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Medal ribbons and presentation box
Medal strip with 1939-45 star, Aircrew Europe star, defence medal, war medal 1939-45. Loose ribbons including Distinguished Flying Cross and three metal badges (Pathfinder, Volunteer Reserve and RAF Association). Presentation box.
Medal ribbons
Ribbons for Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45.
Medal ribbons and pins
Ribbons for Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star (with clasp), Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 with clasp. Pathfinder badge, Volunteer Reserve pin and RAF Association badge.
Robert Wareing's decorations
Decorations including Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star (France and Germany Clasp), Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 with clasp, Air efficiency award. Front and back views and in presentation box. Presentation…
Robert Wareing memoir
Brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest.
Ronald Carpenter
Head and shoulders portrait of Ronald Carpenter with bomb aimer's brevet and medal ribbons.
Letter to Squadron Leader J E F Mitchell DFC
Thanks from the Queen for his long and valuable service.
Two RAF officers and two civilians
Two civilians wearing overcoats and bowler hats walk in front of two RAF officers wearing uniform tunics. The officer on the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse 'W/C G P Gibson V.C. D.S.O D.F.C and his visit to Trent Lane, Sat July…
Five RAF officers and a civilian
A group of five RAF officers four wearing uniform tunics and the last an overcoat accompany a civilian with overcoat, bowler hat and umbrella all walking toward camera. The officer second from the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse…
Seeding the Storm
Account of John Mitchell's career in the Royal Air Force from Oct 1934 until November 1957. Writes of his early ambitions to fly, and joining the RAF as a wireless operator. Describes his training and early postings to Worthy Down on Vickers…
Five men
Five men wearing Royal Australian Air Force battledress standing in line. The man on the left has pilot's brevet and is holding a wine glass. The man third from left had navigator brevet and medal ribbons. On the reverse 'Adams, RAAF base @WAGGA…
Dennis Moore Autobiography
Dennis Moore's autobiography, compiled and edited by his son, Terry Moore.
Correspondence concerning commission, award of Distinguished flying cross and list of operations carried out
Letters from air secretary branch stating that commissioning parchment was being prepared. Letter from RAF Historian researcher stating that he would obtain and send on the recommendation for his Distinguished Flying Cross and also copies of all his…
Pilot to Navigator - Where are we?
Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough. He then was transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight. He was retrained as a navigator. On completion of his…
427 Squadron observer Flight Lieutenant Clarence Hughes DFC
Head a shoulder portrait of an officer wearing tunic with observers brevet, medal ribbons, and a peaked cap. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Collection of many items
Includes RAF stable belt, sergeants ranks tapes, flight lieutenant shoulder boards, observer and navigator brevets. Cap badges, belt buckle, brass buttons, patches and a lanyard. Also medal ribbons for Distinguished Flying Cross and 1939-1945 Star.
Distinguished Flying Cross
Medal with ribbon and box.
Royal Air Force uniform tunic
Tunic with flight lieutenant rank along with closeups of observer brevet and medal ribbon (DFC, 1939-1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and Defence Medal) as well as label.
Witchford Airfield Operations 18th/19th April 1944
The document covers an operation on Rouen on the night of 18/19 April 1944. It describes the attack and details the aircraft and pilots that took part.
Two aircraft were shot down by a Me 410 as they were landing. The crews are listed.
Two aircraft were shot down by a Me 410 as they were landing. The crews are listed.
The Eighth Passenger
A list of crew members from Lancaster 'Beany-Able'.
Re-Assembling an Aircrew
A review of 'The Eight Passenger' by Miles Tripp. Miles Tripp was a bomb aimer with 218 Squadron. In the book the author explains his efforts to reunite with his former crew.
Fred Richardson DFC
A head and shoulders portrait of Fred wearing his pilot's badge and DFC.
J Vasey’s pilot’s log book
Pilot’s flying log book for J Vasey covering the period from 20 July 1942 to 28 April 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Cambridge (22 EFTS) RCAF Neepawa (35 EFTS), RCAF Weyburn (41 SFTS), RAF…
Keith Ganney's After Lunch Speech
A speech given by Keith. He recalls his 30 operations and his time training at Scarborough, Brough and Canada. Initially a pilot he was reassigned as a bomb aimer. He was posted to East Kirkby. He details some of his operations.
Extract from London Gazette 17 March 1944
Pilot Officer J H Catlin for Distinguished Flying Cross. Sergeant Barry Collin Wright for Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Sergeant William Birch for Distinguished Flying Medal. Gives account of action for operation to Leipzig in February 1944. Describes…