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Six aircrew in front of Wellington
Six aircrew wearing tunics and side caps standing in line in front of a Wellington. Aircraft has name 'Edward III' on nose below turret. In the background trees. David Donaldson is third from the left.
Six aircrew in front of a Wellington
Six aircrew, five wearing tunic and the sixth a greatcoat standing in line in front of a Wellington. Aircraft has 'Edward III' on the nose. On the reverse 'Crew of Edward III, Jan? 1940'. David Donaldson is fourth from left.
Six aircrew in front of a Wellington
Six aircrew in front of Wellington D, parked in front of a building with chocks on wheels. Nose art of Donald Duck pointing at ducklings visible on aircraft. Four aircrew are wearing peaked caps and two side caps.
From left to right are relation,…
From left to right are relation,…
Six aircrew in front of a Wellington
Six aircrew wearing parachute harnesses standing in line in front of a Wellington with name Marienne. A ladder is visible leading to entry hatch. Ground is sand covered and two of the crew are wearing shorts. The second photograph on the reverse…
Six aircrew and eight ground crew
Eight airmen squatting down in line with dog sitting front centre. Six aircrew wearing battledress with brevet and side caps standing in line behind. In the background a Wellington with 'Bambi' nose art and many operations symbols.
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Six aircrew
Six airmen wearing flying jackets and helmets standing in line in front of a Wellington. On the reverse a handwritten note in Polish.
Silhouettes of British, American, German and Italian Aircraft
A leaflet with silhouettes of aircraft listed for the second grade test of the Royal Observer Corps Club. There are side, plan and head-on views of 62 aircraft. 53 views are included for the second grade test.
Silhouettes of British, American and German Aircraft
A booklet with silhouettes of aircraft listed for the third grade test of the Royal Observer Corps Club. Each of the 62 aircraft is a black image seen from the side and plan.
Short history of RAF Foulsham
History from opening on 22 November 1942 to civilian use up to January 1981. Originally 2 Group with 98 and 180 squadrons flying B-25. Later based 514 Squadron Lancaster of 3 Group then 192 Squadron of 100 Group flying Wellington. Mosquito and…
Seven ground personnel and a Wellington
Seven airmen including three sergeants and a corporal in front of a Wellington.
Seven Ground Crew and a Wellington
Seven ground crew working on a Wellington. A bomb with a message in Polish is about to be loaded. The image is captioned 'Saint Jean de Luz'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
Service record John Henry (Jack) Thomas
Covers enlistment and early training in the Royal Australian Air Force. Continues with description of journey to England via the United States and training in England. Lists his crew formed during training. Joined 102 Squadron with Halifax Mk 3 on 12…
Service life
Top left: A woman wearing a summer dress and jacket sitting on a rock.
Top right: Jack, standing far left with four other airmen in uniform in front of a pyramid.
Bottom left: A grounded Wellington with the covers off the port engine, There are…
Top right: Jack, standing far left with four other airmen in uniform in front of a pyramid.
Bottom left: A grounded Wellington with the covers off the port engine, There are…
Service history of Sergeant Alfred Edward "Teddy" Cosgrove
Covering Teddy's short service in the RAF. It covers his training and his ten missions. Details of his fellow crew members are included.
Service History of Benny Goodman
Begins with his decision to cease his studies and join the Royal Air Force. Covers recruitment activities and life during initial training including employment as ground gunner while waiting for flying training. Describes basic training on Tiger Moth…
Service history
Joined in 1942 and then details training and tour on 115 Squadron, gunnery course, tours as gunnery instructor. Further tour with 625 Squadron, crashed twice before another instructors tour. Mentions 14 ops on first tour and 20 on second. Comments on…
Serrate operation report
Marked most Secret. Lists patrol areas. Aircraft in operation (14 took off, 5 returned early and 1 missing). Claims 1 He 177 and one Ju 88.
Detailed description of patrol activity at Beacon "B". Followed by detailed description of patrol activity in…
Detailed description of patrol activity at Beacon "B". Followed by detailed description of patrol activity in…
Sergeant W. Dixon’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sergeant W. Dixon’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 23rd September 1943 to 4th April 1945, detailing his training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2…
Sergeant John Walter Gifford Saunders 1324708
Recollections of John's service career, by his son Clive, including a letter from 44 Squadron Association. It describes John taking fellow RAF volunteers' compulsary swimming tests in their stead and his initial training in Rhodesia. He flew in…
Sergeant E Marrs air gunner/wireless operator's flying log book
Flying log book for E Marrs, wireless operator, covering the period from 12 September 1943 to 10 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 10 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF Barrow, RAF Madley, RAF…
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…
Sergeant A P Brander’s RAF observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Sergeant A P Brander’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 17th August 1942 to 27th January 1944, detailing his training and operations as an air gunner. He did not record the names of some of the bases he flew from, but it is…
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'.
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.