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Letter to I R Jenkinson from RAF records office
Forwards citation from London Gazette on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to his son Peter. Would be presented to his legal next of kin by the King.
Letter to officer commanding no 8 school of training
From RAF records office noting that it was planned that Bill Eyles attend investiture at Buckingham palace for award of Distinguished Flying Medal on 4 December 1945. Asks that he be supplied with railway warrant and details when the actual…
Warrant promoting John Omerod to Warrant Officer
Promotion of John Omerod to Warrant Officer
Appointment of David Charles Davies to Warrant Officer
Document awarding David the rank of Warrant Officer.
Notification of award to Spencer Lewis Belton
Notification of Distinguished Flying Medal to Sergeant Spencer Lewis Belton.
Recommendation for Immediate Award
A document recommending that Arthur Horry receives the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Details from log book of Henry Townsley DFM
While on 97 Squadron, lists 55 operations over two tours from January 1943 to September 1944, with date, pilot, aircraft and target. Goes on to mention award of DFM and lists aircraft flown with their history. His pilots on operations were Pilot…
Letter to Dennis Batty from his headmaster
Congratulates him on award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Interview with Vera Chard
Vera was born in the Myrtha Tydfil area of Wales. Vera went to the grammar school at Chepstow before getting work in the cashier’s office at the Royal Navy Propellant Factory. After joining the Women's Auxilliary Air Force, Vera was posted to…
Arthur Thomas' decorations
Four medals awarded to Arthur Thomas - Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM), 1939 to 1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp and War Medal 1939 to 1945.
A second photograph is of a box with a Bomber Command clasp.
A second photograph is of a box with a Bomber Command clasp.
Extracts from war diaries and information on aircraft crews and lists of bombing operations
Describes training and crewing up at operational training unit on Wellingtons. Mentions staying in London on leave with RCAF colleague, using the Canadian forces club London and dining at the Ritz. Includes diary entry describing operational baptism.…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from the Air Ministry and reply to Under Secretary of State
Reply to previous letter informing Mr Madgett that arrangements would be made for him to be recorded next of kin to attend Buckingham Palace to receive the Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to his son from His Majesty the King. Not possible to give…
1311249 Flt Sgt Williamson, Air Gunner Lancaster
A biography written by his son.
Interview with Ian Henderson
Ian Henderson was born in Lockerbie and studied law at the University of Edinburgh for two years before joining the Royal Air Force. He travelled to Canada onboard the RMS Mauretania to train as a pilot, after two months near Edmonton on Oxford and…
Interview with Sinclair Nutting
Clair was born in Radisson, Canada and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in December 1940. He flew 45 operations. He enlisted at Saskatoon and trained at Brandon. Guard duty in Saskatoon followed before Calgary for wireless training. He was…
Interview with Rosemary Dorricott
Rosemary Dorricott is the widow of Leonard William Dorricott DFM. During the war years she was a young child in Skegness. She was six years old when war broke out. She recalls the air raids on the town and the rationing and blackouts that became a…
Jim Tease DFC
A account of operational flying from June to October 1944
The Miracle of Askham Bryan
The story of a complete engine failure in Wellington LN 487 over York at 15,000ft at night. The aircraft was over York and crash-landed safely. The rear-gunner had been knocked unconscious but was unhurt, as were the rest of the crew.
Interview with Robert Lewis
Robert Lewis was hoping to become a teacher before he volunteered for aircrew and began his training as a wireless operator. On returning from an operation one night the navigator lost his nerve and Robert was called upon to send an SOS without which…
Flight Lieutenant FC Jenkins
A biography of FC Jenkins. It covers his birth and marriage but concentrates on his RAF years. He took part in 58 operations and survived the war to continue in RAF service.
Announcement of Hedley Madgetts Distinguished Flying Medal
Kentish times page with announcement of Distinguished Flying Medal.Notice parents living in Sidcup. Citation states carried out many successful sorties and noted on one operation that some crew lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen and on another…
Missing, Pilot Officer H R Madget
Received official notice that Sergeant (now Pilot Officer) Hedley Robert Madgett had been awarded Distinguished Flying Medal now reported missing.
For gallantry - Pilot Officer H R Madgett DFM
Notice of award of Distinguished Flying Medal at the same time as reported missing. Some details of citation for medal.
Comrades unconscious, he carried on
Account of action for which Hedley Madgett was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. Citation states many successful operations including one to Oberhausen when some crew lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen but he completed operation…
Letter of Condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Leslie Kant offering his and his wife's condolence. Writes that Hedley was one of the nicest and brightest of his staff. He had no idea he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and had taken a commission. Writes he had received news that…