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Homer Lawson and crew
Seven airmen standing in front of their Halifax. It has 'The Ol' Ram' nose art. 47 operations are marked by painted bombs. There are also three swastikas.
Homer Lawson's crew, their Halifax and ground crew
12 airmen arranged in two rowsin front of their Halifax. The Halifax has the Ol'Ram nose art.
Homer Lawson and three airmen
Four airmen, including Homer lawson, lined up in their uniforms. Identified by their brevets are an air gunner, flight engineer, observer (Homer Lawson) and the pilot (Canadian).
"The Ol'Ram" Plaque
A painted wooden plaque with the nose art from Homer Lawson's Halifax. It features a ram's head snorting smoke and a swastika breaking apart. On the head is a maple leaf (the pilot was Canadian) and 'Go'tdam' Underneath is 'The Ol'Ram'. There is a 10…
Homer Lawson and airmen
Nine images from a photo album.
Photo 1 is seven airmen standing in front of a Halifax.
Photo 2 is five airmen sitting and crouched on grass.
Photo 3 is an airman inside an aircraft.
Photo 4 is five airmen standing in front of a Nissen…
Photo 1 is seven airmen standing in front of a Halifax.
Photo 2 is five airmen sitting and crouched on grass.
Photo 3 is an airman inside an aircraft.
Photo 4 is five airmen standing in front of a Nissen…
George C Dunn’s pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for George C Dunn, covering the period from 1 August 1945 to 17 June 1947. Detailing his post war flying with 1409 long range meteorological and special duties recconnaisance flight, 109 squadron, 1357 meteorological…
George C Dunn’s pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book one, for George C Dunn, covering the period from 11 January 1942 to 30 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Caron, RCAF Weyburn, RAF Chipping Norton, RAF…
Albert Edward Edmunds’ pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for A E Edmunds, covering the period from 18 August 1941 to 4 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Penhold, RAF Hatfield, RAF Prestwick, RAF Dishforth, RAF…
The Kriegie December 2005
News-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers the 60th anniversary of VE day, Great Escapes at the Imperial War Museum, requests for help, Obituaries, Sixtieth anniversary of the Great Escape, Recco report on ex-POWs, Kriegies help…
The Kriegie March 2007
The news-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers the award of an OBE to the Association's President, the Prisoners of War memorial at Hendon, Trooping the Colour, the annual parade of the Air Cadets, a visit to RAF Cranwell, Lunches,…
Interview with Maurice Roberts
Born in Manchester, Maurice was 20 years old when he joined up and volunteered for aircrew in 1940. He trained in South Africa, Canada (Moncton and Trenton), the Unites States (Lakeland), and was torpedoed in the Atlantic on his way back. Maurice…
My War Story
A memoir written by Dick Curnock. It covers his wartime service and also his service after the war for the RAF. It covers his brother Sam and his accident as a pilot. Dick started his training at Lords in London, RAF Bridlington then RAF Bridgnorth…
Two Airmen on their bikes
Two airmen sitting on bikes in front of a corrugated lined hut.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Eight Airmen
Eight airmen in a group on grass with a Halifax in the distance.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Five airmen under the inner port engine of a Halifax
Five airmen in uniform under the port engine of a Halifax.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Letter from John Valentine to the father of his pilot
To Mr Floyd, father of Philip Floyd, mentioning that he was his son's navigator and that he had recently discovered Mr Loyd's address. Expresses concern that he might upset Mr Floyd. Provides description of their last operation on 1000 bomber attack…
13 airmen
A group of 12 airmen arranged in two rows. Jim Tyrie is in the centre of the front row,
Jim Tyrie
Head and shoulders portrrait of Jim Tyrie.
Telegram to Mr JB Tyrie from Air Ministry
The telegram advises Jim Tyrie's father that his son has been reported as a prisoner of war by the Red Cross.
Letter to Mr JB Tyrie from Air Ministry
The letter refers to Jim Tyrie being missing in action and assuring his father that he may be captured and that efforts will be made to trace him through the Red Cross.
Telegram to Mr JB Tyrie from Air Ministry
A telegram to Jim Tyrie's father reporting his son missing.
Jim Tyrie
Six items referring to Jim Tyrie being shot down and being imprisoned in a prisoner of war camp.
Item 1 is a newspaper cutting with a camp photograph of Jim Tyrie and nine other prisoners, all are named.
Item 2 is a newspaper cutting of Jim Tyrie…
Item 1 is a newspaper cutting with a camp photograph of Jim Tyrie and nine other prisoners, all are named.
Item 2 is a newspaper cutting of Jim Tyrie…
Jim Tyrie's Wartime Log. One
A wartime log kept by Jim Tyrie whilst being kept a prisoner of war. He was shot down on 10th April 1941 and imprisoned for 4 years, 1 month and 16 days. It contains cartoons, sketches and maps.
He lists the men who were shot after recapture during…
He lists the men who were shot after recapture during…
Jim Tyrie and colleagues
Photo 1 is Jim Tyrie standing on a pth, captioned 'Flt. Lt. J.S.B. Tyrie RAF Bishops Court Downpatrick 1967'.
Photo 2 is a group of 22 airmen and women arranged in three rows outside a building, captioned 'Annual Inspection RAF Bishops Court 1968'.
Photo 2 is a group of 22 airmen and women arranged in three rows outside a building, captioned 'Annual Inspection RAF Bishops Court 1968'.
Philip Floyd
Head and shoulders portrait of a Royal Air Force pilot wearing tunic with pilot brevet mounted on page with epitaph inscription on reverse. John Valentine's pilot.