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Crew of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z)
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Seven photographs of the eight crew of ED908. Each man is identified by name and trade.
John Weightman
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A three quarter length portrait of John.
John Weightman
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John in flying kit, captioned 'No. 3 Flying Training School, Grantham, 1936'.
269 Squadron September 1939
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34 airmen arranged in three groups, captioned 'Senior NCOs of 269 Squadron photographed with the Squadron Commander at Montrose September 1939'. Each man is named underneath and John Bentley Weightman is circled in red.
Squadron Leader John Bentley Weightman DFC
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An extract from Ben's service record.
John Weightman's DFC Award
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John 's award announced in the London Gazette.
Sorties Flown by John Weightman and Crew in 582 Squadron
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A summary, taken from the 582 Operations Record Book of flights of John Weightman during May to July 1944.
Foret du Croc, 20 July 1944
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Research taken from Operations Record Books of 109 and 582 Squadrons.
Crew of Lancaster ED908 (60-Z)
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Seven photographs of the eight crew of ED908. Each man is identified by name and trade.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Ken Hinde, Stirling Pilot
The pilot is identified as Ken Hinde and was Ikey's pilot.
7 Squadron Aircrew January 1944
A group photograph taken in front of a Lancaster. Included is a list of some of the men.
Dennis Oldman and Crew
Seven airmen standing under their Lancaster port wing. On the reverse 'On loan P&R Darby Woodhall Spa. Dennis Oldman, 3rd from left'. Colin Cole, Wireless operator is second from right.
Three airmen
A group of three airmen in uniform, including Leonard William Fairbanks, standing in a doorway. The central figure, displaying pilots wings on his uniform, has his arms around the others, who have aircrew brevets and sergeant stripes. Both sergeants…
Seven Airmen
A group of seven airmen standing in front of their Lancaster. The pilot (centre) is holding a toy creature.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Arthur's Letter to Mrs Heckendorf
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The story of events the night Mrs Heckendorf's son was shot down and died.
Greenwich Pilot, 19, Killed in Jet Crash
A brief obituary of John Gillard killed when his Vampire crashed in Devon.
Crew of Lancaster 'C-DUZ17'
Six airmen grouped at the front of a brick entrance. They are named in the caption underneath.
Their aircraft is incorrectly captioned. It was DV217.
Their aircraft is incorrectly captioned. It was DV217.
Air Commodore Richard Kellet's Obituary
An obituary published in the Times with a second cutting with a correction from an air vice-marshal.
Our Speed Team
A newspaper cutting with an article about the Long Range Development Unit of the RAF. There is also a separate image of a Wellesley and the team of airmen and ground crew involved.
Richard Kellett
Four photographs of Richard Kellett
#1, 2 and 3 Richard is seated behind his desk. It is annotated 'Mildenhall CO 149 Sqdn Wellington 1939/40'.
#4 is Richard beside a chart with an airman.
#1, 2 and 3 Richard is seated behind his desk. It is annotated 'Mildenhall CO 149 Sqdn Wellington 1939/40'.
#4 is Richard beside a chart with an airman.
Letter to Richard Kellet from the King
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The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.
Richard Kellett and Colleague
Two airmen officers, Richard on the left.
Richard Kellett, five colleagues, a cat and a dog
Six airmen seated in a mess. Five men are pilots. Four of the men have signed their names and Marquis the Alsatian dog is named. Richard Kellett is on the right with a cat on his shoulder.
12 Airmen including Richard Kellett and a Civillian
The 13 men are seated around a table and are in discussion. Richard is second from right.
Three Pilots at the front of a Wellesley
Three pilots standing at the front of a Wellesley aircraft, with the Alsatian dog, Marquis.