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List of crew in which Charlie Warner flew as flight engineer, that was shot down on 3/4 September 1943. All were killed except the front gunner who was a prisoner of war.

SThomasFDJ120392v10008.pdf
Letter to Frederick Thompson's mother describing events
of the aircraft being shot down, the dreadful mutilated condition of the crews bodies and the subsequent funerals of the crew. Describes the village where the incident happened with some…

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Starts with photographs of four women and then mentions that four women went to the palace to receive medals won by their menfolk. Two army widows received Military Crosses, the mother of RAF Sergeant Graham Parish the George Cross and the widow of…

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Account of George Thomson's aircraft 'NF958 (LS-M) of 15 Squadron being shot down by ME 110 on 12 September 1944. Five crew bailed out and were taken prisoner, the pilot did not escape and one other crew member left aircraft but was never seen again.…

MThorpJF1623333-160412-04.pdf
Some information about 467 Squadron's history and about Lancaster R5863 'S Sugar' which is currently in the RAF museum at Hendon. Mentions operations on 6 June 1944. Includes colour photograph showing front quarter of a Lancaster inside a museum. In…

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List of Halifax, Wellington and Mosquito aircraft lost from 192 and 462 Squadrons from December 1943 to April 1945. Gives aircraft registration, date, description of incident, some with captain named.

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MClarkM[Ser#-DoB]-170623-01.pdf
Marion's life detailed, from birth, including her days with the RAF.

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Six photographs of Bill Lutwyche's Funeral at Finningley.
#1 and #4 are the same. A procession of airmen leading a lorry acting as a hearse.
#2 and 5 are the same. Bill Lutwyche's grave.
#3 and 6 are the same. The assembled airmen…

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A newspaper cutting with cartoons of Captain Swales, German fighters, Lancasters under attack and airmen baling out. It is annotated 7hs 40 Trip No 33.

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Notes for unidentified photographs numbered 330, 305, 304, 325, 326, 306.

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Full length image of an airman wearing greatcoat and a side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Rear gunner (killed when [....] burst into flames), possibly best rear gunner on 305 (P) Sqn and was also grandads…

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Full length image of two airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps. They both have sergeants rank and medals on their coats. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse '1. Front gunner (left),
2. Rear gunner (right),
2 rear gunner was killed when…

PSoltysiakB17010025.jpg
In the foreground a Wellington, on the hardstanding beyond formations of airmen lined up on parade. In the background camouflage painted hangars. On the reverse 'Parade to remember all those who died when nearly all 305(P) squadrons planes were lost.…

PSoltysiakB17010031.jpg
In the foreground right a formation of airmen marching eyes right led by an officer saluting right. On the left a group of senior officers. In the background a Wellington of 305 Squadron and hangars. On the reverse 'Parade for those who died'. Three…

PSoltysiakB17010048.jpg
In the foreground left a four man colour party weaning tunics and metal helmets. In the background right seated audience and to the left a hangar with a Polish Eagle painted on the door. On the reverse 'Parade to remember those who died'. Three…

PSoltysiakB17060093.jpg
Four man colour party with furled colour wearing tunics and metal helmets marching to the left. On the left a servicemen saluting. In the background a group of servicemen saluting and other groups watching. In the distant background two Wellingtons.…

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A newspaper cutting about Captain Edwin Swales DFC. His aircraft was badly damaged but he ordered his crew to leave and he went down with his aircraft.

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Cemetery with white gravestones in rows. Submitted with caption 'Polish-war-cemetery-Newark'.

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White headstone with S Sznidel, 305 Sqdn'. With wreath laid at bottom. Submitted with caption 'Stephan Sznidel'.

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Report on operation to Essen by 254 aircraft, 14 aircraft lost and 60 aircrew killed. Gives account of Wellington W5519 SM-U which was damaged and forced to ditch. All crew were rescue by Cromer lifeboat, At the bottom, a photograph of six aircrew…

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Left - A large group of airmen wearing tunics with side caps standing in two rows in front of an Anson. One officer in centre standing has a lighter uniform and peaked cap. Annotated with signatures and home towns of many of the participants.
Right…

SGillK1438901v20022.pdf
Gives personal details, lists postings to 9 Squadron Lancaster finishing school, and 617 Squadron. Notes missing believed killed 21 March 1945.
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