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Halifax under Service
A Halifax with several ground crew at work on and around it. Information supplied with the collection states 'CH10434 - Working on a Halifax 23 Jun 43'
Postcard to Reg Wilson's Family
Reg has received a clothing parcel and two book parcels from Unilevers. He has seen another show. Asks his family to send thanks to the person who packed his parachute if they can trace them.
Arthur at work
Three photographs, one showing Arthur standing in front of a structure, the second showing him with other members of the servicing team standing in front of a tent.
The third shows a servicing team standing in front of a Spitfire parked on the…
The third shows a servicing team standing in front of a Spitfire parked on the…
Arthur Standivan doing washing and on his bed
Two photographs, one of Arthur attending a large steaming cauldron in an untidy space outside two wooden buildings, captioned 'Doing a bit of washing'. The second has Arthur sitting on his bed, captioned 'Bedtime'.
Permission to travel independently and by motor-cycle
Arthur Standivan's permission to ride one of the unit's motor-cycles.
Their husbands' decorations
Article and photographs concerning three widows receiving medals earned by husbands. Includes Vera Gill, DFC of her husband Flying Officer Gill, Mrs Richard Bunker, DSO and bar of her husband Wing Commander Bunker and Section Officer Liddell WAAF VC…
Bomber Command and Notes of Some of My Experiences During 1941-1945
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.
Two airmen with group of children
An aircrew sergeant wearing a fur hat, and an leading aircraftman standing beside a fence with buildings in the background with five small children, outside with snow on the ground.
Flight sergeant
Posed in a cane chair, fabric wall covering.
Military policeman
Informal, sitting on the grass, leaning against a wooden wall or fence, corporal stripes and police arm band.
Group of seven
Informal, some in uniform some not, most with beer glasses, some sitting on settee some on the floor, pinups on the wall. One man has a bandaged hand. Two photographs, same group first with serious facial expressions, second with cheerful faces.
Three groups from Reykjavik
All groups consist of both aircrew and ground staff in a variety of working dress including sheepskin jerkins and duffel coat in front of of a Nissen hut with a sign Royal Air Force Embarkation Office.
First is of five individuals posed in two…
First is of five individuals posed in two…
Flight Lieutenant Freddie Spencer DFC
A biography of Freddie Spencer. Details his training and operations with 106 Squadron and 630 Squadron.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter from the padre at Reg's base expresses sympathy regarding his disappearance whilst on active duty.
Debriefing
Seven airman sitting round a table being debriefed by a Women's Auxiliary Air Force officer. A wing commander leans over from the right. There are papers, mugs and thermos flasks on the table. In the background another table with five airmen.
Lancasters lined up
Six Lancasters lined up on the ground. Another can be seen in the far distance. Airmen with bicycles are sitting on the grass. This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Mosquitoes under Service
Three Mosquitoes being serviced in a hangar. Nearest aircraft is DZ744, code "G" a Mk II belonging to 333 (Norwegian) Squadron.
The Boys Behind the Bombers
Five ground crew warming themselves by a fire. Behind is a Halifax and further behind is a control caravan attached to a tractor. On the reverse is a typed note with an explanation. The image is intended for publication in newspapers. Second from…
People various
Left - a man wearing hat clowning on a bicycle on road in country.
Top - a group of people in civilian clothes sitting in the countryside.
Bottom - two men, one stripping off and the other leaning over a pile of equipment on a beach beside a…
Top - a group of people in civilian clothes sitting in the countryside.
Bottom - two men, one stripping off and the other leaning over a pile of equipment on a beach beside a…
Soltysiak marriage certificate
Made out for Bronislaw Soltysiak and Mildred Lilian Little.
Eleven airmen in front of a Wellington
Eleven airmen wearing tunics or battledress, eight standing and three on the ground in front of the nose of a Wellington. Aircraft has nose art Polish flag and three rows of bomb symbols.
Lancaster being Marshalled
An airman at the nose of a Lancaster, at night. A light is shining from the bomb aimer's position.
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)
Officer Inspection
A group of officers inspecting three other ranks. EJH Roberts is part of the inspection group, on the left of the photograph.
Two WAAFs
Head and shoulder portraits of two women in WAAF uniform. On the reverse 'To Beatrice, With lots of Love and the best of luck, July 18th 1944.'