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432 Squadron RCAF
Two images of 432 Squadron arranged in nine or so rows in front and on top of a Halifax.
The first image is of the port side and the second is the starboard side.
In front is a bomb on a trolley with 'Easie Squadron' chalked on.
The images have…
The first image is of the port side and the second is the starboard side.
In front is a bomb on a trolley with 'Easie Squadron' chalked on.
The images have…
Reg Miles
A head and shoulders portrait of Reg used as an escape photo. It is annotated with his name, trade and other details.
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.
Reg Miles flying log book for flight engineers
Flying log book for R S Miles covering the period from 11 March 1944 to 28 February 1946 covers and front pages missing. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, together with his post war service in Transport Command. Includes details of…
Jim Tease DFC
A account of operational flying from June to October 1944
Allnutt's crew and bomb
Seven airmen standing behind a large bomb on a bomb trolley after the crew's last operation. 'Whacko Bluey!' is chalked on the bomb. Bluey was a term applied to a redhead, in this case one of the ground crew.
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Flight engineer in cockpit
An airman leaning out of the cockpit window of a Lancaster. Aircraft has several rows of bomb markings and letter 'O' on nose. On the reverse 'Flt engineer (Bill)'.
Flight engineer in cockpit
Man leaning out of the cockpit of a Lancaster. Captioned 'Flight engineer (Bill)'.
Seven aircrew
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Seven men thee sitting wearing Mae West and four standing behind wearing battledress. In the background part of an aircraft. Captioned 'Names of men in photograph of 150 Squadron at RAF Hemswell, Lincolnshire, 1944-1945, left to right…
Seven men thee sitting wearing Mae West and four standing behind wearing battledress. In the background part of an aircraft. Captioned 'Names of men in photograph of 150 Squadron at RAF Hemswell, Lincolnshire, 1944-1945, left to right…
Seven aircrew
Seven men thee sitting wearing Mae West and four standing behind wearing battledress. In the background part of an aircraft. Captioned '150 Squadron, RAF Hemswell, Lincolnshire, 1944-1945, Sqn/L Hardwicke & Crew, Flt/Eng Bill, B/A Larry, Pilot Skip,…
John Leadbetter and crew at RAF Ludford Magna
Seven aircrew standing in a line in front of their Lancaster. John Leadbetter third from left.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Leslie Alfred Davies and crew
Biographies of navigator Leslie Davies and all his crew. Includes photographs of Lancaster, 50 Squadron, his crew, Leslie Davies himself, training course photographs. Covers his tour from 7 October 1944 to 22 March 1945. List his crew and aircraft…
Robert Smith flying log book
Flying log book for R M Smith, flight engineer, covering the period from August 1944 to 16 November 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF St Athan, RAF Wigsley, RAF Syerston and RAF Skellingthorpe. Aircraft…
Robert Smith biography
Biography of flight engineer Robert (McKenzie otherwise Mackenzie) Smith. Includes early life and RAF training. Continues with operational history and description of flight engineers role. Concludes with post-war brush with law and subsequent career.…
Your Place in the Air Crew Team
A booklet issued to RAF volunteers on arrival at a Receiving Centre. It summarises what is about to happen to the volunteer.
Flight Lieutenant J R Lee
Head and shoulders view of a man with headphones at the fight engineers desk of a Short Belfast. On the reverse 'Flt Lt J R Lee'.
Robert Edward Franklin
Head and shoulders side view of an airman wearing battledress with flight engineer brevet. He has number board on his left shoulder. Wooden wall in background. On the reverse handwritten addresses.
Aircrew at debrief
Five aircrew seated and one standing round a table with maps and intelligence officer sitting on left. On the reverse 'F/Sgt Lee standing, L/R S/Ldr Henity interrogating W/C Gomm pilot'.
Aircrew by YMCA mobile canteen
Five aircrew standing in front of a van with serving hatch open. In the background part of a bomber aircraft. On the reverse 'W/C Gomm 2nd from left, F/Sgt Lee 4th from left'.
An English air force mechanic shot down in 1943 returns to the place where his plane fell
Recalls shooting down of James Lee's aircraft where he was the only survivor. Subsequently rescued by French people and medically treated then became a prisoner of war. Notes he returned to the place and people who rescued him had no idea what had…
Six airmen in front of a Stirling
Six men, five wearing battledress, the other a shirt and trousers, all standing in line under the nose of a Stirling. Captioned 'Allen Gould (on the left) FE on Stirling'.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Allen Gould
Full length portrait of a flight sergeant wearing uniform tunic with half brevet. In the background a painted column.
Allen Gould
Full length portrait of a warrant officer wearing uniform tunic with half brevet and side cap standing in open ground. On the reverse 'Allen Gould after he'd received his warrant (badge on sleeve)'.
ER James War Diary
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A detailed diary of ER James' operations. On the first pages are a photograph of his crew and their names. Included with the text are several aerial photographs and newspaper cuttings.
ER James's Badges
Five badges in a presentation case.
Item 1 is a photograph mounted in a silver broach with a clasp.
Item 2 is an Royal Canadian Air Force eagle and crown badge.
Item 3 is an engineer's brevet.
Item 4 is a Canadian maple leaf.
The Pathfinders…
Item 1 is a photograph mounted in a silver broach with a clasp.
Item 2 is an Royal Canadian Air Force eagle and crown badge.
Item 3 is an engineer's brevet.
Item 4 is a Canadian maple leaf.
The Pathfinders…
Allan Gould Service and Release book
Personal details and service from 7 October 1942 to 8 October 1946.