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David Leicester’s Royal Australian Air Force flying log book for pilots
Flying log book for L D Leicester covering the period from 11 November 1941 to 12 December 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. It also contains an extract for the award of a bar to his DFC, technical notes, certificates…
Alan Edgar's Operations
A list of 34 operations undertaken by Alan Edgar.
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.
The Exploits of Warrant Officer Arthur Pritchard
A biography of Arthur Pritchard written by his daughter. It covers his training, operations and the night he was shot down. Despite speaking no French he was assisted to a hideout in Paris where he remained until Paris was liberated in August 1944.
'Private war' F.F.I. helped by Lancaster blitz
A newspaper article referring to the French Forces of the Interior who had liberated Bordeaux and Toulouse. It is annotated 'Express No 18 5/1/45 6 1/3 hours 200 a/c + PFF and 300 a/c +PFF = 500 a/c 2 attacks'.
'Secret 9th' takes 3 German towns
A newspaper article referring to the US Army and its 400 mile offensive. It is annotated 'Express No 8 6-11-44 4 ½ hours 1033 a/c + PFF Bang On'.
Nazi Oil Target Left a Colossal Mass of Fire
Two newspaper articles referring to the same operations. Targets were Leuna, Giesson, Osnabruck, Bottrop, Mitelland canal, Cologne and Berlin. It is annotated ' Sketch No 12 6/12/44 8 hours 400 a/c plus PFF Merseburg News Chronicle
Three Big Centres Bombed by the RAF
A newspaper cutting referring to operations to Duisburg, Munich and Ulm. It is annotated 'Nottingham Evening Post No 14 17/12/44 5½ hours 260 a/c + PFF'.
Operation No 6 to Wanne Eickel
A handwritten note about an operation to Wanne-Eickel. A 5 hour return trip. 233 a/c plus PFF. The operation was not successful and there was no newspaper coverage.
2200 Big Bombers Hit Reich
A newspaper cutting referring to operations to Essen, Homberg, Hamm and Hamburg-Harburg. Annotated 'Express No.1 25-10-44 4½ hours 846 a/c plus PFF'.
Luftwaffe Up for First Time
A newspaper cutting referring to operations to Duren, Aachen , Munster and the oil plant at Wanne Eickel. It is annotated ' Sketch No 9 18-11-44 6 hrs 450 a/c + PFF Big Explosions'.
Two largest oil plants bombed again
A newspaper cutting referring to the bombing of oil plants at Harburg and Dortmund. It is annotated 'News Chron No 7 5 ¼ hrs 131 a/c + PFF'.
Bombers Firework Effect
A newspaper cutting referring to operations to Nuremberg and Ludwigshaven. It is annotated 'Lincs Echo 2-1-45 8 ¼ hrs 594 a/c + PFF No 17'.
Cologne Again
A newspaper cutting referring to an opertaion to Cologne. It is annotated 'Express No 3 and 4 No 3 30-10-44 5 hrs 35 823 ac + PFF No 4 31-10-44 5 hrs 17 436 ac + PFF'
Heavies Return to Essen
A newspaper cutting referring to the bombing of Essen, Osnabruck, Witten, Leuna and marshalling yards at hr 555 a/c + PFF Essen'.Frankfurt. It is annotated 'Lincs Echo No 13 12/12/44 5½
A bomber pilot’s journey through WWII
Biography of Squadron Leader David James Baikie Wilson, DSO, DFC and Bar (1917 - 1947). He flew operations as a pilot with 214, 196 and 617 Squadrons before becoming Head of Aerodynamic Development and Testing, and Test-Pilot at A V Roe & Co Ltd.…
Operational Record ledger
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Operational Record ledger created by Pat Falkinder (nee Day). Running log book which includes briefing, targeting, crews and methods of prosecution for various bombing operations. It includes a photographs of Pat Day in uniform and several aircrew.
Bits and Pieces from a Long Career
Covers the period from joining as a Halton Apprentice in September 1932 for training as an Aircraft Fitter. Through the completion of his training and posting to 16 squadron, before being transferred to Egypt in 1937 and on to Iraq with No 4 Flying…
Roll of Honour - killed in action
F/O Kenneth Marriott DFC. Obituary. Second tour Pathfinder.
Book 5, Return to UK
Fifth and final diary kept by David Geach chronicling his time training and on operations. He writes about his return from Canada on the Queen Elizabeth then his training in England which began with arriving at the Posting Centre in Pannal Ash,…
Just Another Tailend Charlie
A memoir written by Cliff Watson divided into 20 chapters.
The Earliest Years.
Born in Barnoldswick, then in Yorkshire, now in Lancashire in 1922. His father ran a wireless business until 1926. He describes his years at schools and a move to…
The Earliest Years.
Born in Barnoldswick, then in Yorkshire, now in Lancashire in 1922. His father ran a wireless business until 1926. He describes his years at schools and a move to…
Joe Harrison
Joe Harrison seated. He is wearing a blazer decorated with his medals and a Pathfinder badge. On the wall behind are wartime photographs.
Robert M'Clean's wedding
Bride and groom, one woman in British Army uniform, one Royal Air Force sergeant with observer brevet, church minister and five civilians. The groom has pilot wings.
Captioned: 'Robert M'Clean's wedding in 1944, the other RAF personell is Fred…
Captioned: 'Robert M'Clean's wedding in 1944, the other RAF personell is Fred…
Pathfinder Club Car badge
Enamelled metal badge with eagle on a light blue background with a circle of dark blue, with text 'The Pathfinder Club'.
Pathfinder Club Tie
Blue and gold Pathfinder club tie made by Ryder & Amies, Cambridge. Wool, 128 cm with golden embroidered eagles.