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E[Author]GStimpsonMC431220-0001.jpg
The message advises Maurice that a Swan Pen has been obtained and he does not have to feel obliged to accept.

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The telegram congratulates Maurice on being awarded a DFC.

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LLarmerLO430037v1.pdf
Royal Australian Air Force flying log book for Laurence Larmer covering the period from 7 April 1943 to 3 August 1945. Detailing flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAAF Benalla, RCAF Dauphin, RAF Fair Oaks, RAF Banff, RAF…

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MWarburtonW1067053-160217-01.pdf
Scrapbook prepared by Bernard Clark for his son containing contributions from the crew of William Warburton's Lancaster. First page has sketch of Lancaster with crew positions noted. Other page includes signatures and other material from: Alan…

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YClarkB1578273v1.pdf
Transcript of the Diary of Sgt. Bernard Clark RAFVR 30 November – 20 December 1943 with notes by M Warburton. Includes head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing greatcoat and side cap. Includes crew list of his aircraft. Entries contain…

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YClarkB1578273v2.pdf
Transcript of diary entry for 20 December 1943. Includes crew list. Account of their first operation to Berlin on. He was wireless operator. Mentions anti-aircraft fire over coast, problems with Monica system, problems with oxygen, problems with rear…

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Flying Officer Eric Barton flew operations with Bomber Command. Eric Barton talks about the various aircraft he flew in, and recalls an incident at Banff in Scotland where following a night exercise his tyre blew out on landing. He gives an account…

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AAllenM181027.mp3
Mollie Allen married John during the war. He was a Lancaster pilot and at one time they shared a home with another pilot and his wife. This was a comfort to Mollie to have another woman who understood what it was like to await news of their husband.…

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BFreemanWFreemanWv1.pdf
A detailed account of Bill's time in the RAF, starting with drill at Lords, training at Bridlington and Bridgnorth then RAF Stormy Down. He passed the course and after seven days leave reported to Hixon for crewing up. He discusses training and his…

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BLanningWPalmerRAMv1.pdf
The story of an attack by Pathfinders of 35,105,109 and 582 Squadrons 23 December 1944. Tribute to Robert pPalmer and thirty comrades who died with him. Contains history of Battle of the Bulge. Description of Oboe system. List of aircraft and crews…

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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
73 pages of Bob's memoirs. Concerns his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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SSmithRW425992v10002-0002 copy.pdf
23 pages of Bob's memoirs.
Covers his training.

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SSmithRW425992v10003-0002 copy.pdf
The third book of memoirs by Bob Smith.
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.

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Navigation calculation sheets and chart for an operation to a V-1 site at Beauvoir.

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Calculations, observations and a chart used for an operation to Chalons-sur-Marne Railway Yards.

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Calculations, observations and chart used on an operation to Kiel.

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Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Foret de Rocheau.

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Calculations, observations and a chart used for an operation to Eindhoven.

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Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Le Havre.

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Calculations, observations and a chart used for an operation to Bordeaux

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SSmithRW425992v20010-0001.jpg
Calculations, observations and a chart used for an operation to Le Havre.

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SSmithRW425992v20011-0001.jpg
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Neuss.

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SSmithRW425992v20012-0001.jpg
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Calais.

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SSmithRW425992v20014-0001.jpg
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Cap Gris Nez.

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SSmithRW425992v20015-0001.jpg
Calculations and observations used for an operation to the Kattegat

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