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Selection board interview information form
Notes place of aircrew selection board on 10/03/43 and lists all course undertaken, promotion dates, flying times on operational aircraft and last medical board.
My experience as a prisoner of war in Germany 1943 - 1945
Describes life on 428 Squadron, being shot down 20 December 1943, and his life as a prisoner of war at Stalag Luft 3 before his liberation.
Ronald Carpenter’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R B Carpenter, bomb aimer, covering the period from 16 May 1941 to 30 April 1945 and from 13 November 1950 to 27 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post…
Aircrew boarding Halifax
Seven aircrew in flying clothing, carrying parachutes, boarding aircraft.
Bomb aimer in his position
In full flying clothing surrounded by his equipment.
Aircrew and ground crew with Halifax
First photograph seven individuals standing, seven sitting cross legged on the ground, posed under the nose of a Halifax Mk 2. Third from the left, standing is pilot, Archibald Ian Scott Debenham. Aircraft parked on its dispersal, wheel chocked,…
Halifax in flight
Series of six air to air views of Halifax Mk 2, serial BB 324, with squadron letters ZA-X, in various attitudes. Sometimes parts of the camera aircraft are visible. The following information was kindly supplied by the donor.…
Five Airmen and Halifax EY-Q MZ774
Three identical images of five airmen standing at the front of Halifax EY-Q MZ774. On its nose is 'Queenie' and 16 operation 'bombs' painted on.
Those shown in the photo are, from left to right:
Sergeant Stanley George James Knight, flight…
Those shown in the photo are, from left to right:
Sergeant Stanley George James Knight, flight…
Landing Halifax
A Halifax 'Popeye's Purge' about to touch down, watched by a single airman. In front is a red and white control caravan attached to a small truck.
Halifax
A Halifax and a tractor. In the foreground is a bomb trolley.
Halifax Bombing Up
A front view of a Halifax being loaded with bombs. Two ground crew are working on the starboard inner engine.
Halifax Popeye's Purge
The nose of Halifax MZ762 EY-P "Popeye's Purge" showing over 60 operations. There is a Popeye cartoon and 'Popeye's Purge' painted on the nose. The nicknames of four members of the crew are painted below the cockpit/windows/nose of each crew…
Duisburg Operation Report
A newspaper cutting of a 1000 bomber attack on Duisburg. The cutting quotes Flying Officer Nopon, a bomb aimer on a Halifax.
Andrezj Jeziorski's Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
A F K Jeziorski’s pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 1 April 1944 to 30 Sep 1948. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Manby (1 AAS), RAF Watchfield (1 Beam Approach School), RAF…
Andrezj Jeziorski's Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew)
A F K Jeziorski’s pilots flying log book (Private Licence) covering the period I June 1949 to 28 June 1954.
Aircraft flown in were Auster, Rapide, Proctor, Consul, Halifax 8 and York.
Aircraft flown in were Auster, Rapide, Proctor, Consul, Halifax 8 and York.
Bill Harvey and Crew
Seven airmen including Bill forming the crew of a Halifax. Each man is identified in the caption underneath. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill and Crew Leconfield 640 Sqn 1944-45, Pilot- Bill Gudrum-Middlesborough, BA - Arthur -…
Sergeant Edward Hastie's Grave
White cross grave marker.
On the reverse -
'1593365 Eddy 23 [28 above].4.44 RAF Vol Service buried Belgium
Heverlee Cemetery
Age 19
1593365
Edward Hope Hastie'
On the reverse -
'1593365 Eddy 23 [28 above].4.44 RAF Vol Service buried Belgium
Heverlee Cemetery
Age 19
1593365
Edward Hope Hastie'
Frank Fertich's Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
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Frank Fertich’s Flying Log book as air gunner covering the period from 24 January 1944 to 17 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RCAF Mont Joli (9 B&GS), RAF Wellesbourne Mountford (22…
1000 RAF Bombers Back Up the Army
A newspaper cutting referring to the first daylight 1000 bomber operations. Chris Scrimshaw took part in this attack. It is annotated 'Dad'.
Halifax pilot's notes
Deals with all aircraft systems including engines, propellers, hydraulic system, undercarriage, flaps and tanks. Then continues with procedures for two engine types for starting, take off, climb, stall, approach and landing as well as flying on two…
Harold Dryhurst RAF pilot's flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for G H Dryhurst, covering the period from 29 August 1941 to 27 August 1942, when he was shot down and became a prisoner of war and from 20 July 1945. He was stationed at RAF Peterborough (17 EFTS), RAF Cranwell (RAF College…
Recollections - Warrant Officer B F Hughes
Account of operation to Nuremberg on 28 August 1942 in Halifax where aircraft was attacked and shot down by night fighter. Continues with account of capture, interrogation and transport to prisoner of war camp. Describes camp occupants, situation,…
Harold Dryhurst Service biography
Covers personal details and dates of postings, training, aircraft flown. Details of capture and prisoner of war.
ER James War Diary
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A detailed diary of ER James' operations. On the first pages are a photograph of his crew and their names. Included with the text are several aerial photographs and newspaper cuttings.
J Leadbetter’s flying log book aircrew other than pilot
Bomb Aimers flying log book for J Leadbetter covering the period from 25 October 1943 to 14 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. Also details of targets and bomb loads. He was stationed at RCAF Picton (31 B&GS), RCAF Portage…