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50 Squadron armoury personnel
Eleven airmen mostly wearing tunic and side cap with others in overalls standing and squatting in three rows in a yard. To the right the rear wheel of a trolley, in the background a fence and trees. On the reverse '50 Sqdn Armoury, 22.4.42,…
Warrant Officer Edwards standing in front of building
Warrant Officer Edwards, wearing tunic and side cap, standing in front of a building with windows. In the background bomb racks are leaning against a building. On the reverse 'W.O. Edwards, W, i/c 50 Sqd on [sic] Armoury, Skellingthorpe, 17-4-42,…
Three airmen sitting in front of a shelter
Three airmen, two wearing battledress and the other in overalls sitting reclining on grass. In the background the entrance to an earth covered blast shelter. On the reverse 'AVC, Waddington, 1945, L o o o R, Alec Applewhite'.
Airmen by the window of a hut
Two airmen, the left hand one with crossed arms and both wearing tunic, by the open window of a hut. On the reverse '(11), 50 Sqdn Swinderby, (Ching) Harry Corbourn + Me, after alnight [sic] call out'.
Group of airmen in front of a Nissen hut
Seventeen airmen in various uniform in front of the open door of a Nissen hut. Four airmen are squatting in front and the others are standing. On the ground some equipment.
Group of armourers in front of a Nissen hut
Seventeen airmen in a variety of uniform standing in the open door of a Nissen hut. One airman fifth from the right is holding a bomb rack. To the right tools on the ground and bicycles.
Armourers in front of a building
13 airmen wearing a variety of uniform but all with side caps in two rows in front of a building. Front row are kneeling and the centre two men are holding two crossed machine guns. The rear row are standing and in the background two doors, a window…
Group of airmen in front of a building
22 airmen in a variety of dress, some without shirts, lying, sitting and standing in front of a single story prefabricated building. The building has two doors on the right, a window on the left and chimneys on the roof.
Airmen and women at a party
A group of airmen and air women in uniform with some civilian women at a party in a Nissen hut. On the reverse 'April 12th Thorlthorpe'.
Certificate of Competence to undertake First Line serving
A certificate awarded to Richard Vipond permitting him to service certain parts of Lincolns.
Seven members of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and six airmen in front of an ambulance
Group in front of an ambulance. Five woman in front row, five men and two women standing behind and one man in the driving seat of the ambulance. Behind right a brick building with sign 'Traffic Office' to the left workshop buildings. On the reverse…
Two members of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and two airmen in front of a lorry and an man on a motorbike
Two members of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and an airman are standing in front of a small lorry with another airman sitting on the bonnet. All are wearing battledress. A man wearing overcoat and helmet is sitting astride a motor bike to the left of…
Airman and ambulance
An airman wearing battledress and side cap leaning on the headlamp of an ambulance registration 'PMG998'. In the background right, buildings and a mast. On the reverse 'John'.
M.T Section Cardington
Four members of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and and an airman all wearing battledress sitting on the running board of a car. In the background houses. On the reverse 'M.T Section Cardington, Pam Hills - "Tony" Parkinson, Ted Lyons, - "Spooky"…
Part of M.T Section Cardington
Four members of Women’s Auxiliary Air Force sitting on the running board of a car. In front sitting on the ground are four airmen. In the background are houses. On the reverse 'M.T Section Cardington - Part Of, back row, Lynn Clark, - "Spooky"…
Standard meteorological air reconnaissance flights performed by the Royal Air Force
Printed map of western Europe and Eastern Atlantic showing tracks for the nine standard meteorological reconnaissance flights flown by RAF. Hand annotated with 517, 518, 519 and 520 squadron tasking.
The code names for the routes are Magnum,…
The code names for the routes are Magnum,…
517 Squadron RAF Chivenor June 1946
Top, the left wing and fuselage of Halifax with members of 517 Squadron, in uniform, one row standing on the wing, two rows standing beneath the wing, one row seated and one row sitting on the ground.
Bottom, shows two men in sports kit, running…
Bottom, shows two men in sports kit, running…
Meteorological office staff
Top, two airmen in uniform, outside on airfield at the meteorological station, slatted instrument housing and aerial in barbed wire enclosure. Mosquito immediately overhead about to land. Captioned 'Leo Cann ', '1946 Chivenor'.
Bottom, an airman…
Bottom, an airman…
Wendy Lord
Top, photograph of a Women’s Auxiliary Air Force corporal reaching up to a cable, with meteorological measuring equipment including a weather vane. Captioned 'Wendy Lord', '1946', 'Chivenor'.
Bottom, photograph of an airwoman looking at…
Bottom, photograph of an airwoman looking at…
Meteorology department personnel and a Christmas card
Top right, six ground personnel, three female, two in Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniform, three men in RAF uniform, standing in front of hedge in a country lane. Captioned 'Mary Ozzy Wendy Bish Roy & Liz', '1946', 'Near Chivenor'.
Right, same…
Right, same…
Meteorological staff
Top, 12 airmen and airwomen all in uniform, one holding a balloon, standing in two rows in front of building, captioned 'Met Office Staff', 'RAF Chivenor'.
Bottom left, is of a bride in wedding dress with veil and flowers standing on path in front…
Bottom left, is of a bride in wedding dress with veil and flowers standing on path in front…
Two airmen sitting on a trailer
One ground crew and one aircrew sitting on the side of a trailer. Behind is a second, enclosed trailer with a Royal Air Force roundel.
Airman and Bedford QL lorry
An airman is standing in front of a Bedford QL lorry, scribbled "Celle Liberty". The ground is snow covered.
Seven airmen and a lorry
Seven airmen are standing in a line in front of a lorry. The ground is snow covered. On the reverse 'Taken in Germany at Fassberg 26/2/47'.
Frank Hobbs and two aircrew by the tail of a Wellington
Three aircrew in line standing by the rear turret of an aircraft. Frank Hobbs is on the left leaning on the elevator. All are wearing battledress and parachute harness. In the background right the front of a Wellington with a man standing on the…