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Map of Germany on wall
Large map with part of Netherlands and Germany on wall. Submitted with caption 'mreu8 001 4 MREU Operations Map Hamburg 1946'
Harold Wilson's flying log book
Harold Wilson’s Flying Log Book from 28/11/42 to 2/4/54, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Bomber (and later Navigator). Also contains various memorabilia including a photograph, reunion invitation and newspaper…
Navigation chart for Operation Dodge
Geoff did three Op Dodge flights, two with 103 Squadron
Navigation chart for Operation Dodge 3
Geoff did three Operation Dodge flights, two with No 103 Squadron and this one with 57 Squadron.
Navigation log (F441/2) for Operation Dodge
Flight from Naples to RAF Glatton carrying 20 passengers and then on to RAF Scampton.
Navigation log (Form 441/1) for Operation Dodge
Three sheets recording flight from Naples to RAF Glatton with 20 passengers and then on to RAF Scampton.
Appointment of David Charles Davies to Flying Officer
Declaring his confidence in David's loyalty, courage and good conduct, King George VI confirms his appointment to Flying Officer.
Wedding Photograph
A bride and groom on their wedding day. On the reverse is dated 18 June 1946.
William Elliot Siddle
Bill Siddle's time in the RAF pieced together by research. He was a pilot who flew the Lancaster with 9 and 83 Squadrons. He was commissioned in 1944, was awarded the DFC and Bar and completed more than 60 operations. He left the service in 1946 and…
RAF Swinderby Rugby team
Men in sportswear on a grass field. A Royal Air Force officer can be seen sitting in the middle of the photograph with a rugby ball between his feet on which is written Swinderby 1945-46.
Joseph Forster Mills flying log book
Flying log book for J F Mills, Navigator, covering the period from 20 September 1942 to 24 September 1950. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 1332 heavy conversion unit, 246 squadron, number 23 reserve flying…
Self portrait
A pencil drawing of John in uniforms and side cap. His air gunner's brevet is sewn onto his jacket above his left breast pocket. Annotated 'J.W.G. Saunders 3.3.46'.
University of London results
Exam results for Charmian Heléne Quitman.
Pitman's College
Certificates awarded to Charmian Quitmann for handwriting, typewriting, commercial practice, shorthand, commercial correspondence and intermediate French.
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…
Collecting Robert Sharland's DFC
Beryl Lilian Sharland, Robert’s widow, and Henry Sharland, Robert’s father, collecting Robert’s DFC from Buckingham Palace in 1946. Beryl holds the DFC.
Officers' Mess, Butterworth
A colonial building with a traditional veranda. On the left a tent. On the reverse 'Officers Mess
60 Staging Post
B'worth
Malaya
March/46'.
60 Staging Post
B'worth
Malaya
March/46'.
Jimmy Wylde Buying Permit
A permit allowing Jimmy to buy 3 utility furniture units.
Parachute drop at Tull Keram
Air to air photograph showing parachutes dropping from a Halifax over rolling open countryside interspersed with villages. Annotated on the reverse 'chute drop 'Keram [Tull Keram] September 1946 'wheels down' caused straps to be caught in tail…
Les Pickford’s Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew). Log Book 2
Les Pickford’s Flying Log Book from 25 November 1944 until 23 September 1950 as Radio Operator. During this period he was flying with British Overseas Airways and later British European Airways.
Covering letter for Williams log book when it was sent to his mother
Letter asked that his mother acknowledge receipt of the log book.
Invitation and menu
Invitation to Corporal Cross to the Christmas party at RAF Sutton Bridge officer's mess; menu for a Boxing Day meal served at RAF West Malling officer's mess.
Margaret, RKS, Tommy Body and Snow's Mum and Dad
#1 is Margaret and RKS at Blenheim Palace after the Victory parade, June 1946.
#2 and 3 are Margaret and Tommy Body on top of a snowy Lincoln Cathedral, Xmas 1946.
#4 is Snowy's Mum & Dad.
#2 and 3 are Margaret and Tommy Body on top of a snowy Lincoln Cathedral, Xmas 1946.
#4 is Snowy's Mum & Dad.
Warr Kings, Collyweston and Nylons
#1 is two men and two women in a garden, captioned 'Warr Kings Careby June 1947'.
#2 is man in a garden, captioned 'W/Cdr D Warr King'.
#3 is Manor Farm, Collyweston 1946-7'.
#4 is a woman in a dress in a garden, captioned 'May 1947 at Manor…
#2 is man in a garden, captioned 'W/Cdr D Warr King'.
#3 is Manor Farm, Collyweston 1946-7'.
#4 is a woman in a dress in a garden, captioned 'May 1947 at Manor…
Lancaster F for Fox
Two photographs of Lancaster "F" for Fox before and after the 35 Squadron tour of the USA.