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H W Bratley - observer's and air gunner's flying log book
H W Batley’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 06 August 1940 to 20 February 1945 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. The log book includes a long account of how he evaded after being shot down…
William Hugh Anthony Jackson's Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
William Jackson’s Flying Log Book 2 from 15th February 1943 until 26th November 1946. Posted to 23 Operational Training Unit, 15 Operational Training Unit (October 1943) and 1673 Heavy Conversion Unit (May 1944). Operational posting to 355 Squadron…
Michael Peel interview. One
Michael Peel was with the university squadron before volunteering for the RAF. He wanted to be a navigator but was encouraged to train as a pilot. He went to Canada to train in Harvards and Tiger Moths.
Harvard cockpit
View of the starboard side of an aircraft fighter cockpit with instrument panel.
Harvards and students
Two students consulting a chart. Behind are four Harvards and to the left a Hudson Mk 1.
It is captioned 'Student aircraft navigators fixing their position checking a course.'
It is captioned 'Student aircraft navigators fixing their position checking a course.'
H Maddox’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot
Flight Sergeant H Maddox’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 2nd August 1944 until 24th July 1945. Initial training at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School in Canada. Training continued at Operational Training Unit 11 and 1699 Training Flight/Heavy…
Robert Keeling's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Keeling covering the period 1 July 1943 to 23 October 1945 when he was a test pilot with the Royal Aircraft Establishment. In addition it covers the period 14 January 1946 to 26 November 1949 when Bob was a…
Airmen at play and work
Four photographs from an album.
#1 three airmen in swimming trunks. One is standing on the head of a second man.
#2 is a nearly full length image of three airmen. Behind is a two storey building.
#3 is Dick standing on the wing of a Harvard.
#4…
#1 three airmen in swimming trunks. One is standing on the head of a second man.
#2 is a nearly full length image of three airmen. Behind is a two storey building.
#3 is Dick standing on the wing of a Harvard.
#4…
Harvard in Flight
A port side aerial view of Harvard W64 116144 in flight.
Harvard Instrument panel, Miami and airfield
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a view of a Harvard instrument panel.
#2 is an aerial view of Miami from the west.
#3 is an aerial view of the airfield, captioned 'The airfield as it used to be'.
#1 is a view of a Harvard instrument panel.
#2 is an aerial view of Miami from the west.
#3 is an aerial view of the airfield, captioned 'The airfield as it used to be'.
Cornell, Harvards and Instrument panel
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a Cornell and a Harvard.
#2 is a front view of a Harvard.
#3 is a Harvard instrument panel.
#1 is a Cornell and a Harvard.
#2 is a front view of a Harvard.
#3 is a Harvard instrument panel.
Beech 18, Dick Rooke and Harvard
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a Beech 18, captioned 'The air vice-marshall's private taxi'.
#2 is Dick climbing into a Harvard, captioned '1st flight in AT6 Harvard'.
#3 is four men sitting in the shade under a Harvard wing.
#1 is a Beech 18, captioned 'The air vice-marshall's private taxi'.
#2 is Dick climbing into a Harvard, captioned '1st flight in AT6 Harvard'.
#3 is four men sitting in the shade under a Harvard wing.
Harvards, Avenger and Piper Cub
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is a Harvard with its cowls off, captioned '50 hr overhaul No 2 hangar'
#2 is an Avenger captioned 'A stranger (Avenger)'.
#3 is a light aircraft captioned 'Tich [sic] (Piper Cub)'.
#4 is a line of Harvards…
#1 is a Harvard with its cowls off, captioned '50 hr overhaul No 2 hangar'
#2 is an Avenger captioned 'A stranger (Avenger)'.
#3 is a light aircraft captioned 'Tich [sic] (Piper Cub)'.
#4 is a line of Harvards…
Footballers and Harvards
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a football match
#2 is a Harvard landing
#3 is a flight line of Harvards
#1 is a football match
#2 is a Harvard landing
#3 is a flight line of Harvards
Basic and advanced planes
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a starboard side view of a Harvard, captioned 'AT-6A'.
#2 is a Harvard about to land on a snowy runway captioned 'snow landing'.
#3 is a row of Harvards, captioned 'The Flight Line'.
#1 is a starboard side view of a Harvard, captioned 'AT-6A'.
#2 is a Harvard about to land on a snowy runway captioned 'snow landing'.
#3 is a row of Harvards, captioned 'The Flight Line'.
Dick Rooke - The Early Years
Autobiography of his early years. Mostly his training in the States.
Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by…
Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by…
Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Three
The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
Amendment list No 106 to Air Publication 1480A
Pages from recognition handbook of British aircraft with three axis diagrams and technical information on: Harvard, Hellcat 1, Dakota, Lockheed 14, Fortress II, Halifax I, II and V, Halifax III, Walrus, R-5 helicopter
Harvard
The photograph on the left page shows a Harvard flying. The photograph on the right page shows a Harvard on the ground. Snow can be seen covering the ground and a vehicle and accommodation huts can also be seen in the background.
WG Drinkell's pilot's flying log book. Three
Covers the period 16 September 1952 to 31 March 1957.
WG Drinkell's Air Force in India pilot's flying log book. Two
Covers the period 1 April 1947 to 16 September 1952.
William George Drinkell's Royal Canadian Air Force pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot’s Flying Log book for Flt Lt William Drinkell from 11th June 1942 to 31st March 1947. Initial flying training in Canada and USA. Advanced pilot training in England with 6 AFU, 14 OTU, and LFS before operational posting to 50 Squadron. Post…
Raymond Harris's Pilot's log book
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Raymond Harris was a pilot who flew the Lancaster on 34 operations with No 9 Squadron. The log book runs from 19 September 1942 to 24th August 1945. After his initial flying at the No 9 EFTS at RAF Ansty, flying in the Tiger Moth, Raymond went out to…
Herbert Ashton Clark's pilots flying log book. Two
Pilot’s flying log book for Flight Sergeant Herbert Ashton Clark from 8 March 1937 to 20 August 1956. Detailing operational posting in Iraq with 70 Squadron. On return to England further training with 215 Squadron. Conversion to the Wellington at…
Ken Souter's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book. One, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 5 July 1939 to 27 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operational flying and instructor duties. He was stationed No.43 Elementary and Reserve flying traing School at RAF…