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  • Tags: Photographic Reconnaissance Unit

PWillettS19020061.jpg
One vertical aerial photograph and a typewritten report (K 1411) interpreting photographs taken on 4 October 1942 following a daylight attack (2 October 1942) on the aerodrome and village of Longuenesse. The report describes damage to hangars in the…

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PWillettS19020056.jpg
Typewritten report (K1469) interpreting photographs of bomb damage in Lille following a daylight attack on 13 January 1943 by 64 B17 Fortress aircraft of the USBC, with fighter escort. Damage to the Fives-Lille works, Ateliers d' Hellemes and Dufour…

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LSinclairND42897v1.pdf
Norman Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th August 1939 until 5th October 1945. Pilot training started at No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 1 Flying Practice Unit, No. 12 Flying Training School. Became a flying instructor at…

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LMackieNAJ88410v4.pdf
Norman Mackie’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 4th April 1950 until 31st August 1956.
Posted to 12 Squadron as a pilot. On 22 October 1950 took part in a commemorative poppy drop over the El Alamein Cemetery as recorded in newspaper clippings.
On 12…

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PUprichardWG1803.jpg
A reconnaissance photograph of the docks at Le Havre. Each dock has been named and numbered. The image is captioned 'H/146 PRU 65 f/8" 1.9.40 P'.

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MLongNJ1581956-190516-01.pdf
Message from Arthur Harris to all Bomber Command Personnel.

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BMartinWFMartinWFv20001.jpg
A biography written by his grandson. It mainly covers the ditching.

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BBlacklockGBBlacklockGBv1.pdf
Group Captain Blacklock writes of his life, from his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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BSpearSFSpiersJMv10001.jpg
The memoir describes meeting and becoming friends at RAF Huntingdon in late 1941. She writes of their work, common interests and activities, including listening to classical music. She mentions promotions and change of job restricting meetings and…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-75.pdf
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.

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MLovattP1821369-190903-62-01.pdf
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.

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PStandivanAG17020057.jpg
Three clippings from The Star, the first reviewing a book written by Constance Babington-Smith, Evidence in Camera describing the work done by the Photographic Interpreters.
The second a cartoon.
The third dated October 17th 1957 is a book review…

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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PFOMetheringhamAF19010016.2.jpg
A RAF Hudson of 1 PRU (squadron code LY with early style roundel and tail fin markings) parked on hardstanding at RAF Wick with hangar in the background. Submitted with description 'RAF Hudson of No 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit in front of…

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LRobinsonFA33520v1.pdf
Flying log book for F A Robinson covering the period from 8 September 1938 to 22 January 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, includes flight certificates, congratulatory messages and notes of appreciation from senior officers, a…

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PCoombesHS2004.jpg
37 airmen grouped in three rows in front of a Mosquito. It has been painted with black and white invasion stripes on the wings.

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PCoombesHS20010017.jpg
A group of airmen arranged in three rows in front of a Mosquito. The wings have been painted in black and white invasion stripes.

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EFordTAFordAG-[Mrs]-M420918-0001.jpg
Terry writes to his family about his work and leisure time.

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EFordTAFord[Fam]430903-0001.jpg
A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about Paul Gibbs (the cricketer). Terry has also met up with Denis and they have had a few beers and played games of shooter. He has completed dinghy and parachute drills.

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PBiscoeAE19020076.jpg
A low level aerial oblique photograph of the French National War Memorial. On the reverse 'South African [crossed our French] Great War Memorial and Cemetary. [sic] France 1945.'

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PBiscoeAE19020074.jpg
A low level oblique of a village and a damaged church. On the reverse 'Typical French Town - note burned-out Church. France 1945.'

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PBiscoeAE19020070.jpg
Two oblique aerial photographs of the memorial.
Both are captioned 'Vimy Ridge - Canadian War memorial Near Arras - France 1945'.

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PBiscoeAE19020066.jpg
Two low level oblique aerial photographs of Ypres.
Photo 1 shows the centre with the cathedral and the Cloth Hall. It is captioned on the reverse 'Ypres - Belgium 1945'.
Photo 2 is slightly further east and shows the Menin Gate, British War…

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PBiscoeAE19020052.jpg
Six low level aerial oblique photographs of the destruction at Krupps in Essen.
Photo 1, 4, 5 and 6 are captioned on the reverse 'Krupp Works at Essen - Germany 1945. Population of Essen 700,000'
Photo 2 and 3 are captioned on the reverse 'Krupp…

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PBiscoeAE19020050.jpg
Wesel completely destroyed by bombing. On the reverse is typed 'Wesel - the point of "Montys" push over the Rhine. Germany 1945.'

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