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Dennis Terry Biography
A brief biography of Dennis featuring photographs described in the collection. It covers his training and service as a fitter in the UK and Canada. He maintained a Lancaster that completed 124 ops and the aircraft was, unusually, awarded a DSO.
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Centurion Lancaster ME746 Roger Squared
A document referring to the DSO awarded to Lancaster ME746 AS-R2 (Roger Squared). It describes some of the operations undertaken and its maintenance by Dennis.
Good Show Roger Squared
A story based on the service of Lancaster ME746 AS-R2 (Roger Squared). There is a slightly shorter version included.
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
For Gallantry - John Goldby DFC
A newspaper cutting describing John's DFC.
John Goldby's decorations
Five medals; Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal 1939-45 and Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal awarded to John Goldby.
John Nettleton VC
A biography of John from his attempts to join the South African navy to his time in the RAF.
A year in the Life
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.
Paul Wilson
Half-length portrait of an officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and medal ribbon (Distinguished Flying Cross) and peaked cap. Submitted with caption 'PDWilson 01-03-45'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form.…
Warrant Officer Samual Guyan
Samuel Guyan in front of a window with his hands in his pockets.
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'W/O Samuel Guyan DFC, Last Day 1946'.
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'W/O Samuel Guyan DFC, Last Day 1946'.
Flying Officer Andrewartha DFC
A pilot smoking a pipe.
From information kindly provided by the donor. F/O Andrewartha DFC, Skipper HK555 KO-E'.
From information kindly provided by the donor. F/O Andrewartha DFC, Skipper HK555 KO-E'.
Postagram to 462 Squadron
Announces approval of immediate award of Distinguished Flying Cross to Pilot Officer Robert Venters Jubb.
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.
Postagram to Robert Jubb from Sir Arthur Harris
Congratulations on award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
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.
Decorations
Nine decorations. Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939–1945 Star, Burma Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939–1945, Australia Service Medal 1939–1945, Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 with three clasps and Australian…
Heroes of the Air War (No. 39) Captain Swales
A newspaper cutting with cartoons of Captain Swales, German fighters, Lancasters under attack and airmen baling out. It is annotated 7hs 40 Trip No 33.
VC's smile made men brave
A newspaper cutting about Captain Edwin Swales DFC. His aircraft was badly damaged but he ordered his crew to leave and he went down with his aircraft.
The growing up of 'Johnny' Johnson, top fighter ace
Four photographs of Johnny - as a baby, a nine year old, a teenager and on his wedding day. The article gives brief details about his life.
EJH Roberts and Crew
Eight airmen standing at the nose of their Lancaster. The nose art is a lady with 'Gee' painted beside her. Also painted are 48 bombs/operations.
Handwritten underneath on the mount is '3rd Left: EJH Roberts DFC (408451)
Handwritten underneath on the mount is '3rd Left: EJH Roberts DFC (408451)
EJH Roberts and Pilot
The two men are sitting on bombs. Behind is a Lancaster 'QR-G' of 61 Squadron. On the reverse 'No 5 (Right) EJH Roberts DFC (408451)'
EJH Roberts and Four Colleagues
Five airmen at the rear entrance of a Lancaster 'ME72?'. On the reverse 'No. 3 2nd Left EJH Roberts DFC (408451)'.
Letter covering enclosed awards
Letter with printed list and 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Aircrew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp. Arctic Star and War Medal all ticked. Handwritten annotation 'DFC, CdG'.
Samuel Guyan comments and memoirs
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'Jock' Guyan comments on his operations. The recording includes audio clips from a documentary including excerpts of Arthur Harris, engine noises and interviews.
Samuel Guyan flew an operational tour with 90 Squadron and a second tour with 115…
Samuel Guyan flew an operational tour with 90 Squadron and a second tour with 115…
Newspaper cuttings and photograph of bomber crew
Left - newspaper cutting 'Northern airmen honoured'. Gives list of name of people awarded DFC, DFM and civil awards. Includes DFC for Flying Officer Kenneth Gill.
Top right - newspaper cutting 'Leeds airman DFC'. Announced award of DFC to Flying…
Top right - newspaper cutting 'Leeds airman DFC'. Announced award of DFC to Flying…
Man, woman and child with DFC
A man wearing overcoat and glasses standing next to a woman wearing fur coat and hat holding a boy, with DFC on his jacket. Other people in the background.
Letter to Charles Hamilton's Father
The letter regrets that Charles has lost his life after being posted missing.