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Lou Morgan and aircrew
Photograph 1 is of four airmen standing in front of two Nissen huts. Captioned ' L to R "Nobby" Clark, Lou Morgan, "Russ" Johnstone, Jack Round'.
Photograph 2 is of nine airmen in two rows under the inner starboard engine of a Lancaster. Captioned…
Photograph 2 is of nine airmen in two rows under the inner starboard engine of a Lancaster. Captioned…
Main Ops - with crew only
Starts with account of operation to Paris on 3 May 1944 when attacked by Me 109 and writes of crew actions. Continues with list of operations giving details of target, anti-aircraft fire, flight time, some bomb loads, events, results. From 3 August…
Marion Clark and Colleagues
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is ten airmen and Marion, captioned 'My favourite crew R Roger also groundcrew'.
#2 is seven aircrew and Marion. It is captioned 'Randy & crew just returned from the last opp which was Bremen, 22nd April…
#1 is ten airmen and Marion, captioned 'My favourite crew R Roger also groundcrew'.
#2 is seven aircrew and Marion. It is captioned 'Randy & crew just returned from the last opp which was Bremen, 22nd April…
Marion Clark's WAAF Friends
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is five airman and four WAAFs with a Union Flag. It is annotated 'Pat's 21st birthday party taken on Bishop's Bridge just outside 'The Bell' on the Market Raven [sic] Road'.
#2 is two airmen and nine WAAFs…
#1 is five airman and four WAAFs with a Union Flag. It is annotated 'Pat's 21st birthday party taken on Bishop's Bridge just outside 'The Bell' on the Market Raven [sic] Road'.
#2 is two airmen and nine WAAFs…
Master Aircraft Recovery
Three photographs of sheerlegs being used to crane a damaged Master aircraft onto a trailer.
In photo 1 at the front an officer is in khaki and shorts.
In photo 2 ten airmen are working on the recovery.
Photo 3 is an earlier stage during the…
In photo 1 at the front an officer is in khaki and shorts.
In photo 2 ten airmen are working on the recovery.
Photo 3 is an earlier stage during the…
Maurice Snowball's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Maurice. It contains brief details of his service history.
Maurice Stimpson and Crew
Maurice and eight crew members, including ground crew. They are sat on a tractor in front of a Lancaster. On the reverse '2 Groundcrew from L Harold, Johny, Joe, Robinson, Roy, Bill, Maurice.'
Memories and Reminiscences of Bob Sharrock
Bob Sharrock's story. He was born near Wigan, his father a coal miner. He worked locally until old enough to sign up. He trained at Lords cricket ground, Torquay then St Athan. Posted to Dishforth, he suffered a compressed spine during a Halifax…
Memories of 405 Pathfinder Squadron and the last flight of HOMEBY S/L John Roberts
Account of the last crew from 405 Squadron flying home from RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Tells the story of an airman groundcrew plucked to replace a flight engineer who had been taken ill and subsequently being transformed into aircrew. Mentions Operations…
Men who Flew into History - Were you with Them?
A newspaper cutting with a squadron photograph of 617 Squadron in front of a Lancaster. Guy Gibson is in the centre of the front row.
Menu for passing out dinner RAF Cosford
Celebrates the completion of the training of Peter Baxter's apprentice entry, No 37, on Thursday 14 March 1940 at 6pm. There are signatures on the front and reverse.
Mike Squared - operational record holder
19 airmen, ground crew and dog watching the addition of a bar to the DFC on the nose of M squared, Lancaster. Some of the men are sitting on bombs waiting to be loaded. On the reverse - M2. Record aircraft in Bomber Command. Mike squared 103 Squadron…
Miles Magister
Two airmen, one in the cockpit, one about to hand start the aircraft, which has no chocks. It is captioned 'Miles Magister' and annotated 'RAF Tangmere'.
Miles Master
A Miles Master with an airman sitting at the back of the rear cockpit.
Miles Master
A port side view of Master 2861 with its engine running. Two airmen are standing by the cockpit.
Miles Master on a Trailer
Two photographs of a trailer with a dismantled Master.
Photo 1 has five airmen involved in the final loading of the aircraft.
Photo 2 has a sergeant in khaki is posing in the foreground. Five other crew are involved in other tasks.
Photo 1 has five airmen involved in the final loading of the aircraft.
Photo 2 has a sergeant in khaki is posing in the foreground. Five other crew are involved in other tasks.
Miles Master Trailer under Tow
Two photographs of a Master on a trailer being towed over a bridge.
Miles Master under Maintenance
Two ground crew at work on the engine of a Master.
Misurata North Africa
Page captioned 'Misurata N/Africa May 1943, On guard, tented accom, visit to Leptis Magna'.
Five photographs, first is of Jack, rifle slung over shoulder, tin hat on, standing on a rocky outcrop, desert background. Captioned, 'Misurata, North…
Five photographs, first is of Jack, rifle slung over shoulder, tin hat on, standing on a rocky outcrop, desert background. Captioned, 'Misurata, North…
Mosquito with ground crew
Seven individuals, one aircrew, posed in two rows in front of Mosquito. Buildings in the background.
Mosquitoes under Service
Three Mosquitoes being serviced in a hangar. Nearest aircraft is DZ744, code "G" a Mk II belonging to 333 (Norwegian) Squadron.
My life in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command
Writes of early life and mentions beginning of the war and volunteering for the air force in January 1940. Continues with account of initial training and mustering as an airframe mechanic and subsequent technical training. Describes first posting to…
My life in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command
Includes several b/w photographs of people and aircraft. Writes of early life and mentions beginning of the war and volunteering for the air force in January 1940. Continues with account of initial training and mustering as an airframe mechanic and…
My overseas service by Raymond Barrett
Raymond spent his time in the R.A.F. overseas, this lengthy memoir covers the period July 1943 until August 1946. He served in the Middle and Far East and Italy. He was an Engine Mechanic/Fitter and this is his story. The memoir has maps of his…
Neepawa News Cuttings
Two cuttings referring to RAF Neepawa.
Item 1 shows a Tiger Moth, a ground crew woman and two airmen.
Item 2 is an article about local businesses supporting the RAF. It also describes Commonwealth and British pilots.
Item 1 shows a Tiger Moth, a ground crew woman and two airmen.
Item 2 is an article about local businesses supporting the RAF. It also describes Commonwealth and British pilots.