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MGorfunckleN1260360-170801-030001.jpg
An account of the crash written by the pilot, George Thom. The report includes part of a police report.

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PShenbanjoA1712.jpg
76 Squadron crest made in embroidered cloth and set in a wooden frame.

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PCavalierRG17010035.jpg
Photograph 1 is of the cockpit of a Halifax with damage below and in front of the pilot's position.
Photograph 3 is of the instrument panel of a Halifax showing damage. Captioned 'Halifax A/C, returned from a raid, Ruhr, Germany, damage to pilots…

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PShenbanjoA1703.jpg
Seven airmen including Akin Shenbanjo arranged on the cockpit of a Halifax. 50 operations are marked by painted bombs and the aircraft's name is Achtung the Black Prince.
In the top right corner a remembrance poppy has been added.

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PShenbanjoA1705.jpg
Seven airmen, including Akin Shenbanjo, are standing under the front of their Halifax. They are wearing parachute harnesses and Mae Wests.

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MHarveyA200708-111201-01.pdf
A short chronology of Alain's life, particularly his training for and service with the RAF Bomber Command.

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PCavalierRG17010009.jpg
Photograph 1 shows a railway running left to right through an urban area. Captioned '1. J.D.S. 382.X.12782.76.N/T.7/8 -8-41 F.8. ➝'.

Photograph 2 shows a mostly rural area, much obscured by anti-aircraft fire and light flare. Captioned 'T.K.A.…

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MSmithRW425992-230825-02.pdf
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
73 pages of Bob's memoirs. Concerns his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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YPattissonC1264245v1.pdf
Transcription of day by day account of activities from 19 April 1942 to 3 October 1942. Commences with photograph of Squadron in front of Halifax and of pilots on training course (Pattisson top left), Records daily activities, casualties, losses of…

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View from cockpit into bomb aimers station with part of pilots seat and throttles at top and bombsight in nose. On the reverse '1944, Holme on Spalding Moor, 76 Squadron, Halifax 3 and Mk 14 Bombsight'.

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P78Sqn17010053.jpg
One airman is climbing through the rear fuselage hatch of a Halifax letters 'MP-B', while five others wearing Mae West/parachute harnesses wait in line to board. In the background another Halifax.

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P78Sqn17010054.jpg
Two aircrew wearing Mae West/parachute harnesses are looking into the rear fuselage hatch of a Halifax letters 'MP-B'. One airmen wearing battledress with sweater underneath and flying boots is standing holding a pad of paper. Two other airmen, one…

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P78Sqn17010055.jpg
Two aircrew wearing Mae West/parachute harnesses are looking into the rear fuselage hatch of a Halifax letters 'MP-B'. One airmen wearing battledress with sweater underneath and flying boots is standing watching. Two other airmen, one wearing…

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P78Sqn17010056.jpg
Three aircrew, one wearing flying suit climbs into the rear fuselage hatch of a Halifax letters 'MP-B'. Two other aircrew wearing Mae West/parachute harnesses wait to follow. In the background other aircraft.

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P78Sqn17010057.jpg
Three aircrew, one wearing flying suit climbs into the rear fuselage hatch of a Halifax letters 'MP-B'. Two other aircrew wearing Mae West/parachute harnesses wait to follow. In the background another two Halifax.

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LBartonCJ168669v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for Cyril Joe Barton. Covering the period from 19 January 1942 to 27 March 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at Darr Aero Tech, USAF Cochran Field, USAF Napier…

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B[Author]JosephDv1.pdf
Includes David Joseph's service in the RAF, his training in Canada and his operations on Halifaxes at RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor and his movements after being shot down 18 March 1944 and becoming a prisoner of war.

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LJosephD1576383v1.pdf
Pilot’s flying log book for Flight Sergeant David Joseph from 20 January 1944 to 18 March 1944, recording squadron-based training and operations flown. Served at RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor. Aircraft flown were Halifax Mk 2, Halifax Mk 1, Halifax Mk…

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SWeirG19660703v110004-0008.jpg
Night target photograph showing railway with marshalling yard, glare in centre and tracer. captioned '4379.HLM 10/11-8-44//NT 8" 11000 >065degrees.0024. Dijon RD.C1 6x1000 3x500 C 21 secs F/S Jubb 0 76'.

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PCulkinJ17010004.jpg
Page captioned 'Fayid Egypt July 1942, No 76 Squadron detachment became No 462 Squadron together with No 10 Squadron detachment. Read page 79 of Halifax - Operation Bareface'.
Three photographs, first is of nine servicemen in front of lorry,…

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P78Sqn17010051.jpg
Five aircrew wearing flying suits or jackets, Mae West/parachute harnesses stand in a group by the rear fuselage hatch of a Halifax letters 'MP-B'.

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PCheshireGL18090009.jpg
A group of four officers, three wearing battledress and the other a tunic stand talking. A further officer wearing greatcoat and carrying peaked hat approaches from the left. The officer on left (identified as Gunnar Halle) and the one on the far…

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PCavalierRG17010005.jpg
Three squadron crests, 78, 76 and 226. Crest for 137 Photographic section and a crest for West Raynham SHQ Royal Air Force.

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SWeirG19660703v110004-0015.jpg
Night target photograph showing roads and glare in centre. Captioned '4271 HLM.28/29-7-44//NT8" 10000 >150.0400.Foret Du Neippe. B1. 18x500 c21secs F/S Jubb M76'.

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