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David Donaldson's CV
Service history of David Donaldson including postings, promotions and awards.
Interview with Reg Woolgar
Reg Woolgar was born in Hove. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force in December 1939 and trained as a wireless operator/air gunner. He flew Hampdens with 49 Squadron. His aircraft was damaged by anti-aircraft fire on a mine laying operation to Oslo…
Reg Woolgar's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Reg Woolgar from 29 November 1940 to 21 July 1947. Detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Yatesbury, RAF West Freugh, RAF Upper Heyford,…
Bombs on Walcheren
Target photograph of bomb explosion on a coastline running across image. On the reverse '192 Squadron, Attack on Walcheren, Oct 1944'.
Halifax airborne
Air-to-air view of 192 Squadron Halifax 'DT-A' flying from right to left over open countryside. Nose art visible.
Thirteen aircrew
Thirteen aircrew in two rows wearing tunic or battledress. Five are sitting in front with a dog 'Dusky' in the centre. David Donaldson is centre front. In the background trees. Other personnel identified as: rear row left to right: Flight Lieutenant …
Flight Lieutenant John Leonard Gibby.
A pilot, wearing battledress, laying on the ground waving. In the background the camouflage painted wall of a hut. Captioned 'Gibby the beast'.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
192 Squadron air gunners at RAF Foulsham
Group portrait of 38 air gunners, formally arranged in four rows in front of huts. Eight are seated, the rest standing; six officers in the second row are wearing peaked caps. On the reverse 'Air Gunners, 192 Squadron, 100 Group, Foulsham, Norfolk.…
Three aircrew in front of hut
Three aircrew wearing tunic and side cap. On the right front a pilot warrant officer, front left a flight sergeant. Behind an airman with half brevet carrying a duffel bag over his shoulder. In the background a hut. Caption 'F/O Smith and crew'.
Four officers leading parade
Four officers in line leading a group of airmen. All four are saluting. David Donaldson is leading. In the background hangars. On the reverse 'Roy Kendrick, Warrant Officer, Adam Louden, DWD.'
Six aircrew with dog
Six aircrew all wearing battledress and side cap. Three kneeling in front and three standing behind. David Donaldson is centre front holding dog 'Dusky'. Ken Churchill is standing back row, right. Two signatures and dog's name along the bottom. In…
Corporal Everton and Leading Aircraftsman Edwards
Two men standing in a field. The one on the left is in shirtsleeves and the one on the right is wearing Royal Air Force tunic unbuttoned. Both are drinking from mugs. In the background a line of seated spectators and Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Cpl…
192 Squadron
A large number of Royal Air Force personnel in four rows in front of a Halifiax and a row on top of the wings. David Donaldson is in the middle of the front row just to the left of a goat. On the reverse '192 Squadron, B Flight, May? 1945'. The goat…
Three airmen standing in front of a Nissen hut
Three airmen all dressed in battledress and two with side caps standing in line in front of a Nissen hut. David Donaldson is on the right; to his right Squadron Leader Roy Kendrick and Flight Lieutenant John Gibby. Additional information about this…
David Donaldson cover to personal file
192 Squadron personal file cover for Wing Commander D W Donaldson reference 192/[..]2151/P2 openned 23 June 1944
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Lieutenant I Thomas
Humorous requests permission to go to Wales. Signed Thomas the Bomb. Approved by Wing Commander Donaldson 192 Squadron. Stamped 'Historic Document No __ permanent preservation, transfer to air ministry (A.H.B.) custody when closed'.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Lieutenant W W Rollinson
Congratulates David on Distinguished Service Order and Al Roach on award of Distinguished Flying Cross. From the ex adjutant of 192 Squadron serving now in 231 Group, S.E.A.A.F.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Sergeant F L Preece
Thanks David for letter and assistance. Regrets hearing of more losses on the squadron.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer M Would
Letter to catering officer of RAF Foulsham thanking him for excellent catering arrangements for party on previous night.
Letter to David Donaldson from V Willis
Covering letter for references for two men, one a navigator who was about the best on the squadron.
Letter from David Donaldson to manager Whitbreads & Co, Norwich
Thanks him for having allowed them six barrels of beer for a farewell party for aircrew leaving the squadron.
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander J F Sutton
Concerns defects on a H2S Halifax lent to squadron by B.D.U. Writes that working party sent but repair will take a little longer than a week.
Letter from David Donaldson to Group Captain R G Slade
Enclosing £1 contribution to S.A.S.O's presentation.
Letter from David Donaldson to Colonel Rooney United States Army Air Force
Addressed to Colonel Rooney, 603 Squadron United States Army Air Corps thanking him for kindness and hospitality shown to Flight Lieutenant Morley and crew one of David's squadron who diverted to his base at RAF Nuthampstead.
letter from David Donaldson to Mrs G Rollinson
Husband had left squadron before new badge approved. Is sending a photograph and asks that she gives it to him on his return to united Kingdom.