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Halifax Model
A pewter model of a Halifax on a stand. Information supplied with the collection identifies it as DK185. This aircraft crashed on Ilkley Moor with the loss of all crew.
Reg Lane
A head and shoulders sketch of Reg Lane.
Halifax Mk. III Sketch
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A port side sketch of a Halifax 'I'.
Blessing
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A blessing for aircrew and ground personnel
Halifax Model
Two images of a Halifax model. It is mounted on a small stone.
Psalms of a flyer
Humorous verse about flyers with cartoon drawing of a padre on the right.
Just a Melody
Song lyrics and transcription
They'll never know
Poem and transcription. Lamenting those lost during war.
Bomber Command
Poem remembering Bomber Command airfields, countryside and bombers taking off, facing defences and returning, and those who did not return.
Reported missing
Poem about aircrew reported missing
Imagination
Poem about the effect of losing a friend.
77 Squadron
Poem about aircrew and aircraft of 77 Squadron
To a wounded hero
Poem about losing a loved one and subsequent memories.
Stamford Bridge
Poem of memories of getting away to a little village
Forever they live
Poem remembering those who did not live to see the end of war.
A Reverie
Poem, titled 'A Reverie'. Writes of June day, evenings, a winding river, sadness and remorse and losing friends.
Poem and official documents
Left page - A Lament. Poem about those left behind. By Lillian Wilson Gibson.
Right page. Top - A blank Royal Air Force Traffic Accident Report.
Bottom - Ration card for AWW1 Robinson J from RAF Pocklington.
Right page. Top - A blank Royal Air Force Traffic Accident Report.
Bottom - Ration card for AWW1 Robinson J from RAF Pocklington.
To a mother
Poem concerning mothers of flyers.
Lament
Poem lamenting death
To Gordon
Love poem about a romantic date with a young man.
Berlin
Poem about young man killed.
Peace
Poem about men killed in action
Lost! afar in distant lands
Describes loss, the grief of survivors and hope for future redemption.
And every time that you see a plane
Poem about operations and missing airmen.
A prayer
Poem, prayer to those who fly.