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78 Squadron history
A history of the squadron with a list of the airfields used and a comprehensive list of their Halifaxes and their fates.
A second copy is a typed version of this.
A second copy is a typed version of this.
W G Uprichard - An Account of my Experiences in the RAF during my Long Service of 41 Years
Details of W G Uprichard's time in the RAF.
Letter to Granville Graham's Father
The letter confirms that Granville is missing.
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 September 1940 to 31 December 1942. Detailing his operations flown, flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Linton-on-Ouse, RAF Upavon, RAF Brough and RAF…
Hugh Forth’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for H O Forth, covering the period from 7 March 1938 to 15 September 1940. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Desford, RAF Shawbury, RAF Manston, RAF Boscombe Down, Auberive France,…
Royal Air Force certificate of service and discharge - Malcolm Llewellyn Dent
Gives some personal details. Entered service 11 September 1935, lists postings up to 58 Squadron . Discharged 19 June 1940 - killed in action.
Whitley and people
Film strip with four photographs:
First from rear of crashed (wheels up) Whitley.
Second, four airmen (one wearing flying jacket) gathered round wreckage.
Last two show side view of wheels up Whitley with squadron letters 'GE-R'.
First from rear of crashed (wheels up) Whitley.
Second, four airmen (one wearing flying jacket) gathered round wreckage.
Last two show side view of wheels up Whitley with squadron letters 'GE-R'.
Tony Barralet's pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for A F Barralet, covering the period from 19 November 1938 to 14 November 1940, when he was shot down on operations and became a prisoner of war. He was stationed at RAF White Waltham, RAF Bexhill, RAF Brough, RAF…
Letter to Central Depository from No 4 Group
The letter advises that Tony's golf clubs have not been located. They suggest that Tony could inform his father what club he left his clubs at.
Letter to Tony Barralet's Father from 58 Squadron
The letter advises that Tony and his crew are unhurt but are now prisoners of war.
Anthony Frank Barralet
A biography of Tony by his daughter, Rosemary Barralet Mortimer.
John Henry Hanne's Certificate of Service and Discharge
Form 280 issued to Jack's widow. it contains a summary of his service.
L V Rosser’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book 2 for L V Rosser, covering the period from 22 July 1943 to 6 August 1945. Detailing his instructor duties, flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Edgehill (aka RAF Shenington), RAF Wing, RAF Little…
L V Rosser’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for L V Rosser, covering the period from 4 March 1939 to 19 July 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Kidlington, RAF Woodley, RAF Grantham, RAF Kinloss, RAF…
Whitley card, 35 Squadron crest, newspaper cutting and photograph
Top right - aircraft card with artwork of a Whitley flying over a river with buildings either side and fire on the near bank. Bursts of anti-aircraft fire round aircraft. Captioned 'Whitley bomber - long-range bomber capable of carrying very large…
Photographs
Left - two airmen (reversed image) one wearing tunic and the other battledress, both with half brevet, standing side by side, arm in arm with foliage in the background. Captioned 'Thorpie & Scottie, No 58 Squadron, Linton'. Right - an airman…
John Mitchell's flying log book. One
L Mitchell’s air gunner’s flying log book covering the period from 1 July 1936 to 17 September 1941. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at Upper Heyford, Driffield, Boscombe Down and Linton-on-Ouse…
Five aircrew climbing aboard a Whitley
Five aircrew lined up with the first halfway up the nose ladder of a Whitley. On the reverse 'Whitley III, 58 Squadron Linton on Ouse 1939. Left to right, Sgt Drew Eng, Sgt Jesse gunner, Sgt Mitchell radio, P/O P Oniel pilot first, P/O Russell pilot…
John Mitchell - list of operations 1939-1940
Flight Sergeant wireless operator on 58 Squadron at RAF Linton-on-Ouze flying Whitley III. First operation to Ruhr to drop leaflets and crash landed in France on the way back. Other operations were convoy patrol and bombing in France, Netherlands,…
Seeding the Storm
Account of John Mitchell's career in the Royal Air Force from Oct 1934 until November 1957. Writes of his early ambitions to fly, and joining the RAF as a wireless operator. Describes his training and early postings to Worthy Down on Vickers…
The Kriegie July 1999
The News-Sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition has news on the Annual General Meeting, visits to RAF Henlow and Stafford, Remembrance Sunday, Recco Report -stories about former POWs, a cartoon on Precision bombing, 1939, requests for…
Flying Stories by Paul Hilton
Nine accounts of flying activities during the war.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
'David Joseph's son Brian met Paul Hilton in the 1980's through work, and he was wearing a prisoner of war tie. In…
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
'David Joseph's son Brian met Paul Hilton in the 1980's through work, and he was wearing a prisoner of war tie. In…
Interview with Cyril Gosling
Cyril Gosling trained as an armourer at Kirby in Blackpool and was first posted to 49 Squadron where he worked on the guns and turrets. As part of his role he would go on flights in the bombers to check the accuracy of the guns by firing at drogues.…
Interview with Ron Wade
Ron was born in Stoke-on-Trent. He left school at 14 and tells of his experiences working in a pottery factory doing odd jobs, until he was called up. He joined the Royal Air Force in 1939 at the age of 22 and trained as an air gunner at RAF…
Interview with Cecil Parsons
Cecil Parsons was born in 1918 in Victoria, Australia. He volunteered for the Royal Australian Air Force in 1939 and trained as a pilot in New South Wales and Canada, as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme, before being posted to England in 1940.…