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SEllamsG49286v20081-0001.jpg
His record of service prior to commissioning.

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SEllamsG49286v20086-0001.jpg
His AM form 1406, an account of all of his service both before and after his commission.

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NHowellJ170423-01.jpg
A newspaper cutting with a description of how Jack was awarded a DFM. This was awarded because he assisted an unconscious colleague to bale out of their damaged aircraft.

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SHookerFJ1805487v10031.jpg
Issued to Fred Hooker detailing his service record.

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MHoneyFWG915946-150421-01.pdf
A note book used by Fred as a log book.
His pilots on operations were Pilot Officer Benitz DFC and Flight Lieutenant Brown.

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PSimpsonHEW1705.jpg
On the left, one man sitting by a table with mugs on it. In the centre by the stove an man wearing battledress standing with foot on box. On the right, two airmen sitting. On the reverse 'at back of the room on right - Henry Simpson FE (Powdrill's…

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PCothliffKB15030108.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '265 LMG F/O Robinson 427'

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PCothliffKB15030073.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '264. LMG. F/O McBride 427'.
In the caption his name is McBridge and in the annotation it is McBride.

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PCothliffKB15030106.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '266 LMG F/O Redington 427'

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PCothliffKB15030026.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Six of their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '278.LMG. F/O Cowman 427 Sqd'

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PCothliffKB15030053.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '269.LMG. P/O Hughes. 427'

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PBakerA1601.jpg
Flight Lieutenant Mercer and crew and ground personnel in front of their Lancaster. On the reverse:
'March 1944 X for Xray
Dunholme Lodge
Bomber Command
Left to right
Isot Pratt. (mid upper) F/lt Mercer D.F.C. (pilot) Sgt Fallan (fit.…

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PCothliffKB15030096.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '273 -LMG F/L Norris. 427 Sqd'

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PYoungJ1512.jpg
Line group of seven aircrew, all in uniform either battledress or tunics with appropriate brevets. Sergeant John Young is standing is on the extreme right. Captioned ‘Sgt Stedman P. F/O Gapes N. F/O Fox O/B W/O Hartley W/AG Sgt Cambell M/U Sgt…

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MJasinskiT780866-210624-01.jpg
A document certifying Tadeusz's service in the Polish Air Force.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-79.jpg
An extract with details of a Halifax, W7677 "O" operation on Mannheim.

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-019.pdf
Ex-Air Force POW Association news sheet. This edition covers a planned five-day reunion planned for August 1985, a planned convention of the National POW Association in Hamilton, a planned reunion at Toronto for RCAF and RAF veterans, a reminder that…

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-590001.jpg
A biography of his life. He joined the RAF as a wireless operator/air gunner. He volunteered for the Special Operations Exceutive. He was shot down in the Black Forest area and ended up at Sagan, Stalag Luft 3. He spent time building secret radios…

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PClarkeE1503.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of a flight lieutenant wearing uniform tunic with signallers brevet and peaked cap. Titled '49 Bomber Squadron - 5 Group, Royal Air Force Scampton with countryside background, union flag and a Lancaster upper right.…

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YJamesER[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
A detailed diary of ER James' operations. On the first pages are a photograph of his crew and their names. Included with the text are several aerial photographs and newspaper cuttings.

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PDexterKI17030001.jpg
1 - Keith Dexter's grave with peaked cap. 2 - two images of Kieth Dexters grave with other headstones alongside. 3- View over cemetery with line of war graves in front and other graves surrounded by hedges and trees in the background. 4 - two images,…

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OCochraneDH1395422-160412-01.pdf
The completed service record of Donald Cochrane 1395422.

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PCochraneDH1607.jpg
A three quarter length portrait of Donald Cochrane in flying gear complete with Mae West and parachute.

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LEvansDC2207080v1.pdf
Wireless Operator/Air Gunners flying log book covering the period from 8 October 1943 to April 1953. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Evanton (8 AGS), RAF Wigtown…

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LDentonDH1256316v1.pdf
Flying log book for Dennis Denton covering the period from 3 May 1941 to 8 March 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. Includes a map of part of France including the Vitry area, his Gunnery Course results, Certificates and…

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