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L V Rosser’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for L V Rosser, covering the period from 4 March 1939 to 19 July 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Kidlington, RAF Woodley, RAF Grantham, RAF Kinloss, RAF…
L V Rosser’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book 2 for L V Rosser, covering the period from 22 July 1943 to 6 August 1945. Detailing his instructor duties, flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Edgehill (aka RAF Shenington), RAF Wing, RAF Little…
Calculations of flying hours
Calculations and total flying hours on all aircraft flown.
A RAF pilot
Head and shoulders portrait of a pilot wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons (including DFC).
L V Rosser - private diary operations
Written in RAF pilot's flying log book by Sergeant, pilot Rosser, Lewis Victor, RAFVR - diary of night bombing operations. Gives date, aircraft, crew, target and description of each operation. Also included are extracts from the Bomber Command war…
John Hitchcock's Service Record
A record of John's service in the RAF.
John Hitchcock's Officers' Record of Service
John's service record as an officer.
John Hitchcock's DFC
John Hitchcock's DFC, presentation case and a newspaper cutting explaining why it was awarded to him.
John Hitchcock's uniform and badges
Ten photographs of John's uniform badges.
#1 Flight Lieutenant Epaulettes
#2 and 3 Front and reverse of Pilot's wings
#4 Sleeve bands
#5 and 6 Front and reverse brass buttons
#7 and 8 Cuff links
#9 Jacket with insignia
#10 Close up of jacket…
#1 Flight Lieutenant Epaulettes
#2 and 3 Front and reverse of Pilot's wings
#4 Sleeve bands
#5 and 6 Front and reverse brass buttons
#7 and 8 Cuff links
#9 Jacket with insignia
#10 Close up of jacket…
Six Airmen
Six airmen standing in a row in front of a Wellington. Two of the men are pilots.
Six Airmen
Six men in a row at the entrance to a brick building. Two of the men are pilots.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 13
21 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. On the reverse each man is named.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
Explanations of why John was awarded a DFC and AFC.
91st Flying Instructor's Course Upavon
43 airmen arranged in four rows at the front of a large building. Underneath each man is named on a printed caption.
John Hitchcock
A head and shoulders portrait of John in uniform.
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25 April 1941 to 28 June 1941, detailing flights as a Transport Command pilot based in Egypt. Very short logbook, includes a summary record of service from 4/12/37 onwards. The last entry reads:…
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 5 December 1941 to 1 November 1945 detailing training and operations as a pilot and flying instructor. He was stationed at RAF Upavon (Central Flying School), RAF Little Rissington (No. 6 Flying…
John Hitchcock's Private Flying Licence
A licence issued to John in 1939 allowing him to fly land planes.
Instructions for the Handling of Wellington Aircraft
Step by step instructions for handling a Wellington.
Memo Book
Notes kept in a small booklet. Some pages record flights.
Oliver Bell's log book
Flying log book for Oliver Bell covering the period from 18th January 1935 to 30th September 1938. He was at RAF Cranwell and then posted to Aden and the Middle East with 12(B) and 8(B) Squadrons. Aircraft flown were Hart, Vincent and Wellesley.
A Flight 8 (B) Squadron
20 airmen arranged in four rows. Behind is a biplane. The front row are holding pith helmets. Oliver has a small cross on his left shoulder. On the reverse 'A Flight 8(B) Squadron February 1937 right hand side of rear row'.
Night Fighter Attack - My Experience
A memoir about being attacked during an operation.
Lone British Bomber Bombs Bonn
Geoffrey Robinson's recollection of an operation to bomb Bonn in December 1944.
Reminiscence of a Flight Engineer's Night to Remember 55 Years Ago
An account of an operation to Duisburg.