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Burial Service of airmen at Vevey
Two photographs of the burial of British airmen at Vevey. The coffins have union flags draped over. There is a large attendance in the background. One photograph is annotated 'First photo of 14 graves taken by Mrs Desborough, Vevey Burial service in…
Airmen coffins at Vevey
14 coffins of RAF airmen a Vevey. Union flags are draped over them at the start of the funeral service. On the reverse 'Vevey 12/13 July 1943'.
Swiss anti-aircraft gun and airmen's funeral at Vevey
Photograph 1 is a Swiss anti-aircraft gun manned by seven soldiers. It is annotated '75mm AA gun 3 batteries on Jura mountains fired 400 times night 12/13.7.43'
Photograph 2 is 14 airmen's coffins annotated 'ED412 'O' rear row ED 531 'T' front. I…
Photograph 2 is 14 airmen's coffins annotated 'ED412 'O' rear row ED 531 'T' front. I…
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
Airmen and soldiers at the funeral of 14 Royal Air Force airmen at Vevey, Switzerland. The coffins are draped with many wreaths. On the reverse 'Vevey'.
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
Airmen and soldiers at the funeral of the two Lancaster crews at Vevey, Switzerland. In the foreground are the wreaths on top of the coffins. In the background tall trees and mountains. On the reverse 'Vevey-St. Martins 101 & 166 sqn funerals'.
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
Coffins with union flags and many wreaths are surrounded by mourners, two soldiers with drums, soldiers and two Royal Air Force officers.
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
Chaplains, Royal Air Force officers and airmen, Swiss military and civilians stand by the graveside. Behind are houses and mountains.
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
Many wreaths stacked beside open graves at the funeral of the Lancaster airmen.
Royal Air Force wreath at the funeral of airmen at Vevey
Floral wreath in the form of wings and having ribbons with Royal Air Force printed. Part of the funeral for the 14 airmen lost over Switzerland.
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
Chaplain, mourners, Swiss military and Royal Air Force officer at the graveside for the funeral of the 14 airmen.
Airmen's funeral at Vevey
14 coffins with union flags. At the side are mourners
Funeral of Jack Benson
Six of Jack Benson's crew stand beside his coffin. In the background Swiss army. On the reverse 'Funeral P/O Jack Benson Vevey 1944'.
Wallet, photograph and story
John Casey's wallet salvaged from a Stirling that he bailed out of near Normanton-on-Trent while training on 29 July 1944. Photograph of Rose who was an Irish woman who lived in the same digs as John Casey in Birmingham in 1941.
Flowers in front of tombstone
Collection of flowers laid in front of a tombstone surrounded by trees. On the reverse 'Tombe des Aviateurs de la R.A.F tombes a Verrieres le 24 Julliet 1944, 1. Melville (sans Renseiguement), 2. Kenneth Dove. No. 544055, 3. Monk. No. 52571, 4.…
English airman's grave
A cross on a grave inscribed 'S. Englische Flieger Namen unbekannt'. In the background other crosses and trees.
Sergeant Alexander Victor Bone
Head and shoulders portrait of Pilot Alexander Victor Bone with pipe in hand.
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Pilot Officer Bruce Emmott Watt
Head and shoulders portrait of rear gunner Pilot Officer Bruce Watt.
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Sergeant Ronald Cope
Head and shoulders portrait of Ronald Cope, mid-upper gunner. He is wearing a Sidcot suit with his flying helmet over his shoulder.
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Sergeant Cyril William Yelland
Three quarters portrait of navigator Sergeant Cyril William Yelland in airman's uniform and side cap.
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Sergeant Raymond Norman Percy Foster
Head and shoulders portrait of flight engineer Sergeant Raymond Norman Percy Foster in airman's uniform.
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Sergeant Raymond White
Head and shoulders portrait of Sergeant Raymond White. He is wearing an air-gunner brevet flew on operations as a wireless operator.
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Sergeant Raymond Rooney
Full length portrait of Sergeant Raymond Rooney. He is shaking the hand of an American officer and behind is a second officer.
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Reg Jaques biography
Account of wartime service of Charles Reginald Jaques who joined the Royal Air Force in 1941 despite being in a reserved occupation. Includes training as a navigator in Canada and Great Britain, his commission, posting to 103 Squadron at Royal Air…
Reg Jaques
Half length portrait of Reg Jaques wearing tunic with navigator brevet and peaked cap standing with his arms behind his back. In the background, trees and a post. On the reverse 'Charles Reginald Jaques, killed 16 December 1943.
Next of kin Lancaster JB670 'Q' - 16 December 1943
Details of names and next of kin with addresses of the crew of Lancaster JB670 including Charles Reginald Jaques.