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Bob Keeling
Left page: top left, abstract from sailing log.
Top right a fjord.
Centre right, mountains and a river.
Bottom left, a ship annotated '938 to Norway'.
Bottom right, a church.
Right page: top left, head and shoulder portrait of Bob Keeling in…
Top right a fjord.
Centre right, mountains and a river.
Bottom left, a ship annotated '938 to Norway'.
Bottom right, a church.
Right page: top left, head and shoulder portrait of Bob Keeling in…
Robert Victor Keeling's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Victor Keeling covering the period 15 June 1939 to 30 June 1943. Details his training and operational duties. Bob flew 27 night operations, 15 as second pilot to Pilot Officer Deacon, Sergeant Prior and…
Hubert's Enlistment Notice
It requires Hubert to report to the Blackpool Recruitment Centre. The notice records Hubert's, the Ministry of Labours local office and the Blackpool centre's addresses as well as the nearest railway station to the Blackpool Centre.
Appendix VII- Docks
Report containing the damage to the docks and ships in Malta. Provides updates on the repairs and subsequent hits of both the ships and the docks.
Appendix VI- Table of Raids
Each page documents a table of attacks on the docks of Malta. The air raids detailed in the table record the raid number, number of casualties, damage (both place and extent) and damage to ships and equipment.
Harold Wigley's RAF Pilot's Log Book
The Log Book runs from 20 August 1940 until 10 March 1944.
The first flight is recorded at No 7 EFTS , Desford flying in the Tiger Moth, he remained there until 28 September when he moved to No 12 SFTS flying in the Anson. In January 1941 Harold…
The first flight is recorded at No 7 EFTS , Desford flying in the Tiger Moth, he remained there until 28 September when he moved to No 12 SFTS flying in the Anson. In January 1941 Harold…
Herbert Ashton Clark's pilots flying log book. Two
Pilot’s flying log book for Flight Sergeant Herbert Ashton Clark from 8 March 1937 to 20 August 1956. Detailing operational posting in Iraq with 70 Squadron. On return to England further training with 215 Squadron. Conversion to the Wellington at…
Les Pickford's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 September 1940 to 31 December 1942. Detailing his operations flown, flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, RAF Upavon, RAF Brough and RAF…
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for H O Forth, covering the period from 7 March 1938 to 15 September 1940. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Desford, RAF Shawbury, RAF Manston, RAF Boscombe Down, Auberive France,…
Royal Air Force observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
R Francis’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book detailing operations and training flown as Air Gunner covering the period 5 October 1939 to 23 May 1943. He was stationed at RAF West Freugh (4 AOS), RAF Mildenhall (149 Squadron), RAF…
Harry William Wickham
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…
Four Airmen
A pilot, observer and two airmen standing by a wooden fence. On the reverse '11.9.40 Office'.
Ceylonese in the RAF (1939-45)
Lists of Ceylonese in three batches and miscellaneous arrivals who volunteered for and joined the RAF with some details of their service. Includes b/w photograph of Sergeant Rex De Silva in 1943.
Palmer V.C pathfinder fact sheet
Includes biographic details, service history and account of last operation for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Completed 111 operations on three squadrons, took part in Cologne 1000 bomber operation. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross twice.…
Record of service for Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC DFC* AE (115772) RAFVR
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - postponement of calling up for service
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside
Transcript of letter to Squadron Leader J V Hay
Author writes to inform him concerning the accident in which his son, who was flying as a wireless operator, was killed. Details eye witness accounts of aircraft diving into ground and all crew were killed. Court of enquiry were unable to determine…
Preliminary report of flying accident to Whitley V.P.5006
Gives details of accident being reported through police and of the crash site. Includes casualties. Cause of accident was obscure.
Notes referring to text pages
Retrospective after the death in a crash during a flight from RAF Kinloss on 24 September 1940. Author knew Ian Hay's sister well and writes of visiting his grave in Inverness. Mentions cairn raise by Hay's father near crash site and finding out more…
Ian Hay RAF personnel document
Gives personal details, enlistment dates, recommendation for training as aircrew and list of postings. Killed 24 September 1940.
Letter to Squadron Leader J V Hay from RAF director of personnel services
Gives some details of the crash of a Whitley in which his son was the wireless operator and was killed. Note that court of enquiry was unable to allocate responsibility for the accident.
Enclosure C - flying accident card
Made out for Whitley from 29 OTU on 24 September 1940. Location Ben Aigan. Gives some details of crash.
Description of enclosures concerning flying accident 24 September 1940
List and describes enclosures A, B, C, D, E and F. A is map of are round Rothes and some details of crash. B - a cairn marking crash site rebuilt by friend. C flying accident card. D - the wreckage. E another photo of wreckage. F photo taken near…
Leave Pass
A handwritten note allowing John to leave his station for one hour.