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Special Christmas Card for the Reich
Eight photographs of a decorated bomb about to be loaded on to a Lancaster. Mk 2
Painted on it is 'Ontario Citizens Special Xmas Card for the Reich' and has the names of where the crews originate - 'Ottawa, London, Perkins, Toronto, Timmins,…
Painted on it is 'Ontario Citizens Special Xmas Card for the Reich' and has the names of where the crews originate - 'Ottawa, London, Perkins, Toronto, Timmins,…
Pilot in Vagabond 2nd
A pilot in the cockpit of a Lancaster with 'Vagabond 2nd', seven bombs and a maple leaf painted on the nose.
Pilot in Lancaster Cockpit
A pilot sitting in the cockpit of a Lancaster. Underneath, painted on its nose is a cartoon of a stork holding a baby in goggles dropping a bomb. Also five bombs indicating five operations.
Eight Airmen and a Lancaster Mk 2
Seven airmen dressed in flying kit with an eighth airman, a pilot. They are standing in a row in front of a Lancaster.
Fourth left is Wing Commander Bill Swetman.
Fourth left is Wing Commander Bill Swetman.
Five Airmen and a Lancaster
Five airmen at the rear of a Lancaster, DS830, 'OW-S', It is annotated 'PL28585'.
Three Airmen and a Lancaster
Three airmen with their flying kit standing at the tail of a Lancaster. They are carrying their Mae Wests and parachutes. It is annotated 'PL28586' and 'UK9214'.
Two Airmen and a Lancaster
Two airmen in flying kit standing at the front of a Lancaster. it is annotated 'PL28587'.
Lancaster Mk 2
A Lancaster seen from the front. In front is a RAF Fordson Sussex 3 ton crew lorry with seven airmen.
Eight Airman and a Lancaster
A crew of seven airman and a ground crew man with 'Don' painted on the back of his leather jerkin. They are standing towards the rear of Lancaster 'DS830'.
Five Ground Crew and a Lancaster
Five ground crew at work on a Lancaster Mk 2. Two are on the wings refuelling. There is an oil bowser and petrol bowser in the foreground.
Lancaster Mk 2 landing
A Lancaster landing, seen from the front. It is annotated 'PL28592'.
Lancaster Mk 2 Refuelling
Lancaster Mk 2 'Z' being refuelled. A ground crew airman is up a ladder partly obscuring the nose art, a cartoon of a running skeleton with 'Zombie'. It is annotated 'PL29074'.
Three Airmen and a Lancaster
Two airmen in flying gear leaving a Lancaster, DS707, 'EQ-?' by the rear hatch.
Three Airmen and a Lancaster
The three airmen are wearing their flying kit and carrying parachutes. Behind a Lancaster has its engines running . It is annotated 'PL29743'.
Three Airmen and a Lancaster
Three airmen wearing their flying kit, standing at the tail of a Lancaster.
Three Airmen and a Damaged Lancaster Mk 2
Three airmen standing under the damaged section of the starboard wing of a Lancaster Mk 2. A pilot is standing with his hands in his pockets.
Two Airmen and a Lancaster
Two airmen standing at the front of a Lancaster. One man is leaning on the propeller, the second has a hand-drill in his hand. On the nose of the Lancaster is painted a flying duck, 'Our Mary II' and 45 operation bombs.
Royal visit and award ceremony
Two images of airmen on parade. The king and a group of officers are presenting awards to airmen. Behind are Lancaster Mk 2s and Halifaxes.
The second image is annotated 'PL-31688'.
The second image is annotated 'PL-31688'.
Seven Airmen and a Lancaster
Seven airmen arranged in two rows at the front of a Lancaster 'G'.
J W Quine’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for J W Quine, covering the period from August 1942 to 18 January 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 582 squadron. He was stationed at Miami, RCAF Edmonton,…
Gorenflos
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Gorenflos. The centre of the image is obscured by explosions.
Above is captioned with details of the operation.
The photograph is captioned '2656.LMG.25.6.44// 8" 12600 -->135° 0900…
Above is captioned with details of the operation.
The photograph is captioned '2656.LMG.25.6.44// 8" 12600 -->135° 0900…
Siracourt
A vertical aerial photograph of Siracourt V-1 base. The entire image is filled with bomb craters. Above is a caption with details of the operation, aircraft taking part and bomb loads.
Under the image is a caption '2801 LMG 6.7.44//8" 13000' -->…
Under the image is a caption '2801 LMG 6.7.44//8" 13000' -->…
The First Canadian Lancaster
The first Canadian built Lancaster, KB700, at RAF Northolt, 15th September 1944. Information supplied with the collection adds that it was piloted by Squadron Leader Reg Lane.
Lancaster KB700
The Lancaster is running its engines on the ground watched by ground crew, who have just removed its chocks.
Lancaster in Flight
A Lancaster, DV170, in flight , taken from a second Lancaster.