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Extract from Harry Stannus' (bomb aimer) memoir
Account of operation to mine Brest harbour entrance, William Holmes was pilot and captain of aircraft. Used acoustic mines, describes briefing by naval officer, trip out, being engaged by heavy anti aircraft fire and finally dropping mines after…
Extract from London Gazette 17 March 1944
Pilot Officer J H Catlin for Distinguished Flying Cross. Sergeant Barry Collin Wright for Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. Sergeant William Birch for Distinguished Flying Medal. Gives account of action for operation to Leipzig in February 1944. Describes…
Extract from London Gazette dated 17 July 1945
The extract refers to the award of a Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer Noel Appleton. He has completed a tour of 37 sorties.
Extract from the London Gazette
Describing operations under fire and return in a damaged aircraft leading to award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Extract of citation for Robert Palmer from London Gazette
Gives operational history and descriptions of actions on operation to Cologne in December 1944 where he showed conspicuous bravery. He had a record of prolonged and heroic endeavour which was beyond praise.
Extracts from John's Service Record
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A summary of John's service in the RAF and a letter from Jeff Perry, his former pilot.
Extracts from war diaries and information on aircraft crews and lists of bombing operations
Describes training and crewing up at operational training unit on Wellingtons. Mentions staying in London on leave with RCAF colleague, using the Canadian forces club London and dining at the Ritz. Includes diary entry describing operational baptism.…
Extracts of unpublished writing by Charles Cuthill
First page annotated 'Unpublished writing by Charles Cuthill, publication rights please, Matt Nicol'. Continues with account of icing, flashes round the aircraft and static on the intercom. Difficult flying conditions and weather. Reference to…
F/Lt A. L. Taylor
Top centre a full length wedding group portrait. An officer in uniform tunic carrying a peaked cap. On the right a women in full length white wedding dress carrying a bouquet. Behind bridesmaids partially visible and in the background a church arched…
Famed RAF Squadron to visit Lowry
Top - newspaper cutting with two photographs - left air-to-air view showing three Lancasters and on the right an air-to air view of three Lancasters in echelon starboard. Text states that this page has several pictures of Lancasters from famed 35…
Family photographs and medals
Top left - colour photograph of decorations including Distinguished Flying Cross and Croix de Guerre as well as 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and 1939-45 War Medal.
Top right - wedding photograph of groom wearing tunic, bride, and another woman…
Top right - wedding photograph of groom wearing tunic, bride, and another woman…
Five men
Five men wearing Royal Australian Air Force battledress standing in line. The man on the left has pilot's brevet and is holding a wine glass. The man third from left had navigator brevet and medal ribbons. On the reverse 'Adams, RAAF base @WAGGA…
Five RAF officers and a civilian
A group of five RAF officers four wearing uniform tunics and the last an overcoat accompany a civilian with overcoat, bowler hat and umbrella all walking toward camera. The officer second from the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse…
Flight Lieutenant Akin Shenbanjo's decorations
Akin Shenbanjo's five medals in a frame. DFC, 1939 to 1945 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939 to 1945. They are mounted in card on a frame. There are two poppies, one in each top corner.
Flight Lieutenant ET Sherlock DFC and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 173. F/L Sherlock E.T. 427'
On the left of the caption is annotated Operational Training Unit lengths of duty for most of the crew.
On the left of the caption is annotated Operational Training Unit lengths of duty for most of the crew.
Flight Lieutenant Freddie Spencer DFC
A biography of Freddie Spencer. Details his training and operations with 106 Squadron and 630 Squadron.
Flight Lieutenant HP Woodruff DFC and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 154. F/Lt Woodruff. 427'
Flight Lieutenant J P Whymark
Two head and shoulder portraits of Jack wearing his flying suit with helmet and goggles. On the reverse, 'Jack Whymark' 'F/Lt J.P. Whymark DSO DFC Mother says taken March 1943'.
Flight Lieutenant Jack Treble DFC
A head and shoulders portrait of Jack and a women, captioned 'Rendezvous Club, Marseilles'.
Flight Lieutenant Peter Isaacson DFC, DFM
Half length portrait of an RAAF officer wearing uniform tunic with pilot's brevet, medal ribbons , Pathfinder badge, and peaked cap. Captioned 'Flight Lieutenant Peter Isaacson DFC, DFM, in 1943'.
Flight Lieutenant Sanderson DFC
An airman sitting on a bench with his greatcoat on. Behind is a church. On the reverse 'Pensive Mood. F/Lt Sanderson DFC'.
Flight Lieutenant WM Stephen DSO and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above.
Flight Lieutenant WRP Perry DFC
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons (including DFC). On the reverse 'Flt Lt WRP Perry DFC'.
Flt Lt John Whymark DSO DFC
Listing Jack's service and the decorations awarded to him.
Flying Officer Andrewartha DFC
A pilot smoking a pipe.
From information kindly provided by the donor. F/O Andrewartha DFC, Skipper HK555 KO-E'.
From information kindly provided by the donor. F/O Andrewartha DFC, Skipper HK555 KO-E'.