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Postagram from Air Marshal Harris to G Cruickshank
Congratulates him on award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
BBC recording of Gordon Cruickshank
BBC 78 RPM vinyl disk Gordon Cruickshank recorded in August 1944.
Joined RAF in 1938 and Bomber Command in 1941 as an air gunner. Started operations in 1942 and completed first tour of 31 trips at end of November 1942. Says was badly shot up on…
Joined RAF in 1938 and Bomber Command in 1941 as an air gunner. Started operations in 1942 and completed first tour of 31 trips at end of November 1942. Says was badly shot up on…
Ticket to investiture
Ticket to investiture at Buckingham Palace - admit one.
European combatant cross certificate
Cerificate of award of La Croix du Combattant de L'Europe from the Confederation Europeenne des Anciens Combattants to G Cruickshank
European combatant cross
Brass cross with star behind on blue ribbon with 12 gold stars in circle.
Memoir Flight Lieutenant Gordon Cruickshank D.F.M. RAFRO
Memoir written in 1956 by Flight Lieutenant Cruickshank. It starts with his early childhood and family life. It includes his early time in RAF after enlisting in December 1938 with first job as balloon operator and then training as an air gunner;…
Gordon Cruickshank life on squadrons 1940-1944
Mentions time as a balloon operator at Felixstowe and then training as an air gunner. First tour on 50 Squadron RAF Swinderby on Manchesters, but had to wait for aircraft to arrive as squadron still flying Hampden when he arrived later transferred to…
G Cruickshank Memoir
Describes life with family from 1918. Joined Army – 4th Queen's Own Hussars on 2nd January 1936. Joined RAF 1938 and trained as balloon operator then applied as air gunner, arriving at RAF Swinderby in December 1941. Took part in 50 Squadron…
Spitfire cigarette lighter
Cigarette lighter mounted on a wooden base with model Spitfire on brass rod.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Gordon Cruickshank's decorations
Five decorations:
Distinguished Flying Medal,
1939-1945 Star,
Air Crew Europe Star,
Defence Medal,
War Medal 1939-1945
Distinguished Flying Medal,
1939-1945 Star,
Air Crew Europe Star,
Defence Medal,
War Medal 1939-1945
Citation for award of Victoria Cross to Flying Officer Leslie Thomas Manser
Relates actions of Manser as captain of Manchester during the first 1,000 bomber operation on Cologne on 30 May 1942. After damage to aircraft Manser persisted in efforts to save aircraft. Once crash was inevitable he ordered his crew to bail out,…
G Cruickshank - Army Certificate of Service
555914 Gordon Cruickshank enlisted on 2 January 1936 in corps of cavalry of the line. Includes report on leaving 20 April 1937 and discharge on 22 April 1937.
Medal ribbons
Rear of medal ribbons including War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal and Aircrew Europe Star
Cut away diagram of Browning .50 inch Gun
Cut away diagram with numbered parts. Shown with breech block in rear position.
Gordon Cruickshank's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
Air observers and air gunner’s flying log book for Gordon Cruickshank covering the period from 30 May 1941 to 19 July 1957. Detailing his flying training and operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF Evanton (8 AGS), RAF Stanton…
Gordon Cruickshank's flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers. Two
Duplicate copy of air observers and air gunner’s flying log book for Gordon Cruickshank covering the period from 30 May 1941 to 19 July 1957. Detailing his flying training and operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at RAF Evanton (8…
44 Squadron crest
Squadron crest with elephant and 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron Royal Air Force, motto 'fulmina regis iusta'.
50 Squadron crest
Crest with robe and sword, 50 Squadron Royal Air Force, motto 'from defence to attack'.
630 Squadron crest
Squadron crest with five petal flower 630 Squadron Royal Air Force, motto 'nocturna mors'.
Pages from officers pay book G Cruickshank
Details pay and allowances for October and November 1945 from RAF base accountant officer Bombay
Flight lieutenant epaulettes
Greatcoat flight lieutenant epaulettes with brass buttons.
Pilot's brevet
Cloth brevet
Air gunner brevet
Brevet with AG in centre
Air gunner brevet
Brevet wit AG in centre
Mess kit air gunner brevet
Gold wire brevet with silver AG