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PWannopRE1601.jpg
A half length portrait of Robert Wannop seated. Underneath is annotated 'Taken April 1945 by official RAF photographer to be used in an RAF poster for volunteer aircrew. War in Europe ended May 8 1945. Photo never used.'

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A newspaper cutting with details and names of the 15 pilots to be trained for civil airline flying.

PCranswickAP1804.jpg
Six medals awarded to Alec Cranswick.
1939-45 Star
Air Crew Europe Star
Africa Star
War Medal 1939 to 1945
Distinguished Service Order
Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Seven airmen in a row. Above is a caption with their names, rank and crew role. Jim is on the furthest right.
Two more copies are included. The second has a caption with the individuals named.

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Gerry Philbin's talents in hockey whilst serving in the RCAF are described. He then transferred to the UK to fly Halifaxes. During an operation they were shot down and only he and Sergeant Millard survived. He was captured but escaped with the help…

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Two pilots standing and drinking tea. From left to tight: Wing Commander Bill Newsom DFC and Pilot Officer Gerry Philbin. The image is annotated 'PL19804'.
Information supplied with the collection states 'Philbin and Newsome'.

PCothliffKB15030034.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 110. P/O Egli. 427'

PCothliffKB15030062.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above.

PCothliffKB15030093.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above.

PCothliffKB15030115.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 173. F/L Sherlock E.T. 427'
On the left of the caption is annotated Operational Training Unit lengths of duty for most of the crew.

PCothliffKB15030144.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 154. F/Lt Woodruff. 427'

PCothliffKB15060036.jpg
Two airmen drinking tea and chatting. They are identified in additional information supplied with the collection as Philbin and Newsome.

PCothliffKB15090005.jpg
A squadron leader seated at a desk doing paperwork. He has a DFC ribbon.

PCothliffKB15090011.jpg
A squadron leader with a DFC ribbon. He is sitting in the cockpit. Underneath is a cartoon of an elf or gremlin.

PCothliffKB15090036.jpg
A pilot and an observer, both with DFC ribbons, sitting at a desk looking at paperwork. The aircraft model on the table is a Fairey Fulmar.

PCothliffKB15090074.jpg
A pilot wearing a DFC ribbon is seated at a desk working on paperwork. A log book and packet of cigarettes are on the desk.

PCothliffKB15100025.jpg
A half length portrait of Steve Puskas captioned 'Self - Fall of 1944'.

PCothliffKB15110058.jpg
A head and shoulders portrait of Reg Lane DFC. Information supplied with the collection states 'Official photograph of Air-Vice Marshal R. J, Lane DSO, DFC*, CMM, CD. taken just prior to the amalgamation of Canadian Forces in 1968'.

PCothliffKB15110060.jpg
A head and shoulders portrait of Reg Lane DFC.

PCothliffKB15110082.jpg
Two airmen identified as Squadron Leader Gerry Philbin DFC and Newsome are engaged in conversation and drinking tea.
Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill's pilot, PO Gerry Philbin (Right) shares a tea and a chat with 431 "Iroquois"…

PCothliffKB17030041.jpg
A large group of airmen arranged in five rows in front and on the wing of a Lancaster. Annotated 'UK20082'.
On the reverse '419 [scored out] 427 Sqdn
427 with C.O. Centre W/C EM Bryson DFC
British built Lanc Leeming May 45'.

PLaneRJ15010016.jpg
Seven airmen at the rear gun turret of a Lancaster. A typed caption has been added to the image stating 'Squadron Leader R.J. Lane DSO DFC Victoria BC (RCAF Photo)
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