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Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Dortmund.

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Heinsberg.

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Gelsenkirchen.

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Fulda.

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Cologne.

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Bottrop

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Dortmund.

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Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Homburg.

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Calculations used for an operation to Stettin.

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A log sheet used for calculations for a flight from Honeybourne to Mildenhall.

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Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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John Crabb transferred to the RAF from the Army. He began training as a pilot in the USA but then returned to train as an observer in Canada. On his return was posted to 49 Squadron. After thirteen operations he and the bomb aimer developed colds and…

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Darwin Evans volunteered for aircrew in 1940 and began training as a navigator. After an accident while training at RAF Bobbington (later RAF Halfpenny Green) ended his operational flying duties, he retrained as a compass adjuster at RAF Cranage and…

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Harry ‘Sam’ Harris grew up in Scotland and volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as a navigator in South Africa. On the penultimate day of his training he flew over a multitude of lifeboats bearing the survivors of a torpedoed ship. The next…

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Neil Harris wanted to join the RAF because he was looking for an exciting life experience and an opportunity for further education. He started as a flight mechanic before training as a pilot. Remembers being trained in different locations across the…

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Robert was in the Air Training Corps (Sea Cadets). From the Operational Training Unit at RAF Warboys where he did pathfinder navigational training, Robert joined 156 Squadron at RAF Upwood. They did around 13 pathfinding operations, usually over…

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Condolence letter and envelope from King George VI to Jessie Redgrave on the death of her husband, Harry.

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First page annotated 'Unpublished writing by Charles Cuthill, publication rights please, Matt Nicol'. Continues with account of icing, flashes round the aircraft and static on the intercom. Difficult flying conditions and weather. Reference to…

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MDyerJH1217992-160108-01.pdf
Note from his niece which gives outline of operation to Berlin on 2 January 1944. Mentions that Missing Research and Enquiry Service contacted his parents with news that his remains had been found and he and rest of crew were buried in the village of…

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Official (Canadian) booklet on meteorology. Covers and table of contents only.
1st image: Front cover. Annotated by hand: 'Sgt GL Royall' and 'Sgt Hardy JC. R103813'
2nd image: Title page.
3rd image: Table of contents.
4th image: Back cover…

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A Canadian air chart covering the Indian Head and Brandon areas, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

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An air chart covering the Swift Current and Regina area of Saskatchewan.

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1:506880 chart of Banff. Sheet 82NE

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1:506880 Chart of Swift Current-Regina.

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!:506880 Chart of Moose Jaw region.

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