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LBarnesJ[Ser#-DoB]v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book for J Barnes, covering the period from 4 April 1951 to 4 February 1954.

BCleggPVWilsonDv1.pdf
Biography of Squadron Leader David James Baikie Wilson, DSO, DFC and Bar (1917 - 1947). He flew operations as a pilot with 214, 196 and 617 Squadrons before becoming Head of Aerodynamic Development and Testing, and Test-Pilot at A V Roe & Co Ltd.…

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BHopgoodPMHopgoodPDv1.pdf
The detailed biography begins with government measures at the start of National Service. Philip Hopgood volunteered and enlisted at Padgate, Warrington. He was classified as medically Grade 1. Initial training was at RAF Regent's Park (Lord's Cricket…

LHopgoodPD1673132v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Phillip D Hopgood, covering the period from 4 August 1943 to 12 February 1946. Details his flying training. He was stationed at RAF Shellingford, RCAF Prince Albert, RCAF Saskatoon, RAF St Athan, RAF Woolfox Lodge and RAF…

OHopgoodPD1673132-160226-010001.jpg
Issued to Philip Hopgood during his RAF service from 24 February 1942-1 May 1947. It includes details of his training and where he served.

PHopgoodPD16010020.jpg
29 airmen (all but one trainees) arranged in three rows in front of a Tiger Moth. The ground is snow covered. Underneath all 29 are named.

PHopgoodPD16010032.jpg
26 airmen arranged in three rows in front of an Anson. [or Cessna Crane] It is captioned 'Course 106 Red Section Saskatoon E & F Flights No 4 SFTS August 1944'. It is further captioned with the names of all present.

BTyrieJSBTyrieJSBv1.pdf
A biography of Jim Tyrie. He was called up on 1st September 1939 and learned to fly on Tiger Moths. He was shot down on his 7th operation over Berlin. In POW camp he was described as a dedicated tunneller. There is a list of the camps he was kept in…

LLovattP1821369v1.pdf
Flying log book for Peter Lovatt covering the period from 12 April 1944 to 20 June 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Burnaston (16 EFTS), RAF Barrow/Walney Island (10 AGS), RAF Oulton (223 Squadron).…

PEvansD1704.jpg
49 airmen arranged in four rows. On the reverse are the signatures of those present. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor. RAF Bobbington was also known as RAF Halfpenny Green.

LLancasterJO103509v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for J O Lancaster covering the period from 6 July 1937 to 15 September 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Sywell, RAF Ansty, RAF Desford, RAF Sealand, RAF…

LGoodwinWJ419914v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for W J Goodwin, covering the period from 17 January 1943 to 3 September 1945. Detailing his flying training and post war duties with 463 squadron. He was stationed at RAAF Narrandera, RAAF Point Cook, RAF Clyffe Pypard, RAF…

PEdgarAG19010073.jpg
An airman in an aircraft cockpit identified on the reverse 'Tommy Duncan snapped "off the Beam SFTS 1942'.

PEdgarAG19010077.jpg
The Harvard in a near vertical climb. On the reverse 'Ross takes the Harvard into a loop on a Winter evening. SFTS 42'.
On a second photograph an airfield with many aircraft can be seen under the wing. It is captioned 'I bank over Scoudouc 'Drome…

PEdgarAG19010084.jpg
A side view of two crashed aircraft. The first aircraft has damage to the rear and the second, an Anson, has been damaged at the front. On the reverse 'Dickie Reid shows the Canadians what the RAF can do!! SFTS 42'.
A second image of the accident…

LFordTA1585520v1.pdf
Flying Officer T.A. Ford’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book, from 11th July 1942 to 27th August 1950, detailing his training in Great Britain and Canada and operations as a pilot and flying instructor. Also includes post-war duties with Transport…

PFordTA17110012.pdf
Four photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a postcard captioned 'Neepawa from the air'. It is a grid of houses with a small shopping area. It is further captioned 'Not winter'.
Photo 2 is fields captioned 'Forced Landing Field'.
Photo 3 and 4 are…

PFordTA17110018.pdf
32 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a Tiger Moth. Underneath is a caption 'Graduated from EFTS. 23.12.42'.

PFordTA17110028.pdf
Two photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is an airman standing on an aircraft wing beside a cockpit. It is captioned ' Gene Toler (California'.
Photo 2 is a three quarter length portrait of an airman standing with his hands in his pockets, captioned…

LLucasWE122826v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for W E Lucas, covering the period from 7 November 1940 to 18 February 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Derby, RAF Montrose, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Honington,…

LWannopRE176129v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for R E Wannop, covering the period from 11 April 1943 to 21 September 1943. Detailing his flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Peterborough, RCAF Pearce, RCAF Moss Jaw, RAF Woodley, and RAF Sealand.…
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