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John Nettleton VC
A biography of John from his attempts to join the South African navy to his time in the RAF.
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.
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.
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)'.
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.
Vera Gill pinning Croix de Guerre on her son Dereck
A woman wearing fur coat and glasses pins a medal onto the jacket of a young boy. Text explanation.
Family photographs and medals
Top left - colour photograph of decorations including Distinguished Flying Cross and Croix de Guerre as well as 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and 1939-45 War Medal.
Top right - wedding photograph of groom wearing tunic, bride, and another woman…
Top right - wedding photograph of groom wearing tunic, bride, and another woman…
Fred Weston DFC
A half length portrait of Fred in uniform, holding his dog, Gary.
Fred Weston's Decorations
Four medals awarded to Fred - DFC, 1939-1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-1945.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.
They are captioned with his citation for devotion to duty.
Fred Weston
A head and shoulders portrait of Fred wearing his DFC ribbon and air gunner brevet.
Kenneth Gill's decorations
Six decorations, Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star with bomber command clasp, Aircrew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, 1939-45 War Medal, Croix de Guerre.
Obituary - Flight Lieutenant Fred Weston DFC
A obituary for Fred describing his life before, during and after his wartime service.
Fred Weston DFC BSc
General Information about Fred. It records his date of birth and death with a comprehensive list of his family. Included are details of his funeral.
Record of Flying Officer Kenneth Gill D.F.C (155097) RAFVR joined 1941
Mentions training in Canada and qualified at navigator. List training on Wellington and one operational flight while at operational training unit at RAF North Luffenham December 1942 - March 1943. Continues to list training on Halifax and Lancaster…
Congratulatory letter to Ken Gill
Congratulates him on award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
Congratulatory letter to Ken Gill
Congratulates him on award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Halton DFC is presumed dead
Reports that Mrs K Gill had now been informed that her husband previously reported missing was now presumed to have been killed. Gives some local history of Ken Gill. Includes b/w full face portrait.