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Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
Squadron congratulations
Wing Commander Guy Gibson, commanding officer of 106 Squadron, congratulating the squadron on a month of successful operations and the record tonnage of bombs dropped despite difficulties which were overcome by the ground crews. Anticipating…
Four Men and Two Women
An airman in a Sidcot suit, a WAAF, a second airman, an ATS, a soldier and a naval officer. The six are standing in front of a house.
On the reverse 'Hampstead. April 1942. Embarkation Leave'.
On the reverse 'Hampstead. April 1942. Embarkation Leave'.
David Charles Davies' observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…
David Charles Davies' observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…
Diary of John's journey to South Africa
A description of travelling in convoy on the Highland Princess with 1,700 other Royal Air Force and British Army personnel. Including details of the onboard conditions, weather, a stopover, gun duty, attending lectures and wildlife sightings.…
Stearman
Stearman. More aircraft can be seen in the background of the right photograph. On the reverse is STEARMAN, a number "023" and a stamp dated "APR 15 1942" and the words "McCOLLUM'S PHOTO SHOP ALBANY . GA."
Vultee on an airfield
Vultee on an airfield. A building and parked cars can be seen in the background. On the reverse is B13 VULTEE a number "023" and a stamp dated "APR 15 1942" and the writing "McCOLLUM'S PHOTO SHOP ALBANY . GA."
Tallahassee scenes
The photograph on the left of the left page shows Florida State Capitol Building.
The photograph on the top right of the left page shows a house with a porch.
The photograph on the bottom right of the left page shows the Administration Building…
The photograph on the top right of the left page shows a house with a porch.
The photograph on the bottom right of the left page shows the Administration Building…
Aircraft wreckage
The photograph on the left of the left page shows wreckage of a United States military aircraft with the caption "THE DUMP-TURNER".
The top right photograph on the left page shows a group of men and women standing outside a building.
The bottom…
The top right photograph on the left page shows a group of men and women standing outside a building.
The bottom…
Turner Field
The photograph on the left of the left page shows two men in military uniforms holding rifles. Accommodation huts can be seen in the background. The photograph is captioned "CAUGHT AT LAST ."
The photograph on the right of the left page shows Turner…
The photograph on the right of the left page shows Turner…
Turner Field
The top left photograph on the left page shows accommodation huts with the caption "THE BARRACKS".
The top right photograph on the left page shows fields with trees in the background, and captioned "PLAYING FIELDS".
The bottom left photograph on…
The top right photograph on the left page shows fields with trees in the background, and captioned "PLAYING FIELDS".
The bottom left photograph on…
Urban scenes
The photograph on the top left of the left page shows a steam train at a train station. Snow can be scene covering the scene. The photograph is captioned with "MONCTON STATION ALL ABOARD FOR THE STATES."
The photograph on the top right on the left…
The photograph on the top right on the left…
Appendix VIII: Malta - Sunk Vessels - April 1942
A two-page report listing various classes of ship and the damage each vessel received.
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.
Appendix I. Malta dockyard - period of siege 1940-1943
When Italy entered the war in 1940, air raids were conducted over key military targets and peaked during the first half of 1942. Attacks ceased altogether by 1943 once Italy had surrendered. The various dockyards maintained efforts to keep ships in…
Five aircrew trainees
A studio portrait of five uniformed trainee aircrew with John sitting front left. On the reverse 'Just a picture of me and the boys left to right Ken, ?, Pat, Max, Jim (sitting) Have you ever seen such a crowd. I must say I haven't. With love from…
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…
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from POW & "Missing" Accounts
Les had arranged for £50 to be sent to his mother and the cheque is enclosed in this letter.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no letter but some cigarettes from someone he does not know. Two sentences are blacked out by the censor. He asks for underpants.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had a letter from his mother but no parcels. Easter was like any other day.
Tadeusz Jasinski’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Tadeusz Jasinski’s Flying Log Book as a wireless operator from 9 May 1941 to 14 October 1945. Carried out training at No. 2 Signal School, 4 Air Observer School (air gunner training) and 18 OTU, Posted to 304 (Polish) squadron for operations in…
Rostock
A vertical aerial photograph of the docks at Rostock, taken during an operation. The centre of the image is obscured by flashes of light.
The image is captioned 'I.V.Y. 304 NT 26/27.4.42 f8" --> T.X.X.'
On the reverse is handwritten 'Rostock'.
The image is captioned 'I.V.Y. 304 NT 26/27.4.42 f8" --> T.X.X.'
On the reverse is handwritten 'Rostock'.
Rostock Briefing
An officer in front of a map of Poland and the Baltic region. He is pointing at Wismar.
On the reverse 'Wismar Route to Rostock (in capitals) 26 Apr 1942'.
There is a second, identical, copy.
On the reverse 'Wismar Route to Rostock (in capitals) 26 Apr 1942'.
There is a second, identical, copy.