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Interview with Jan Black. One
Jan Black flew operations as an air gunner with 300 Squadron. He was badly burned when his aircraft crashed on a training flight and he became a member of the Guinea Pig Club. He underwent ten operations at East Grinstead Hospital. He describes his…
The Story of Frank Vivian Gunning
A biography of Vivian, born in Beaminster in 1920. He trained at Aldergrove and served at Bassingbourne, Wattisham, West Raynham, Watton then Wyton. Losses were high. He was shot down near Le Bourget, his two crew members dying with him. Additional…
Compliment Slip accompanying Grave Photograph sent to Frank Claydon's Widow
The slip and photograph were sent to Frank's widow.
Flight Lieutenant William Alfred Colson DFM (141402) - Biography
Includes early life and marriage. Joined the RAFVR and served on 9 Squadron and served full tours on Whitley, Halifax and Wellington. Mentions his pilot and award of DFM and promotion. Went to 97 Squadron in 1943. Was navigator/bomb aimer. Gives…
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Roll of Honour
Description of roll of honour and asking if addressee would like to own the part of the register with the name Sergeant John Richard Davies - to fill in attached form.
Walter Morris - 1939/45 War Record
A memoir covering Walter Morris’ early life before moving into his service in the Air Training Corps from 1941 and his entry into the Royal Air Force in February 1942 (as the first Air Training Corps Cadet from Kettering to be called up). The…
Letter to Mr and Mrs Jensen and Verna from W Patterson
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Relates author's visit to Edzell in Scotland to visit Oscar's grave. Mentions meeting the local RAF padre who had conducted Oscar's funeral. Describes grave location and asks if they would like a photograph sent. Mentions meeting other colleagues.
Report on ceremony and inscription for Sergeant James Canniff and comrades’ death
Reports that the ceremony ended with the British and Dutch national anthems. Reports that Photo II was an example of a stone placed on the graves. The report includes the inscription placed on the stone of James’ grave: “652687 Sergeant J.…
Letter to Doris from Monty Pease's Father
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The letter thanks Doris for her letter. The Air Ministry have told him Monty is buried at Otternhagen. He invites Doris to visit.
Still they seek those vanished aircrew. Work of R.A.F investigators
Account of the investigations of the Air Ministry Casualty Branch on the the fate of those declared missed in action.
Graveyard cross of Leslie Mellor Tetley
In the foreground a white cross with ‘545585 Sgt L M Tetley’ on the cross bar and below on the upright ‘RAF 28.8.42’. In the background the bottom further row of crosses.
Headstone of Leslie Mellor Tetley
Headstone of Leslie Mellor Tetley in the Reichswald Forrest War Cemetery. Inscribed '545586 SERGEANT L.M. TETLEY AIR GUNNER ROYAL AIR FORCE 28TH AUGUST 1942 AGED 22, ONLY SON OF ANNIE TETLEY HALIFAX ENGLAND HE DIED NOT IN VAIN'.
Destroyed Wellington rear turret and crashed B-24
Left a close up photograph of a rear turret with extensive damage. Caption 'Wellington a/c tailgunner [sic] killed over enemy territory Bu[...] at St Nicholas Church RAF Cemetery Feltwell RIP'
Top right front quarter view of a crashed B-24…
Top right front quarter view of a crashed B-24…
B46 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan. 42
Horse drawn hearse with the coffin of Sergeant J C Shaw. There is a large group of airmen in greatcoats marching behind the hearse. The graveyard can be seen on the right of the photograph.
B47 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
Group of airmen in greatcoats standing to attention at the funeral of Sergeant J C Shaw. They are arranged in three rows. Behind are woods and the graveyard.
B48 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
A German officer leads the hearse containing the body of Sergeant J C Shaw. Behind the hearse are rows of British airmen wearing greatcoats. In the background is the graveyard and trees.
B49 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
The coffin of Sergeant J C Shaw is laid to rest by his fellow airmen. A group of German soldiers with rifles stands guard. The trees are bare of leaves.
B50 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
The grave of Sergeant J C Shaw covered in wreaths. In the background are more graves and bare trees.
B51 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
A German officer and two airmen in greatcoats saluting at the internment of Sergeant J C Shaw. Other airmen are holding wreaths to be laid on the grave. In the background the graveyard is lightly covered in snow, with the trees bare of leaves.
B52 Funeral of Sgt. J. C. Shaw. Stalag Luft 1. Jan 42
Four airmen stand at the grave of Sergeant J C Shaw. On the right German soldiers fire their rifles in salute.