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George Thomas Hagues’ navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for George Thomas Hagues, air gunner, covering the period from 12 September 1943 to 12 September 1944, when he failed to return from operations. He was stationed at 7 Air Gunnery School…
George Thomas Hagues’ diary
Air Force diary for 1944 containing names and addresses, records of lectures attended, letters received, his movements and comments about operations.
D Hinshelwood’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Pilot Officer Hinshelwood’s Log Book as an Air Gunner from 5th September 1943 until 6th October 1944. He started training at No. 2 Air Gunnery School and then 10 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 1658 Conversion Unit in March 1944. Operational…
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…
Looking back to D-Day
Expressing thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices made by Bomber Command.
Debt owned by Allied Command
With thanks to Sir Arthur T Harris for support provided and complimenting him on his performance in the Caen area.
Last of the Tail Gun Charlies - Biography of Warrant Officer Ronald Carter's (1620578 Royal Air Force)
Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942, aged 17. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was posted to RAF Waddington to form an…
Operations Board 7.7.44
An operations board detailing aircraft, pilot and timings for a raid on Caen, 7.7.44.
625 Squadron Operation Board 15.08.44
The operations board listing aircraft, pilot and take-off time for an operation to Volkel airfield. On the reverse '625 Squadron RAF Kelstern'.
RAF Kelstern Operations Board
The operations board photographed during an operation to Caen. On the reverse is handwritten '1944 625 Sqdn Kelstern, Lincs 1000th sortie included in this op (Caen)'.
Le Havre docks
A target photograph of Le Havre docks taken during a bombing operation. The docks and surrounding areas are visible with many explosions on the quaysides and in the docks themselves.
It is captioned '688KLS 14/6/44//8" 20,000' -->H. H625'
On the…
It is captioned '688KLS 14/6/44//8" 20,000' -->H. H625'
On the…
RAF Kelstern Ops room personnel and 100th sortie board
Two photographs taken at RAF Kelstern.
#1 is a group of airmen and WAAFs arranged in two rows. It is annotated as Ops room personnel.
#2 is the Ops room board with details of the 100th sortie.
On the reverse are four signatures.
#1 is a group of airmen and WAAFs arranged in two rows. It is annotated as Ops room personnel.
#2 is the Ops room board with details of the 100th sortie.
On the reverse are four signatures.
Richard Pexton’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Richard Pexton’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 3rd October 1943 until 31st March 1950. Posted to No. 34 Service Flying Training School to train as a flying instructor. Posted Beam Approach Training Flight December 1943. February 1944 saw posting…
Wizernes V-weapon bunker
Reconnaissance photograph showing heavily cratered area around the dome shaped Wizernes V-weapon storage site. Large craters were created by Tallboy bombs dropped by 617 Squadron on 24th June 1944. Caption 'More to be pitted: an installation in Pas…
George Griffiths memoir
George details his training and service with Air Sea Rescue in Great Britain and Malta. The document also includes various photographs of George and crew members.
Interview with George Griffiths
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George Griffiths recounts his service in the RAF from 1942, when he volunteered as a Wireless Operator. In June 1942, he was called up and completed his Wireless Operator training before being posted to Norfolk in February 1943. During this time, he…
James Inward's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Inward covering the period 21 February 1942 to 30 September 1944. Details training and operations flown. He served at RAF Middleton St George, RAF Fayid, RAF Riccall and RAF Burn. Aircraft flown…
Postcards sent each time sent on operation
States that George bought 2 packs of postcards of Ely and surrounding area. He sent one to Barbara Wootton each time he was sent on operations. The first two were written on and the others enclosed with letter. List 24 postcards with related…
1944
Gives account of flying in April 1944 as air gunner on Wellington from log book remarks. In June notes moving to Stirling for conversion and transfer to LFS as mid upper gunner. Gives account of first war operation on 7 Squadron on 7 August 1944.…
Mulberry Harbour
An oblique aerial photograph, taken looking west, of Mulberry B (Port Winston) and the coastline at Gold Beach.
At centre left is the town of Arromanches-les-Bains from which three floating piers lead to their pier heads. At lower centre is the…
At centre left is the town of Arromanches-les-Bains from which three floating piers lead to their pier heads. At lower centre is the…
Did you hear that?
Includes a description from a previous newspaper article of Minsk as it use to be. Continues with detailed account by Donald McCullough of a flight in a Mosquito. Includes photograph of front of aircraft with four bombs on trolleys. Goes on with…
G E Stevens’ Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
G Stevens’ Navigator’s Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th July 1943 until 11th October 1946 as a flight engineer.
From 1660 Conversion Unit posted to 50 Squadron for operations. Posted Aircrew School and then to 1654…
From 1660 Conversion Unit posted to 50 Squadron for operations. Posted Aircrew School and then to 1654…
Operation to Foret-de-Rocheau [Forêt de Lucheux] Oil Dump
Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Foret de Rocheau [Forêt de Lucheux].
Operation to Caen
Calculations, observations and chart for an operation to Caen.
Operation to Chalons-sur-Marne Railway Yards
Calculations, observations and a chart used for an operation to Chalons-sur-Marne Railway Yards.