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PCavalierRG17010037.jpg
Photograph 1 is an air-to-air view of two Bostons, starboard side.
Photograph 2 is an air-to-air view of five Bostons, port side.
Captioned 'R.A.F. West Raynham, 107 Sqd Boston A/C. Sept 1942.'
Photograph 3 is an air-to-air view of one Boston,…

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PCavalierRG17010036.jpg
Groups of airmen arranged in front of Boston aircraft.
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'R.A.F. West Raynham, 5th July 1943. 107 Sqd Boston A/C,
107 Sqd, Officers, C.O. W/C. England.
107 Sqd, Senior N.C.O.
107 Sqd, A. Flight.
107 Sqd, B. Flight.'

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YShepherdGC3030576v1.pdf
Information on the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, RNZAF, Indian Air Force, the Eire Air Corps, aircraft photographs and information. Air Force decorations, aviation world records. Continues with pages of information on aerodromes, RAF badges, aircraft instruments,…

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PCavalierRG17010042.jpg
Photograph 1 is of a group of French airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Nissen hut. Captioned '342 Sqd Lorraine (Free French) R.A.F. Hartford Bridge.'

Photograph 2 is of a French airman standing in front of a Boston, 'C'. It is named Ville…

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PCavalierRG17010012.jpg
Photograph 1 and 2 are sequential vertical aerial photographs of the marshalling yards at Arras. They are partly obscured by smoke. They are numbered 5018 and 5017 and captioned 'RS 636 88 30.APR44//D14" → 10,000'Z'. Captioned: '30 April 1944,…

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BCleggPVWilsonDv1.pdf
Biography of Squadron Leader David James Baikie Wilson, DSO, DFC and Bar (1917 - 1947). He flew operations as a pilot with 214, 196 and 617 Squadrons before becoming Head of Aerodynamic Development and Testing, and Test-Pilot at A V Roe & Co Ltd.…

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
At…

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MSoltysiakB781032-170622-040001.jpg
Contains British, American, German and Italian aircraft silhouettes.

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MThomsonGB1572977-240131-420001.jpg
List of aircraft with corresponding wingspan.

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MHolmanAW1451828-190919-070001.jpg
A list of locations and dates where Alan served in the RAF.

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LHolmanAW1451828v1.pdf
Alan Holman’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 14th October 1941 until 29th April 1947. Posted to No. 6 Air Observer and Navigation School trained as navigator, wireless operator and air gunner. Further postings to 54 Operational…

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-03.pdf
A list of aircraft with a brief description of each one with size, construction, engine, armament and observation details.

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MBirdJH184015-180215-20.pdf
Notes kept by JH Bird during his training.

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LDeytrikhA1381508v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Andrew Deytrikh, covering the period from 20 May 1941 to 1 February 1944. Detailing his flying training and operational flying. He was stationed at RAF Brough, RAF Montrose, RAF Grangemouth, RAF Portreath, RAF Zeals, RAF…

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PCavalierRG17010060.jpg
Photograph 1 is of a B-25, undercarriage down, low level, port side, captioned 'Whitley A/C. R.A.F. Middleton St George, 1941'.
Photograph 2 is of the starboard side of a Boston 'P', in flight, captioned Boston A/C. R.A.F. Hartford Bridge. 1944. 88…

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PNealeETH1507.jpg
Three aircraft with a further one behind. An airman is posed in front of the Martin 187 Baltimore. The Argus is registered 'FS589 'M'. Behind are three arched hangars. On the reverse 'This is a line shoot isn't it.'

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SBeckettG622136v10023.jpg
Distant view of hangars with twin engine aircraft parked outside. Text provides information on RAF Wittering as being a fighter command station in 12 group with Blenheims and Hurricanes. Describes role of aircraft and that airfield suffered bombing…

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MSmithRW425992-230825-02.pdf
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
Covers his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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SPalmerRAM115772v10037.jpg
Gives brief biographic and service details. Drawings of aircraft and squadron/group badges as well as portrait of Marshall of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur T Harris Bt, GCB,OBE,AFC,LLD, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Bomber Command 1942-1945. 'A…

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PCavalierRG17010010.jpg
Photograph 1 is an air-to-air photograph of a Boston in flight, taken from above and to the front.
Photograph 2 is a vertical photograph of docks and coastline with Cherbourg behind. Captioned 'D.E.107 15-9-42.F8➝'
Photograph 3 and 4 are aerial…

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PNealeETH1505.jpg
A Boston photographed in front of hangars. Registration -Z589 'M'. In the background is the tail of an aircraft 'GW-' and machinery. On the reverse 'A "Boston" taken on the airfield here.'

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MJonesTJ184141-220105-120071.jpg
Head on view of an airborne Douglas A-20 Havoc (Boston in RAF service)

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MJonesTJ184141-220105-120161.jpg
Side view of an airborne Douglas A-20 Havoc (Boston in RAF service).

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MJonesTJ184141-220105-120249.jpg
Side view from below of an airborne Douglas A-20 Havoc (Boston in RAF service).

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