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Reply from Leonard Cheshire to 4 Group
Thanks them for their efforts.
Reg Lane’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilot’s flying log book
R J Lane’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 to 2nd September 1956, detailing his training, operations and post war duties as a pilot. No flying is recorded in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1953, 1954 or 1955.
He was stationed at RCAF…
He was stationed at RCAF…
Railway tunnel and bridge, Saumur, operation narrative
Relates that in response to request from the Army a planned operation was cancelled at late notice and replaced by operation against the railway tunnel at Saumur. As accurate bombing was required it was decided to use the recently available 12,000…
Postgram from 5 Group Headquarters to Officer Commanding 617 Squadron
Message is a copy of Headquarters Bomber Command signal congratulating crews that their attacks on Le Havre and Boulogne succeeded in virtually destroying German naval assets in those harbours.
Newspaper cuttings - Robert Palmer award of Victoria Cross
Top left - shy but tough V.C. air ace picked for hardest jobs. Gives account of his 110th bombing operation leading a formation of Lancasters on daylight operation to Cologne from which he failed to return and actions resulted in award of VC. Top…
Newspaper cutting and airmen
Left -newspaper cutting - Tait dropped the bombs. Includes full face b/w image and gives account of operations flown by Wing Commander James Bryan Tate DSO and 2 bars DFC. Noted that his squadron was formed by Gibson to burst German dams. Top right -…
Memory of Mailly-Le-Camp
Part of a memoir describing the operation to Mailly-le-Camp 3/4 May 1944.
Memoir Flight Lieutenant Gordon Cruickshank D.F.M. RAFRO
Memoir written in 1956 by Flight Lieutenant Cruickshank. It starts with his early childhood and family life. It includes his early time in RAF after enlisting in December 1938 with first job as balloon operator and then training as an air gunner;…
Letter to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from 76 Squadron
The letter advises Norman's mother that her son has been reported killed in action.
Letter to Norman Gorfunkle's Mother from 76 Squadron
She is advised that it is unlikely her son has not been killed.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Wing Commander W J Gibbs
From officer in Ministry of Aircraft Production. Writes that Cheshire left gloves in his office and is now sending them on.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from William Feeling
Congratulatory letter written on House of Commons paper on award of Victoria Cross and relates views of others he has met, a missed meeting and inviting him for a meal.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from the Vice Chief of Air Staff
From Air Marshall Sir Douglas Evill on behalf of Chief of Air Staff congratulating Cheshire on the award of the Victoria Cross. Writes of Cheshire's record and leadership in Bomber Command.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Squadron Leader T Kell
Recounts a lecture using models of targets which when viewed from 6 yards represent various sizes at various distances. Problem is to know accurately what height you are.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Squadron Leader L P Moyna,
An officer from the RAF Film Production Unit concerning someone from that unit conducting night filming from Lancaster.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Squadron Leader L P Moyna
From Officer at RAF Film Production Unit enclosing three reels of 16 mm Kodachrome for use with squadron. Gives advice on using film and invites Cheshire to his unit.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Sir Archibald Sinclair
Congratulations on award of Victoria Cross.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Sergeant Thomas Joseph McLean DFM
States that Cheshire's previous wireless operator Flight Lieutenant Hill has suggested he write to Cheshire. Provides his history as air gunner with 102 Squadron in 1942 where he was credited with four aircraft destroyed one probable and two damaged.…
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
On headed paper from A.V. Roe and Company Limited concerning a visit to to the company by Martin and some members of 617 Squadron to collect a model. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
From A.V. Roe & Co Limited on headed paper. Thanks Cheshire for visit and hope he will be able to visit the company. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
From A.V.Roe and Co Limited on headed paper. Congratulates him on award of Victoria Cross. Offers him a silver model of a Lancaster which he hopes he will accept.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Pilot Officer A J Ward
Writes that he is making excellent progress with both arm and leg and should be fit in five weeks.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from officer of 4 Group
Thanks him for the party
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Lillie Moore
Asks if there is any more news of her son Harold who lost his life on March 2nd 1943. Notes that others survived. She appreciates the kindness of those who have written to her. She still has hope that her son will return. She has read some work about…
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from John de Havilland
On De Havilland headed paper. Notes that Cheshire has received two Mk XVI Mosquito with equipment and notes. Says that they will provide any other information if required.