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Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Three
The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Two
The second of three chapters of Bill's wartime service.
Bill Foskett, Outside a tent
Bill, in khaki uniform, standing outside his tent. The tent is stamped 'US'.
On the reverse is a photographer stamp 'McCollum's Photoshop'.
On the reverse is a photographer stamp 'McCollum's Photoshop'.
Bill Foskett, sitting on his Bed
Bill sitting on his bed. On the reverse 'To Mother with love' and 'Turner Field, Georgia USA'.
Bill Foskett’s civilian Pilot Flight Record and Log Book (Log Book 2)
Bill Foskett’s Aviation Supply Corporation Pilot Flight Record regarding his pilot’s training from 8th July until 2nd October 1942 at the US Army Air Force Training Detachment. Served at Souther and Cochran Fields, Georgia.
Aircraft flown were…
Aircraft flown were…
Bill Foskett’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. (Log Book 1)
Bill Foskett’s Flying Log Book from 20th March 1942 until 9th August 1943. Training started at 3 EFTS before moving to training bases in America. Returned to England to 15 OTU from July 1943.
Served at RAF Shellingford, Souther Field USA, Cochran…
Served at RAF Shellingford, Souther Field USA, Cochran…
Bill Foskett’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot (Log Book 3)
Bill Foskett’s Flying Log Book as Bomb Aimer from 6th November 1942 until 3rd July 1945. Retrained in Canada as bomb aimer and air gunner at 31 Bombing and Gunnery School (Picton) and 31 Advanced Navigation School (Port Albert). Posted to 2…
Bill Freeman's Log Book
W. Freeman’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 1st August 1943 to 29th November 1944, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Stormy Down (No. 7 Air…
Bill Freeman's Service Career
A detailed account of Bill's time in the RAF, starting with drill at Lords, training at Bridlington and Bridgnorth then RAF Stormy Down. He passed the course and after seven days leave reported to Hixon for crewing up. He discusses training and his…
Bill Gracie at RCAF Galt
An enlargement of a group of trainees including Bill Gracie from the RCAF School Aero Engine Division, Galt. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill aged 19 during his training at Galt Aircraft School during February to July 1941. Bill…
Bill Lord, Eunice and Two Women
Photo 1 is Bill and Eunice standing in a garden. Bill is in trainee's uniform.
Photo 2 is two women in bathing costumes in the sea.
Photo 3 is two women leaning against the wall of a thatched cottage.
Photo 2 is two women in bathing costumes in the sea.
Photo 3 is two women leaning against the wall of a thatched cottage.
Bill Lucas at Paignton Eastern Esplanade
Bill as an aircrew trainee, has a webbing belt and carries a gas mask haversack. Standing on a path with an area of grass and some three storey buildings in the background.
Identification kindly provided by Martyn Miller of the Unidentified…
Identification kindly provided by Martyn Miller of the Unidentified…
Bill Lucas, a short account of his Royal Air Force service
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A little about his pre service life and his time on 9, 15 and 162 Squadrons. It mentions his interest in the Green Park Bomber Command Memorial and the IBCC.
Bill Lutwyche
Bill is sitting down in uniform and is holding a book. Information supplied with the collection states '1928 Aircraft Apprentice'.
Bill Lutwyche
Bill in uniform standing outside a brick building. Information supplied with the collection states '1929-30 A.C.1 (RAF Halton)'.
Bill Lutwyche
Bill is standing in his uniform. Information supplied with the collection states '1931 LAC (RAF Halton)'.
Bill Lutwyche and Colleagues
Ten trainees at RAF Halton standing beside brick buildings. Information supplied with the collection states '1929-30 RAF Halton (centre)'.
Bill Lutwyche and Eight Colleagues
Nine airmen, including Bill, in flying kit. Information supplied with the collection states '1937 Corporal C.E.Lutwyche training (with 49 or 114 Sqdn)'.
Bill Lutwyche, Mother and Sister
The three are posed formally. Information supplied with the collection states '1928 with sister Betty and Mother'.
Bill Ryan's crew
Seven aircrew standing with the pilot at the left all wearing side caps with the second man from the left wearing his centrally, The aircrew next to the pilot are wearing whistles, the man on the end is holding a book.
On the reverse 'BILL RYAN'S…
On the reverse 'BILL RYAN'S…
Bill Thomas memoir
He describes his first interest in the RAF, in 1938. He joined the Air Defence Cadet Corps, and later in 1941 the Air Training Corps. He was called up by the RAF in February 1942, and proceeded through initial training and the Initial Training Wing…
Billets at Darr
A large two storey building identified on the reverse as billets at Darr.
Biography of Kenneth Gill by son Derek
Gives service history of Kenneth Gill including training in Canada as navigator, training in England, operations on 9 Squadron with list of his crew. Details targets attacked. Commissioned and awarded Distinguished Flying Cross. After tour on…
Biography of Reg Miles
A detailed Biography of Reg' service and post service life.
Biography of Squadron Leader Alastair G Lang DFC
One of three friends at RAF Warboys along with Peter Isaacson and Lighton Verdon Roe. Notes that Lang did 19 operations with 150 Squadron, 3 while on Operational Training Unit and 28 on 156 Squadron before his aircraft blew up over a target and he…