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J Millar’s 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 J Millar, air gunner, covering the period from 29 July 1943 to 27 June 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Pembrey, RAF Newmarket, RAF…
Donald Chinery’s flying log book for observers and air gunners
Flying log book for observers and air gunners for D R Chinery, air gunner, covering the period from 16 August 1943 to 19 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Llandwrog, RAF…
Interview with Ralph Alfrado Ottey. Three
Ralph Ottey recounts an occasion when he came to the rescue of a local lady who found herself in difficulty while swimming in the local river.
Interview with Ralph Alfrado Ottey. Two
Ralph Ottey joined the RAF from Jamaica. After the war he returned to Jamaica. However, he had met the woman he was to later marry while based in the UK and returned to the settle here. He settled in Boston and had a long career with a local firm. On…
Arthur John Tindall’s navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner’s flying log book
A J Tindall’s log book covering the period from March 1942 to 6 November 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator/air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 RS), RAF Mona (5 AGS), RAF Cottesmore (14 OTU),…
Arthur Tindall's service and operations
A list of aircraft, operations and details of each operation undertaken by Arthur Tindall.
The Crew
Squadron Leader Bill Williams's crew with 106 Squadron May 1944 to 3 September 1944 and with 9 Squadron September 1944 to March 1945.
'Vic' Prettejohns replaced original Flight engineer. Underneath is annotated the crew's names and positions.…
'Vic' Prettejohns replaced original Flight engineer. Underneath is annotated the crew's names and positions.…
Thomas Thomson Notice Paper
Thomas' Notice Paper, Certified Copy of Attestation and Oath.
Provisional Authority to wear a 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star and Clasp
An advice note authorising Thomas Thomson to wear medals.
Bertie Foxlee’s flying log book for observer’s and air gunners
Flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s for B T Foxlee, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 April 1941 to 15 October 1947. Detailing his flying training operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…
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.
Letter to Arthur Pritchard's Father
A letter to Arthur's father explaining that his son is missing in action.
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.
The Kriegie March 2010
The news-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers refurbishing the memorial to "The Fifty" and the construction of a replica hut 104 at Zagan., the 65th anniversary of the Great Escape, the Royal Windsor Tattoo, a POW day at High…
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.…
Arthur Atkinson’s observers and air gunners flying log book
Observers and air gunners flying log book for Arthur Atkinson, wireless operator, covering the period from 28 April 1943 to 19 January 1946 and from 16 September 1950 to 30 September 1950. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor…
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…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from Rose Palk
Notifies them that 61 Squadron has now moved to RAF Coningsby. She writes that her son's post office savings book has been found. There was still no news of their son but she is still hopeful.
Page 46 of D C Bradbury Scrapbook
Photo 1 - head and shoulders portrait of trainee Denis Bradbury smoking a pipe.
Photo 2 - an air-to-air image of a Percival Proctor.
Photo 3 - modern photograph with a side view of a Lancaster and E-7 Sentry in the distance.
Photo 4 -…
Photo 2 - an air-to-air image of a Percival Proctor.
Photo 3 - modern photograph with a side view of a Lancaster and E-7 Sentry in the distance.
Photo 4 -…
Page 45 of D C Bradbury Scrapbook
Photo 1 is Denis at the tail of a Lancaster
Photo 2 is a side view of the RAF Lancaster, undergoing maintenance.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Photo 2 is a side view of the RAF Lancaster, undergoing maintenance.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Page 44 of D C Bradbury Scrapbook
Photo 1 - Spitfire MK356 annotated 'Fly-past Spitfire'.
Photo 2 - Dakota, annotated 'Fly-past Dakota'.
Photo 3 - Spitfire P7350, annotated 'Spitfire in hanger [sic]'
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…
Photo 2 - Dakota, annotated 'Fly-past Dakota'.
Photo 3 - Spitfire P7350, annotated 'Spitfire in hanger [sic]'
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…
Page 41, 42 and 43 of D C Bradbury Scrapbook
Photo 1 - inside the hangar at RAF Coningsby. Two aircraft are visible and it is annotated 'BBMF Hanger [sic] prior to the Canadian Lancaster being towed in'.
Photo 2 - a front image of a Spitfire in the hangar.
Photos 3 and 4 - Denis Bradbury…
Photo 2 - a front image of a Spitfire in the hangar.
Photos 3 and 4 - Denis Bradbury…
Page 40 of D C Bradbury Scrapbook
Photo 1 - Denis Bradbury and family at the tail of the RAF Lancaster.
Photo 2 - a view of a hangar and Spitfire across the wing of the RAF Lancaster.
Photo 3 - Denis and the Canadian pilot at the tail of the Canadian Lancaster, VR-A, captioned 'The…
Photo 2 - a view of a hangar and Spitfire across the wing of the RAF Lancaster.
Photo 3 - Denis and the Canadian pilot at the tail of the Canadian Lancaster, VR-A, captioned 'The…