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Alan Edgar and friends
Alan Edgar, a man and two women standing drinking. Alan is in uniform and the ladies are in evening dresses. The other man is wearing a dinner jacket.
Alan Edgar with wife Edith “Kay” Edgar nee Kirby
Alan in dress uniform with his wife in evening dress.
Alan Edgar
Head and shoulders image of Alan smoking a pipe. On the reverse 'FX IS'985' 23416 14'
Two Lancasters
Two Lancasters on the ground. On the reverse 'F/O AG Edgar DFC 'A' for Apple 49 Sqdn P. Tatman, 3 York Rd, Kettering, Northants' and 'CH 12560'.
Transcript of interview with Allan Edgar
The memoirs were recorded in 1980 at a reunion at Sudbrooke. He starts by describing crewing up at Silverstone. His opinion of the Stirling was that it was awful on the ground and in the air. His first operation was a second 'dickie' (an observer) to…
Recommendation for Honours and Awards (Immediate)
A document recommending an immediate DFC for Alan Edgar.
Pilot Officer AG Edgar DFC
A newspaper cutting announcing the award of a DFC to Alan. It describes the event the night they safely returned to UK with their damaged aircraft.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes about meeting a journalist who asked for some deatils about her son who had been awarded the DFC. Mentions newspaper cuttings which she had enclosed one being close to her account. Catches up with news and gossip. Four newspaper cuttings…
Douglas Hudson decorations
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp. Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1939–1945 and Air Efficiency Award.
Douglas Hudson decorations
Letter from Buckingham Palace stating that the King was unable to personally give him the award. Distinguished Flying Cross in box and miniatures on bar for
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp. Air Crew Europe Star,…
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command Clasp. Air Crew Europe Star,…
Douglas Hudson Distinguished Flying Cross
Letter from Buckingham Palace stating that the King was unable to personally give him the award. Distinguished Flying Cross in box.
Douglas Hudson Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross in box
Shackletons in Service
Two pages from The Aeroplane magazine with details of the arrival of Shackletons in squadron service at RAF Kinloss. There are seven images of Shackletons (in flight an on the ground) and aircrew with a brief description of the aircraft's duties.
No 44/55 (Rhodesia) Squadron Fortnightly Return of Flying Personnel
A list of flying aircrew serving in 44/55 Squadron.
Telegram to R E Wannop from 'Bomber Harris'
The telegram congratulates Wannop on his award of a Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter to Flying Officer Wannop
Letter to Robert Wannop congratulating him on his Distinguished Flying Cross.
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.'
15 RAAF Pilots Train for Civil Flying Service
A newspaper cutting with details and names of the 15 pilots to be trained for civil airline flying.
Alec Cranswick DFC
A head and shoulders painting of Alec wearing his DFC ribbon. A second copy has his painting in a frame.
Alec Cranswick's decorations
Six medals awarded to Alec Cranswick.
1939-45 Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Africa Star
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Flying Cross.
1939-45 Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Africa Star
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Flying Cross.
Squadron Leader AP Cranswick DSO DFC
A framed biography of Alec Cranswick's wartime service. It includes a tribute by AVM Bennett.
Alec Cranswick DFC
A half length portrait of Alec Cranswick. At the foot is a handwritten annotation 'Ramsay-Muspratt Oxford Cambridge'.
Jim Moffat and Crew
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Seven airmen in a row. Above is a caption with their names, rank and crew role. Jim is on the furthest right.
Two more copies are included. The second has a caption with the individuals named.
Two more copies are included. The second has a caption with the individuals named.
RCAF Nose Art of the "Allan Cup"
Gerry Philbin's talents in hockey whilst serving in the RCAF are described. He then transferred to the UK to fly Halifaxes. During an operation they were shot down and only he and Sergeant Millard survived. He was captured but escaped with the help…
Philbin and Newsome
Two pilots standing and drinking tea. From left to tight: Wing Commander Bill Newsom DFC and Pilot Officer Gerry Philbin. The image is annotated 'PL19804'.
Information supplied with the collection states 'Philbin and Newsome'.
Information supplied with the collection states 'Philbin and Newsome'.