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Postagram to Robert Jubb from Sir Arthur Harris
Congratulations on award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
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.
Postagram to 462 Squadron
Announces approval of immediate award of Distinguished Flying Cross to Pilot Officer Robert Venters Jubb.
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.
Flying Officer Andrewartha DFC
A pilot smoking a pipe.
From information kindly provided by the donor. F/O Andrewartha DFC, Skipper HK555 KO-E'.
From information kindly provided by the donor. F/O Andrewartha DFC, Skipper HK555 KO-E'.
Warrant Officer Samual Guyan
Samuel Guyan in front of a window with his hands in his pockets.
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'W/O Samuel Guyan DFC, Last Day 1946'.
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'W/O Samuel Guyan DFC, Last Day 1946'.
Paul Wilson
Half-length portrait of an officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and medal ribbon (Distinguished Flying Cross) and peaked cap. Submitted with caption 'PDWilson 01-03-45'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
A year in the Life
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.
John Nettleton VC
A biography of John from his attempts to join the South African navy to his time in the RAF.
John Goldby's decorations
Five medals; Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal 1939-45 and Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal awarded to John Goldby.
For Gallantry - John Goldby DFC
A newspaper cutting describing John's DFC.
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
Good Show Roger Squared
A story based on the service of Lancaster ME746 AS-R2 (Roger Squared). There is a slightly shorter version included.
Centurion Lancaster ME746 Roger Squared
A document referring to the DSO awarded to Lancaster ME746 AS-R2 (Roger Squared). It describes some of the operations undertaken and its maintenance by Dennis.
Dennis Terry Biography
A brief biography of Dennis featuring photographs described in the collection. It covers his training and service as a fitter in the UK and Canada. He maintained a Lancaster that completed 124 ops and the aircraft was, unusually, awarded a DSO.
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Ken Trent
Head and shoulders portrait of an officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. Captioned 'Flight Lieutenant Ken Trent DFC*'.
HW Bennett and Colleagues
Three airmen including HW Bennett and two women in long dresses. They are arranged beside a table with glasses. On the reverse is a photographic agency stamp.
HW Bennett
Two half length colour portraits of HW Bennett. On the reverse of each is a processing stamp.
Maurice Stimpson's decorations
Four medals awarded to Maurice, including his DFC.
Gifts for Maurice Stimpson
A newspaper cutting describing a party at the United Services Club culminating in the award of a tankard and a cheque to Maurice in honour of his DFC.
Maurice Stimpson's Path Finder Certificate
A certificate awarding Maurice the Path Finder Badge.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter invites Maurice's father to a reception at Buckingham Palace to receive his late son's DFC.
Postagram to Maurice Stimpson from Arthur Harris
The postagram congratulates Maurice on the award of his DFC.
Citation for meritorious service - Flying Officer Ian George Nicklin
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Recounts this New Zealand pilots superb handling of his aircraft after it struck high tension cable after take off. Despite damage to main navigation aid he continues with his 1700 mile operation which was completed successfully. After landing damage…
467 Squadron RAAF
Some information about 467 Squadron's history and about Lancaster R5863 'S Sugar' which is currently in the RAF museum at Hendon. Mentions operations on 6 June 1944. Includes colour photograph showing front quarter of a Lancaster inside a museum. In…
Newspaper cutting - Scot's fourth award in two months
Crew brought crippled bomber home from operation to Cologne. Brief description of damage to aircraft and recovery to base. Three members of crew received awards including DFC for pilot Thomas Mahaddie DSO AFC who was awarded his fourth decoration the…
Newspaper cutting - pride of wives, mothers
Starts with photographs of four women and then mentions that four women went to the palace to receive medals won by their menfolk. Two army widows received Military Crosses, the mother of RAF Sergeant Graham Parish the George Cross and the widow of…