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Denys Street's pilots flying log book
Denys Oliver Street’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 22 April 1941 to 29 March 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at USAAF Miami (Oklahoma) (3 British FTS), RAF Grantham (12 PAFU), RAF…
Z F Klatkiewicz’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book 3 for Z F Klatkiewicz, covering the period from 25 September 1945 to 5 July 1948. Detailing his flying duties with 2 Air Gunnery School and Empire Air Armament School. He was stationed at 2 Air Gunnery School RAF Dalcross and…
Instructor and two airmen killed, two injured, in crash
A newspaper report of a training accident at Moncton.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Interview with Alan "Jock" Richardson. One
Jock begins the interview with joining up and first flying on 201 Squadron, with flying boats from Sullom Voe. He then, briefly, covers training as wireless operator/air gunner. He was posted to 38 Squadron Wellingtons in July 1940 at RAF Marham and…
Two airmen by a Harvard
Two airmen wearing tropical uniform, the front one with pealed cap and the other with flying helmet, standing in front of port wing of a Harvard. Submitted with caption 'Harvard Pilot Training Rhodesia 1945'. Additional information kindly provided by…
Alan Richardson's flying log book. Two
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 30th August 1944 until January 1968.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Interview with Peter Greenwood
Peter Greenwood was born February 2, 1926, in Halifax, and grew up in the Yorkshire countryside, where his father ran a dairy business. He studied at Sowerby Bridge Grammar School with a particular interest in physics and chemistry. He was later…
Horace Cooke's pilot's flying log book
Pilot's flying log book for Horace Cooke covering the period 11 April 1944 to 1 June 1945 when Horace served in Canada with 31 Personnel Dispatch, 19 Elementary Flying School, 17 Service Flying Training School and 7 Bombing and Gunnery School.
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Transcript of an interview with Ron Brown
Starts with recounting the Glen Miller incident when having aborted an attack on Sagen due to bad weather, they jettisoned bombs in specified area of North Sea. This area coincided with the track of Glen Millers aircraft and someone claimed it was…
H W Bratley - observer's and air gunner's flying log book
H W Batley’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 06 August 1940 to 20 February 1945 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. The log book includes a long account of how he evaded after being shot down…
William Hugh Anthony Jackson's Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
William Jackson’s Flying Log Book 2 from 15th February 1943 until 26th November 1946. Posted to 23 Operational Training Unit, 15 Operational Training Unit (October 1943) and 1673 Heavy Conversion Unit (May 1944). Operational posting to 355 Squadron…
Harvards
Two photographs of Harvards.
#1 is a starboard side view of two Harvards.
#2 is starboard side view of Harvard, KF394.
#1 is a starboard side view of two Harvards.
#2 is starboard side view of Harvard, KF394.
R W Barlett’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for R W Barlett, covering the period from 1 October 1943 to 8 February 1943 when he failed to return from operations. He was stationed at 34 Service Flying Training School RCAF Medicine Hat, 3 (Pilots) Advanced Flying Unit…
Ron Bartlett’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for R W Bartlett, covering the period from 10 December 1940 to 30 September 1943. Detailing his flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Brough, 8 Service Flying…
Michael Peel interview. One
Michael Peel was with the university squadron before volunteering for the RAF. He wanted to be a navigator but was encouraged to train as a pilot. He went to Canada to train in Harvards and Tiger Moths. In conversation with his son he discusses his…
Harvard cockpit
View of the starboard side of an aircraft fighter cockpit with instrument panel.
Harvards and students
Two students consulting a chart. Behind are four Harvards and to the left a Hudson Mk 1.
It is captioned 'Student aircraft navigators fixing their position checking a course.'
It is captioned 'Student aircraft navigators fixing their position checking a course.'
H Maddox’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot
Flight Sergeant H Maddox’s Flying Log Book as an Air Gunner from 2nd August 1944 until 24th July 1945. Initial training at No. 3 Bombing and Gunnery School in Canada. Training continued at Operational Training Unit 11 and 1699 Training Flight/Heavy…
1942 Royal Air Force diary
Information on the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, RNZAF, Indian Air Force, the Eire Air Corps, aircraft photographs and information. Air Force decorations, aviation world records. Continues with pages of information on aerodromes, RAF badges, aircraft instruments,…
Robert Keeling's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Keeling covering the period 1 July 1943 to 23 October 1945 when he was a test pilot with the Royal Aircraft Establishment. In addition it covers the period 14 January 1946 to 26 November 1949 when Bob was a…
Airmen at play and work
Four photographs from an album.
#1 three airmen in swimming trunks. One is standing on the head of a second man.
#2 is a nearly full length image of three airmen. Behind is a two storey building.
#3 is Dick standing on the wing of a Harvard.
#4…
#1 three airmen in swimming trunks. One is standing on the head of a second man.
#2 is a nearly full length image of three airmen. Behind is a two storey building.
#3 is Dick standing on the wing of a Harvard.
#4…
Harvard in Flight
A port side aerial view of Harvard W64 116144 in flight over the town of Picher, Oklahoma and the surrounding lead and zinc mining complex.
Harvard Instrument panel, Miami and airfield
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a view of a Harvard instrument panel.
#2 is an aerial view of Miami from the west.
#3 is an aerial view of the airfield, captioned 'The airfield as it used to be'.
#1 is a view of a Harvard instrument panel.
#2 is an aerial view of Miami from the west.
#3 is an aerial view of the airfield, captioned 'The airfield as it used to be'.
Cornell, Harvards and Instrument panel
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a Cornell and a Harvard.
#2 is a front view of a Harvard.
#3 is a Harvard instrument panel.
#1 is a Cornell and a Harvard.
#2 is a front view of a Harvard.
#3 is a Harvard instrument panel.
Beech 18, Dick Rooke and Harvard
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a Beech 18, captioned 'The air vice-marshall's private taxi'.
#2 is Dick climbing into a Harvard, captioned '1st flight in AT6 Harvard'.
#3 is four men sitting in the shade under a Harvard wing.
#1 is a Beech 18, captioned 'The air vice-marshall's private taxi'.
#2 is Dick climbing into a Harvard, captioned '1st flight in AT6 Harvard'.
#3 is four men sitting in the shade under a Harvard wing.