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CWhitworthJ-151002-010014.jpg
Map of northern Europe annotated with route from England to Berlin and back. Contains plots, and information on target indicators dropped. Annotated 'HOTSPUR THEM CANTER VS'. This item has been redacted in order to protect the privacy of the lender.

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CWhitworthJ-151002-010007.jpg
One map of northern Europe. This item has been redacted in order to protect the privacy of the lender.

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Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough. He then was transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight. He was retrained as a navigator. On completion of his…

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Introduces Michael G Hanson an RAF reservist and tells of time sailing before stating training. Covers elementary and advanced training before joining 233 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on Hudson. Relates life on the station, in local area and on maritime…

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Half length image of two men and a woman standing in line. In the middle an RAAF officer wearing uniform tunic with pilot's brevet, medal ribbons, pathfinder badge and peaked cap, holding gloves. On the left a woman wearing coat and hat and on the…

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LBantingP1399810v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for Peter Banting, bomb aimer, covering the period from 5 October 1943 to 11 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at…

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A detailed report about a operation to Hamburg.

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PLyfordFP1503.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of Percy Robert Lyford wearing an aircrew in training flash in his cap.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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An article written by Neil Ramsey referring to a cartoon drawn by 'Budd'. He details the social life and personalities on the base including Ronnie Smith who flew a Lancaster under a Severn railway bridge. Reference is made of an Oboe reunion in…

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MLyfordFP159425-151103-08.jpg
Award is to P/O P R Lyford, who was reported missing on 2 January 1944.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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PGodfreyCR1523.jpg
Gold coloured pathfinder like badge mounted on a long pin

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PPalmerRAM17010032.jpg
Stating that Acting Squadron Leader R.A.M Palmer VC, DFC was permanently awarded the Pathfinder force badge.

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A note regarding a recording made by the BBC of an operation on 3 April 1943, where the recording was made on the aircraft which George Dunmore was a Flight Engineer. The note gives the names, professions and ranks of the crew.

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PHarrisonJS1507.jpg
Red and gold Pathfinder club tie made by Ryder & Amies, Cambridge. Wool, 128 cm with golden embroidered eagles.

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PHarrisonJS1510.jpg
Blue and gold Pathfinder club tie made by Ryder & Amies, Cambridge. Wool, 128 cm with golden embroidered eagles.

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PHarrisonJS1517.jpg
Enamelled metal badge with eagle on a light blue background with a circle of dark blue, with text 'The Pathfinder Club'.

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PCamlinAE21010008.jpg
An eagle in flight on a light blue background with a circle of dark blue, with text 'The Pathfinder Club'.

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PDawsonSR1620.jpg
Gilt metal RAF flying eagle with wingspan in excess of 2 ins, flat tail, looking right.

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PDawsonSR1622.jpg
Gilt metal RAF flying eagle with wingspan in excess of 2 ins, flat tail, looking right.

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PGodfreyCR1522.jpg
Metal gold coloured Pathfinder badge

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PWareingR16050023.jpg
Gold eagle metal badge.

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PWareingR16050027.jpg
Gold eagle metal badge.

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PPearceAT1632.jpg
Golden eagle pathfinder badge front and rear.

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Award of path finder badge to Acting Squadron Leader R Wareing DFC

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SPalmerRAM115772v10034.jpg
Includes biographic details, service history and account of last operation for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Completed 111 operations on three squadrons, took part in Cologne 1000 bomber operation. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross twice.…

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