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Note mentioning Albion John Turner killed
Headed Mr Crosskey, states Albion John Turner Flight Sergeant Pilot (regular) from Scampton in Wellington killed on Sept 3 1939 over Kiel Harbour, no 561939, Sage, plot 4, Row E, No 3, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Oldenburg.
Note on crew
Mentions tracing the crew who were all buried together. Did not find pilot, so assumed survived the war. Pilot survived because he happened to be wearing a parachute.
Notes for pilots and flight engineers Bristol Hercules engines in Stirlings
Technical notes for various marks of Hercules engines. Limits for flying conditions, running notes, dos and don'ts.
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,…
Notes of Interview with William Parry 9 Squadron Ground Crew
A biography of Bill covering his RAF years.
Notes on Munich 6 September 1943
Lists losses, casualties and the fate of his Halifax crew.
Notification of death
A notice that Kenneth Steven was reported missing and is presumed dead.
Notification of missing aircraft
telegram notification that Lancaster ME360 failed to return from an operation to Leipzig. Lists the crew and their next of kin.
Number 47 Course
Thirty eight airmen in five rows sitting and standing in front of a building with windows. David Donaldson is rear row third from right. All are wearing tunics and side caps and have names captioned over them. There are two smaller photographs at the…
Obituary: Harold Yeoman
Covers education, playing rugby and RAF career. After training as pilot in England and Canada, posted to 12 Squadron at RAF Binbrook flying Wellington. Mentions some of his 14 night operations before he was medically grounded. Continues with postings…
Officer Inspection
A group of officers inspecting three other ranks. EJH Roberts is part of the inspection group, on the left of the photograph.
Officer leading parade of ATC
An officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and side cap marching in front of a large parade which is marching in column around a running track in a stadium. In the background a stand, high wall and houses beyond, On the reverse 'ATC parade'.
Officer sitting writing at desk
Half length portrait of an RAF officer wearing uniform tunic with pilot's brevet sitting at a desk writing. Submitted with the caption 'Twilly '.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Officers at ceremony
A group of RAF officers gathered round an an air vice marshal who is holding a folded flag. A man wearing white surplus and mortar board hat watches on the right. In the background spectators and a sandbag wall.
Oliver Bell's log book
Flying log book for Oliver Bell covering the period from 18th January 1935 to 30th September 1938. He was at RAF Cranwell and then posted to Aden and the Middle East with 12(B) and 8(B) Squadrons. Aircraft flown were Hart, Vincent and Wellesley.
On take off
Account of crew actions during take off and one particular time when aircraft ahead slewed when tire burst half way down the runway. Luckily they were able to get airborne and avoid the other aircraft.
One Day in May on a Bomber Station
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A detailed description of an operation to Mannheim on 19 May 1942. He describes the preparation, the operation and their safe return to the UK.
Operation for Mining Silverthorne Kattegat
Calculations and observations used for an operation to the Kattegat
Operation on Turin
David Donaldson reminisces about an operation on Turin, describing the crossing of the Alps at night and the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Blanc. David stresses the uniqueness of the operation, only comparable to a previous one on Munich, and mentions…
Operation to Beauvoir
Navigation calculation sheets and chart for an operation to a V-1 site at Beauvoir.
Operation to Bottrop
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Bottrop
Operation to Caen
Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Caen.
Operation to Calais
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Calais.
Operation to Cap Gris Nez
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Cap Gris Nez.
Operation to Castrop Rauxel
Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Castrop Rauxel.