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John Madge's Log Book
J G Madge’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book detailing operations and training flown covering the period 18 November 1942 to 10 November 1944. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Little Horwood (26 OTU), RAF Marham (1483…
List of operation
Lists fourteen operations between April 20th and August 9th.
A D Hope’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book one, for A D Hope, wireless operator, covering the period from 15 December 1942 to 28 April 1949. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying…
Leonard William Fairbank's service history
Detailing Leonard's birth in Biggleswade, his training history, squadrons served with and aircraft flown in and continued service following 1945. Completed by Leonard's daughter Jean Carter and her husband Clive.
Frank Howkins
A half length portrait of Frank wearing his air gunner brevet.
On the reverse 'Taken after passing out at Gunnery School Stormy Down June 43'.
On the reverse 'Taken after passing out at Gunnery School Stormy Down June 43'.
Flight Lieutenant E Daniels - Mentioned in Despatches
A King's Order for E Daniels, mentioned in despatches for distinguished service. E Daniels is George's brother in law.
Bernard Ross' observers and air gunners flying log book
Bernard Ross’ Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 05 of April 1943 to 22 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU), RAF Seighford (30 OTU), 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…
Fledgling Vol 3 No 3
A magazine published by RAF Bulawayo with sports news, jokes and news.
B. O. N. magazine - May 1943
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. On the front cover is written: '1801494 LAC ROYALL G.L. 27/6/43'. The magazine contains articles of local and war news, a description of what life is currently like in Britain, photographs of key personnel at…
F25 "Thru' the Music Show." Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Four men and three men dressed as women standing in front of the sheet music backdrop. One is wearing a long dress, and two are dressed as schoolgirls.
F15 "Thru' the Music Show." Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Two men dressed as women and three men in a line on stage. One is wearing a long dress, three are dressed as schoolboys and one is dressed as a schoolgirl. Behind is a backdrop of a music sheet.
F23 "Thru' the Music Sheet." Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Eight members of the band in front of a painted backdrop. There is a trumpeter, guitarist, drummer, saxophonists and a double bass player.
F19 "Thru' the Music Sheet". Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Some of the cast performing in the show. Behind is a large band with woodwind and string sections, guitar double bass and drums.
F18 "Thru' the Music Sheet". Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Some of the cast performing the show in front of a painted backdrop. There is a man dressed as a bear and another dressed as a woman. The band include guitar, double bass, drums and woodwind.
F14 "Thru' the Music Sheet" Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Eleven members of the cast of the show lined up. Seven are dressed as women.
F26 "Thru' the Music Sheet" Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Members of the cast lined up at the end of the show. They are in a multitude of costumes. Several men are dressed as women.
F13 "Thru' the Music Sheet" Stalag Luft 3. June 43
A scene from the musical show. One man is dressed as an animal.
F12 "Thru' the Music Sheet" Stalag Luft 3. June 43
The schoolmaster wearing a mortarboard and gown has the ear of a schoolboy. Six more schoolchildren are sitting on a bench looking on. Two are dressed as schoolgirls. On the blackboard is a sketch of a stickman with 'Teacher' underneath. Behind is a…
F24 "Thru' the Music Sheet." Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Three men and a man dressed as a woman. They are dressed in period costume. One is wearing a long dress and is holding the hands of one of the men. The other two men wear long cloaks. Behind is a painted medieval backdrop.
F21 "Thru' the Music Sheet" Stalag Luft 3. June 43
Two men in period costume, one dressed as a woman in a long dress, stand in front of a castle backdrop. They are holding hands.
F20 "Thru the Music Sheet" Stalag Luft 3. June 43
A group of 13 actors including several men dressed as women. In the centre a woman holds the hand of a schoolgirl. On her other side is a schoolboy. On the right are two actors dressed with flower masks. Behind is a castle backdrop with portcullis.
F11 Show Poster
A poster advertising 'Thru the Music Sheet' with the following messages 'June 7th-11th', 'Story by Mick Martin & A.J. Dixon Produced by A.J. Dixon Music arranged by Stan Parris', 'Directed by Art Fox'. There is a drawing of four heads overlaid on…
F17 "Thru' The Music Sheet"
A man dressed as a woman tapdancing accompanied by a band with guitar, drums, double bass, trumpet and saxophones.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He comments on Jean's previous letter and discusses his five years in the RAF. They had a discussion with senior RAF officers about the lack of a course. He complains about the poor pay and higher prices in Canada. They have not been promised a…