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F A Robinson’s flying log book for pilots. One
Flying log book for F A Robinson covering the period from 8 September 1938 to 22 January 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, includes flight certificates, congratulatory messages and notes of appreciation from senior officers, a…
German Air Force camp prisoner of war index card
Gives personal details of Flight Sergeant Henry Bartlett as prisoner of war. Shot down 12 August 1943 near Messina. Admitted to Dulag Luft transit camp on 22 August 1943. Left camp for Stalag IVB on 30 August 1943. Includes English transcript.
Christopher George McVickers' flying log book
Flying log book for C G McVickers, Wireless operator, covering the period from 6 April 1943 to 16 August 1965. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties with 90, 97, 12, 100, 101, 199, 192, 220, 210, 224 and 205…
George Hutton’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
G.R. Hutton’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 19th May 1943 to 24th August 1945, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Pembrey (1 AGS), RAF…
'Comm' Flight Khormaskar
A group of airmen and ground crew arranged in four rows in front of a Wellington with a fared over nose. On the reverse 'Comm Flight Khormaskar Aden Command March 1946-March 1947'
A post-it shows an engine and propeller with a star and 'Stanley Shaw…
A post-it shows an engine and propeller with a star and 'Stanley Shaw…
Wellington
A Wellington with a fared over nose being inspected by two airmen. Two more airmen are in discussion on the right. The main wheels appear damaged. On the reverse 'Asmara. Eritrea. Pre-flight Inspection'.
Wellington
A port side view of a Wellington on the ground with its engines running. The front turret is fared over.
Wellington Interior
Inside a Wellington showing the geodesic construction. Seats have been added down the fuselage. On the reverse 'Interior of Wellington 423 fuselage, taken from the main spar. Aden Sept. 1947'.
Stan Shaw and Wellington
Half length portrait of Stan in blazer standing beside a Wellington.
Bomber Command
A brief description of Bomber Command starting with Air Marshal Harris commanding, types of aircraft used, 1000 Bomber attack on Cologne and losses, the Pathfinder Force, losses, hazards to returning crews and casualties.
Stan Shaw's Memoir notes
A page from Stan's memoirs starting with the airship R101, Cobham's Flying Circus, Air Training Corps, glimpses of his service activities then ending with the 54 Maintenance Unit.
Stan Shaw's Experience with Comms. Flight
A detailed description of three flights undertaken in 1947 . Stan flew on 53 trips as a flight engineer. He names some of his colleagues and mentions they never had a crash between March 46 and March 47.
Four Airmen and a Wellington
Four airmen under the front of a Wellington. On the reverse 'Graham, Guy, Sparks & 'Chicko' Khormaskar. Aden. April. 1946.'
Stan Shaw and three men
Stan standing with three men. Behind is the wing and engine of a Wellington.
Three Wellingtons
Three Wellingtons parked on an apron infront of a large camouflaged hangar. On the reverse 'Comm. Flight 'Wimpeys' after the COs inspection. 968 nearest the camera. Aden. Aug. 1946.'
Stan Shaw
Stan is standing on steps at the rear hatch of a Wellington. On the reverse 'Just before a trip [indecipherable] 46'.
Wellington Interior
Inside a Wellington showing the geodesic construction. Seats have been added down the fuselage.
Loading Cargo
A group of men loading cargo in to a Wellington. On the reverse 'Loading cargo on 968'.
Stan Shaw on a Tractor
Stan Shaw driving a tractor in front of a Wellington. In the background is a man on a bicycle On the reverse 'U.T. Tractor Driver!! Aden. Jan. 1947'.
Wellington in Flight
An air-to-air of a Wellington in flight. On the reverse 'Snap of 423 Wimp, taken in flight, on return from Mog to Khormaskar'.
Wellington under Maintenance
A front view of a Wellington. Two ground crew are examining a damaged port tyre. The starboard tyre also appears to be damaged. Two other men are engaged in a discussion.
On the reverse '775 having pre-flight befor [sic] leaving Asmara, Eritrea.…
On the reverse '775 having pre-flight befor [sic] leaving Asmara, Eritrea.…
Wellington
Wellington HE968, starboard side, on the ground. Nine ground crew are underneath.
Mount Kenya
A view of Mount Kenya taken from an aircraft. On the reverse 'Mt. Kenya taken from 968.Wimp Kenya June 15th 1946'.
Bomber Command Operations from East Anglia 42-45
A brief description of bombing activity during the war. Starting with the ineffectual early operations to 1000+ bomber operations. He lists some of the operations then details some of the hazards for returning aircraft. After the war Stan took a new…
The Air Training Corps: A Wartime Experience
His story begins in June 1941 when the Air Minister broadcast that a new cadet force was to be set up. Stan joined immediately. Initially they marched then received training in relevant subjects - Maths, Physics, Theory of Flight, Navigation, Morse…