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King George VI at RAF Leeming
The King is standing under an aircraft looking at its damaged wing. Annotated 'UK13723'.
Information supplied with the collection states 'King George inspects damage to No.427 Sqn Halifax "U-Uncle" during visit to RAF Leeming on 11 August 1944'.
Information supplied with the collection states 'King George inspects damage to No.427 Sqn Halifax "U-Uncle" during visit to RAF Leeming on 11 August 1944'.
Letter to Flight Sergeant Puskas
A letter to Steve Puskas enrolling him into the Goldfish club after he successfully ditched his Halifax AL-C 10 March 1944
Steve Puskas and crew at Operational Training Unit
Six airmen in flying kit standing in front of a Whitley. Information supplied with the collection states 'Puskas crew at OTU next to Whitley. Left to right: Wilf Faulkner, Steve, "Gopher" Wilson, Ted Bowles, Alvin Williams, Jasper Still'.
Steve Puskas and Anson
An airman in flying kit standing beside the centre of an Anson.
Brantford Billets
A row of buildings used as billets at RCAF Brantford. The ground is covered in melting snow.
RCAF Brantford
An oblique aerial photograph of RCAF Brantford.
Alvin Williams cleaning guns
An airman, identified as Alvin Williams, is cleaning the rear guns of Halifax 'A', known to the crew as Adeline.
'D' Day Route of Steve Puskas
A route, with times, flown by Steve Puskas in 'Sweet Adeline' on D Day. The route starts in Yorkshire then Kings Lynn, East of Eastbourne, SSE of Caen, N of Gurnsey, SE of Exeter, E of Porthcawl, W of Stoke-on-Trent then back to base. The aircraft…
Five Airman and a Halifax
Five airmen crouched in front of their Halifax. Information supplied with the collection states 'Handley Page Halifax LV687 ZL-W "Whisky" with ground crew'.
Roger Fournier
An airman identified as Roger Fournier wearing a parka and leaning on a wooden structure in the snow. Information supplied with the collection identifies him as Jim's friend from Timmins, Ontario. Roger saved Jim's life in the mine.
Four Airmen and a Gun
Four airmen are working on a gun. One is sitting on a table. Information supplied with the collection states 'W-"Whisky" crew checking guns in armoury after third operation. Jim Moffat 2nd from right'.
Three Aircrew loading Ammunition
Three aircrew at the rear turret of a Halifax. They are loading ammunition into the turret.
The photo is annotated 'PL22002'.
The photo is annotated 'PL22002'.
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:…
Jim Moffat at Edinburgh Castle
Jim Moffat, in uniform standing in front of the cannons at Edinburgh Castle.
Jim Moffat and Bill Jones
Two evaders, Jim Moffat and Bill Jones, at Etalle.
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…
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.
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.
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).
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…
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.
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'.
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.
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 DFC
A half length portrait of Steve Puskas captioned 'Self - Fall of 1944'.