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617 Squadron crest
A black and white print of the 617 Squadron crest.
Farewell party, Officers' Mess, Waddington
Airmen and women dancing at a party.
On the reverse 'Taken at Farewell party, Officers' Mess, Waddington. Friday 28th December 1945. 617 and 9 Squadrons posted to Far East'.
On the reverse 'Taken at Farewell party, Officers' Mess, Waddington. Friday 28th December 1945. 617 and 9 Squadrons posted to Far East'.
H2S screen image
A screen image captioned ' T/43 WAD 10.8.45 // B Sandra I J. Cook U/617 3 10,200 097° 10/10 12.12 hrs'.
Three Lancasters in flight
An air to air view of three Lancasters in flight. They have 617 squadron markings, 'KC and YZ'.
The furthest two have been modified with no mid-upper or front turrets and modified bomb bay.
The furthest two have been modified with no mid-upper or front turrets and modified bomb bay.
List of Jamie Barr's operations
A list with dates, aircraft registration and operational destination.
Flight Lieutenant Jamie Barr DFC
A biography of Jamie's time in the RAF.
My Crew
A history of Jamie Barr's crew.
Story of my war
Describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. Covers recruitment and life during initial training, Recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie' Hockin (N),…
Seven aircrew in front of a Lancaster
Seven aircrew wearing Mae West standing in line in front of a Lancaster. The crew are identified from left 'Toff? Lloyd? Trevor G Muhl (Bomb Aimer), Johnny Spiers (Pilot) Carrol, Jack Harrison (Nav), Aiden Garrod' further captioned '617 Sqn 1945?'.
Barnes Wallis's 90th birthday party
Following the playing of the Dambusters' March, are speeches from the 90th birthday celebration for Sir Barnes Wallis. These include an introduction by Sir Arthur Harris, a message from Queen Elizabeth II, a speech by Bob Knights, a presentation,…
Conversation with Jo Lancaster. Part one
Steve Bond explains the purpose of the interiew, that he is gathering information from personnel involved with the Wellington with a view to producing a book on the "Wimpy". Jo starts by talking about his training and Wellington flying. He starts by…
Four airmen
Four shirtless airmen wearing shorts and bush hats standing in front of a Lancaster with squadron letters 'KC' .
617 Squadron Lancasters parked
A line of Lancaster parked on airfield. Front aircraft has registration 'NX786'. Others visible are NX745 and NX791.
Thomas Kimberley's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas Kimberley covering the period 5 March 1943 to 25 September 1945. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 35 operations, 20 night time and 15 daylight, as cameraman / air gunner with…
Seven airmen in front of Lancaster NX787
Seven airmen, three kneeling and four standing in front of the rear fuselage of a Lancaster Mk 7, serial 'NX787' and squadron letters 'KC-F'.
Lancaster airborne
Side view of an airborne Lancaster Mk 7 in post-war livery, taken from another aircraft in close formation. Squadron letters 'KC-L'.
Telegram to DJH Maltby from Arthur Harris
The telegram congratulates him on the award of a DSO.
DJH Maltby Officer's service record
His service record after receiving his commission.
Telegram to Flight Lieutenant Maltby
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A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.
Wizernes V-weapon bunker
Reconnaissance photograph showing heavily cratered area around the dome shaped Wizernes V-weapon storage site. Large craters were created by Tallboy bombs dropped by 617 Squadron on 24th June 1944. Caption 'More to be pitted: an installation in Pas…
Albert Thomas Smith's service record
The service record of Albert Thomas Smith covering the period from his enlistment on 15 January 1926 to discharge on 23 March 1953. It includes reference to Albert being twice mentioned in despatches and being awarded the British Empire Medal and the…
Interview with John Bell
John Bell completed a tour as a bomb aimer with 619 Squadron. The crew decided they would like to continue flying and, so, volunteered to join 617 Squadron. They were interviewed by Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire and accepted on to the squadron.…
Interview with John Langston
John Langston flew operations as a navigator with 630, 189 and 617 Squadrons.
Interview with Charles Avey
Charles Avey volunteered for the RAF with his friend, who was fanatical about the RAF. Charles trained as a gunner and his friend was posted to the Air Ministry. On one training flight the crew were suddenly concerned at the sight ahead which looked…
Interview with Basil Fish
Basil Fish volunteered for the RAF in 1941 from Manchester University, where he was a student and a member of the University Air Squadron. He was posted to 617 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa. On one flight his aircraft crashed on return and, although…