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Oliver Bell's log book
Flying log book for Oliver Bell covering the period from 18th January 1935 to 30th September 1938. He was at RAF Cranwell and then posted to Aden and the Middle East with 12(B) and 8(B) Squadrons. Aircraft flown were Hart, Vincent and Wellesley.
Rose turret 346
Lancaster W4154 with a Rose turret standing on a dispersal. From information kindly provided by the donor. 'S Rose Lancaster turret 346'. Code PE indicates it belongs to 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit
John Hitchcock's Training Notes
Notes kept by John during his training covering Aero Engines, Theory of Flight, Signals, Armaments, General RAF Notes, Ranks, Air Force Law and Rigging.
John Hitchcock's Airmanship Notes
Notes kept by John during his training
John Hitchcock's Rigging Notes
Notes kept by John during his training.
John Hitchcock's Armament Notes
Notes kept by John as part of his training.
John Hitchcock's Navigation Notes
A book kept by John
John Hitchcock's Navigation Notes
A book of notes kept by John.
John Hitchcock's Navigation Notes
Notes kept by John during his navigation training.
Memo Book
Notes kept in a small booklet. Some pages record flights.
RAFVR Notes for the Information of Candidates
Detailed notes about what is expected from candidates for the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 5 December 1941 to 1 November 1945 detailing training and operations as a pilot and flying instructor. He was stationed at RAF Upavon (Central Flying School), RAF Little Rissington (No. 6 Flying…
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25 April 1941 to 28 June 1941, detailing flights as a Transport Command pilot based in Egypt. Very short logbook, includes a summary record of service from 4/12/37 onwards. The last entry reads:…
91st Flying Instructor's Course Upavon
43 airmen arranged in four rows at the front of a large building. Underneath each man is named on a printed caption.
First Aid in Chemical Warfare Certificate
A certificate awarded to John on completion of an examination.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
Explanations of why John was awarded a DFC and AFC.
Letter to John Hitchcock's Parents
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The letter advises them that John has completed the first stage of his journey.
Bomb Aimer's Forms
Four forms for training using a 11 1/2 lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Shows wind set, true wind and error, height, speed and yards error on the ground.
Bomb Aimer's Form
A form for training using a 11 1/2 lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Shows wind set, true wind and error, height, speed and yards error on the ground.
Sleeping Out Passes
Six passes allowing John to leave his unit overnight.
11 FIS Ballah MEF Ground Personnel and Instructors
39 airmen arranged in four rows in front of an Oxford. Some of the men are named on the reverse.
11 FIS Ballah Course 21
19 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Harvard.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 20
14 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 19
18 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 17
23 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.