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Reports of operations with Wing Commander John Randall Braham, Group Captain John Cunningham who was awarded the Soviet Order of Patriotic War, Flight Lieutenant W H Maguire and Flying Officer Jones. The second page has a cutting of six Defiant…
John Braham
Relating to Wing Commander John Braham with pictures of his wife, Joan and his father, Reverend Dr Ernest Braham. Reports of John leading night fighters and an operation with Flight Lieutenant Bill Gregory.
Personnel
Guy Gibson taking his oath to rejoin the Boy Scout movement together with Group Captain E Colbeck-Welch, Wing Commander S P Richards, Flight Lieutenant K Davison and Lieutenant F Carruthers; a report of an operation by Wing Commander C M…
Lancaster R5689 VN-N in Flight
A Lancaster banking away from a second aircraft. It is captioned '' Nan' 50 Sqdn pilot Drew Wyness F/Lt DFC Skellingthorpe 1943'.
Lancaster F for Fox
Two photographs of Lancaster "F" for Fox before and after the 35 Squadron tour of the USA.
Rollo Kingsford-Smith
A half length portrait of Wing Commander Rollo Kingsford-Smith.
Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Group Captain Evans Evans
Four officers holding drinks, identified underneath as 'Holland, W/Cdr Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC After the "Dams" on 617 Sqdn G/Cap Evans-Evans'.
Bob Francis
A head and shoulders portrait of Bob with his air gunner's brevet and DFC ribbon.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Lyn Lyn'.
Notes supplied with the collection state 'This was apparently the donor’s sister practicing her name when she was small. No…
On the reverse is handwritten 'Lyn Lyn'.
Notes supplied with the collection state 'This was apparently the donor’s sister practicing her name when she was small. No…
Air Commodore Richard Kellet's Obituary
An obituary published in the Times with a second cutting with a correction from an air vice-marshal.
JH Bird
A head and shoulders portrait of JH Bird, in uniform.
Flying Officer James Harry Bird DFC
A summary of JH Bird's postings in the RAF.
JH Bird
A head and shoulders portrait of JH Bird, DFC.
The Eulogy for Squadron Leader Anthony David Lambert
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A biography of Anthony David Lambert. He joined the RAFVR at age 19. He was shot down over the Baltic Sea and was able to swim ashore, where he was captured. He took part in the Long March. After the war he remained in the RAF.
Award of DFC and bar to Harold Southgate
Two cuttings, the first from the Essex County Telegraph 16th October 1943 announcing the award of a Bar to Harolds D.F.C. The other records the award of the D.F.C. No dates or publication.
Eight Seated Airmen
Eight airmen seated in a tent. Information supplied with the collection states 158 squadron, Lissett, Johnny Johnson crew.
There is a second copy with details on the reverse of each man, his crew position and his address.
There is a second copy with details on the reverse of each man, his crew position and his address.
DFC Awards
Four airmen wearing their DFCs. On the reverse 'DFC Awards'.
Harold North and Pete Brothers 1942
Two pilots sitting reading. On the reverse 'Harold North & Pete Brothers 1942'.
Charles Cuthill
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing battledress with pilot's brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. Signature underneath. captioned 'Charles Cuthill c. post WW2 before war medals but with DFC awarded in 1945'.
Charles Cuthill
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing battledress with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons (including Distinguished Flying Cross). Captioned 'Charles Cuthill, c 1950's'. On the reverse 'Photos of Charles Cuthill'.
Record of service, education and professional qualifications
Made out for Charles Robert Cuthill. Gives years of service in RAF and brief history of service. Includes specialist symbols - flying instructor and lists decorations.
Squadron Leader John Rawsthorn Rainford DFC and bar
Short note of dates and service in Royal Artillery and RAF. Killed in action at Sola, Norway on 21 February 1942
Ceylonese in the RAF (1939-45)
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.
582 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
History since formation on 1 April 1944 until last operation 7 May 1945. Part of Pathfinder Force. Mention first award of DSO and last marking and bombing operations in 1945. Provides account of last operation of Captain Edwin Swales who was awarded…
109 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
Gives history of 109 Squadron from reformation on 10 December 1940 until last bombs dropped on 2/3 May 1945. Covers development of blind bombing and Oboe. Moved to RAF Wyton as independent unit of newly formed Pathfinder force. Mentions first Oboe…
Palmer V.C pathfinder fact sheet
Includes biographic details, service history and account of last operation for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Completed 111 operations on three squadrons, took part in Cologne 1000 bomber operation. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross twice.…