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He discusses his eight months in the United States as an instructor and his 50 operations on the Light Night Striking Force, as well as transporting Canadian built Mosquitos to the UK. (Also present was Colin's friend Mark Vickers).

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This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

Complete history of the aircraft from 1942 to placement in RAF Museum. Delivered to 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Lists all flights with crews and provides details of operations and other sorties. First operation was on 8/9 July 1942. Was founder…

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Vertical reconnaissance photograph of the Vallone di Muggia with the Canale di Zaule. Liners Giulio Cesare and Duilio are visible, surrounded by other smaller ships. Numerous bomb craters visible. Label stating 'A confidential recon photograph of…

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A recognition card for the Mosquito including description and diagrams.

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An aerial view of a Mosquito.

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MichaelMyersWaymanPDF.pdf
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…

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An air to air photograph of two Mosquitoes.

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MDonaghyTR422267-190904-01.pdf
Details of operation and loss of Lancaster HK553 piloted by Tom Donaghy during operation to Dreux in France. Contains:
The needs of the landing of June 6 1944.
An effective German defence.
The bombing of Driex.
The Lancaster HK553 crash with…

SBondS-WellsOv10003.pdf
Transcript of oral history interview. He starts with a brief service history, 7 Squadron Oakington, Stirling and later Lancaster. He was shot down on his seventh operation, was captured after 4 months and became a prisoner of war. He begins with a…

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A member of the ground crew assists an airman with his parachute harness by the tail of a Mosquito.

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32 aircrew arranged in three rows in front of a Mosquito. Two further airmen look down from open windows in the building behind. Mike is front row, 3rd from the left.

MichaelMyersWaymanPDF-Revised.pdf
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…

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Airman in flying suit and parachute harness standing in front of an aircraft. Image annotated with a signature and date. Annotation: 'Anthony [indecipherable] Mosq PK [indecipherable] 100 1944'.

MDaviesIDW1515585-190418-06.pdf
Temporary orders and notices. It includes a New Year's message to all ranks, awards to airmen, award of explosive course, flight engineer leader's school, flying instructor courses, sport, Auster, Halifax and Lancaster notes and other equipment.

SBondS-ThomsettAv10004.pdf
Edited transcript. Gives personal details and service history. Enlisted in 1942.Pilot on 1473 Flight and 192 Squadron (100 Group) on Wellingtons. Starts with comments about first posting 1473 Flight which eventually merged with 1474 Flight to become…

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Idwal writes he met Jackie from his school days. He is spending a week in Malta then returning to Qatina.

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The Lancaster prototype parked on icy ground. The tail unit shows the small fins and central fin of the modified Manchester airframe used for the Lancaster prototype. Spitfires can be seen on the right and the tail of a Mosquito can be seen on the…

SBondS-SpodenPv10016.MP3
Invited to discuss the tactics of 100 Group and their effect on German night-fighter operations, Peter describes older Kammhuber line system of ground controlled intercepts. He also talks of different kinds 100 Group jamming and spoofing and its…

SBondS-SpodenPv10001.pdf
Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…

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Typewritten summary of bombing of Saumur railway tunnel and bridge. Wing Commander G L Cheshire is identified as the commanding officer.

SBondS-RokkerHv10003.pdf
Gives short details of participants mentioning that Heinz Rökke achieved 64 victories with NJG2. Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield was wireless operator /air gunner with 158 (Halifax) Squadron. Starts with Rökke and Bromfield discussing the latter's…
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