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Halifax NR118 Crew
Seven airmen at the nose of a Halifax. Underneath is a caption with their names 'Jim Parrott, Harry Pearce, Allen Kurtzhals, Bert Brown, Les Janzen, Gordon Olafson, Alex Divitcoff'.
Halifax III - Evidence of Collision
A report on what happened to Halifax NP934. Information collated from operational record books, RAF reports, Herbert Browne's report (sole survivor of NR118 crash), Henry Wagner's report, analysis of the losses on the night of 17/18 December and SHJ…
Condolence telegram from squadron
Telegram to Bill's father from the 10 Squadron adjutant informing him that Bill did not return from an overnight operation
Selection board interview information form
Notes place of aircrew selection board on 10/03/43 and lists all course undertaken, promotion dates, flying times on operational aircraft and last medical board.
Aircrew boarding Halifax
Seven aircrew in flying clothing, carrying parachutes, boarding aircraft.
Bomb aimer in his position
In full flying clothing surrounded by his equipment.
Aircrew and ground crew with Halifax
First photograph seven individuals standing, seven sitting cross legged on the ground, posed under the nose of a Halifax Mk 2. Third from the left, standing is pilot, Archibald Ian Scott Debenham. Aircraft parked on its dispersal, wheel chocked,…
Halifax in flight
Series of six air to air views of Halifax Mk 2, serial BB 324, with squadron letters ZA-X, in various attitudes. Sometimes parts of the camera aircraft are visible. The following information was kindly supplied by the donor.…
Five Airmen and Halifax EY-Q MZ774
Three identical images of five airmen standing at the front of Halifax EY-Q MZ774. On its nose is 'Queenie' and 16 operation 'bombs' painted on.
Those shown in the photo are, from left to right:
Sergeant Stanley George James Knight, flight…
Those shown in the photo are, from left to right:
Sergeant Stanley George James Knight, flight…
Landing Halifax
A Halifax 'Popeye's Purge' about to touch down, watched by a single airman. In front is a red and white control caravan attached to a small truck.
Halifax
A Halifax and a tractor. In the foreground is a bomb trolley.
Halifax Bombing Up
A front view of a Halifax being loaded with bombs. Two ground crew are working on the starboard inner engine.
Halifax Popeye's Purge
The nose of Halifax MZ762 EY-P "Popeye's Purge" showing over 60 operations. There is a Popeye cartoon and 'Popeye's Purge' painted on the nose. The nicknames of four members of the crew are painted below the cockpit/windows/nose of each crew…
Andrezj Jeziorski's Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew)
A F K Jeziorski’s pilots flying log book (Private Licence) covering the period I June 1949 to 28 June 1954.
Aircraft flown in were Auster, Rapide, Proctor, Consul, Halifax 8 and York.
Aircraft flown in were Auster, Rapide, Proctor, Consul, Halifax 8 and York.
Bill Harvey and Crew
Seven airmen including Bill forming the crew of a Halifax. Each man is identified in the caption underneath. Information supplied with the collection states 'Bill and Crew Leconfield 640 Sqn 1944-45, Pilot- Bill Gudrum-Middlesborough, BA - Arthur -…
Sergeant Edward Hastie's Grave
White cross grave marker.
On the reverse -
'1593365 Eddy 23 [28 above].4.44 RAF Vol Service buried Belgium
Heverlee Cemetery
Age 19
1593365
Edward Hope Hastie'
On the reverse -
'1593365 Eddy 23 [28 above].4.44 RAF Vol Service buried Belgium
Heverlee Cemetery
Age 19
1593365
Edward Hope Hastie'
Halifax pilot's notes
Deals with all aircraft systems including engines, propellers, hydraulic system, undercarriage, flaps and tanks. Then continues with procedures for two engine types for starting, take off, climb, stall, approach and landing as well as flying on two…
Halifax
Three aerial photographs and two silhouettes. On the reverse 'Halifax II'.
#1 is a rear/starboard side aerial photograph.
#2 is a port side silhouette.
#3 is a port side aerial photograph.
#4 is a port/under aerial photograph.
#5 is an underside…
#1 is a rear/starboard side aerial photograph.
#2 is a port side silhouette.
#3 is a port side aerial photograph.
#4 is a port/under aerial photograph.
#5 is an underside…
Halifax 'City of London'
The nose of a Halifax with nose art, "Let's Get Crackin" and 'City of London'. The nose art is a cartoon owl in a kilt, sporran, walking stick and a tam o'shanter cap. Under the cockpit window is five maple leaves arranged in a circle.
21 airmen are…
21 airmen are…
Halifax 'Beryle'
A Halifax nose with 12 airmen perched on top. Each man is identified by name, trade, air force and home town.
The nose art is a cartoon of a woman, painted 'Tak Yer Time I'm Easy'. 56 bombs are painted on. Under the cockpit is 'Beryle'.
There is a…
The nose art is a cartoon of a woman, painted 'Tak Yer Time I'm Easy'. 56 bombs are painted on. Under the cockpit is 'Beryle'.
There is a…
Reg Miles
A head and shoulders portrait of Reg used as an escape photo. It is annotated with his name, trade and other details.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form: no better quality copies are available.
Halifax Nose Art
Four photographs of the nose art on Halifax 'Easy'. Painted around a cartoon woman are 'Take Yer Time I'm Easy', 'Joan, Kay, Beryle' and 36 bombs.
Smitty, Nose Artist
One of the crew darkening the paintwork on the nose of Halifax, Easy. He is identified as Smitty in the accompanying data.
Smitty, Parker, Cecil and Milne
Four ground crew under the front of a Halifax. They are identified in data supplied with the collection.
Smitty Putting another Bomb On
Smitty on a ladder painting a bomb on Halifax Easy. He is watched by a colleague leaning out of the cockpit window.