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Operation Manna
An account of how the need for Operation Manna arose, how negotiations with the German accupying forces proceeded, how the operation was announced to the Dutch people and a summary of the Operation.
Newspaper cutting - 2,200 heavies hit Germany: Essen blazes
Describes attacks by 2,200 big bombers ranged over western Germany. 6000 tons of bombs dropped for the loss of only six bombers. The RAF contributed 1000 bombers and made their chief target a return visit to Essen. Give some description of operation.
Newspaper cuttings - three articles about bombing of Le Havre
Explains might of allied air fleets unleashed for final battles of Havre, the channel ports and the Siegfried line. Bomber command Lancasters dropped over 1000 tons of bombs on Le Havre. German commander rejected surrender ultimatum.
Notes from Squadron and station operational records
Contains: List of targets from 23 May 1943 up to 31 May 1944. Includes target name, type of aircraft, serial number and letter. Record of 1663 HCU Rufforth from 2 March 1942 to 15 May 1943, includes establishment, personnel, aircraft, strength,…
Newspaper cutting - double raid on Cologne yards
Brief account of bombing of Bremberg marshalling yards near Cologne by USAAF B-17 and RAF Lancasters, both by day.
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
Marion Clark Biography
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Marion's life detailed, from birth, including her days with the RAF.
Battle of France Starts in the Air
A report on RAF operations over France. The tank depot at Mailly was attacked as were railways, aircraft stores and an ammunition dump.
Songs
Words for a number of songs including our outhouse, the foggy, foggy dew, the bomb aimers lament, three old ladies, teeny-weeny bomb, the wingco's OBE.
The Nuremburg raid and target token
Left - copy of book page 82 (Headed: the Nurenburg raid) with details of American operations, 617 Squadron operation to Lyons as well as attack on Brunswick and railway junction at Vaires. Noted one Halifax missing from a Canadian Squadron on latter…
3,000 Sorties Smash Nazi Defence Plane Plants
A newspaper article about bombing several aircraft factories. It is annotated 'No 7 17/18 Aug 1943'.
Hanover A Blazing Ruin
A newspaper article describing an attack on Hanover. It is annotated 'No 10 22/3 9/43'.
1,700 Tons on Hanover - Emden is Hit Again
A newspaper article about attacks on Hanover and Emden. It is annotated 'No 12 27-9-43'.
Munich Plastered Again: Terrific 25-Minute Blitz
A newspaper article about an attack on Munich. It is annotated 'No 14 2/10/43'.
The RAF's 23rd Victoria Cross
Article in the Aeroplane magazine March 30 1945 issue. Describes actions of Acting Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer D.F.C and Bar, 109 Squadron during an operation to Cologne marshalling yards. Also give other details of his service…
Aircraft photographs
Five photographs, all in flight, first is of a B 26 Marauder, second is of a 419 Squadron Wellington Z1572, Q-VR, third is of a 35 Squadron Halifax. Fourth is of a 447th BG B-17G, fifth is of a Lancaster ED58?.
WAAFs invited to American celebration
Multi-line poem describing a WAAF social visit, by invitation, to an American unit where they were entertained by the Glen Miller' orchestra.
Draft life story
Starts with birth and childhood and description of living conditions. Discontinuous pages follow. Description of training instruction. Next page describes invitation and participation to American celebration. Mentions hangers with B-17s and Glen…
Allied and Axis Aircraft
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A list of aircraft with a brief description of each one with size, construction, engine, armament and observation details.
Airmen and newspaper cutting
Top left - full length image of an airman wearing battledress standing in long grass with a single story hut in the background. Captioned 'Mike'.
Bottom left - three-quarter length image of an airman wearing tunic and smoking a cigarette. Trees in…
Bottom left - three-quarter length image of an airman wearing tunic and smoking a cigarette. Trees in…
Squadron Leader James Foulsham - Extracts from Service Record
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A summary of James RAF service - 63 operational sorties.
Weight Calculation for B-17C
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A weight and balance calculation for a B-17C flown to England by James Foulsham, 1941.
Memories of Past Times
A biography of Ikey Love. Covers pre and post war life as well as training, operations and time as a prisoner of war during the war.
Fortress
Side view of an airborne Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
Fortress
Front quarter air-to-air view of an airborne Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.