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Last of the Tail Gun Charlies - Ronald Carter's Biography
Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter (1620578 Royal Air Force).
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
At the age of 17, Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming…
Railway crash
Left page: top and bottom, view of the 10 February 1946 Potters Bar station train accident, annotated 'more photographs with Bob as pilot'. Right page: top left, consecration of a new altar; top left, two women walking in a garden; middle tight, head…
Sea rescue
Left page: top, invitation to cocktails; bottom, lifeboat alongside HMS Universal submarine with P57 on its turret. Right page, top, report of the US steamer Luray Victory, annotated 'Bob was pilot when these photographs were taken; below, report of…
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…
Udine airfield
Oblique aerial views of Udine Campoformido airfield. On the reverse ' "My Domain from the Air" while still under construction. Udine Feb 1946'.
Movement Authorisation
The authorisation allows Bill and a colleague to fly to Venice Lide.
Bill Foskett
Bill is sitting writing a letter. It is captioned 'Writing my last letter home. Campoformido Officers Mess Garden July 1946'.
Bill Foskett in the control tower at Udine
The two men are in the control tower at Udine. A second photograph has Bill and a different colleague in the tower. On the reverse 'Candid shot in the Tower. Cpl Whittaker in corner. Udine Feb 1946.'
A third photograph is Bill, alone with an Aldis…
A third photograph is Bill, alone with an Aldis…
Bill Foskett
A head and shoulders portrait of Bill. He has a Bomb Aimer brevet.
On the reverse 'To "The Old Man" With love from Son. "On Udine Tower Balcony" - My Domain Feb 1946.'
On the reverse 'To "The Old Man" With love from Son. "On Udine Tower Balcony" - My Domain Feb 1946.'
Bill Foskett and Ginger
Two two men are learning to ski. On the reverse 'On the Nursery Slopes Cortina, Jan 1946. Ginger and I'
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are at the side of a snowy road. Two are armed with snowballs. Bill is sitting on the snow. Behind is a railway viaduct and snow covered mountains.
On the reverse ' "We Three" Cortina Jan 1946. Jack, Ging & I'.
On the reverse ' "We Three" Cortina Jan 1946. Jack, Ging & I'.
Bill Foskett and Colleague
The two men are standing at the side of a road cleared of snow. Behind is a snowy landscape with roofs and hillsides covered in snow. On the reverse 'The Long & Short of It Cortina Jan 1946'.
Four Ground Crew
Four men in front of a fuel truck. On the reverse 'Giovanni, Eduardo, Callaghan & Driver. Udine 1946'.
Three Airmen
Two airmen seated on a wall and steps. A third looks on.
On the reverse ' "Sand in my Shoes". Outside the Palazzo al Mare Officers Beach Venice Lido June. 1946'.
On the reverse ' "Sand in my Shoes". Outside the Palazzo al Mare Officers Beach Venice Lido June. 1946'.
Udine Signal Square and Control Tower
Oblique aerial views of the signal square and control tower at Udine airfield. Two C-47s can be seen on the hard standing. Airfield marking reads "LIGHT AIRCRAFT".
In the background, the 'caserma avieri', the 'Voisin' hangars, the main road, and the…
In the background, the 'caserma avieri', the 'Voisin' hangars, the main road, and the…
Three Airmen
Three men sat around a table, drinking tea.
On the reverse ' "Afternoon Tea"Pallazzo [palazzo] Cristallo. Cortina. Italy. Jan 1946.'
On the reverse ' "Afternoon Tea"Pallazzo [palazzo] Cristallo. Cortina. Italy. Jan 1946.'
Flying Control Roundabout
A view of the new roundabout from the Udine control tower. There is a Jeep, a mobile control caravan, two small trucks - one of which is afire engine -plus two tents. On the reverse: "Flying Control Roundabout" Udine. Feb 1946.'
Bill Foskett and Arthur
Bill and Arthur on the parking area beside their control tower. Behind are trucks, a tent and a C-47.
On the reverse ' "Strictly on Flying Control Grounds" Note our wizard "Roman" road. Campoformido. Udine. Italy. March 1946.'
There is a second…
On the reverse ' "Strictly on Flying Control Grounds" Note our wizard "Roman" road. Campoformido. Udine. Italy. March 1946.'
There is a second…
Bill Foskett at Work
Two photographs.
#1 Bill at his work station in the control tower with an ICAN altimeter on the table.
On the reverse 'Candid Shot'.
#2 is a duplicate. On the reverse 'Candid shot in the tower Udine Feb 1946'.
Additional information kindly…
#1 Bill at his work station in the control tower with an ICAN altimeter on the table.
On the reverse 'Candid Shot'.
#2 is a duplicate. On the reverse 'Candid shot in the tower Udine Feb 1946'.
Additional information kindly…
Bill Foskett and Harry in Venice
Bill and Harry standing outside Saint Mark's Basilica.
On the reverse of the first 'Harry & I. Outside St Marks Square Venice. Italy 6th April 1946'.
On the reverse of the first 'Harry & I. Outside St Marks Square Venice. Italy 6th April 1946'.
Two Skiers
Two skiers standing outside a wooden building.
There is a second identical photograph. On the reverse 'Charlie (A member of the dance orchestra) Cortina, Italy Jan 1946.'
There is a second identical photograph. On the reverse 'Charlie (A member of the dance orchestra) Cortina, Italy Jan 1946.'
Udine Tower
An airfield control tower and caravan surrounded by white painted drums.
On the reverse 'The Tower & My Caravan Udine Feb 1946'.
On the reverse 'The Tower & My Caravan Udine Feb 1946'.
Willie and I
Two men dressed in khaki and shorts walking down steps. Signs reads: "Palazzo al mare". On the reverse ' Willie & I. Same Place, Another Day Venice Lido June 1946'.
Two Airmen on top of a Fire Engine
Two men standing on top of a fire engine. On the reverse: "The Fire Officers on the Job" Udine 1946'.
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Ronnie of his retirement and his liability for recall.