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Letter and transcript of telephone interview
Letter encloses a transcript of telephone interview and ask Mr Chandler to check for accuracy and asks specific questions about window, operation briefings, bird strike, being coned on Karlsruhe operation, overcoming fear and did he feel operations…
Robert Creamer's Operations and Wartime Memories
30 operations described in detail. His fellow crew members are listed as are incidents that occurred on the operations.
Lancaster 'LM744'
Two photographs of Lancaster LM744.
The first is a starboard side view of the Lancaster with its engines running.
The second is a port view with the engines stopped. Several other Lancasters are in the background.
The first is a starboard side view of the Lancaster with its engines running.
The second is a port view with the engines stopped. Several other Lancasters are in the background.
Two Lancasters in Flight
An air-to-air photograph of two Lancasters flying in loose formation.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Newspaper Cuttings
Seven newspaper cuttings.
Item 1 is about Bombing-up the last Lancaster. Asterisked is a reference to Reg Hutton.
Item 2 and 3 refer to D-day viewed from a Lancaster by Flight Sergeant Hutton.
Item 4 and 5 refer to bombing of shore batteries by…
Item 1 is about Bombing-up the last Lancaster. Asterisked is a reference to Reg Hutton.
Item 2 and 3 refer to D-day viewed from a Lancaster by Flight Sergeant Hutton.
Item 4 and 5 refer to bombing of shore batteries by…
40,000 firebombs hit Mannheim at once
Reports attack on Mannheim using incendiaries by Stirling, Halifax, Lancaster, Manchester, Wellington and Hampdens.
Bomber crews
Top - Five air force officers standing in line wearing tunic and 3 with peaked cap and two with side caps, Mick Martin is second from left with arms crossed. Bertie Foxlee is second from right. Bottom - six aircrew in various flying clothing or…
Bertie Foxlee’s flying log book for observer’s and air gunners
Flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s for B T Foxlee, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 April 1941 to 15 October 1947. Detailing his flying training operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…
Lancaster in Flight
An air-to-air view of the starboard side of a Lancaster in flight seen from the cockpit of another aircraft.
Flying Officer Watts and crew
Seven aircrew in two lines squatting and standing wearing parachute harness in front of a four engine bomber with lion nose art. Captioned 'P/O D COOPER W/O, SGT HURRY ENG. F/O MACVAY DFC B/A, SGT MATTHEWS A/G, P/O HOUSDEN DFC NAV, SGT HEGGIE A/G,…
Two Lancaster
Air-to-air view of two aircraft in echelon formation flying to the left. Squadron letters 'KC'. On the reverse 'KC-W F/O Sanders and crew, KC-A W?O Gingles and crew. Photo taken from M/U or KC-C F/O Ross and crew. Aug 1944'.
Rear view - Ralph Briars memoir
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…
Lancasters in Flight
Two photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is an air-to-air view of the starboard side of a Lancaster in flight.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of the port side of a Lancaster in flight. The image is obscured by damage or condensation trail.
Photo 1 is an air-to-air view of the starboard side of a Lancaster in flight.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of the port side of a Lancaster in flight. The image is obscured by damage or condensation trail.
Lancaster and Lowestoft harbour
Two photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a starboard side view of a Lancaster in flight.
Photo 2 is a view of Lowestoft harbour, docks and river Waveney with row of ships. Underneath is a post-it with 'Op Manna'.
Identification kindly provided…
Photo 1 is a starboard side view of a Lancaster in flight.
Photo 2 is a view of Lowestoft harbour, docks and river Waveney with row of ships. Underneath is a post-it with 'Op Manna'.
Identification kindly provided…
Last Week in RAF
Eight photographs from an album.
Photo 1 and 8 are the same, five airmen on a seaside promenade. They are in khaki uniforms.
Photo 2 and 3 are aerial views from a Lancaster towards Mount Vesuvius.
Photo 4 is group of soldiers with a 156 Squadron…
Photo 1 and 8 are the same, five airmen on a seaside promenade. They are in khaki uniforms.
Photo 2 and 3 are aerial views from a Lancaster towards Mount Vesuvius.
Photo 4 is group of soldiers with a 156 Squadron…
Thomas Thomson
A brief biography of Thomas Thomson covering his years in the RAF and after.
E J Haddow’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 E J Haddow covering the period from 28 November 1943 to 26 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Wratting…
Thomas Thomson, five airmen and a Lancaster
Six airmen standing at the nose of a Lancaster. Thomas Thomson is second from the right.
15 Squadron Lancaster in flight
An air-to-air photograph of the starboard side of a Lancaster 'LS-M' from 15 Squadron. The wing and propellers of the other aircraft frame the image.
Seven Airmen and a Damaged Wing
Two photographs of seven airmen standing underneath the damaged wing of a Lancaster. 'EA-D'.
On the reverse of the first photograph the annotation reads 'Uncle Tom on left'.
In the second photograph one of the men is pointing out some damage.
On the reverse of the first photograph the annotation reads 'Uncle Tom on left'.
In the second photograph one of the men is pointing out some damage.
Airman and Damaged Turret
An airman examining the damage to a mid-upper turret on Lancaster 'EA-D'. The plexiglass has been damaged.
Thomas Thomson's crew and a Lancaster
Thomas Thomson on the right of a group of six more airmen. They are standing in front of the nose of a Lancaster. On the reverse 'Uncle Tom on the right'.
Thomas Thomson, six airman and a damaged Lancaster
Six airmen on the ground and one airman at the damaged mid-upper turret of Lancaster 'EA-D'. On the reverse 'Uncle Tom on the left'.
A H G Dicker’s Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for A H G Dicker, navigator, covering the period from 4 July 1944 to 30 April 1953. Detailing his flying training, post war duties with 205 squadron, 52 squadron, 203 squadron and…