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Bolingbroke and Lysander 7 Bombing and Gunnery School
Top - view of distant line of two Lysander and a Bolingbroke parked on airfield. Bottom - view from the ground of a Bolingbroke flying left to right at low level across airfield. Captioned 'Bolingbrokes and Lysanders, 7 B&G School'.
Bomb aimer in doorway
A man wearing battledress with bomb aimers brevet and side cap standing in a doorway.
Bomb aimer in his position
In full flying clothing surrounded by his equipment.
Bomb aimer in Lancaster's bomb aimer's cupola
Front of a Lancaster showing front turret and bomb aimer's cupola. Aircrew wearing flying helmet and goggles in the cupola looking at camera. In the background open ground and hedges. On the reverse 'W/O Sutton Air Bomber April 1945'.
Bomb Aimer Notes
Notes to be used by a bomb aimer during exercises.
Bomb aimer notes
Notes including timings, heights, marking plan, master bomber and target marking.
Bomb Aimer's Form
A form for training using a 11 1/2 lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Shows wind set, true wind and error, height, speed and yards error on the ground.
Bomb aimer's form
For training, using an 11 1/2lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Annotated with a localised map and communication notes.
Bomb Aimer's Forms
Four forms for training using a 11 1/2 lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Shows wind set, true wind and error, height, speed and yards error on the ground.
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030033.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35328/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030033.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030033.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030035.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35330/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030035.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030035.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030037.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35331/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030037.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030037.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030039.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35332/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030039.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030039.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
Target is Orleans, 10…
Aircraft code 'G'.
Target is Orleans, 10…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030040.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35334/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030040.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030040.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Bomb Aimer's notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030042.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35335/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030042.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030042.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours. Aircraft code 'G'. Target is Bois de…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030044.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35337/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030044.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030044.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030046.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35340/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030046.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030046.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are calculations.
Target is…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are calculations.
Target is…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030048.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35362/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030048.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030048.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Aircraft code 'G'.
On the reverse are…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030001.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35280/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030001.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030001.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, the date and location of the operation (Bordeaux), aircraft code 'M', the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing and heading and target…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030002.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35281/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030002.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030002.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, aircraft code 'H', the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing and heading and target indicator colours.
Also aircraft call sign and radio code…
Also aircraft call sign and radio code…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030004.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35282/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030004.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030004.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, aircraft code 'M', the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing and heading and target indicator colours.
Also aircraft call sign and fuel…
Also aircraft call sign and fuel…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030006.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35283/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030006.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030006.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, target, aircraft code 'M', the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing and heading and target indicator colours. The target was Mailly-le-Camp.…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030008.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35284/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030008.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030008.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, target, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing and heading and target indicator colours. Notes give further details about pathfinder…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030010.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35285/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030010.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030010.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, target, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours.
Notes at the foot give further…
Notes at the foot give further…
Bomb Aimer's Notes
![MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030011.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/1901/35286/MRobertsEJH[See -DoB]-170712-030011.jpg "MRobertsEJH[See#-DoB]-170712-030011.jpg")
The notes indicate the bomb distribution in the bomb bay, target, the total weight of the bomb load, the all up weight of the aircraft, height of the bombing, forecast winds and heading and target indicator colours. The target was 'Watten - rocket…