborne, Watson, Sheppard, Rod Williams, Crew Chielf Fl/Sgt J. Ollivier'.
Above Ollivier's name is signed…
Above Ollivier's name is signed…
Dunc Ritchie
The nose glass of a Halifax being cleaned by Dunc Ritchie. He is standing on top of a fuel bowser.
Underneath is a caption explaining that inside the Halifax 'A' is an air gunner who was washed out but was desperate to fly.
Underneath is a caption explaining that inside the Halifax 'A' is an air gunner who was washed out but was desperate to fly.
Armourers and Ground Crew
Two photographs of bombs being loaded.
In photo 1 there are nine airmen behind a trolley of bombs. It is captioned 'L to R, - Wilson, Bowles, Phillips, Williams, Sheppard, Williams, Self, Osborne, our French Canadian.'
In photo 2 are five armourers…
In photo 1 there are nine airmen behind a trolley of bombs. It is captioned 'L to R, - Wilson, Bowles, Phillips, Williams, Sheppard, Williams, Self, Osborne, our French Canadian.'
In photo 2 are five armourers…
Pilot Officer Jack Phillips
An airman inside an aircraft. It is captioned 'P/O Jack Phillips F/E Leeming - 1944 -Astrodome located above him'.
Gorenflos
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Gorenflos. The centre of the image is obscured by explosions.
Above is captioned with details of the operation.
The photograph is captioned '2656.LMG.25.6.44// 8" 12600 -->135° 0900…
Above is captioned with details of the operation.
The photograph is captioned '2656.LMG.25.6.44// 8" 12600 -->135° 0900…
Siracourt
A vertical aerial photograph of Siracourt V-1 base. The entire image is filled with bomb craters. Above is a caption with details of the operation, aircraft taking part and bomb loads.
Under the image is a caption '2801 LMG 6.7.44//8" 13000' -->…
Under the image is a caption '2801 LMG 6.7.44//8" 13000' -->…
RAF Leeming
A copy of a vertical aerial photograph of Leeming with an annotation 'Dispersal for "A-Able" -429'.
Five Airmen and their Billet
Five airmen standing outside in the snow. Behind is a brick building identified as their billet. It is captioned '- In front of our billet at Leeming L to R - Brick Building
Jack, Wilf, Alvin, Self, Wilbur Ted Bowles took photo'.
Jack, Wilf, Alvin, Self, Wilbur Ted Bowles took photo'.
Target Token
A certificate awarded to F/L RK Mitchell DFC and crew. The target is identified as 'Moss Mining', date 15/16 February 1945. Mitchell's crew is named and their is a photograph of a mine being parachuted. There are silhouettes of two stylised…
Halifax Nose
The nose art on Halifax 'O' for Oscar. A cartoon character is carrying two bombs, 75 operations are marked with bombs and in writing, 'Guthrie's Gut Bucket'
Whitley
A copy of a photograph showing the starboard side of a Whitley on the ground.
Steve Puskas DFC
A half length portrait of Steve Puskas captioned 'Self - Fall of 1944'.
Steve Puskas and Anson
An image taken from behind of an airman flying an aircraft. Information supplied with the collection states 'Steve Puskas flying an Anson'.
It is captioned 'Self - on cross-country Brantford - 1942'.
It is captioned 'Self - on cross-country Brantford - 1942'.
Steve Puskas and Whitley
A copy of a photograph showing Steve standing at the front of a Whitley, identified by information supplied with the collection.
Ted and Joan Bowles' Wedding
Ted and his bride standing with his bide, bridesmaid and five crewmen.
It is captioned 'Ted & Joan's Wedding - 1944
L to R - Harry Venn, Jack Phillips, Ted Bowles, Joan B, Bridesmaid, Jas Still, Self'.
It is captioned 'Ted & Joan's Wedding - 1944
L to R - Harry Venn, Jack Phillips, Ted Bowles, Joan B, Bridesmaid, Jas Still, Self'.
Black Mike and Bomber Harris
A group of airmen waving an aircraft off. Information supplied with the collection identifies two as Clifford MacKay “Black Mike” McEwen and Arthur Harris.
Squadron Leader G J Laird DFC and crew
A row of seven airmen identified by information supplied with the collection as Squadron Leader G J Laird and crew at RAF Leeming. Left to right Pilot George Laird, Navigator "Red" Soeder, Bomb Aimer Joe Corbally, Wireless Op. Pat Clapham, F/E…
Authphene Family
Two evaders and the Authphene family who helped them escape. Information supplied with the collection identifies the family as Authphene with Jim Moffat (2nd from left).
Pilot in Halifax
A pilot sitting in the cockpit of a Halifax. Information supplied with the collection identifies 427 "Lion" Squadron Commanding Officer Wing Commander Bill Newson in cockpit of Handley Page Halifax Mk 5.
Hemitage at Torgny
Stone house identified by information supplied with the collection as The Hermitage at Torgny. It was here Jim Moffat hid in the loft area.
42 Rue de l’Ermitage, Torgny 6767 Rouvroy, Belgium.
42 Rue de l’Ermitage, Torgny 6767 Rouvroy, Belgium.
House in Etalle
A terraced house with a painted exterior. Information supplied with the collection identifies this as Etalle. Information supplied with the collection states 'The house in Etalle. Jim's hiding place was above the archway. Messien family house to the…
Jim Moffat and Bill Jones
Two evaders, Jim Moffat and Bill Jones, at Etalle.
Jim Moffat at Edinburgh Castle
Jim Moffat, in uniform standing in front of the cannons at Edinburgh Castle.
Squadron Leader George Laird and crew
Seven airmen identified as Laird's crew standing in front of an aircraft.
Back row from left to right: Sergeant Pat Clapham, Squadron Leader George Laird, Warrant Officer Joe Corbally, Flying Officer Paddy McClune. Seated from left to right:…
Back row from left to right: Sergeant Pat Clapham, Squadron Leader George Laird, Warrant Officer Joe Corbally, Flying Officer Paddy McClune. Seated from left to right:…