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Robert Orton’s flying log book for navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunners, flight engineers
Flying log book for navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunners, flight engineers for R Orton, air gunner, covering the period from 27 May 1944 to 7 October 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormey…
Ron Doble's flying log book for navigators air bomber air gunners flight engineers
Flying log book for navigators air bomber air gunners flight engineers for R G Doble, air gunner, covering the period from 10 September 1945 to 1 July 1947. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties and post war squadron duties with 97…
Ron Riding's Royal Canadian Air Force observers and air gunners flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R H Riding, navigator, covering the period from 5 January 1942 to 25 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 1332 Heavy Conversion…
Ron Riding's Mess Bill
A bill issued to Ron from RAF Lindholme, May 1948.
Ronald G Britt’s navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Ronald G Britt, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 26 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Stormy Down, RAF Wymeswold, RAF…
Ronald Witty’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A R Witty, navigator, covering the period from 1 April 1943 to 24 July 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and post war flying duties with 576 and 50 squadrons.…
Sam Wrigley, James Wrigley and groups of airmen
Photograph 1 is a head and shoulders of a man in a jacket shirt and tie, captioned 'Brother Sam 1948'.
Photograph 2 is missing, captioned 'George's Girl Friend 1948'.
Photograph 3 is a group of six airmen, four standing, two kneeling, captioned '…
Photograph 2 is missing, captioned 'George's Girl Friend 1948'.
Photograph 3 is a group of six airmen, four standing, two kneeling, captioned '…
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.
Senior officers and parade
Three ranks of airmen formed up on parade in front of a camouflage painted hangar. A senior officer is kissing cheek of airmen at the near end of front rank while two other senior officers look on.
Senior officers and parade
Four senior officers gathered round a table in front of a formation of airmen on parade. Hangar in the background.
Senior officers and Wellington rear turret
Two senior Polish officers and other officers being briefed by a officer on the left while looking at the rear turret of a Wellington. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img150'.
Senior officers at parade
A group of senior Polish and other officers standing by a table covered with certificate roles and certificates. In the background onlookers and a hangar. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img129'.
Senior Polish officer
A senior Polish officer and other Polish and RAF officers standing by a table covered with certificate tubes. In the background onlookers and a hangar.
Sergeant Bronisław Soltysiak’s RAF pilot’s flying log book
Sergeant Bronisław Soltysiak’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 4 September 1940 to 13 August 1942, detailing his training and operations as a pilot. He was stationed at RAF Carlisle (No. 15 Elementary Flying Training School), RAF Stormy Down…
Seven airmen
Seven Polish airmen, five wearing greatcoats with medals, one wearing battledress and the other a tunic, both also with medals. All standing in line with camouflage painted buildings in the background. Three versions of the same image, the second…
Sqn Ldr G G Whittle, DFM
An incomplete memoir written by Geoffrey Whittle starting at age 16. At age 18 he volunteered for aircrew duties and trained at RAF West Freugh. He converted to Wellingtons then Lancasters and moved to RAF Ludford Magna in June 1943. Over Hanover…
Sqn. Ldr Geoffrey Whittle, DFM RAF (Ret'd)
A brief memoir of Geoffrey Whittle's wartime service. His training started in March 1942 in Scotland. One year later he converted to Wellingtons, then Lancasters at RAF Lindholme. He was then posted to RAF Ludford Magna. On his 15th operation over…
Squadron parade
In the foreground a Wellington, on the hardstanding beyond formations of airmen lined up on parade. In the background camouflage painted hangars. On the reverse 'Parade to remember all those who died when nearly all 305(P) squadrons planes were lost.…
Squadron parade
Formations of airmen lined up on hardstanding outside hangar. In the background three Wellingtons. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img140'.
Stephen Dawson's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for Stephen Dawson, covering the period from 11 June 1939 to 30 March 1942. Detailing his flying training, operations and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Southampton, RAF Hastings, RAF Hatfield, RAF Little…
Stuart Boynton Interview
During 1939 Stuart left grammar school and joined the Air Training Corps. After about half a year he volunteered for air crew and was accepted. He and his girlfriend were married in February 1943. Stuart was posted to South Africa working on Ansons…
Summary of medals and Royal Air Force Service for David and Joyce Donaldson
List medals for David Donaldson including Distinguished Service order and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross. Medal for Joyce Donaldson, War Medal 1939-45. Lists RAF Service for David Donaldson from 1934 to demob in November 1945. Lists Joyce…
Tadeusz Jasinski’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Tadeusz Jasinski’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator from 9 May 1941 to 14 October 1945. Carried out training at No. 2 Signal School, 4 Air Observer School (air gunner training) and 18 OTU, Posted to 304 (Polish) squadron for operations in…
Ted Pack and James Wigsley
The two sergeants are crouched with a dog between them. One man is smoking. On the reverse 'Ted Pack and Self Lindholme 1943'.
Telegram for John Mitchell
Author reports snowbound - best wishes from Lindholme signals types.