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J R Lee German notebook
Notebook issued in Berlin in 1933 but used by J R Lee. Contains banknote, German text, handwritten annotations, identity document for a German man, German stamps, English and Scottish addresses, some telephone numbers. At the end a list of James…
Aircrew by YMCA mobile canteen
Two men standing on left with several others bending down over parachutes in front of a van with open serving hatch on the right. In the background part of a bomber aircraft. On the reverse 'Issued on behalf of National Y.M.C.A/S'. Two versions.
Aircrew by YMCA mobile canteen
Five aircrew standing in front of a van with serving hatch open. In the background part of a bomber aircraft. On the reverse 'W/C Gomm 2nd from left, F/Sgt Lee 4th from left'.
Seven aircrew by YMCA mobile canteen
Seven aircrew standing in line in front of a van with open serving hatch and rear door. In the background part of a bomber aircraft,
D A Robinson’s pilot’s flying log book
Pilot’s flying log book for D A Robinson, covering the period from 23 November 1942 to 21 May 1948. Covering his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. It states in his log book that his previous one was lost due to enemy action…
Lancaster
Four silhouettes and three photographs.
#1 is a port side silhouette of a Lancaster I.
#2 is an underside silhouette of a Lancaster I.
#3 is an underside silhouette of a Lancaster II.
#4 is a frontal silhouette of a Lancaster I.
#5 is a…
#1 is a port side silhouette of a Lancaster I.
#2 is an underside silhouette of a Lancaster I.
#3 is an underside silhouette of a Lancaster II.
#4 is a frontal silhouette of a Lancaster I.
#5 is a…
R S Routledge’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R S Routledge, air gunner, covering the period from 18 July 1943 to 14 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…
History of aircraft flown by Leslie Davies and crew
States that the crew flew operationally on no fewer than six Lancaster aircraft. Mentions operations along with aircraft flown on them and some of aircraft's subsequent history and where they were built.
Robert Smith biography
Biography of flight engineer Robert (McKenzie otherwise Mackenzie) Smith. Includes early life and RAF training. Continues with operational history and description of flight engineers role. Concludes with post-war brush with law and subsequent career.…
Introduction
Beginning of attempt to gain insight into the wartime career of author's father Leslie Alfred Davies. Mention early life and that he ended up as a Lancaster navigator on 50 Squadron. Includes 50 Squadron crest.
Raid 26 - Ladbergen
Account of daylight operation against Dortmund-Ems canal aqueducts. Operation was abandoned due to cloud cover. Landed at Waddington. Includes b/w photographs of target,
Robert Smith flying log book
Flying log book for R M Smith, flight engineer, covering the period from August 1944 to 16 November 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF St Athan, RAF Wigsley, RAF Syerston and RAF Skellingthorpe. Aircraft…
Flight Sergeant G Jarmy's bomb aimer log book
Flying log book for G Jarmey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 29 August 1943 to 8 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Fingal, RCAF London, RAF Moreton Valance, RAF Husbands…
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…
G J Mellefont air gunner log book
Flying log book for navigator’s air bomber air gunner’s flight engineers for G J Mellafont, air gunner, covering the period from 25 February 1944 to 10 September 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF…
John "Jack" Richard Davies
Draft comments on last operation of John Davies. Died on active service with 166 Squadron. List crew of his Lancaster (pilot and flight engineer survived) and recounts operation to V1 site at Trossy St Maximin in which and other crew John were…
Leslie Alfred Davies and crew
Biographies of navigator Leslie Davies and all his crew. Includes photographs of Lancaster, 50 Squadron, his crew, Leslie Davies himself, training course photographs. Covers his tour from 7 October 1944 to 22 March 1945. List his crew and aircraft…
J R Davies’ Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for J R Davies, bomb aimer, covering the period from 24 April 1943 to 3 August 1944, when he was missing on operations; his book is marked 'death presumed'. He was stationed at…
Leslie Davies observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L A Davies, navigator, covering the period from 4 August 1943 to 16 April 1945 and from 26 September 1948 to 13 June 1953 with no. 5 reserve flying school. He was stationed at RAF Port Alfred, RAF…
Seven aircrew
Seven aircrew all wearing Mae West standing in line in front of a Lancaster. On the reverse 'L Leslie Alfred Davies 3rd left, Frederick Jones P, 3rd [..], Norm Parrinder RG'. Two versions of the same item.
Two airmen standing by a Lancaster
Two men standing by the port main landing gear of a Lancaster parked on hardstanding. Has letter 'F' on front fuselage. On the reverse 'L Frederick David Jones DFC, R Leslie Alfred Davies, note on engine, NF918 crossed out/SW264'.
Mystery object from a Lancaster
A metal object inscribed “Ra N° 145103” alongside a pencil for scale, submitted with caption 'Mystery object from a Lancaster'. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital…
G J Mellefont’s flying log book for navigator’s air bomber air gunner’s flight engineers
Flying log book for navigator’s air bomber air gunner’s flight engineers for G J Mellefont, air gunner, covering the period from 25 February 1944 to 10 September 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF…
Aircrew, Bremerhaven, Bremen and Warsaw
Top left: Seven RAF aircrew in full flight gear in front of a Lancaster. Captioned 'Just before last trip Bremen daylight, 1945'.
Top right: oblique aerial photograph of a city. In centre a high-spired church amongst part ruined houses. There is a…
Top right: oblique aerial photograph of a city. In centre a high-spired church amongst part ruined houses. There is a…
Seven aircrew and four groundcrew in front of a Lancaster
Seven aircrew all wearing Mae West standing in line. In front squatting down four airman wearing battledress. In the background a Lancaster.