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467 Squadron (RAAF) Waddington 1943
A brief story about the crew of 'M for Mother'. It includes details of the crew and a photograph of the crew in flying kit at the nose of their aircraft.
20 Airmen and Women
A group of airmen and airwomen arranged in three rows around a wooden fence.
Five WAAFs
Five WAAFs sitting on the grass. one is wearing a white coat.
ACW Pitts Invitation to Dance at Waddington's Sergeants' Mess
An invite to a Dance for Audrey. It is annotated '467 Sqd Last Dance'.
Ten Airmen
Ten airmen and ground crew standing at the front of their Lancaster 'J'. Their operations are in the form of a triangle on the nose. Each operation is a painted kangaroo.
Tags: aircrew; ground crew; ground personnel; Lancaster; nose art
Six Airmen and Rear Gunner
#1 is six airmen standing at the back of '?O-V'
#2 is the rear gunner in a Lancaster.
#2 is the rear gunner in a Lancaster.
Tags: air gunner; aircrew; Lancaster
Terry King
A three quarter length image of an airman.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Tags: aircrew
Three WAAFs
Two photographs of three WAAFs.
On the reverse of one is 'Audrey Lily Doris'.
On the reverse of one is 'Audrey Lily Doris'.
WAAFs and Airman
Seven WAAFs and a pilot. On the reverse 'Ruby Mildred Gwen, Joyce Georgie, Audrey, F/O Johns, Nora (James Nana)'.
WAAFs
#1 is seven WAAFs. On the reverse-
'Joyce Mildred Ruby Gwen
Nora Georgie
Audrey'
#2 is Audrey. On the reverse 'NAAFI HQ Gardens'.
'Joyce Mildred Ruby Gwen
Nora Georgie
Audrey'
#2 is Audrey. On the reverse 'NAAFI HQ Gardens'.
WAAFs and Airmen
#1 is five WAAFs in great coats. Behind is a sign saying 'Whitehall'.
#2 is the same photograph but the individuals are named 'Florence Dorothy Audrey Lil Elsie'.
#3 is seven WAAFs and one airman arranged in two rows.
#4 is seven WAAFs and a…
#2 is the same photograph but the individuals are named 'Florence Dorothy Audrey Lil Elsie'.
#3 is seven WAAFs and one airman arranged in two rows.
#4 is seven WAAFs and a…
Three WAAFs
#1 is a full length portrait of three WAAFs, including Audrey.
#2 is Audrey sitting on a desk.
#2 is Audrey sitting on a desk.
Lancaster Celebrations
A large group of celebrating airmen at the front of Lancaster PO-S R5868. The men are cheering the Lancaster after its 100th operation. On its nose is 'No enemy aircraft will fly over the Reich territory. Hermann Goering'.
Tags: aircrew; ground crew; ground personnel; Lancaster; nose art
Lancaster and Bomb Load
A port side view of Lancaster PO-S R5868 with a bomb load ready to be loaded.
Frank Williamson’s RAF pilot’s flying log book. One
Frank Williamson’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15 December 1940 to 25 February 1943 detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a pilot. He was stationed at RAF Desford (No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School), RAF Shawbury…
Tags: 10 OTU; 10 Squadron; 102 Squadron; 1658 HCU; aircrew; bombing; bombing of Cologne (30/31 May 1942); Flying Training School; Halifax; Halifax Mk 1; Halifax Mk 2; heavy conversion unit; operational training unit; Oxford; pilot; RAF Abingdon; RAF Dalton; RAF Leeming; RAF Melbourne; RAF Riccall; RAF Shawbury; RAF Topcliffe; Tiger Moth; training; Whitley
Letter to Teddy Cosgrove's Father
The letter advises Teddy's father that his son has been killed.
Tags: 12 Squadron; aircrew; killed in action; RAF Binbrook
Teddy Cosgrove
A full length portrait of Teddy in his flying kit.
It is captioned 'Teddy pictured in 1941 in his flying suit.'
It is captioned 'Teddy pictured in 1941 in his flying suit.'
Tags: aircrew
Copy of Letter from Teddy Cosgrove to his Family
The letter was written 12 days before his last flight over Germany. He expresses his feelings if he is captured or dies serving his country.
Large Group of Airmen
The group of men is arranged in six rows in front of a hangar. It is captioned '1941 Either 11 OTU or 12 Squadron Binbrook. Sgt AE Cosgrove RAFVR 968259 (3rd row from top, 6th from right)'.