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Letter from S. Gierson
A letter referring to the crash of the Lancaster at Courboin. Two coffins were made and the airmen were buried in the graveyard with a full ceremony.
The Crew of Lancaster ME749
The crew of the Lancaster are named with their date of birth and next of kin. The aircraft was missing on the night of 3/4 May 1944.
Letter to Jack Marsden's Father
A letter to W Marsden explaining that his son is missing during an operation at Mailly-Le-Camp.
Porcelain thimble
Thimble with '1941-1991, 50 years of Lancaster' on one side and painting of aircraft on the other.
Cherub on a Leaf
A cherub lying on a leaf with a dragonfly. Handwritten on it is '1944 4th May casting from aluminium alloy Lancaster crash ME749 Bernard Citeaux'.
On the reverse is stamped 'Depos 207'.
On the reverse is stamped 'Depos 207'.
Courboin Crash Site
Six photographs and a related description of the crash of Lancaster JB134.
The description covers the following six copies of photographs.
Photo 1 is a villager inside the crater. On the reverse 'Film 19'.
Photo 2 is the scene around the crater…
The description covers the following six copies of photographs.
Photo 1 is a villager inside the crater. On the reverse 'Film 19'.
Photo 2 is the scene around the crater…
Two Days in May
A detailed memoir of the operation to Mailly-le-Camp when Lancaster JB314 crashed, killing all eight crew on board. It includes a detailed description by Michel, a teacher at Courboin. The remains of the airmen are collected and buried with ceremony.…
1944, 4 Lancaster, 28 airmen...Their fight for liberty
Accounts of the crashes of 4 Lancaster Bombers: JB679 (27/04/1944), LL896 (13/07/1944), ND993 (13/07/1944), NE136 (15/07/1944) and their crews.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Letter to Mrs Bengston from Joseph Michel
A handwritten letter in French with an English typed translation. First he apologises for not having written sooner. The he refers to services at the graves and the events of May 1944. Finally there are photographs of Clifford Shenton's parents and…
Les Jackson’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for L Jackson, air gunner, covering the period from 28 May 1944 to 16 June 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…
Les Jackson memoir
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Les Jackson talks about a visit to RAF East Kirkby and remembers his crew and operations.
Page of loss or damage to some No 75 (NZ) Squadron aircraft
Page lists six events, three Stirling, all crashes, three Lancasters damaged by anti-aircraft fire. The first on 1 December 1943, the last on 26 August 1944. This is not an exclusive list. The first on the list records Ken Hook's crash near…
Ken Hook's RAF observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
K G Hook’s air gunner’s log book covering the period from 6 June 1943 to 30 November 1954. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU); RAF Newmarket (1483 [Bombing] Gunnery Flight),…
Eric Arthur's audio account of his time in the R.A.A.F.
Covers Eric's time training in Australia and his time in Britain with 627 Squadron flying Mosquito from RAF Woodhall Spa. He discusses the attack on Oslo on New Years Eve 1944. He flew a total of 45 operations, all with the same pilot, John Herriman.
627 Squadron borrow a Lancaster
Seven aircrew in flying clothing, in a row in front of a Lancaster tail turret, squadron letters KC-H. Eric (far left) was part of the crew when his squadron commander, Wing Commander Rolo Kingsford-Smith (centre) 'borrowed' a Lancaster from No 617…
John Mitchell flying log book. Three
L Mitchell’s pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 20 August 1953 to 31 October 1955. Detailing his operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Aldergrove (202 Squadron), RAF St Mawgan (School of Maritime Reconnaissance/236…
John Mitchell flying log book. Two
John Mitchell’s wireless operator’s flying log book covering the period from 12 October 1941 to 9 August 1948. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Kinloss (19 OTU), RAF Forres (19 OTU),…
Seeding the Storm
Account of John Mitchell's career in the Royal Air Force from Oct 1934 until November 1957. Writes of his early ambitions to fly, and joining the RAF as a wireless operator. Describes his training and early postings to Worthy Down on Vickers…
What's in a name?
Recounts meeting three men named John Mitchell in the space of a few weeks. The first was a signals officer at RAF Spilsby when the author was a wireless operator on Lancaster. He relates some of his experiences surviving two tours on Whitley and…
Daniel Phillips and Lancaster
Head and shoulders view of a gentlemen in shirt sleeves in the foreground. In the background a Lancaster on runway.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Ten air and ground crew
Ten servicemen most wearing battledress and side caps and one with overalls sitting on the starboard inner engine of a Lancaster.
Ten air and ground crew
Seven aircrew and three ground crew wearing either battledress or coveralls squatting and standing in four rows in front of a Lancaster. Notes of names on the reverse.
Twelve air and ground crew by a Lancaster
Twelve servicemen, three squatting and four standing on the ground. Five further are on a raised stand or ladder leading to front fuselage of a Lancaster. Notes with names on the reverse.
Daniel Phillips and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Ten men in overalls/flying suits stand with a civilian by the front of the battle of Britain Flight Lancaster. Two man are up a ladder up to front fuselage.
Taken by RAF photographer who “recreated” the original black and white…
Taken by RAF photographer who “recreated” the original black and white…
Selection board interview information form
Notes place of aircrew selection board on 10/03/43 and lists all course undertaken, promotion dates, flying times on operational aircraft and last medical board.