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Sergeant Stanley Mattick DFM
Head and shoulders portrait of a flight sergeant wearing uniform tunic with air gunner brevet and medal ribbon. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
T Sgt John Dyer
Note from his niece which gives outline of operation to Berlin on 2 January 1944. Mentions that Missing Research and Enquiry Service contacted his parents with news that his remains had been found and he and rest of crew were buried in the village of…
W A Colson
Half-length portrait of an officer wearing tunic with observer brevet and medal ribbon as well as peaked cap. Submitted with caption; 'William Alfred Colson'.
Light Lieutenant William Alfred Colson DFM (141402) - Biography
Includes early life and marriage. Joined the RAFVR and served on 9 Squadron and served full tours on Whitley, Halifax and Wellington. Mentions his pilot and award of DFM and promotion. Went to 97 Squadron in 1943. Was navigator/bomb aimer. Gives…
Colin Wallace's Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot's flying log book
C M Wallace’s Flying Log Book as pilot covering the period from 8 July 1941 to 20 January 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Pilot. He was stationed at RNZAF Whenuapai (4 EFTS), RCAF Saskatoon (4 SFTS), RAF Little…
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Flight Lieutenant FC Jenkins
A biography of FC Jenkins. It covers his birth and marriage but concentrates on his RAF years. He took part in 58 operations and survived the war to continue in RAF service.
Bert Kitson's DFM
Bert Kitson with his parents outside Buckingham Palace after receiving his Distinguished Flying Medal. He is wearing a greatcoat and his parents are wearing winter coats. A crowd of people and the palace railings behind.
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Frank Horry's Record of Service
Air Ministry Form 1406 issued to Frank Horry. It covers his service in detail.
Frank Horry's Record Sheet
RAF Form 543 issued to Frank Horry. It contains details of his service record.
Arthur Horry's Record Sheet
RAF Form 543 issued to Arthur Horry detailing his service record.
The Horry Brothers Memoir
A brief memoir of Frank and Freddie Horry written by Freddie's wife.
There is a short memoir about Frank and a longer memoir about Freddie.
There are three stories about different operations.
There is a short memoir about Frank and a longer memoir about Freddie.
There are three stories about different operations.
Recommendation for Immediate Award
A document recommending that Arthur Horry receives the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Telegrams awarding Arthur Horry the Distinguished Flying Medal
Two telegrams and a note awarding Arthur Horry the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
Terry Ford writes to his parents about receiving their airmail dated 7th Feb. He has been very busy with learning to fly and lectures. The instructor thinks that Terry is a good bomber type. They are getting in plenty of flying experience even in the…
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.
Award of Distinguished Flying Medal to Charles Turner
A citation referring to the circumstances of the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to Charles.
Letter to Charles Turner from RAF Record Office
The letter accompanies Charles Distinguished Flying Medal and a letter from the King.
Letter to Charles Turner from RAF Record Office
The letter asks Charles where he would like his Distinguished Flying Medal to be sent.
Letter to Charles Turner from the King
The letter advises Charles of his award of a Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter to Charles Turner from Officer Commanding RAF Wratting Common
The letter advises Charles that he has been awarded a Distinguished Flying Medal.
Fifth of His Crew to be Decorated
A newspaper cutting announcing that Charles has been awarded a DFM. He completed 35 operations and on the last one his aircraft crashed.
207 Squadron and Lancaster
A group of airmen arranged in front of a white painted Lancaster.
149 Squadron Pilots, Flight Engineers and Air Gunners
Photo 1 is a group of Pilots and Flight Engineers arranged in front of a Lancaster. Each individual is named in the caption.
Photo 2 is a group of eight air gunners arranged in front of a Lancaster.
Photo 2 is a group of eight air gunners arranged in front of a Lancaster.
B Flight 149 Squadron RAF Methwold
Group of airmen arranged in four rows in front of a Lancaster, captioned with each individual's name.
The Chequers Inn, Feltwell
Photo 1 is a group of men and women outside the pub, captioned 'A Sunday lunchtime 'honk' '.
Photo 2 is the landlord, 'Pop' and F/Lt Tugwell DFC, DFM.
Photo 3 is two airmen with the landlord daughers on their shoulders, captioned 'F/O TC (Paddy)…
Photo 2 is the landlord, 'Pop' and F/Lt Tugwell DFC, DFM.
Photo 3 is two airmen with the landlord daughers on their shoulders, captioned 'F/O TC (Paddy)…