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LGearonEM19201204v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for E M Gearon, covering the period from 2 April 1943 to 15 October 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 4 British Flying Training School USAAC…

LWearsKB631597v1.pdf
K B Wears’ RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 2 July 1940 to 12 January 1945, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Jurby (No. 5 Bombing and Gunnery…

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Air-to-air front quarter view of a Halifax squadron Letters 'B-EY' flying over open countryside.

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A formal group photograph of trainee aircrew. There are three rows of ten airmen, seated and standing with their arms folded in front of a prefabricated building. White training flashes can be seen on their caps.
Hand-written text below the…

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A cloth badge for 78 Squadron.

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A large group of airmen arranged in front of and on top of a Halifax.

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Two vertical aerial photographs.
#1 Essen annotated '1293. BTN. 23.10.44.//F/8" 20,000' 360° 15.32 Essen C1 2GP500LD. 6ANM590T. 2ANM59IN . 2MC500DT "C" 36secs. W/C Young. X.78'.
#2 annotated '1672. BTN. 29.12.44. //F/8" 18000' 085° 1504. Koblenz…

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A plaque with the crest of 78 Squadron.

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A brief history of the squadron with the number of sorties flown, bombs dropped and squadron losses. On the reverse 'Beaujolais'.

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The letter confirms that Arthur is missing but they have no other information.

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The telegram advises that his son is missing.

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He writes thanking him for his letter and his kind words.

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The telegram advises that her husband is missing.

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Jack writes he is well. He talks about fellow airmen.

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The third of the tea drinking photographs. A Canadian airman is drinking tea from the large jug used to serve the men in the first photograph. He is watched by five airmen.
On the reverse is a label stating 'Thomas Lorne "Schy" or "Bugwood" Schroler…

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Two starboard side views of a Halifax Mk 2 in flight. Squadron code EY. On the reverse of each is 'CH 11324'.

LMaceHA1295485v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for H A Mace, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 24 March 1944, when he was shot down on operations to Berlin. He was stationed at 8 Air Gunnery School RAF Evanton, 4 Signals…

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One for matches, cigarettes and chocolate whilst serving with 1AC Wing and another for food stuffs.

LHughesDJ3000307v1.pdf
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers for David James Hughes covering the period 7 January 1945 to 5 July 1945. Details his training and operational duties. He flew seven operations, two night time and five…
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