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Recommendation for training
Advice to improve mathematics training prior to call up.
Reg Muir's notebook
The cover of a note book used by Reg during training.
Examination answer book
Instructions for examination, mathematical calculations and answers relating to questions on navigation.
Examinations
Page of mathematical calculations and a law, administration and hygiene exam paper.
Bomb aimer's form
For training, using an 11 1/2lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Annotated with a localised map and communication notes.
Air Navigation
Cover, flyleaf and opening pages. Annotated 'R W Muir 1388470 1941'.
This item is only available at the International Bomber Command Centre/University of Lincoln'.
This item is only available at the International Bomber Command Centre/University of Lincoln'.
Reginald William Lingfield Muir's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Reginald William Lingfield Muir covering the period 1 July 1942 to 9 July 1943, Detailing his training as observer, air gunner and bomb aimer and the single operation flown, from which Reg and his crew…
Cecil Phillips pilot's flying log book
Pilot’s flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Cecil H Phillips from 11 July 1942 to 20 August 1950. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Cranwell, RAF Finningley, RAF Lindholme, RAF Faldingworth, RAF…
Don Evans - Trainee
A head and shoulders portrait of Don as a trainee.
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.
Manufacturers' Course Permit and Leave Pass
Paperwork issued to Don for a Lancaster course by A V Roe at Woodford.
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.
My Life and Time by Ken Turnham
The majority of this document is an account of Ken's life written by Ken. After his death a family friend offers a summary of Ken's life.
From Hackney lad to air bomber
Written by his nephew, a narrative of Reg's early life, his participation in student exchanges in Germany, joining the Royal Air force, training, life on the station and the crash in which he died, together with air gunners Sergeant Leslie Johnson…
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Geoffrey Gosney. One
This log book covers the training, operational and post war flying career of Geoffrey Gosney from 2 July 1942 to 12 July 1951. It includes a cartoon of the 426 Squadron crest. Geoffrey flew 31 operations in two tours of duty, 23 of which were night…
Flight engineer's leaders course
21 uniformed men all wearing half brevets. One is wearing a side cap with the others wearing peaked caps. Eight men are sat in front with two rows of standing men, of eight and five behind. The reverse is annotated 'No 6 flight engineers leaders…
Examination results
Confidential note to Geoffrey Gosney confirming his passing the promotional examination "C".
Examination results
Congratulations note confirming passing the promotion examination "C".
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Geoffrey Gosney. Two
This log book covers Geoffrey Gosney's training and service as flight engineer for the period 1 March 1942 to 25 June 1942. Details 13 night operations, all flown with Pilot Officer Goldston. Targets were Hamburg, Stuttgart, Warnemünde, Mannheim,…
Nuneaton OTU 1944
Large group of airmen arranged in five rows. Each man is named underneath.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
Passing-out Inspection Parade
A programme of events at the parade.
Les Pickford's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…
William Norman's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
William began his training at the No 12 AGS RAF Bishops Court in October 1943 flying in the Anson, he left there in December and by March 1944 he was at No 18 OTU, RAF Bramcote, flying in the Wellington, remaining there until April. In May he was…
Wellington
A port side view of a Wellington, LN593, 'TF-J'
John Madge's Log Book
J G Madge’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book detailing operations and training flown covering the period 18 November 1942 to 10 November 1944. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Little Horwood (26 OTU), RAF Marham (1483…
RAF Wigsley Station Sick Quarters
#1 is five ground crew standing in front of two crash trucks.
#2 is 12 men and women from the SSQ staff.
#3 is 12 men and women in front of trucks, captioned 'Staff'.
#4 is a red and white control caravan.
#5 is an ambulance.
#6 is a Nissen hut…
#2 is 12 men and women from the SSQ staff.
#3 is 12 men and women in front of trucks, captioned 'Staff'.
#4 is a red and white control caravan.
#5 is an ambulance.
#6 is a Nissen hut…
100 Course Wigsley
10 airmen lined up in front of a Lancaster, captioned '100 Course Wigsley'.