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Interview with George Dunn
George talks about his career staring with OTU at RAF Lossiemouth where he crewed up. He describes the state of old Wellingtons on that unit and recounts some incidents. He recalls HCU on Halifax at RAF Rufforth, including his first two trips as…
James Inward's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Inward covering the period 21 February 1942 to 30 September 1944. Details training and operations flown. He served at RAF Middleton St George, RAF Fayid, RAF Riccall and RAF Burn. Aircraft flown…
Douglas 'Hank' Ivseson's operational diary
Douglas 'Hank' Ivseson's first tour in Europe and 16 days of operational duties in the Middle East covering the period 7 July 1941 to 26 February 1943. Hank served with 76 Squadron, 77 Squadron and 462 Squadron and flew in Whitley and Halifax…
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book for Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson from 2 January 1959 to 13 September 1967 covering his service with the the 'V' bombers, with 10 Squadron and at the Royal Air Force Flying College.
Halifax JD198 Work Sheet
AM Form 78 with the information that the aircraft is missing.
Halifax Leaving on an operation
A port side view of a Halifax departing at dusk, watched by nine men.
On the reverse '10 Squadron Halifax 1942 Taking off on operation. Property of Ivan Ure [redacted].
On the reverse '10 Squadron Halifax 1942 Taking off on operation. Property of Ivan Ure [redacted].
Three Halifaxes in Flight
A port side view of three Halifaxes in flight.
On the reverse 'Not[underlined] a nice way to fly 1943 10 Squadron Property of Ivan Ure [redacted].
On the reverse 'Not[underlined] a nice way to fly 1943 10 Squadron Property of Ivan Ure [redacted].
The Years up to the Outbreak of the Second World War and How it Affected Me
A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.
... just ... Chapters in a Life .. and some History
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has not heard from them for a while but a parcel has arrived for him. He has not been busy. The food and accommodation are good.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He is waiting for a letter from home. He has been to Northallerton but got lost coming back. He signed of his letter in the dark.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He asks if they can find the surname of Freddie who has written him two letters. Also he ask if they can get a pair of slippers repaired.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not had any mail for a week. The weather has been bad and he has not been flying. He asks for ping-pong balls.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not received a box from home. He has not been busy but has been clay pigeon shooting.
Interview with John Albert Taplin
John volunteered to join the RAF in 1940, wanting to become aircrew as a wireless operator as he had an interest in early radios. While awaiting his aircrew application to be processed he did his initial training, as a ground wireless operator, at…
Alain Harvey a chronology
A short chronology of Alain's life, particularly his training for and service with the RAF Bomber Command.
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…
Bob Cooke by James Seymour
An explanation of why James wrote about his late uncle. Also a page out of a diary kept by Bob's father.
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Geoffrey Gosney. One
This log book covers the training, operational and post war flying career of Geoffrey Gosney from 2 July 1942 to 12 July 1951. It includes a cartoon of the 426 Squadron crest. Geoffrey flew 31 operations in two tours of duty, 23 of which were night…
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Geoffrey Gosney. Two
This log book covers Geoffrey Gosney's training and service as flight engineer for the period 1 March 1942 to 25 June 1942. Details 13 night operations, all flown with Pilot Officer Goldston. Targets were Hamburg, Stuttgart, Warnemünde, Mannheim,…
More Dakotas Leave for East Bengal
The Dakotas will be used to transport grain to East Bengal. Handwritten on the cutting is 'The Statesman Oct 29th 1946'.
Geoffrey Shattock’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Geoffrey Shattock’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 19 December 1941 to 21 June 1946, detailing training and operations as a pilot and flying instructor, including post-war duties in Transport Command. He was stationed at: Souther Field…
Menu - 462, 76 and 10 Squadrons
Menu with bomber aircraft at top and three squadrons named - title 16 days middle east. Several named Mediterranean towns. Signatures on the reverse.
Interview with Monty Felton
Monty grew up in Croydon and became an articled accountant in London before joining the RAF. Training at the Initial Training Wing in Torquay was followed by RAF Bishops Court in Northern Ireland and RAF Kinloss, which had a flight simulation room.…
Operations order from 4 Group
Detailed operation order from group to 102, 77, 10, 158, 466, 640, 76, 78, 51 and 578 Squadrons with numbers of aircraft required. Target "Whitebait". Gives detailed instructions, routes, bomb loads, wave orders, fuel loads, window carriage, route…