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Sortie navigation log
Logs times, navigation data and observations. Notes master bomber instructions on flare colours, timing and flight deconfliction instructions. Target 53.47, 07.54. Signed F/Sgt Sabloski.
Sortie navigation log
Gives details, 578 Squadron, aircraft 'Q', Captain W/O Johnson, navigator Sgt Sabloski, date 8/3/45, night. Gives times, navigation data and observations. Includes comment 'remain on same course to avoid fighter flares to port'.
Sortie navigation log - Heligoland
Entries of navigation data and observations, target Heligoland.
Sortie navigation log - Rheine
Logs time, course, navigation observation and other navigation data and calculations. No date, signed M Sabloski (Sgt).
Sortie navigation log
Records times and navigational observations. Notes was 51 Squadron, captain W/O Johnson, navigator Sgt Sabloski date 24.3.45.
U-Boat Yards RAF Attack on Baltic Port
Newspaper cutting reporting attack by RAF heavy bombers on objectives in North and North-West Germany, including Danzig and the submarine yards at Flensburg.
La "glorieuse retraite" de Mussolini en Albanie
Printed leaflet in French discusses Mussolini's defeat in Albania and a victory at Taranto.
Wir Schlagen Zuruck
Printed leaflet in German.
The Air Ministry regrets
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.
Award to James Inward
Amongst reports of air raids, a 100th birthday and other local news a description of the actions leading to James being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
London's biggest air raid
Reports of air raids on London and Berlin, the exchange of British internees with German airmen, film reviews, preparations in America, a royal visit, the study of Islandic, reader letters and advertisements accompanied by photographs.
Abdication of King Carol
Reports from Romania, battles over London, air raids in Berlin, speeches from the House of Commons and the sinking of a German troopship. Includes a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.
London raided again
Reports of the bombing of London, raids to the Black Forest and the sinking of two German supply ships, a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.
Looking back to D-Day
Expressing thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices made by Bomber Command.
Debt owned by Allied Command
With thanks to Sir Arthur T Harris for support provided and complimenting him on his performance in the Caen area.
Phillip Ward’s Royal Canadian Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book.
Phillip Ward’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner/Wireless Operator and Bomb Aimer from 14th April 1941 until 24th August 1945. Initial training at No. 2 Wireless School, RCAF Calgary, then No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School and 20 Operational Training…
Last of the Tail Gun Charlies - Ronald Carter's Biography
Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter (1620578 Royal Air Force).
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
Bob Butler's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
The Sphere Magazine Volume CLXV Number 2153
Magazine, incorporating 'The Graphic', published in London 'April 26 1941' comprising a blue and red front cover of advertisements and 31 pages (printed in black and white) of photographs and articles describing campaigns and reporting news. Bob…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
A containing general news. Bob states that he is sending his sister a piece of parachute, from one of their crashes, and 2 'little bags of tea' which they have been dropping over Holland. The tea has been provided by the people of the Dutch East…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Lettre sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief mention of an operation to Kiel and bombs dropped on an aerodrome.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergegant's Mess, RAF Waterbeach. Mentions an operation to Cologne and describes being interviewed by the Inspector General, an Air Chief Marshall.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from Sergeants Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Brest.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Berlin.
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of operations to Brest and Kiel and appearance of German tracer shells.