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Donald Andrew’s Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7…
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about his return journey.
Dearest ma
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Roly asks where his weekly letter from his mother is and describes receiving some hand knitted socks from Beryl. He asks 'pop' to look for insurance for a motorbike ridden by a pilot and reports a visit to the theatre, a dance and playing tennis.
Letter from Records Office to Mrs Roberts
Writing to Roly's mother confirming the death of her son in a flying accident.
Reginald Frederick Robert's service record
Roly's service record from 26 September 1933 to 31 August 1940.
Sergeant Reginald Frederick (Roly) Roberts
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…
Three aircrew
Three aircrew wearing flying jackets, standing in front of a Hampden with St George nose art. Submitted with caption '49 Sqn L to R Sgt Ralph Wop-AG, Fred Hill pilot, Sgt McGrennery Wop-AG Fred Hill]'. Additional information kindly provided by the…
Squadron photograph
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in six rows. Submitted with caption '49 Sqn Fred Hill 2nd row back 6 from right'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Interview with Fred Hill
Fed starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his posting on…
Interview with Fred Hill - transcript
Transcript of interview with Fred Hill. Covers most of interview accurately but with a few comments missed. Starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. Goes on with some comparison…
Fighting the war sitting down
A summary of Horace Cooke's service career. Lists training as wireless operator/air gunner and later as a pilot in Canada, service with 7, 49, 99 and 156 Squadrons and 33 operations on two tours of duty and the award of the Distinguished Flying…
Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book One
Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 31st May 1940 until 17th November 1943. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Posted to No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit. Operational posting…
Posted to No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit. Operational posting…
Hampden parked on grass
Side view of a Hampden parked on grass outside hangars. Four men standing behind port wing and another by port engine. Other Hampdens in the distance left. Submitted with caption 'Hampden I L4041 49 sqn Scampton circa Sep 38'.
Four airmen
Four airmen wearing flying kit standing by the rear fuselage of an aircraft with squadron letters' EA-Q'. Submitted with caption 'George Cook r 49 sqn Scampton ltor 2nd wop nav Sgt Latty skipper George Cook wop'. Additional information kindly…
Three airmen
Three airmen wearing uniform tunic, side caps and flying boots standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'George Cook centre Alfie Cheetham L, Bill Mossop R 49 sqn Scampton 1941'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
George Cook
Full length image of an airman wearing leather flying jacket and side cap standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'Fg Off George Cook 49 sqn Scampton 1941'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
One airman
Full length image of an airman wearing leather flying jacket standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'Eddie Corderoy 49 sqn Scampton 1941'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
One airman
An airman wearing flying suit, helmet and goggles standing in front of a Hampden. Submitted with caption 'Alfie Cheetham 49 sqn Scampton 1941 2'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Conversation with George Arthur Cook
Transcript of interview. Wireless operator air gunner on 49 Squadron flying Hampdens at RAF Scampton. Recalls joining up in 1939 and training as wireless operator air gunner. Posted to 49 Squadron on Hampdens and did 33 (32) trips. Describes worst…
George Cook’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
George Cook’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 8th August 1940 until 4th September 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Initial training at No. 1 Electrical and Wireless School and No. 4 Bombing…
Conversation with Eric Clarke
Starts with discussion of Hampden and then getting Manchester and subsequently Lancaster. Relates some Manchester operations including 1000 bomber raid. Provides anecdotes about Manchester operations. Continues with account of joining up and…
Ten airmen and four WAAFs
14 men and women arranged in two rows. Behind are two photographs of absentees, an airman and a WAAF.
There is a second copy with on the reverse 'Fiskerton Intelligence section 3/45'.
There is a second copy with on the reverse 'Fiskerton Intelligence section 3/45'.
49 Squadron
A squadron group photograph with airmen arranged in six rows. Behind are two Hawker Hinds in the hangar.
The caption reads '49th Squadron - 1937 - Worthy Down - Hawker Hinds - Sqdn. Ldr. W.E. Dibble (C.O. - July 1936 - November 1937)
Front row -…
The caption reads '49th Squadron - 1937 - Worthy Down - Hawker Hinds - Sqdn. Ldr. W.E. Dibble (C.O. - July 1936 - November 1937)
Front row -…
RAF Fiskerton Memorial plaque
Three photographs of the memorial plaque.
#1 the completed plaque
#2 the partially completed plaque with the sculptor's lines present.
#3 the sculptor at work on the plaque.
#1 the completed plaque
#2 the partially completed plaque with the sculptor's lines present.
#3 the sculptor at work on the plaque.
Aircrew, WAAFs and Lancaster
Two rows of airmen with two rows of WAAFs in front, behind is a Lancaster and a lorry.
There is a second copy with, on the reverse, '49 Sq MT Section'.
There is a second copy with, on the reverse, '49 Sq MT Section'.