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John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
Explanations of why John was awarded a DFC and AFC.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
A brief extract of John's service life.
Crew of Short Stirling BK604
Eight photographs of the crew of Stirling BK604. Four were killed and four were taken prisoner.
Graves of BK604 Crew, Wierden
The graves of the four airmen who died when their Stirling was shot down, Enter, Netherlands.
Squadron Leader T S Blyth's decorations
![MBlythTS[Ser#-DoB]-170516-04.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1847/37689/MBlythTS[Ser -DoB]-170516-04.jpg "MBlythTS[Ser#-DoB]-170516-04.jpg")
Letter from Buckingham Palace and six mounted decorations. Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Force Cross, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence medal and War Medal 1939–1945.
Glasgow pilot wins DFC
Account of actions of acting Flight Lieutenant Thomas Blyth during attack on Frankfurt resulting in award of Distinguished Flying Cross. Includes b/w full face photograph and some biographical details.
James Gordon Bennet (Lucky Jim) Burnside - biography
Part 1 - family background with information on relatives and family photographs.
Part 2 - war service of Flying Officer James Gordon Bennett Burnside flight engineer. Covers training as flight engineer. Then follows short descriptions. listing…
Part 2 - war service of Flying Officer James Gordon Bennett Burnside flight engineer. Covers training as flight engineer. Then follows short descriptions. listing…
Usher's Trowbridge Ales
A beer mat with handwritten annotations - '22/8/44 Farewell party to F/Lt Monty Dawson DFM DFC At Roundstone Hotel Trowbridge. Now on PFF'.
Awarded the DFC
A cutting referring to the award of a DFC to Flight-Lieutenant J Bowskill.
Hamburg Fires Lit up RAF Bombers
A newspaper article on an RAF operation to Hamburg. It is annotated 'No 3 24/7/43'.
Arms City Wiped out in 18 Minutes
An article about the bombing of Remscheid. It is annotated 'No 5 30/7/43'.
1,700 Tons on Hanover - Emden is Hit Again
A newspaper article about attacks on Hanover and Emden. It is annotated 'No 12 27-9-43'.
1311249 Flt Sgt Williamson, Air Gunner Lancaster
A biography written by his son.
Album front cover
Album cover with title 'Squadron Leader R.A.M. Palmer VC, DFC, RAFVR'.
Robert Palmer
Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet, Flight Lieutenant rank, medal ribbons (including Distinguished Flying Cross) and peaked cap.
Squadron Leader Robert Palmer
Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet, Flight Lieutenant rank, medal ribbons (including Distinguished Flying Cross) and peaked cap. Captioned 'Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC, DFC and bar,…
Painting of Robert Palmer
Photograph of a head and shoulders painting of a Royal Air Force officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet, medal ribbons including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, pathfinder badge, and peaked cap. Captioned 'Painted by Arnold…
Record of service for Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC DFC* AE (115772) RAFVR
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…
Hoffnungsthal Cemetery
Left - graveyard with crosses. Sign for R.A.M Palmer and G Russel between two graves front centre.
Middle - graveyard with crosses and sign by cross for 'Sqn Ldr R.A.M Palmer VC, DFC Bar and Flt Lt G Russell DFC' with wreath in front.
Right - grave…
Middle - graveyard with crosses and sign by cross for 'Sqn Ldr R.A.M Palmer VC, DFC Bar and Flt Lt G Russell DFC' with wreath in front.
Right - grave…
Robert Palmer headstone
Left - white headstone for Squadron Leader R.A.M. Palmer VC DFC & Bar, pilot, Royal Air Force, 23rd December 1944.
Right - three rows of white headstones with Robert Palmer's front left with two poppy wreaths.
Right - three rows of white headstones with Robert Palmer's front left with two poppy wreaths.
Headstones
Left - white headstone for Robert Palmer.
Middle - white headstone for G Russell DFC.
White headstone for A L Carter DFC.
Middle - white headstone for G Russell DFC.
White headstone for A L Carter DFC.
Plaque at St Thomas's Amshouses and memorials
Left - Alderman P E Jones at St Thomas's Amshouses, Gravesend. He looks up at a wall plaque dedicating rooms in memory of Squadron Leader Robert Palmer VC, DFC and Bar, killed in action over Cologne, 23rd December 1944. Captioned 'Alderman P E Jones…
Newspaper cuttings and stamps
Seven newspaper cuttings with two notices of thanks, an announcement of award of Victoria Cross and four in memory. Four British 20p postage stamps featuring the Victoria Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross (2 of each).
Telegram to Robert Palmers father from the air ministry
Informs him that his son was reported to have lost his life. as a result of air operations on 24 December 1944.
Robert Palmer
Head and shoulders portrait of Robert Palmer wearing peaked cap and tunic with pilot's brevet, medal ribbons including Distinguished Flying Cross.