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Kastrop-Rauxel Syn Oil Plant
Navigational computation and a chart for an operation to Kastrop-Rauxel Synthetic Oil Plant.
Koblenz - Marshalling Yards
Navigational computation and a chart for an operation to Koblenz
Homberg Syn Oil Plant
Navigational computation and a chart for an operation to Homberg Synthetic Oil plant.
Bottrop Syn Oil Plant
Navigation computation and a chart for an operation to Bottrop synthetic oil plant.
514 Squadron Operational Record
A commemorative document detailing the operations undertaken by the squadron during the Second World War, the weight of bombs dropped and the number of sorties. Also it states 73 aircraft did not return. At the bottom is handwritten 'Good Luck!…
Covers of Miniature Lattice Chart Book
A chart book containing Gee charts
Interview with John Martin
John Martin was born in June 1922 and lived in London. He always wanted the opportunity to fly and so at the age of 19 volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as an armourer. He was not accepted as he was in a reserved occupation. Eventually he…
Operation on Turin
David Donaldson reminisces about an operation on Turin, describing the crossing of the Alps at night and the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Blanc. David stresses the uniqueness of the operation, only comparable to a previous one on Munich, and mentions…
Bombs on Walcheren
Target photograph of bomb explosion on a coastline running across image. On the reverse '192 Squadron, Attack on Walcheren, Oct 1944'.
Dennis Batty's diary
Diary of Dennis Batty 20 May 1940 to 27 June 1941 listing his operations over France and Germany in Blenheims and listing aircrew lost.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to Jessie. Harry writes about life at RAF Waddington including an in-depth report of his first bombing operation to Kiel and seeing St Elmo’s fire on his return back in the plane.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry Redgrave in RAF Upwood to his wife Jessie. Harry writes that he is in C Squadron and has started flying seven days a week and attending lectures. He is now using wireless for navigation and using the Link Trainer and the Air…
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry Redgrave in RAF Upwood to his wife Jessie. He writes about how good life is now that he is a Sergeant with extra pay and better food. He has been training in a Bristol Blenheim.
Interview with Ernie Patterson. Two
Before joining the Royal Air Force on 4 February 1942, Ernie worked as an apprentice joiner. On being called up he went to RAF Blackpool for training, which included Morse code. Following training at different places he then attended the advanced…
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes about life at Redbrae including his medical exam and moving accommodation. He refers to the bombing in Southend and Sheerness and warns Jessie about the danger from shrapnel.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry to his wife Jessie. Harry writes about a navigation flight over Ireland and Scotland, his exams and a social evening with soldiers, sailors and airmen.
Target photographs
Top - coast runs top right to bottom left with sea to the left. Bomb explosion visible in sea at centre image. Bottom - enlarged version of top picture.
Coastal bombing
Two almost identical target photographs showing the sea to the upper left and the coast and fields to the lower right. There are several bomb craters along the dunes and one in a field. There is also the splash from a bomb impact in the sea. There is…
Target photographs
Top land juts out from right to centre left, Bomb explosions visible left centre on coast. Bottom coastline runs from left to right centre, sea at bottom. Bomb explosions visible left side on coast.
Target photographs
Top - indistinct coastline from left to right centre. Buildings at right end. Bottom - sea at bottom with coastline in the distance, left to right at top. Possible explosions on coastline at left.
Westkapelle
Top - coastline curving from top left to centre left and then bottom centre. Bomb explosions visible in centre just inland of coast. Bottom - coastline juts out from bottom to centre with bomb explosion on coastline at centre.
Westkapelle
Top - coastline curving from top left to bottom centre. Some bomb explosions are visible bottom left on coast. Bottom - open ground with a built up area centre left. Bomb explosions bottom right quadrant.
Bomb in sea
Target photograph showing coast running bottom left to top right with sea to the right. In the centre a bomb explosion in the sea.
Alan Payne’s South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book
South African Air Force observers or air gunners log book for Alan John Payne, navigator, covering the period from 7 November 1942 to 8 August 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war squadron duties. He…
Walter John Smith’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Walter John Smith, flight engineer, covering the period from 22 April 1943 to 7 March 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Lindholme,…