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Villers Bocage during Bombing
Two photographs from an album.
#1 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during the bombing at Villers Bocage.
#2 is temporary graves of Bob Cooke and Crew at Tilly-sur-Seulles, Normandy.
#1 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during the bombing at Villers Bocage.
#2 is temporary graves of Bob Cooke and Crew at Tilly-sur-Seulles, Normandy.
Bob Cooke's Grave
Bob's grave at Tilly-sur-Seuelles Commonwealth War Cemetery.
Crew of Wellington Z8397
A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.
Extracts of a letter to Mr Cosgrove from Sergeant James D McKnight
Expresses his sadness that his friend's death.
Service history of Sergeant Alfred Edward "Teddy" Cosgrove
Covering Teddy's short service in the RAF. It covers his training and his ten missions. Details of his fellow crew members are included.
Campaign to recognise deaths of bomber airmen
A newspaper article about a campaign to recognise the loss of Teddy's crew mates.
Copy of Letter from Teddy Cosgrove to his Family
The letter was written 12 days before his last flight over Germany. He expresses his feelings if he is captured or dies serving his country.
Letter to Teddy Cosgrove's Father
The letter advises Teddy's father that his son has been killed.
467 Squadron (RAAF) Waddington 1943
A brief story about the crew of 'M for Mother'. It includes details of the crew and a photograph of the crew in flying kit at the nose of their aircraft.
Rapport
Copy of Original Danish Police Report dated 1943 detailing the discovery of the body of an RAF Airman in a fjord near Ringkobing and his subsequent burial with a translation of the report into English dated 1996. There is an explanation as to why the…
Thomas Carter's Service Record
RAF Form 543 recording Thomas' service in the RAF.
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.
Thomas Carter's Commemorative Scroll
A scroll commemorating Sergeant T. Carter's sacrifice. His flight engineer's brevet is included in a frame.
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.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother
The letter explains who will assist her in visiting her son's grave.
Letters to Frank Claydon's Widow from G B Thorneycroft
The first letter attaches the second letter and explanation. He asks if she and her baby are finding her new location satisfactory.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.
Frank Claydon's Grave
A cross marking Frank's final resting place.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from the British Red Cross
The letter offers news regarding events when her husband's aircraft was shot down. The German authorities confirm that six airmen had lost their lives.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Widow from Air Ministry
The letter advises that her husband's body has been positively identified after exhumation. He has now been moved to the British Military Cemetery, Berlin.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that due to the time Frank has been reported missing then he is presumed dead.
Compliment Slip accompanying Grave Photograph sent to Frank Claydon's Widow
The slip and photograph were sent to Frank's widow.
News of Former Members - Frank Claydon
The article gives a brief resume of Frank's life. He worked as a councillor for Barnet but joined up despite his commitment to pacifism.
Flying Officer FE Claydon
A brief biography of Frank's work with Barnet council.
Frank Claydon
A memorial article about Frank telling of his professional and service life.
Flying Officer Frank Edward Claydon
An almost full length portrait of Frank.
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'
Sergeant James Canniff
Sergeant James Canniff, seated in uniform (flight engineer). The reverse:
“Sgt James Canniff 106 Squadron shot down on night mission to Frankfurt on 25/8/42 He is buried in Holland.”
“Sgt James Canniff 106 Squadron shot down on night mission to Frankfurt on 25/8/42 He is buried in Holland.”
Alain Harvey a chronology
A short chronology of Alain's life, particularly his training for and service with the RAF Bomber Command.