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Flying Officer Douglas Petty Memoirs
Brief memoirs recorded by Doug Petty during his RAF service. They cover the period from June 1943 to April 1947.
Flying Officer GA Weldon DFC and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above.
Flying Officer HD Egli DFC and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 110. P/O Egli. 427'
Flying Officer James Harry Bird DFC
A summary of JH Bird's postings in the RAF.
Flying Officer Roy Padden DFC DFM
Photo 1 is of Roy Padden, mounted in a card with a personal message to Arthur.
Photo 2 is Arthur in uniform sitting on a fence.
Photo 2 is Arthur in uniform sitting on a fence.
Flying Officer Ted Foster, Clifford Watson and Pete Foulkes
Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of Flying Officer Ted Foster. He is wearing an Observer brevet and a DFM ribbon. It is annotated 'F/O Ted Foster DFM'.
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Clifford Watson. He is wearing dress…
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Clifford Watson. He is wearing dress…
Flying Officer Wannop DFC
A half length portrait of Robert Wannop seated. Underneath is annotated 'Taken April 1945 by official RAF photographer to be used in an RAF poster for volunteer aircrew. War in Europe ended May 8 1945. Photo never used.'
For Gallantry - John Goldby DFC
A newspaper cutting describing John's DFC.
Four Airmen in Flying Kit
Four airmen standing beside their aircraft. They are dressed in flying kit. On the reverse 'Flight Lieutenant Sanderson DFC & Crew (Hampden) (Sandy) Those grim days with our backs to the wall'.
Four Airmen with Newly Awarded DFCs
A group of four airmen, including BA (Sam) Collens in civilian clothes. They have just received a DFC each for their wartime service. A fifth man in uniform is standing behind them.
Four newspaper cuttings
Left - Dovercourt Man gets GCM - part of cutting also on the right side.
Top center - crippled bomber lights full on won dog-fight. Account of enemy fighter attack on a bomber, wounding four crew and damaged aircraft. One enemy hit and the other…
Top center - crippled bomber lights full on won dog-fight. Account of enemy fighter attack on a bomber, wounding four crew and damaged aircraft. One enemy hit and the other…
Four pilots and children
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Top - four pilots wearing battledress with pilot's brevet standing in a street with houses in the background. Annotated 'Dermot won DFC then killed in England 16 July 1944'.
Bottom left - A pilot wearing battledress with plot's brevet standing…
Bottom left - A pilot wearing battledress with plot's brevet standing…
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Frank Horry's Record of Service
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Air Ministry Form 1406 issued to Frank Horry. It covers his service in detail.
Fred Honey's decorations
Six medals awarded to Fred.
Photo 1 and 2 are the box and Africa Star.
Photo 3, 4 and 5 are the box and both sides of The Defence Medal.
Photo 6 and 7 are the box and the 1939 to 1945 Star.
Photo 8 and 9 are the box and the Aircrew Europe…
Photo 1 and 2 are the box and Africa Star.
Photo 3, 4 and 5 are the box and both sides of The Defence Medal.
Photo 6 and 7 are the box and the 1939 to 1945 Star.
Photo 8 and 9 are the box and the Aircrew Europe…
Fred Honey's Service Record
RAF Form 543 issued to Fred and annotated with his service record.
Fred Richardson DFC
A head and shoulders portrait of Fred wearing his pilot's badge and DFC.
Fred Say
Half portrait of Fred Say in blazer with his seven medals. Behind is a painting of two Lancasters over a snowy landscape.
Fred Say Biography
A summary of Fred Say's RAF training, operational flying and post war employment.
Fred Weston
A head and shoulders portrait of Fred wearing his DFC ribbon and air gunner brevet.
Fred Weston DFC
A half length portrait of Fred in uniform, holding his dog, Gary.
Fred Weston DFC BSc
General Information about Fred. It records his date of birth and death with a comprehensive list of his family. Included are details of his funeral.
Fred Weston's Decorations
Four medals awarded to Fred - DFC, 1939-1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-1945.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.
Fred Whybrow draft Obituary
The Obituary describes his service and civilian career from training in the United States to his 105 operations. Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He met his future wife, Isobel in Blackpool. Served in the Far East and demobbed in 1947.
Frederick Davy Montage
A montage featuring a photograph of Frederick, his medals and ribbons, letter from the King, his crew, letter from his group Air Vice Marshal and a note with his crew names and a comment that they were shot down over Cologne.