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Charles Turner's flying log book
C F Turner’s air gunner’s log book covering the period from 27 December 1943 to 4 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as rear air gunner. He was stationed at SAAF Port Alfred (43 Air School), RAF Little Horwood and RAF…
Charlie Darby’s observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Charlie Darby, air gunner from 22 January 1944 to 16 January 1945. Charlie Darby was stationed at RAF Castle Kennedy and RAF Driffield where he flew Anson, Wellingtons and Halifaxes Mk 2 and 3.…
Chart of North West France
A navigational chart of North West France with planned routes marked.
There is also a photograph of a pilot in a Wellington cockpit.
There is also a photograph of a pilot in a Wellington cockpit.
Chart of the Southern North Sea
A chart of the Southern North Sea including Germany, Holland and Denmark with routes plotted on.
Charts and the log for an operation to Brux, Czechoslovakia
Ten charts and four log sheets.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Chemical works Cologne
Oblique aerial photograph of river valley with roads, railways and at bottom left, a open area of water. At lower right one road runs from middle left to bottom centre which splits into three from two junctions. Railway line runs along road and…
Chemnitz
Navigational computation and a chart for an operation to Chemnitz.
Cherbourg Chart
A 1:250000 chart of the Cherbourg area with a route plotted on.
Cherbourg Docks
Aerial inclined photograph showing docks surrounded by town. To the left open sea with beach at the top. In the centre three interconnected dock basins, the bottom left one with a divider, surrounded by dockyard buildings and installations. A series…
Cherbourg docks
Aerial vertical photograph of docks. To the bottom left open sea. In the centre two interconnected dock basins the bottom one is divided into three by cross piers. There is a further basin above and to the left. All basins are surrounded by dockyard…
Chris Scrimshaw's RAF navigator’s, air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book
C Scrimshaw’s air gunner’s flying log book covering the period from 11 August 1943 to 12 Aug 1944. Detailing his operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bishop’s Court (12 AGS), RAF Finningley, Bircotes and Worksop (18 OTU) and…
Christmas card
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Christmas card with a picture of aircraft in action with bombing and searchlights. Annotated 'to Con, Albert and Amy from Olive and George'.
Christmas Card and crew notes
A Christmas Card signed by Pete 'Mid Upper here'. In it is described an attack on Politz on 21.12.44 and diverted to RAF Milltown due fog. Then on 22.12.44 he flew to RAF Wick to pick up a crew that had crashed there. There are several signatures.
Christmas card and postcard of Whitley
Top - Christmas card with b/w photograph of a Spitfire on left side with note 'To my greatest friend, yours, Ted'. On the right side seasons greetings and a note of best wishes to 'Vic'.
Bottom - postcard with colour artwork of a Whitley flying over…
Bottom - postcard with colour artwork of a Whitley flying over…
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…
Church at Luqa, Malta
Three photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is the outside of the front of the church.
Photo 2 is the inside which has been badly damaged.
Photo 3 is a postcard with a view across stone walled terraces to the church.
The photos are captioned 'R.C.…
Photo 1 is the outside of the front of the church.
Photo 2 is the inside which has been badly damaged.
Photo 3 is a postcard with a view across stone walled terraces to the church.
The photos are captioned 'R.C.…
Črnomelj
Target photograph showing snow-covered open countryside with parachute shadows. Captioned '2540, 104/52, 2 Feb 45, F8, 950 ft,→ 15.35, K.C. Crnomelj'.
Črnomelj
Target photograph showing snow-covered open countryside with parachute shadows. Captioned '2547 104/52, 3 Feb 45, 1400 ft, →14.20, X.Z, Crnomelj'.
Citation for award of Victoria Cross to Flying Officer Leslie Thomas Manser
Relates actions of Manser as captain of Manchester during the first 1,000 bomber operation on Cologne on 30 May 1942. After damage to aircraft Manser persisted in efforts to save aircraft. Once crash was inevitable he ordered his crew to bail out,…
Citation for Distinguished Flying Cross for acting Flight Lieutenant Harold William Bratley
On second tour of operations had completed 45 sorties, 24 as Pathfinder. Describes his qualities and recounts his escape from interment after forced landing during his first tour and making his way back home.
Citation for Distinguished Flying Medal for three members of 226 Squadron
Sergeant J K Henson, Flight Sergeant A H D Batty and Sergeant L S Coleman all of 226 Squadron were awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for the action around a daylight attack on Merville airfield.
Citation for meritorious service - Flying Officer Ian George Nicklin
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Recounts this New Zealand pilots superb handling of his aircraft after it struck high tension cable after take off. Despite damage to main navigation aid he continues with his 1700 mile operation which was completed successfully. After landing damage…
City of Lens Chart
A chart used for bombing of the centre of Lens. Magnetic bearings are plotted on the outside and range circles from the centre are overprinted. It is centered on the marshalling yards. All the detail is grey or black but the canals, ponds and lakes…