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Airman and Damaged Turret
An airman examining the damage to a mid-upper turret on Lancaster 'EA-D'. The plexiglass has been damaged.
Seven Airmen and a Damaged Wing
Two photographs of seven airmen standing underneath the damaged wing of a Lancaster. 'EA-D'.
On the reverse of the first photograph the annotation reads 'Uncle Tom on left'.
In the second photograph one of the men is pointing out some damage.
On the reverse of the first photograph the annotation reads 'Uncle Tom on left'.
In the second photograph one of the men is pointing out some damage.
Thomas Thomson
Thomas standing in uniform in a garden. He is wearing his brevet. On the reverse 'Tom'.
Lancaster in Flight
An air-to-air photograph of the starboard side of a Lancaster 'LS-M'. The wing and propellers of the other aircraft frame the image.
Thomas Thomson and his Bride
Thomas on his wedding day, standing with his bride, Kathleen Rogers, outside the church.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Thomas Thomson, five airmen and a Lancaster
Six airmen standing at the nose of a Lancaster. Thomas Thomson is second from the right.
Certificate of Service
An uncompleted printed document referring to service in the forces.
Thomas Thomson
A brief biography of Thomas Thomson covering his years in the RAF and after.
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Margaret Hourigan in Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniform with the rank of sergeant
Douglas and Nancy Conlon's wedding
Wedding group photograph of Douglas Conlon and his English ‘war bride’, Nancy Woolrich, with two bridesmaids and 18 other guests.
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.
Sgt A C Brett grave
White cross with 1867875 Sgt A C Brett RAF 11.11.44.
Newspaper report concerning Flight Sergeant A C Brett
Previously reported missing now presumed to have been killed. Gives other personal details. Includes head and shoulders portrait of man in flying jacket.
40,000 firebombs hit Mannheim at once
Reports attack on Mannheim using incendiaries by Stirling, Halifax, Lancaster, Manchester, Wellington and Hampdens.
Telegram to Mrs Brett
Informing her that her husband was missing following operations on 11 November 1944.
Letter to Mrs Brett from a member of his crew
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Writes that he saw Arthur Brett safely bail out of the aircraft. Presumes he went into hiding on reaching the ground and is sure he is alive. Sends regards from Stanley Alldis, member of the crew, who was a prisoner with the letter's author.
Dick Maywood's Air Navigator's Certificate
Certificate awarding Navigator Second Class to Sergeant Richard Maurice Maywood.
Douglas and Nancy Conlon's wedding
Douglas Conlon and his English ‘war bride’, Nancy Woolrich.
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.
Douglas Conlon
Douglas Conlon in the rear turret of a Lancaster. It is a Rose turret with two .50 machine guns and no perspex.
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.
5 Group crest
Crest with crown for V Group Bomber command with 'V' with bombs, white cross and motto Ad Rem.
Introductory note
Explains that Frank Barker was asked to draw a series of cartoons for a pilot training manual. Cartoons to show pilot errors with humour.
Susan Jones
Portrait photograph of Susan Jones standing on a pier.
Map of German prisoner of war camps
Map with handwritten annotations for some camps including Dulag Luft and Stalag Luft 3
Telegram to Donald Baker's parents
Sends Donald liberated well, expect him here soon.
Item separator card
Blue card. 'Letter from London "Free at last", 10 May 1945'
Item separator card
Blue card. 'July 1944-Dec 44, POW'.