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170 Squadron personnel and award of Jack Hayley's Distinguished Flying Cross
Top is a photograph of 170 Squadron personnel with four rows in front of and a row standing on top of a Lancaster. Caption '170 Squadron Helmswell, December 1944'. In the middle, two newspaper cuttings announcing Jack Hayley's award of the…
582 Squadron Battle Order
A battle order for 19th September 1944 signed by PH Gribb.
Air Bombers rule the Waves To-day
An article written by Major J. G Struthers D.F.C. He argues against the practicality of large battleships which can easily be destroyed by aeroplane, fast torpedo boats and submarines. He suggests that money would be better spent on aircraft and…
Air Heroism wins more awards
Lists for Distinguished Flying Cross and Medal. Includes Pilot Officer James Douglas Hudson, Nelson, Lancashire.
Alan Edgar
Head and shoulders image of Alan smoking a pipe. On the reverse 'FX IS'985' 23416 14'
Alan Edgar and Bob Brooks reunion
Two former crew members inside a Lancaster. On the back
'Bob Brooks (Australia) Navigator
Alan Edgar DFC Pilot'
'Bob Brooks (Australia) Navigator
Alan Edgar DFC Pilot'
Alan Edgar and crew reunion
Alan Edgar and four of his wartime crew. They are standing under the Lancaster at RAF Scampton. On the reverse the five crew members are identified with their crew role.
Alan Edgar and friends
Alan Edgar, a man and two women standing drinking. Alan is in uniform and the ladies are in evening dresses. The other man is wearing a dinner jacket.
Alan Edgar with wife Edith “Kay” Edgar nee Kirby
Alan in dress uniform with his wife in evening dress.
Album title page
Captioned 'Flight Lieutenant Ernie Twells D.F.C. 619 Squadron 24 missions 617 Squadron 41 missions'.
Appointment of Ron Mathers as Flying Officer
Letter from King George VI appointing Ron Mathers as Flying Officer .
Arthur Hollis
Head a shoulders portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Head and shoulders portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis, side on, wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis, smiling, wearing tunic, with pilots brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis
Half-length portrait of Squadron Leader Arthur Hollis wearing tunic, with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons, and peaked cap. He has his arms crossed.
Arthur Hollis' award of the Distinguished Flying Cross
Two newspaper cuttings of same date. First (from The Times) lists RAF Awards for Gallantry in air operations. Includes Distinguished Flying Cross for F/L A N Hollis. Second (from The Daily Telegraph) gives account of Hollis citation stating attack on…
Arthur Hollis' decorations
Decorations:
Order of the British Empire (civil),
Distinguished Flying Cross,
1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp,
Air Crew Europe Star,
Defence Medal and
War Medal 1939-1945.
Front and back views.
Order of the British Empire (civil),
Distinguished Flying Cross,
1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp,
Air Crew Europe Star,
Defence Medal and
War Medal 1939-1945.
Front and back views.
Award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Album page including letter from Air Vice Marshal E A B Rice, 1 Group, congratulating Warrant Officer E W Smith on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Caption on page '2nd Tour of Ops 12-626 Sqn, Wickenby, Lincs June - Nov 1943'.
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Award promulgated in the London Gazetter dated 7th December 1945
A notification to Clifford Watson about his DFC. Citation includes that in his numerous operations 'he has invariably displayed the utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty'.
Awarded the D.F.C
Account of Pilot Officer James Douglas Hudson's award of Distinguished Flying Cross. Notes was member of RAFVR called up at outbreak of war and trained as navigator. While on deployment his Blenheim was brought down in North Africa and he was…
Before I was in the RAF by Reg Payne
An account by Reg Payne of his wartime experiences. Too young to sign up at the start of the war he spent two years in the Home Guard. Training started at age 18 and lasted for two years. He served at RAF Skellingthorpe and his brother served at RAF…
Bob Knights' Obituary
The obituary of Flight Lieutenant Bob Knights. It details his raids on the Tirpitz, his early life, his training in Florida, his time with 617 Squadron and his role with BOAC after the war until his retirement in 1976.
Bombed Bremen from 50 feet
RAF bomber crews who carried out raids on Bremen, one in daylight and from height of 50 feet are listed for gallantry awards. Goes on with lists and describes actions of Pilot Officer Waples 21 Squadron, Pilot Office Alister Stewart Ramsay, 105…