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Award for the Best Photographs for August
Sergeant Bird's crew award for the best photographs for August 1944. The artwork comprises a drawing of a Wellington with Bird and his crew, Boulton, Bentley, Dean and Beckett named below, set against a circular ribbon with the words: 'THE BEST…
Letter to George Stone's Wife from his Squadron
The letter confirms the news that Ivy Stone's husband is missing.
Telegram to Ivy Stone from 156 Squadron
The telegram advises Ivy that her husband, George is missing. There is also a newspaper cutting stating an unidentified body was found beside seven identified airmen.
Letter to Mrs S. Scrimshaw
The letter advises Chris' wife that her husband is missing.
Letter from RAF Benevolent Fund
Writes that they had been asked to call on addressee.
Letter to Joan Wareing from Alan Buppinger
Describes events during an operation to support the Normandy troops when Robert Wareing's aircraft was attached by fighters and set on fire. Four crew members were killed and four baled out. Author and one other evaded with help of French resistance,…
Letter to Joan Wareing from Anne Cranidge
Writes to Joan sending her sympathy on the news that Bob is missing.
Operational notes
Lists 42 operations with dates, targets, aircraft, fuel, bomb loads, times and accounts of sortie for each one. Mentions Pathfinder marking, occasional air sickness, Master Bomber, number of aircraft lost on some operations, damage to aircraft on a…
Letter to Joan Wareing from Amy Gamidge
Writes expressing sympathy that Joan’s husband Bob has been reported missing and they are awaiting further news from her.
Sparks in the air - Jack Smith's wartime story
Covers life before the war and volunteering for the RAF in August 1940. Continues with account of training as a wireless operator. Includes radio school crest and photograph of a Battle aircraft. Describes voyage from Liverpool via Cape Town then…
Sparks in the air - Jack Smith's wartime story
Second version. Covers life before the war and volunteering for the RAF in August 1940. Continues with account of training as a wireless operator. Includes radio school crest and photograph of a Battle aircraft. Describes voyage from Liverpool via…
Letter to Joan Wareing from A Jackson
Sorry that they missed her and she should call in if passing. Sorry to hear the bad news and hopes for better soon.
Arthur Pearce Diary 1944
Memorandum items addresses of friends and acquaintances, mentions many days/evenings out and what sort of time he had in Belfast, Lincoln, Gainsborough and many others. Mentions various journeys and postings, lists birthdays. Jots down daily…
Navigation chart - operation number 24
Map of south east England and northern France with pencilled route from Lincoln area to target south of Abbeville. Annotated top middle 'Op. No. 24, 2/8/44'. On the reverse 'Op. No. 24. Les Cateliers'.
Navigation log - Op No 24
Details of navigator, date, orders, route and one and and a half pages of en-route navigation observations. Note on top right 'Op No 24, Pas de Calais'.
Navigation chart - operation number 25
Map showing south east England and northern France with pencilled route from Lincoln area to a target north of Paris. Annotated top left 'Op No. 25, 3/8/44'. On the reverse 'Op 25, (3/8/44), Trossy'.
Navigation log - Op No 25
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and two pages of en-route navigation observations. annotated with blue pen. Note on top right 'Op No 25'.
Navigation chart - operation number 26
Map showing southern England and northern France with pencilled route from Lincoln area to sea west of La Rochelle. Annotated top right 'Op No. 26, 10/8/44'. On the reverse 'Witty'.
Navigation log - Op No 26
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and four pages of en-route navigation observations. Note on top right 'Op No 26'.
Navigation chart - operation number 27
Map showing south east England, France and Germany with route from Lincoln area to a target west of Frankfurt. Annotated top left 'Op No. 27, 25/8/44'.
Navigation log - Op No 27
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and four pages of en-route navigation observations. Note on top right 'Russelsheim (Nr Mainz), Op No 27'.
Navigation chart - operation number 28
Map showing part of east England, Netherlands and north Germany with pencilled route from Lincoln area to Kiel. Annotated bottom left 'Op No. 28, 26/8/44'. On the reverse 'Op. 28, Kiel 92nd time), 26/8/44'.
Navigation log - Op No 28
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and three pages of en-route navigation observations. Annotated with blue pen. Note on top right 'Op No. 28 (Kiel)'.
Navigation chart - operation number 29
Map showing south east England and Northern France with pencilled route from Lincoln area to Pas De Calais area. Annotated 'Op No. 29, 28/8/44'. On the reverse 'Op No. 29, Fromentel, 28/8/44'.
Navigation log - Op No 29
Details of squadron, aircraft, captain, navigator, date, orders, route and two pages of en-route navigation observations. Note on top right 'Op No. 29 (FROMENTEL).