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  • Tags: 99 Squadron

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A large group of airmen in tropical uniform lines up on dispersal with palm trees in the background. On the left part of a Wellington. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn line-up Jessore July '44 [Chota Ray via Norman Didwell]'. Additional information…

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Five officers standing behind with seven airmen squatting and three sitting in front. In the background the nose of a Liberator. Supplied with key document with names of personnel in the photograph listed. Two versions of the same image.

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Two servicemen and an local driver in the cab of a steam roller. Submitted with caption '99 Sqn Christmas '44 Dhubalia India. L to r WO Bill Welling, Flt Sgt Bill Lemar, Indian driver, Sqn Ldr Sandy Webster [Norman Didwell]' Additional information…

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Include 99 Squadron crest and season's greetings.

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From former prisoner at Sungei Ron prisoner of war camp, Palembang Sumatra. Thanks them for supply drop, much appreciated, and mentions funeral of F/O Jonnie Steele's crew. Continues with description of conditions and activities in camp. Mentions…

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List serial and other data, including eventual fate, concerning squadron aircraft.

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Provides detail of personnel and acts for grand concert by 99 Squadron at RAF Jessore.

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A wooden model of a Wellington Bomber that Bob Butler gave to his 10 year old nephew, Dick Heslop. Dick was told that the model had been painted with the genuine paints used to paint aircraft. The letters LN B, indicating 99 squadron, are painted…

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Group of 6 airmen in uniform in formal pose standing in front of an aircraft. The letters LN-B are visible on the aircraft. All 6 men are wearing side caps. Three men on the front row are wearing flying jackets. Reverse annotated with: '99 Sqn…

LButlerR102576v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…

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Form dated '7 August 1941' detailing Bob Butler's discharge or transfer on his appointment to a temporary commission. Details his proficiency as an Air Gunner, describes his physical characteristics and includes a brief statement on his character…

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Handwritten letter sent from the Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Bob Butler states that he is being promoted to Flight Sergeant. Reports that Flying Officer Hansen, who already has Distinguished Flying Cross, has been awarded the…

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Handwritten letter sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Contains general news.

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Lettre sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief mention of an operation to Kiel and bombs dropped on an aerodrome.

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Letter sent from Sergegant's Mess, RAF Waterbeach. Mentions an operation to Cologne and describes being interviewed by the Inspector General, an Air Chief Marshall.

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Letter sent from Sergeants Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of an operation to Brest.

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Letter sent from RAF Waterbeach. Brief description of operations to Brest and Kiel and appearance of German tracer shells.

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Letter sent from Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Newmarket. Describes bomb damage to Newmarket town and brief details of two operations to Boulogne.

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Letter sent from 'Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, Waterbeach, Cambridge' containing general news on various topics, including an operation to Mannheim.

BBlacklockGBBlacklockGBv1.pdf
Group Captain Blacklock writes of his life, from his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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Lists of Ceylonese in three batches and miscellaneous arrivals who volunteered for and joined the RAF with some details of their service. Includes b/w photograph of Sergeant Rex De Silva in 1943.

BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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LMcCredieJ418236v1.pdf
Air Forces in India pilots flying log book for J D McCredie, covering the period from 12 August 1942 to 24 December 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at RAAF Temora, RAAF Point Cook, RAF South…
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