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Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Aunt Gladys and Uncle Geoffrey
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The telegram congratulates Maurice on being awarded a DFC.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Aunt Gladys
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The message advises Maurice that a Swan Pen has been obtained and he does not have to feel obliged to accept.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Tom and Vera
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The telegram congratulates him on his grand achievement.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson from The Colne Valley Electric Supply Company
The letter accompanies a cheque and offers congratulations and best wishes.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter advises that Maurice is now considered killed in combat.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Mother
The letter asks if his mother has entered his news in the Observer.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.
Maurice Cecil Stimpson’s pilot’s flying log book. One
Pilot’s flying log book for Maurice Cecil Stimpson, covering the period from 19 December 1941 to 30 July 1943. Detailing his flying training and operation flown. He was stationed at RAF Perth, USAAC Alabany, USAAC Moody Field, RAF Little…
Pilot's Notes
Notes recorded by Maurice during his pilot training.
Maurice Stimpson beside a Railway Carriage
Maurice standing in front of a railway carriage belonging to Canadian National. On the reverse 'On the way up from the States'.
On a second copy of the reverse is added 'Maurice. Training complete on the way back to MonctonCanada [sic] for return…
On a second copy of the reverse is added 'Maurice. Training complete on the way back to MonctonCanada [sic] for return…
Maurice Stimpson
A half length portrait of Maurice with his wings.
Norm George Smith video interview
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Norman George Smith completed his Australian training as a pilot before being posted to the UK. He was posted to 463 Squadron where he completed ten trips before the war ended. Although he was an officer Norman would borrow his navigator’s jacket…
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…
Maurice Stimpson
A half length portrait of Maurice in dress uniform with pilot's wings.
Possibly Pete
A sergeant pilot standing in uniform in front of buildings. On the reverse 'Not sure possibly Pete?'.
Maurice Stimpson
Maurice standing in uniform with his pilot's wings.
Maurice Stimpson's 1942 Diary
An intermittent record of Maurice's year. It starts with some time in the UK then he travels to Perth then the US for pilot training.
Maurice Stimpson's 1944 Diary
A diary kept by Maurice. It records his operations. (Note the squadron was visited by the King & Queen on 10th February 1944 and he had lunch with them in the mess. He was killed on 15th February 1944 on an operation to Berlin)
Near miss
Describes a very near collision at night between an Halifax and a German Fw 190. Lists crew of Halifax. Notes it was their 31st operation of 34 total.
Newspaper cutting - Scot's fourth award in two months
Crew brought crippled bomber home from operation to Cologne. Brief description of damage to aircraft and recovery to base. Three members of crew received awards including DFC for pilot Thomas Mahaddie DSO AFC who was awarded his fourth decoration the…
A POWs Memories
Comments on target (Frankfurt) and odds on being shot down. It was their 19th operation and out of 124 aircrew shot down that night only 10 survived, five from their crew. Mentions evading, capture, initial treatment and journey to camp (Stalag Luft…
467 Squadron RAAF
Some information about 467 Squadron's history and about Lancaster R5863 'S Sugar' which is currently in the RAF museum at Hendon. Mentions operations on 6 June 1944. Includes colour photograph showing front quarter of a Lancaster inside a museum. In…
Maurice Stimpson and Father
Maurice standing with his arm round his father. On the reverse 'Home from America Maurice & Harry'.
Maurice Stimpson and Crew
Maurice and five crew members standing under the port wing of a Lancaster. On the reverse 'From Left Bill, Roy, ?, Joe, Maurice, Johny'.
Maurice Stimpson and Crew
Maurice and six crew members standing under the port side of a Lancaster. On the reverse 'From L Robinson, Harold, Maurice, Johny, ?, Joe, ?.'
Maurice Stimpson and Crew
Maurice and eight crew members, including ground crew. They are sat on a tractor in front of a Lancaster. On the reverse '2 Groundcrew from L Harold, Johny, Joe, Robinson, Roy, Bill, Maurice.'