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  • Collection: Fraser, Donald Keith

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Donald Fraser grew up in Fifeshire, and worked in forestry until he volunteered into the RAF in 1942, aged eighteen. He trained as a flight engineer and completed a tour of operations with 101 Squadron. He recalls operations to Berlin, being hit by…

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Donald Fraser completed a tour of operations as a flight engineer with 101 Squadron. He discusses the importance of ground personnel, his crew, his operations and the conditions at RAF Ludford Magna. He describes having to stop his mid-upper gunner…

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Discusses her father's pre-war charabanc business and the pub he ran during the war. Also mentions her work in a factory in Grantham and the occasion when a possible spy took his own life when he was arrested. One day an airman and his friends…

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An envelope originally sent by National Geographic Magazine addressed to '1566621 F/Sgt. Fraser Mess RAF Bottesford N. Nottingham'.

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Navigator’s air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book for Donald Fraser DFM, flight engineer, covering the period from 17 July 1943 to 25 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…

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Service and release book of Donald Fraser from 23 July 1942 to 9 September 1946.

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Donald and Sylvia Fraser on their wedding day. She is holding a large floral bouquet.

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Donald and Sylvia Fraser on their wedding day. They are followed by two bridesmaids.

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11 members of the wedding party including Donald and Sylvia Fraser. They are standing outside the church.

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Head and shoulders side portrait of Donald Fraser wearing civilian clothing.

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Two photographs.
1 is a half length portrait of a woman.
2 is a landlord standing outside the entrance to the Thorold Arms at Marston, South Kesteven.
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