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Propaganda leaflets
Left page: top, the Luftpost, numbers 10 and 18.
Middle, left report of an aircraft landing on a car.
Middle centre, woman holding a baby, reports of engagements and births of babies.
Bottom left, report of the death of Lieutenant Geoffrey William…
Middle, left report of an aircraft landing on a car.
Middle centre, woman holding a baby, reports of engagements and births of babies.
Bottom left, report of the death of Lieutenant Geoffrey William…
Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer.
Extracts from Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from February 1938 until 16 June 1946. The extract only includes his flying record and is missing front and end covers, details of postings and aircraft flown.
After pre-aircrew…
After pre-aircrew…
Jack Crawford's trip book
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Covering the period 3 December 1941 to 1945 it details Jack's initial training, sailing from New Zealand to Canada and subsequent train journey, visiting a fox farm, canoeing, taking exams and getting the results and trips in the snow. Qualifying as…
No. 2 Wireless School
A list of the 48th entry graduates including John 'jack' Crawford.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
So short a time
Jack's wife recollecting meeting Jack, their marriage and her later life. She describes meeting with Jack's surviving crew members, pilot Tom Dykins, Sergeant Bert Price, Sergeant Doug Looms and Stan Jones, who had been held as prisoners of war after…
G A Hubbard’s Royal Canadian Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
G A Hubbard’s Flying Log Book as Air Gunner and Wireless Operator from 2 October 1941 until 17 June 1946. Initial training at No. 2 Wireless School, RCAF Calgary and No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, RCAF Dafoe. Further training at 24 Operational…
Pompei Ruins, Italy, 1945-6, Port Elizabeth 1942-3.
Four photographs of Pompei Ruins.
Three photographs, one of Stormberg Junction blockhouse, one of Baakens street, Port Elizabeth, and one of Ken Loach, upper torso, trees in the background, Port Elizabeth.
Identification kindly provided by Moos…
Three photographs, one of Stormberg Junction blockhouse, one of Baakens street, Port Elizabeth, and one of Ken Loach, upper torso, trees in the background, Port Elizabeth.
Identification kindly provided by Moos…
Italy, Pompei 1945-6, course photograph, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of the Pompei Ruins.
Course photograph, posed in four rows, buildings in background, captioned ' Course 6AN, 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth, 22/11/42 - 6/3/43.'
Course photograph, posed in four rows, buildings in background, captioned ' Course 6AN, 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth, 22/11/42 - 6/3/43.'
Italy, Naples 1945-6, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Pompei Ruins.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth December 1942-March 1943.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth December 1942-March 1943.
Naples, Italy 1945, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Shrine of the Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, August 1945.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth area November 1942 - March 1943.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth area November 1942 - March 1943.
Naples Italy 1945 and Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Naples area, August 1945.
Three photographs of a night time electrical storm, Port Elizabeth November 1942 March 1943.
Three photographs of a night time electrical storm, Port Elizabeth November 1942 March 1943.
Naples 1945, Port Elizabeth 1942-3
Four photographs of Naples, taken from a balcony of what now is Villa Giullia (Via Armando Diaz 158) looking down the street in the direction of Mount Vesuvius.
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth, two of his billet.
Identification kindly…
Four photographs of Port Elizabeth, two of his billet.
Identification kindly…
No 103 Squadron Honours board, 42 ANS Port Elizabeth
LH page, No 103 Squadron Honours and Awards Board .
RH page, four photographs from No 42 ANS, Nov 1942 - March 1943.
RH page, four photographs from No 42 ANS, Nov 1942 - March 1943.
Some Elsham Wold staff. No 6 course leaving celebrations
LH page some of the Station navigation staff, rear row L to R S/Ldr Gibson (Station Intelligence Officer), S/Ldr Gallagher DFM (Station Navigation Officer), S/Ldr Jackson (Station Flying Control Officer). Lancaster R - Rodger in the background.
RH…
RH…
No 103 Squadron leaders and Geoff is awarded his navigators badge
LH page, group of officers posed in two rows in front of a Lancaster. Caption 'The Leaders and Flight Commanders of 103 Squadron, Elsham Wolds at the end of the War. Rear row L to R F/L Hayes (Assistant Adjutant), F/L St? (Bombing Leader), F/Lt…
Vire and Cape Town
LH page target photograph, rural area, some explosions visible, captioned '4B. 3637? EWS 6/7.6.44 ? 5000 ? 130 degrees. ? Vire(Eastern? 18x500. Disco. F/O Josey. 103' Handwritten caption '"Bombs Gone" photograph - taken on D night by means of a…
Lancaster 'Mike Squared' and Cape Town
LH page has a Lancaster airborne over the end of a runway captioned 'The Lancaster Mike Squared gets airborne again'.
RH page more tourist photographs of Cape Town page captioned 'Cape Town March 43'
RH page more tourist photographs of Cape Town page captioned 'Cape Town March 43'
'Old Mike Squared' and Cape Town
The photograph shows Group Captain Sheen painting the DSO after the aircraft completed 125 operations. Captioned 'Old Mike Squared - believed to have done more ops than any other aircraft in Bomber Command with 139 operational flights to its credit. …
Notice of the award of Distinguished Flying Medal to David
An extract from the London Gazette confirming the award in recognition of his service and the completion of 33 sorties. It comments on David's cheerful and courageous determination and his consistently good bombing results.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
The letter advises that the Red Cross has been officially informed that John is a prisoner of war.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and repeats his request for a pipe and also tobacco.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and asks for a pipe.
Gordon Dennett's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
G. Dennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14/5/42 to 17/3/46, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator, Air Bomber, Air Gunner and Radar Operator. Based at: RAF Yatesbury (No. 2…
Rob Hayton on course photograph
21 aircrew posed in three rows, in front of a wooden wall. Captioned 'PO (?) Course no 9 AGs, 23 March 43.' individuals named, Rob is right hand end of front row.
Victoria Falls
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A postcard sent by John to his parents showing three views of the falls and one view of the fall's bridge. Describing his arrival at the Falls Hotel and wishing his family a merry Christmas.