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Interview with William Barfoot
Bill Barfoot was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. On joining the Air Force, he trained as a wireless operator but remustered as aircrew. He trained as a navigator in South Africa. He flew operations with 296 Squadron supplying the French and Norwegian…
Peter Hattersley in Hampden cockpit
A view of the rear of Peter Hattersley seated in the cockpit of a Hampden aircraft. On the reverse 'Myself, flying a Hampden. The slide which deposits one into the navigator's box below, is just behind the pilot's seat. You slide down on your…
Aircrew relaxing
A group of airmen sitting in uniform outside a brick building in the sunshine. Most are seated, two are standing . On the reverse it is captioned '"The Boys" working during the hot weather'. There is a list of the airmen.
Hampden cockpit interior
The cockpit and instrument panel of a Handley Page Hampden. On the reverse '"The Office" of the Handley Page "Hampden" with which 106 is now re-armed. Note all the levers, nobs, handles, buttons, switches, tits, and so on, which one is expected to…
Navigator's desk
The desk used by a navigator on a Hampden. On the desk is paperwork and a chart. On the reverse 'The navigator's office in a Hampden (ground floor) The pilot's seat is on the first floor and slightly aft of the navigator's den.'
Lancaster 97 Squadron and Hampden aircraft and crews
Left page title 'Lancaster 97 Squadron, PFF, Bourne'. Top left - full length image of Pilot Officer Stephen Dawson wearing tunic and peaked cap standing in front of a Lancaster with open bomb doors. Captioned 'Pilot Officer'. Top right - a Lancaster…
Hampden aircraft and crews
Left page.
Top left - head and shoulders portrait of Sergeant Stephen Dawson wearing tunic with pilot brevet and side cap. Captioned 'Brand new wings, June 40'. Top right - looking down on aircrew wearing flying helmet in the rear gunners position…
Top left - head and shoulders portrait of Sergeant Stephen Dawson wearing tunic with pilot brevet and side cap. Captioned 'Brand new wings, June 40'. Top right - looking down on aircrew wearing flying helmet in the rear gunners position…
Leonard Dorricott's wartime letters to his parents
Note book containing 84 pages of letters covering the period 1 September 1941 to 4 July 1942. It covers his training in the UK, Canada and the USA. He describes, in detail, his social life and eating arrangements but very little about the actual…
Personnel Occurrence Report (Officers)
Lists 44 Squadron officer personnel for leave, appointments and promotions, change of address of next of kin
Airman clearance certificate
Certificate for 2222987 Aircraftman King on posting with signatures form various sections.
Maintenance Orders Part 1
Issued under authority of Station Commander. Six paragraphs on the responsibilities of the station engineering officer.
Personnel occurrence report (Airmen)
Lists personnel entitled to medals and decorations and good conduct badges. Lists changes of address for next of kin.
Personnel occurrence report (airmen)
Lists movements in, movements out and discharges for airmen.
Page from squadron routine orders
Orders for unclaimed baggage or kit, Lists airmen under discipline for fire piquet and airfield. Lists room orderlies for station fatigues. Provides information that transport on posting will not be provided.
Squadron Detail 12 August 1944, Serial Number 42
Covers change of command of 44 Squadron to Squadron Leader G A Hildred, discipline in the Sergeants mess, Sick parades orders, and instructions regarding Royal Canadian Air Force personnel bank accounts. Finally discipline fire piquet lists.…
Personnel occurrence report (Airmen)
List movement in and movements out as well as discharges of airmen of 44 Squadron. Includes aircrew reported missing.
Personnel occurrence report (officers)
Lists acting rank, postings, detachments, temporary duty and leave for various officers. Page is scribbled over.
Personnel occurrence report (Officers)
Lists officers for appointments, appointment correction and honours and awards - Distinguished Flying Cross for Flying Officer/Acting Flight Lieutenant W A Stratis.
Personnel occurrence report (airmen)
Lists airmen under headings movements to the unit and movements from the unit.
Personnel occurrence report (airmen)
Lists airmen under headings movements to the unit and movements from the unit
Flying schedule 4 April 1944
Lists night flying training on 4 April 1944 mostly H2S sorties. Followed by day training flying on 5 April 1944 mostly oxygen checks and high level bombing as well as an H2S dual. Also includes some ground training which includes one crew clay pigeon…
Personnel occurrence report (airmen)
Lists airmen under heading movements from the unit,
Personnel occurrence report (airmen)
Lists airmen under headings medical classification, movements to the unit and movements from the unit.
Six Airmen
Photograph 1 is a group of six trainee airmen in uniform and side caps.
Photograph 2 is a group of 36 airmen seated and standing in three rows in front of a Beaufighter.
Photograph 3 is a group of 29 trainee airmen and a woman arranged in three…
Photograph 2 is a group of 36 airmen seated and standing in three rows in front of a Beaufighter.
Photograph 3 is a group of 29 trainee airmen and a woman arranged in three…
Training programme 11 December 1943
Details night flying training for six crews on 11 December. Details five crews for day training fighter affiliation and bombing for 12 December. Lists eight crews for link training. Details personnel for church parade on 12 December 1943.