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PButlerR2321.jpg
Group of twenty nine airmen in uniform in formal pose seated and standing. A sign in the rear reads: '22 Course'. Each airman marked with a number. Reverse annotated with 'Central Gunnery School. Castle Kennedy. Aug 13th - Sept 8th 1941.' and 29…

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PMercierCG2201.jpg
14 trainee airmen arranged in two rows outside a wooden hut. There are two copies. On the reverse of the first the men have signed their names.

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RAF Form 543 issued to Ron. It contains brief details of his service record.

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An extract from Ben's service record.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v60005.jpg
A summary of Edgar's service in the RAF.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v50004.jpg
A summary of Reg's service record.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v40005.jpg
A summary of James' service record.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v20006.jpg
A summary of Tom's service.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v10004.jpg
Extracts from his service record.

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PHowkinsF1703.jpg
A half length portrait of Frank wearing his air gunner brevet.
On the reverse 'Taken after passing out at Gunnery School Stormy Down June 43'.

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Joined in 1942 and then details training and tour on 115 Squadron, gunnery course, tours as gunnery instructor. Further tour with 625 Squadron, crashed twice before another instructors tour. Mentions 14 ops on first tour and 20 on second. Comments on…

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PMcDonaldEA2001.jpg
A group of 28 trainee airmen arranged in three rows in front of a wooden hut. On the reverse -
'At Evanton Scotland
No 8 AGS about [double underlined] 21-4-44 all air gunners. No 1 to 8 are named on slip of paper [missing], hope I have got names…

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PHarrisionJC1801.jpg
Posed in three ranks building wall in background. Instructor standing to the side. Reverse is captioned 'No 2 A.G.S. Dalcross 1943' Course members are named, John is L.H. end of back row.
Additional information about this item was kindly provided…

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MTansleyEH149542-161027-01.pdf
About Lancaster (ED655) of 57 Squadron over target 22/23 September 1943. Report on engagement on two enemy night fighters by mid-upper and rear gunners. First enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed. Damage to Lancaster engine sub-frame. Continues with…

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MMarsdenJ1591984-151027-03.pdf
A detailed memoir of the operation to Mailly-le-Camp when Lancaster JB314 crashed, killing all eight crew on board. It includes a detailed description by Michel, a teacher at Courboin. The remains of the airmen are collected and buried with ceremony.…

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PMcDermottC16100003.pdf
Four photographs of Colin and his colleagues.
Photo 1 is Colin in a group of eight air gunners.
Photo 2 is Colin in full flying gear, carrying a parachute. The photo is annotated 'To the Best Wife in the world, with all my love Colin'.
Photo 3 is…

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PMcDermottC16100002.pdf
A group of eight airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden building at RAF Evanton. Colin is front row, second from right.

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PMCDermottC16060015.jpg
Three photographs of trainees.
Photo 1 is of 11 airmen arranged in two rows.
Photo 2 is of ten airmen arranged in two rows. Underneath each man's name is listed and '104 Course 'M' Squad'.
Photo 3 of ten airmen arranged in two rows. Each man's…

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PMCDermottC16060005.jpg
Two photographs of groups of trainees.
Photo 1 is of 29 airmen and a dog arranged in three rows. Colin is front row, fourth from right.
Photo 2 is of 36 airmen arranged in front of a wooden hut. Colin is second row, third from right.

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PMCDermottC16060004.jpg
Three photographs of trainees at Evanton.
Photo 1 is of 11 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a wooden building.
Photo 2 is of 20 airmen arranged in three rows, with a dog.
Photo 3 is of 30 airmen arranged in three rows.
Behind each group is…

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PMCDermottC16060003.jpg
Two photographs of groups of airmen marked 'MNO'.
Photo 1 is of 30 trainee airmen arranged in three rows. Their names are captioned underneath. This image is repeated but with the signatures of many of the men.
Photo 2 is of 35 airmen arranged in…

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PMcDermottC16020001.jpg
Title page to the collection, also annotated 'Auntie Kate 7/6'.

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Photo 1 is a group of 16 trainees airmen arranged in two rows, captioned 30 OTU Hixon 30-4-44.
Photo 2 is a group of 65 airmen arranged in five rows, captioned '10 AGS Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness 3-12-44
Photos 3 and 4 are of six airmen in…

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PDentonDH20104.jpg
Two formal course photograph,first 15 sergeants in three rows, hand written names, captioned 'A/Gs No 42 Course', This was at No 8 AGS at Evanton, Scotland. Second is of 17 pilots, posed in three rows, captioned Pilots No 42 course. On the reverse a…

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PDentonDH20106.jpg
Formal course photograph, 15 sergeants, in three rows, their names hand written, captioned 'A/Gs No 42 course'. this was at the No 8 A.G.S. at Evanton, Scotland. On the reverse are the following notes ' Den, April 15th 1942 - Bostons, Upwood, Hunts.…

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