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Bob Smith's Memoirs Book 5
Miscellaneous papers from Bob's service in the RAAF.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Bob Smith's Memoirs
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.
Flying Officer Francis Hosier's Record of Service
A list of Francis' service record.
Septimus Robinson
Head and shoulders portrait of Septimus Robinson in officer's uniform, with his observer brevet and medal ribbons. Annotated "PO SEPTIMUS ROBINSON RAFVR 1432941/ 190538". There are two other prints of the same photograph.
Also a handwritten page…
Also a handwritten page…
Septimus Robinson and crew
Upper photograph: seven aircrew pose in front of a Lancaster. Standing at the rear are four non commissioned officers . Crouched at the front are Septimus Robinson (far left), an officer pilot and another non commissioned officer aircrew member.
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Order of Service for Memorial Service for Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford
Order of service for a memorial service conducted at sea. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford, 935212, in uniform on the front cover together with 15 signatures ('Jacqui Whitehead' and 14 indecipherable). Border of…
Eight airmen in front of Lancaster
Eight airmen wearing a variety of uniform, four kneeling and four standing in front of a Lancaster with another aircraft in the background left.
A large group of airmen in front of a Lancaster
A large group of airmen wearing a variety of uniform many with visible brevet, some waving, all in front of a Lancaster.
In front of a pyramid
A group of five uniformed airmen, all wearing side caps, lined up in front of Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu) at the Giza Necropolis, Egypt. Jack is standing far left.
Overseas life
Covering the period 7 April 1941 to 19 November 1941 when Jack was serving in the Middle East and North Africa. He describes his last night with his wife Eileen, preparations for the transfer, time spent in camp, sightseeing, films watched, receiving…
Seven aircrew
Seven sergeant aircrew all wearing tunics with brevet in two rows outside a wooden hut.
12 airmen
12 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a brick hut. On the reverse 'Please return this [redacted] 1583475 139/Wing 98 BC. 69%'.
Seven aircrew
Seven aircrew wearing battledress with brevet standing in line in front of a bomber.
Seven aircrew and airman sitting round table
Seven aircrew sit round a table debriefing and airman with back to camera. Two aircrew have pilot brevet and one is an observer. There are cigarettes and mugs on the table.
Crew photograph
Seven aircrew wearing tunic with brevet including pilot. Four seated and three standing behind.
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Whalley’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 9th July 1941 until 10th October 1952. Initial training at No. 9 Air Observers School as an air observer, navigator, air gunner and bomb aimer. Further training as…
Jack Whalley
Jack in uniform with Observers brevet standing outside a house.
List of Airmen on Course 94 Navigators
A list of airmen with their number, rank and religion.
Six airmen
Six airmen, five wearing uniform with brevet and one in the centre wearing tunic, all standing in line in front of a Lancaster. Two versions o the same image.
Six airmen
Six airmen in two rows. John Preston is bottom right.
Seven aircrew
Seven airmen wearing tunics with brevet, three sitting and four standing. Pilot is front centre.
Sergeant Goldingay
An airman wearing flying suit, parachute harness and flying helmet inside the fuselage of an aircraft. On the reverse 'Sgt Goldingay ("Goldy")(Observer).'