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Crew Transport at Tholthorpe
A small six-wheeled lorry and trailer being used as transport for aircrew. Additional information supplied with the collection identifies the location as RAF Tholthorpe.
RAF Dishforth
A vertical aerial photograph of Dishforth. Hangars and dispersals can be clearly seen. The central grass area has been camouflaged but the grass runways can be identified. Several aircraft are visible.
It is captioned '11 TPC 28.5.43 //F5" 6"=1 mile…
It is captioned '11 TPC 28.5.43 //F5" 6"=1 mile…
Aircrew Transport
A group of airmen being transported to their aircraft on a lorry with a trailer.
On the reverse 'Crew 'bus' Tholthorpe Going out to aircraft for ops 1944' and 'Photo Reg [indecipherable]' and 'Tholthorpe'.
On the reverse 'Crew 'bus' Tholthorpe Going out to aircraft for ops 1944' and 'Photo Reg [indecipherable]' and 'Tholthorpe'.
Lancaster just above the ground
On the right a Lancaster with wheels down just above the ground. On the left a hangar, on the right a man riding a bicycle.
The photographer is standing just to the south of the Runway 28 threshold, facing north. Number 3 Communal site is just…
The photographer is standing just to the south of the Runway 28 threshold, facing north. Number 3 Communal site is just…
Our First Aeroplane January 1941
41 airmen arranged in front of an Anson. The ground is snow covered. Behind is a hangar.
First Flight
19 photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is an Anson viewed from the port/rear, captioned 'The "Flying Greenhouse" '.
Photo 2 is three Ansons outside a hangar, captioned 'Warming Up'.
Photo 3 is three airmen standing at the front of an Anson,…
Photo 1 is an Anson viewed from the port/rear, captioned 'The "Flying Greenhouse" '.
Photo 2 is three Ansons outside a hangar, captioned 'Warming Up'.
Photo 3 is three airmen standing at the front of an Anson,…
No Failures (Yet)
A group of airmen standing in front of an Anson. It is parked in the snow in front of a hangar.
The photo is annotated -
'1st Graduating Class No 5 Air Observers School
Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
March 26 1941'.
The photo is annotated -
'1st Graduating Class No 5 Air Observers School
Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
March 26 1941'.
McDonald from the Air
Four photographs from an album.
Photo 1 and 4 are low level obliques of the airfield and hangars.
Photo 2 is a high level oblique of the hangars and other buildings with the runways at the top.
Photo 3 is a low level oblique of the apron with many…
Photo 1 and 4 are low level obliques of the airfield and hangars.
Photo 2 is a high level oblique of the hangars and other buildings with the runways at the top.
Photo 3 is a low level oblique of the apron with many…
Fifty six airmen
Fifty six men wearing tunic and side caps sitting and standing in three rows. In the background hangar doors. On the reverse 'P/O Baker'.
Three Wellingtons
Three Wellingtons parked on an apron infront of a large camouflaged hangar. On the reverse 'Comm. Flight 'Wimpeys' after the COs inspection. 968 nearest the camera. Aden. Aug. 1946.'
Seven Airmen and a Damaged Wing
Two photographs of seven airmen standing underneath the damaged wing of a Lancaster. 'EA-D'.
On the reverse of the first photograph the annotation reads 'Uncle Tom on left'.
In the second photograph one of the men is pointing out some damage.
On the reverse of the first photograph the annotation reads 'Uncle Tom on left'.
In the second photograph one of the men is pointing out some damage.
Two Squadron Photographs
A large group of airmen and ground crew arranged in four rows in front of a hangar. On the ground is a covering of snow.
144 Squadron at RAF Hemswell
51 aircrew in three rows in front of a Hampden and a hangar with a large dog in the centre of the front row. John Nicholl is fifth from the right in the front row.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Navigators 460 Squadron
Twenty-nine airmen and one airwoman wearing a variety of uniform standing in line in snow in front of a hangar. On the reverse 'Navigators - 460 Squadron, Binbrook'.
Mitchell and Civilians
A line of airmen and civilians about to enter a Mitchell. In the background is a large hangar.
Parade of Airmen
A parade of airmen with rifles and bayonets marching past officers taking a salute. Behind is a large hangar.
On the reverse 'P/O Edwards'.
On the reverse 'P/O Edwards'.
Passing out Parade, RAF Evanton
Six photographs of passing out parades at RAF Evanton.
Photo 1 is a group of airmen with rifles and bayonets passing officers outside a hangar.
Photo 2 and 3 are a group of airmen saluting officers. Behind are wooden huts.
Photo 4 is an airman…
Photo 1 is a group of airmen with rifles and bayonets passing officers outside a hangar.
Photo 2 and 3 are a group of airmen saluting officers. Behind are wooden huts.
Photo 4 is an airman…
14 Airmen
The 14 men are arranged in two rows in front of an open hangar. Inside the hangar is a Lancaster.
My Time in the Royal Air Force 1942-1955
An autobiography by Jim about his time in the RAF. He was 17 when the war started and he applied and was accepted for the RAF, on deferred service. Training started at Ludlow, Newquay then grading at Sywell. He was selected for further training and…
Interview with Bertram Arthur Yeandle
After leaving school, Bertram Yeandle joined the RAF apprentice scheme and trained as an engine fitter at RAF Halton. After completing his apprenticeship at RAF Cosford, he was posted to 148 Squadron, RAF Harwell, where he serviced Wellingtons. In…
Ansons in the snow
Several Ansons parked on a snowy airfield, in front of a hangar. On the reverse 'Mar 13 1943'.
Picton Airbase
An oblique aerial photograph of the airbase at Picton. There is a row of aircraft, five hangars and many other buildings.
On the reverse 'Picton aerodrome. Picton Manitoba' [sic]
On the reverse 'Picton aerodrome. Picton Manitoba' [sic]
Halifax Taking Off
A Halifax taking off with its tail up.
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.
Biography of Reg Miles
A detailed Biography of Reg' service and post service life.
Thirty-one airmen in front of an Anson
Thirty-one airmen in two rows all wearing tunic and all but three side caps kneeling and standing in front of an Anson. In the background a hangar. On the reverse 'Harold Fry (3rd from right, front row, air training school Canada'. Two versions of…