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Seven aircrew
Seven airmen wearing a variety of flying kit standing in line in front of the rear fuselage of a Lancaster (registration ME584 squadron letter "Y"). Captioned 'Jimmie Hall wireless op Scot (marked with cross), Jack Meek observer Canada, Bill…
Crew photograph and list of operations
First page - photograph of seven airmen wearing battledress with brevet standing in front of a Lancaster. Captioned 'Lancaster - 138 Squadron, Alf Warren (3rd from the left) mid upper gunner'. Then follows a list of thirty-one operations between 2…
The loss of Lancaster ED838 and crew
Lancaster ED838 and crew took off from RAF Bardney on an operation to Essen on 1 May 1943.
The report contains information about the crew, the operation to Essen and their loss as well as maps and photographs.
The crew were:
Pilot Officer G A…
The report contains information about the crew, the operation to Essen and their loss as well as maps and photographs.
The crew were:
Pilot Officer G A…
Combat report
Combat report by Flying Officer V S Breckenridge. Relates first attack by fighter killed wireless operator and wounded rear and mid-upper gunners as well as damaging the aircraft. Second fighter attack caused more damage and the pilot and navigator…
First tour crew
Note listing 1st tour crew. 'Pat Finnerty DFM, Nav C Boyes, F/E Cowling, W/O T Bellamy, B/A H Jones, M/U T J Page DFM, RG WBB, "J" was KO-J DS626 a Lancaster II with Hercules engines'.
Newspaper cutting - Lancaster riddled won home
Relates story of Lancaster on operation to Berlin being hit by night fighter fire which wounded crew and damaged aircraft. Returning home with wounded crew and belly landed.
P H Gaunt’s pilots flying log book. Two.
Pilots flying log book for P H Gaunt, pilot, covering the period from 20 October 1944 to 21 June 1952. Detailing his operations flown and post war flying at 69 reserve centre and 7 reserve flying school. He was stationed at RAF Foggia and RAF…
P H Gaunt’s pilots South African Air Force flying log book. One
South African Air Force pilots flying log book one, for P H Gaunt, covering the period from 23 August 1943 to 19 November 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at SAAF Witbank, SAAF Pietersburg, RAF Qastina and…
Report on Flying Accident or Forced Landing Not Attributable to Enemy Action
RAF Form 765 (C) covering the accident to Sam's aircraft. The report concludes that an engine failed and the crash was an error of judgement by the pilot.
Alfred Powdrell Gamlin’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for A P Gamlin, covering the period from 5 January 1945 to 8 August 1945. Detailing his flying duties with 1693 general reconnaissance flight. He was stationed at RAF Sumburgh and RAF Kastrup. Aircraft flown in was…
J Flint's RAF pilot’s flying log book. Two
J Flint’s pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 17 March 1944 to 23 October 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Bruntingthorpe (29 OTU), RAF Swinderby (1660 HCU), RAF Syerston (5…
J Flint's RAF pilot’s flying log book. One
J Flint’s Flying Log Book covering the period 30 August 1938 to 16 February 1944.
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Tollerton (27 E&RFTS), RAF Hanworth (5 EFTS), RAF Yatesbury (10 EFTS), RAF Brize…
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Tollerton (27 E&RFTS), RAF Hanworth (5 EFTS), RAF Yatesbury (10 EFTS), RAF Brize…
Sam McCron's Medical Officer's Report on Ceased Training Cases
A report stating that Sam is not suitable for Pilot, Navigator or Bomber.
John L Kennedy’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for John L Kennedy, covering the period from 2 February 1942 to 30 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Induna, RAF Kumalo, RAF Perth, RAF South Cerney,…
William Ray Peter Perry DFC - biography
Brief details of early life. Joined Royal Air Force 26 March 1941, trained as pilot in Canada. Flew operations on 106 Squadron at RAF Syerston and RAF Metheringham from June 1943 to February 1944. Instructional tour at 5 Lancaster Finishing School…
Java Jive
Note explaining why author's father and several pilots of 106 Squadron arrived singing Java Jive over the radio (R/T). Station commander was not impressed.
Pilot's brevet
Cloth pilot's brevet with accompanying note explaining it was worn on battledress on flying duties and wear on left wing was due to parachute harness.
Pilot
Three-quarter length image of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons leaning on a wooden fence with hands in pockets, with field behind and houses in the distance. On the reverse 'from the "engagement album, P.I.'.
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'.
Flying Officer WRP Perry
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. On the reverse 'Flying Officer WRP Perry'.
Avro York
Top left - cockpit of a York with pilot visible. Captioned 'Dum Dum airport, Calcutta'.
Top right - an airman wearing shorts, shirt and peaked cap standing by the centre tail fin of a York. Captioned '"Taffy" feeling tired at Dum Dum'.
Bottom left…
Top right - an airman wearing shorts, shirt and peaked cap standing by the centre tail fin of a York. Captioned '"Taffy" feeling tired at Dum Dum'.
Bottom left…
JG Rowe
A head and shoulders portrait of J Rowe J41261.
14 members of 115 Squadron
On the left eight ground crew sitting and standing wearing belted leather jerkins. One man has a bandage on his head. On the right, six members of aircrew. They are standing underneath an aircraft.
1944-45. Far right: W G Didcote; standing, fourth…
1944-45. Far right: W G Didcote; standing, fourth…
W G Didcote's crew
W G Didcote's crew with 115 Squadron standing in front of a Lancaster. 1944-45. Third from right: W G Didcote; third from left: B A Rowe-Evans.
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Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Five aircrew
Five airmen standing inside a building with curtains behind.