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"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)
Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…
R E Wannop's pilot's flying log book. Three
Pilot's flying log book number three for R E Wannop, covering the period from 1 March 1945 to 9 November 1945. Detailing his operations flown and post was flying duties. He was stationed at RAF Tuddenham and RAF Feltwell. Aircraft flown was…
RE Wannop's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for R E Wannop, covering the period from 22 September 1943 to 28 February 1945. Detailing his instructor duties, flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Sealand, RAF Calveley, RAF Cranage, RAF…
Fred Weston
A head and shoulders portrait of Fred wearing his DFC ribbon and air gunner brevet.
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 Weston DFC
A half length portrait of Fred in uniform, holding his dog, Gary.
Caterpillar Club Information Sheet
Fred's account of the night he baled out after a mid-air collision.
Family photographs and medals
Top left - colour photograph of decorations including Distinguished Flying Cross and Croix de Guerre as well as 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and 1939-45 War Medal.
Top right - wedding photograph of groom wearing tunic, bride, and another woman…
Top right - wedding photograph of groom wearing tunic, bride, and another woman…
Vera Gill pinning Croix de Guerre on her son Dereck
A woman wearing fur coat and glasses pins a medal onto the jacket of a young boy. Text explanation.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father
The letter advises that the grave of Charles has been found and he has been reinterred in the British Military Cemetery at Hamburg.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father from the Air Ministry
The letter regrets that his son is missing.
Charles Hamilton DFC
Two newspaper cuttings, the first from the Ayr Advertiser has a photograph of Charles, the second has a brief biography and mentions his family in the Forces.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Parents
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He writes he has received his DFC and has been partying. He hopes to get some leave soon.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father
The letter regrets that Charles has lost his life after being posted missing.
Man, woman and child with DFC
A man wearing overcoat and glasses standing next to a woman wearing fur coat and hat holding a boy, with DFC on his jacket. Other people in the background.
Newspaper cuttings and photograph of bomber crew
Left - newspaper cutting 'Northern airmen honoured'. Gives list of name of people awarded DFC, DFM and civil awards. Includes DFC for Flying Officer Kenneth Gill.
Top right - newspaper cutting 'Leeds airman DFC'. Announced award of DFC to Flying…
Top right - newspaper cutting 'Leeds airman DFC'. Announced award of DFC to Flying…
Samuel Guyan comments and memoirs
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'Jock' Guyan comments on his operations. The recording includes audio clips from a documentary including excerpts of Arthur Harris, engine noises and interviews.
Samuel Guyan flew an operational tour with 90 Squadron and a second tour with 115…
Samuel Guyan flew an operational tour with 90 Squadron and a second tour with 115…
Letter covering enclosed awards
Letter with printed list and 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Aircrew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp. Arctic Star and War Medal all ticked. Handwritten annotation 'DFC, CdG'.
EJH Roberts and Four Colleagues
Five airmen at the rear entrance of a Lancaster 'ME72?'. On the reverse 'No. 3 2nd Left EJH Roberts DFC (408451)'.
EJH Roberts and Pilot
The two men are sitting on bombs. Behind is a Lancaster 'QR-G' of 61 Squadron. On the reverse 'No 5 (Right) EJH Roberts DFC (408451)'
EJH Roberts and Crew
Eight airmen standing at the nose of their Lancaster. The nose art is a lady with 'Gee' painted beside her. Also painted are 48 bombs/operations.
Handwritten underneath on the mount is '3rd Left: EJH Roberts DFC (408451)
Handwritten underneath on the mount is '3rd Left: EJH Roberts DFC (408451)
The growing up of 'Johnny' Johnson, top fighter ace
Four photographs of Johnny - as a baby, a nine year old, a teenager and on his wedding day. The article gives brief details about his life.
VC's smile made men brave
A newspaper cutting about Captain Edwin Swales DFC. His aircraft was badly damaged but he ordered his crew to leave and he went down with his aircraft.
Heroes of the Air War (No. 39) Captain Swales
A newspaper cutting with cartoons of Captain Swales, German fighters, Lancasters under attack and airmen baling out. It is annotated 7hs 40 Trip No 33.
Decorations
Nine decorations. Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939–1945 Star, Burma Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–1945, Australia Service Medal 1939–1945, Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 with three clasps and Australian…