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SBondS-VandervordDv10014.MP3
The interviewer describes his aims for the interview. Edited transcript at linked item. David Vandervord explains that, as a Wellington second pilot, he never actually handled the aircraft on operations. He mentions leaflet dropping. He, initially,…

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Vertical aerial target photograph annotated with a red arrow, a black arrow and '[indecipherable] 8' S' in green. Captioned '1392 CHED 20.4.45//.7" 18000 192° 14.00 Regensburgh [Regensburg] oil dept L1 16ANM 64DT 1SM/8 C 3 SECS 8 F/LT Harlow D 218'.

SBondS-VandervordDv10009.pdf
Edited transcript. Begins by recalling joining up and pilot training on Tiger Moth, Anson and Wellington. Posted to 218 Squadron at RAF Marham as second pilot, and mentions the first pilots he flew with. He recalls an operation where they had to…

SBondS-VandervordDv10015.jpg
Side view of Wellington with letters 'HA-L parked on grass. Submitted with caption ' Wellington IA R1448 HA-L 218 Sqn Marham [John Vandervord]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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Six airmen standing in line in front of a Wellington with 'opsdun' nose art. All wearing tunics, a visible pilot and half brevet. Submitted with caption 'Unknown 218 Sqn crew [David Vandervord]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

SBondS-VandervordDv10001.pdf
David Vandervord’s Royal Air Force Pilots Flying Log Book from 22nd July 1939 until 14th May 1941. Initial pilot training at No. 34 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, 12 Service Flying Training…

SBondS-MannAOv10001.pdf
Provides brief service history. Completed his first tour as a pilot on 115 Squadron in May 1942. After a rest tour he reported early for the start of his second tour on 115 Squadron and was lost on his first operation. The gives some details of the…

SBondS-BrownRv10004.pdf
Starts with recounting the Glen Miller incident when having aborted an attack on Sagen due to bad weather, they jettisoned bombs in specified area of North Sea. This area coincided with the track of Glen Millers aircraft and someone claimed it was…

SBondS-BrownRv10001.pdf
List 30 completed operations with 218 Squadron Stirling's from RAF Woolfox Lodge. List crew for these operations. Includes one glider towing operation on 6 June 1944. Transfers via heavy conversion unit onto Lancaster and flies a further 34…

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Order of service for a memorial service conducted at sea. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford, 935212, in uniform on the front cover together with 15 signatures ('Jacqui Whitehead' and 14 indecipherable). Border of…

LButlerR102576v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…

SHarriganD[Ser#-DoB]v670002.mp3
Bertie Salvage joined the RAF as an apprentice in 1939 and, initially, began his technical training at RAF Cranwell before training was transferred to RAF Halton and also shortened because of the start of the Second World War. Bertie was present when…

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A letter suggesting that Butler's sister write to the Committee of Adjustment Officer at RAF Marham regarding her brother's belongings.

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A letter explaining that nothing further has been heard of Bob Butler and his crew and that if they are prisoners of war the International Red Cross will inform the squadron.

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A letter confirming that Bob Butler did not return from an operation on the night of '23/24th September'.

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Telegram, marked as priority, informing Bob Butler's sister that her brother was reported missing as result of operations the night of '23/24 Sept 1942'.

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Telegram to Bob Butler's mother informing her that her son had been reported missing as a result of operations on the night of '23/24 September 1942'.

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A typewritten letter thanking Bob Butler's sister for the donation of a tankard to the squadron and suggesting where she might obtain a photograph of her brother.

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A letter providing the names of Bob Butler's fellow crew members and their next of kin.
'They are:-
S/Ldr. C. Raymond. Mrs. C. Raymond (Wife)
P/O. P.F.W. Gales. Mr. F.L. Gales (Father)
F/O. A.J. Calvert. Mrs. Calvert (Wife)
Sgt. L. Kelly. …
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