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625 Squadron Operation Board 15.08.44
The operations board listing aircraft, pilot and take-off time for an operation to Volkel airfield. On the reverse '625 Squadron RAF Kelstern'.
625 Squadron Group photo
Five rows of airmen and ground crew arranged in front and on top of a Lancaster at the entrance to a hangar.
On the reverse '1943/4 625 Sdn. Kelstern Lincs.'
On the reverse '1943/4 625 Sdn. Kelstern Lincs.'
RAF Kelstern Operations Board
The operations board photographed during an operation to Caen. On the reverse is handwritten '1944 625 Sqdn Kelstern, Lincs 1000th sortie included in this op (Caen)'.
RAF Kelstern Ops room personnel and 100th sortie board
Two photographs taken at RAF Kelstern.
#1 is a group of airmen and WAAFs arranged in two rows. It is annotated as Ops room personnel.
#2 is the Ops room board with details of the 100th sortie.
On the reverse are four signatures.
#1 is a group of airmen and WAAFs arranged in two rows. It is annotated as Ops room personnel.
#2 is the Ops room board with details of the 100th sortie.
On the reverse are four signatures.
Le Havre
Target photograph of Le Havre taken during an operation. The right side is obscured by smoke. The left and top are clear and show the harbour, docks and breakwater. One vessel can be seen at an angle within the dock, bottom centre, but otherwise no…
Stettin
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Stettin. Much of the image is obscured by light and explosions but there are street patterns visible at the top. It is captioned '1359 KLS 29/30-8-44//NT C. 8" 16,000'
Ligescourt V-1 site
A target photograph during an operation at Ligescourt V-1 site. The village, tracks and woods to the south are visible. Explosions and smoke are seen on the village at top right and bottom left in the woodlands. Many craters in the fields around are…
Le Havre
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Le Havre, centered on the Aplemont district, near the Forêt de Montgeon. The central area has explosions and smoke and many bomb craters are visible.
It is captioned 'KLS 10.0.44//8"…
It is captioned 'KLS 10.0.44//8"…
Foret du Croc
A vertical aerial photograph of Foret du Croc. Most of the image is obscured by cloud. A Lancaster is visible in a clear patch under which road patterns are visible. It is captioned '901 KLS 6-7-44//8" 17,000' -->134° 21.00 1/2 Foret du Croc…
Le Havre
A target photograph taken during an operation at Le Havre. The left-centre of the image is obscured by cloud. The coastline and beaches north of the port is shown. A mix of urban and rural landscape with roads are visible, including the distinctive S…
Volkel Airfield
A vertical aerial photograph of an operation at Volkel airfield. Much of the image is obscured by bomb blasts and smoke.
It is captioned '1243 KLS 15.8.44//8" 15,500
It is captioned '1243 KLS 15.8.44//8" 15,500
Birmingham
A vertical aerial photograph of Birmingham. The intersection between Church Hill Road and Crompton Road is highlighted. Captioned 'FN78 KLS 6-7-44//8" 6500' --> Birmingham 'Y' Training F/L Davy G625'.
Identification kindly provided by Kenneth R.…
Identification kindly provided by Kenneth R.…
Memorials at Lincolnshire Airfields
23 photographs from an album.
#1 is 617 squadron memorial at RAF Woodhall Spa.
#2 is 44 squadron memorial at RAF Waddington.
#3 and 4 is a plaque at 'The Wild Life' pub at Skellingthorpe.
#5 is a memorial at East Kirkby.
#6 is a close up of the…
#1 is 617 squadron memorial at RAF Woodhall Spa.
#2 is 44 squadron memorial at RAF Waddington.
#3 and 4 is a plaque at 'The Wild Life' pub at Skellingthorpe.
#5 is a memorial at East Kirkby.
#6 is a close up of the…
625 Squadron photograph
A large group of aircrew sitting and standing in four/five rows in front of a Lancaster. Titled '625 Squadron RAF Scampton, June 1945'.
Model Lancaster
Rear quarter view of a large model of Lancaster CF-E in an office with desk, chair and model of a Me-110 in the background.
Model Lancaster
Front quarter view of a large model of Lancaster CF-E resting on floor with chair, tools, ladder, bucket, heater and box in the background.
John Allnutt with air and ground crew
From information provided by the donor. Photograph shows ten air and ground crew posed in front of their aircraft squadron letter W. Jack Brady was killed three operations later.
Allnutt's crew and bomb
Seven airmen standing behind a large bomb on a bomb trolley after the crew's last operation. 'Whacko Bluey!' is chalked on the bomb. Bluey was a term applied to a redhead, in this case one of the ground crew.
Additional information about this…
Additional information about this…
John Allnutt
Frank Allnutt standing outside a Nissen hut.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
John Allnutt in turret
Frank Allnutt in the mid upper turret over Essen 25 October 1944.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Flight Sergeant Jack Smith
Wireless operator Jack smith Aircrew at his aircraft position writing his log during a daylight operation to Essen, 25 October 1944, the crew's 23 operation.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Frank Allnutt and crew after their last operation
Frank Allnutt and crew around a bomb inscribed 'Whacko Bluey!' beneath the nose of their Lancaster 'Wee Wally Wallaby with 31 operations recorded on it. From left to right: 'Billy Edwards flight engineer, Ralph Williams, nav, bomb aimer who replaced…
Pilot Flying Officer John Harvey
Pilot leaning out of the cockpit window of their Lancaster, there is a cartoon wallaby painted below the window and 22 operations recorded. The aircraft was called 'Wee Wally Wallaby' as it's squadron letter was W. The pilot is their captain John…
Flight Sergeant Ralf Williams
Navigator F R Williams in flying gear, seated at a his station writing in his log on the way to Essen October 1944.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Le Havre
A mosaic of three target photographs of attack on Le Havre. Shows sea and cluster of bombs in the centre of left photograph and port area in the centre and right photograph. Caption '723, KLS, 14/6/44, 8", 1`9500, U. U625' Taken by Lancaster U of…