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PWellsRG17010003.jpg
Seven airmen at the rear of a Halifax. Each man and his position are annotated on the photograph and underneath. Each man has signed his name on the photo.
At the top is 'The Boys before our first trip Oisemont - France Halifax B-Baker 158…

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Head and shoulders portrait of Raymond Harris with pilots brevet and DFC ribbon.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star with Bomber Command Clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Arctic Star and Jubilee Medal "Forty Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945".

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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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LWannopRE176129v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book two, for R E Wannop, covering the period from 22 September 1943 to 28 February 1945. Detailing his instructor duties, flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Sealand, RAF Calveley, RAF Cranage, RAF…

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A review of 'The Eight Passenger' by Miles Tripp. Miles Tripp was a bomb aimer with 218 Squadron. In the book the author explains his efforts to reunite with his former crew.

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SBriarsRA1299161v1.pdf
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…

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A document recommending T O Prickett receives a DSO.

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Form completing recommending Peter's DFC. Includes listing of all sorties made.

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MEdgarAG172180-180704-02.pdf
A document recommending an immediate DFC for Alan Edgar.

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Made out for Pilot Officer William Roy Peter Perry. Narrative mentions completed 20 operations, showing outstanding skill and determination. Skilful airmanship enabled gunner to shoot down enemy fighter. Twice had to recover aircraft on three engine…

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SGillK1438901v20029.pdf
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…

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Listing Flight Lieutenant George Albert James Frazer-Hollins's date of birth, previous service, appointments and promotions, postings, honours and awards.

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PPalmerRAM17010018.jpg
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…

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Made out for Charles Robert Cuthill. Gives years of service in RAF and brief history of service. Includes specialist symbols - flying instructor and lists decorations.

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PLaneRJ15010018.jpg
Half-length colour portrait of Reg Lane in formal uniform.

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A half length portrait of Reg Lane in uniform.

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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'.

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A head and shoulders portrait of Reg Lane DFC.

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Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Log Book
The Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Log Book covering the period 15 June 1941 to the 16 August 1963. Manning qualified first as an Air Gunner on the 4 July 1941 and second as a flight engineer on the 1 September 1941. He was commissioned on the 4…

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BEdwardsIJEdwardsIJv1.pdf
Ivor describes the events on the night they crashed. They successfully force landed back in the UK after losing an engine on the way back from Dusseldorf.

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Details of James assisting his crew mate whose oxygen tube had become detached and being frostbitten in the process. For these actions, on his first operation, James was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Annotated '1944'.

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PSharlandRG1708.jpg
A portrait photograph taken at Robert George Sharland's and Beryl Lilian Sharland's wedding in Elstead Surrey. Robert is wearing a RAF uniform. An air gunner brevet and pathfinder badge can be seen accompanying a Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon on…

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A certificate for Robert George Sharland awarding him the Pathfinder Force badge on 1st May 1944. The certificate details Sharland's rank, service number and awards. The certificate is signed by Donald Bennett, the commanding officer of the…

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Robert George Sharland's Distinguished Flying Cross in a case.

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