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Newspaper cutting - RAF awards
List of awards for DFC. H E Wakefield RAFVR 51 Squadron is listed towards the bottom.
Newspaper cutting - Bennerley boy awarded DFC
Account of Pilot Officer Harold Ernest Wakefield having been awarded the DFC in recognition of numerous operations against the enemy. Gives some personal local and family details.
"Fortitude" wins D.F.C.
Account of Pilot Officer Harold Ernest Wakefield's award of DFC.
The Pathfinder Association Ltd - Report and Accounts 31st March 1975
Notice and agenda of annual general meeting and a financial report of the association.
DFC Award Letter to William Doran
A letter from King George awarding Bill a DFC.
Bill Doran's Medals
Bill's medals, ribbons and photograph arranged in a frame. It is captioned 'Flt Lt William R (Bill) Doran, DFC 16-08-1923 - 11-07-2007'
A second photograph is of his Bomber Command clasp.
A second photograph is of his Bomber Command clasp.
DFC Box
A commemorative box for William Doran's DFC.
A Biography of Maurice Stimpson
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Aunt Gladys and Uncle Geoffrey
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The telegram congratulates Maurice on being awarded a DFC.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter advises that Maurice is now considered killed in combat.
Nower Hill School Service of Remembrance and Rededication
In memory of Maurice Stimpson DFC
Victor Stapley
Head and shoulders. portrait of a flying officer wearing battledress with flight engineer half brevet and distinguished flying cross ribbon. Signed 'Norman Colebourne 1945'. Accompanying card captioned 'Victor Stapely DFC, painting on card, RAF…
Dorris
Dorris standing by the steps of a house. On the reverse ' This is Dorris and her surname may well have been Lester. A Dorris sent a telegram to Maurice congratulating him on his being awarded the DFC and she also sent him a Swan fountain pen.' The…
Newspaper cutting - pride of wives, mothers
Starts with photographs of four women and then mentions that four women went to the palace to receive medals won by their menfolk. Two army widows received Military Crosses, the mother of RAF Sergeant Graham Parish the George Cross and the widow of…
Newspaper cutting - Scot's fourth award in two months
Crew brought crippled bomber home from operation to Cologne. Brief description of damage to aircraft and recovery to base. Three members of crew received awards including DFC for pilot Thomas Mahaddie DSO AFC who was awarded his fourth decoration the…
467 Squadron RAAF
Some information about 467 Squadron's history and about Lancaster R5863 'S Sugar' which is currently in the RAF museum at Hendon. Mentions operations on 6 June 1944. Includes colour photograph showing front quarter of a Lancaster inside a museum. In…
Citation for meritorious service - Flying Officer Ian George Nicklin
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Recounts this New Zealand pilots superb handling of his aircraft after it struck high tension cable after take off. Despite damage to main navigation aid he continues with his 1700 mile operation which was completed successfully. After landing damage…
Postagram to Maurice Stimpson from Arthur Harris
The postagram congratulates Maurice on the award of his DFC.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter invites Maurice's father to a reception at Buckingham Palace to receive his late son's DFC.
Maurice Stimpson's Path Finder Certificate
A certificate awarding Maurice the Path Finder Badge.
Gifts for Maurice Stimpson
A newspaper cutting describing a party at the United Services Club culminating in the award of a tankard and a cheque to Maurice in honour of his DFC.
Maurice Stimpson's decorations
Four medals awarded to Maurice, including his DFC.
HW Bennett
Two half length colour portraits of HW Bennett. On the reverse of each is a processing stamp.
HW Bennett and Colleagues
Three airmen including HW Bennett and two women in long dresses. They are arranged beside a table with glasses. On the reverse is a photographic agency stamp.
Ken Trent
Head and shoulders portrait of an officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. Captioned 'Flight Lieutenant Ken Trent DFC*'.