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Alan Richardson’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book. One
Alan Richardson’s Flying Log Book as an air gunner from 11th April 1940 until 31st August 1943. Trained as an air gunner and wireless operator at No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School and No. 9 Air Observers School. Posted to 11 Operational Training…
Transcript of interview with Warrant Officer Lesley Francis
Transcript of interview with Les Francis who flew as a Mosquito navigator with Alan Gwilliam in the Far East. Covers his training and then posting to India and eventually Burma. Relates flying experience in Burma on 47 Squadron. Gives details of…
Robert Kirkbright’s service and pay book. One
Airman’s service and pay book for Flight Sergeant Robert Kirkbright from 9 July 1941 to 20 August 1943. Includes personal details, inoculation record and a list of where he served.
James Douglas Crew's log book
Log book for James Douglas Crew covering the period 2 March 1943 to 24 September 949. Details his training and operations flown as wireless operator and navigator. He was stationed at RAF Binbrook (142 Squadron), RAF Swanton Morley (No4 RS), RAF…
Royal Air Force Route
Issued to Sergeant Hughes for travel from No. 11 Air Gunnery School, Douglas to Lytham via Liverpool and Preston.
To Flying Officer Dunn
Three verse poem/song about a long sortie
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Bob Butler's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Pilot Officer Bob Butler covering 22 September 1940 to 23 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations.
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Served at RAF Jurby, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Newmarket, RAF Waterbeach, RAF…
Harold Wilson's flying log book
Harold Wilson’s Flying Log Book from 28/11/42 to 2/4/54, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Bomber (and later Navigator). Also contains various memorabilia including a photograph, reunion invitation and newspaper…
Ken Campbell, Gordon & Den
Seven photographs from an album.
#1 Ken sitting on a wall, captioned 'Douglas IOM June 1942 On the promenade'.
#2 Ken standing by a groyne, captioned 'Douglas IOM June 1942 On the Beach'.
#3 Ken standing on the beach in uniform, with a rolled up…
#1 Ken sitting on a wall, captioned 'Douglas IOM June 1942 On the promenade'.
#2 Ken standing by a groyne, captioned 'Douglas IOM June 1942 On the Beach'.
#3 Ken standing on the beach in uniform, with a rolled up…
Ken Campbell and Colleagues
Eleven photographs from an album, captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'. #1 is Jack & Don sitting outside their hut. #2 Gordon & Ken standing in flying kit. #3 Jack, Gardner, Paddy Hipson, Taylor and Ken standing outside huts. #4 Norman & Gordon…
Ken Campbell, Roth, Duff and Shag
Four photographs from an album. Captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 Roth lying on a grassy bank.
#2 Three quarter length portraits of Roth and Ken smoking their pipes.
#3 Roth sitting on a grassy bank.
4. Duff and Shag standing outside a Nissen…
#1 Roth lying on a grassy bank.
#2 Three quarter length portraits of Roth and Ken smoking their pipes.
#3 Roth sitting on a grassy bank.
4. Duff and Shag standing outside a Nissen…
Ken Campbell and Roth at Jurby
Four photographs from an album.
All are captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 'To be or Not to be'. Ken in flying gear.
#2 'Off duty'. Ken standing outside his hut.
#3 and 4 are of 'Roth' captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
All are captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 'To be or Not to be'. Ken in flying gear.
#2 'Off duty'. Ken standing outside his hut.
#3 and 4 are of 'Roth' captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
Ken Campbell at Jurby
Four photographs from an album.
Ken is dressed in flying kit and the images are captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 is 'Before a flight'
#2 is 'After a flight'.
#3 is 'Before a flight'
#4 is 'After a flight'.
Ken is dressed in flying kit and the images are captioned 'Jurby IOM May 1942'.
#1 is 'Before a flight'
#2 is 'After a flight'.
#3 is 'Before a flight'
#4 is 'After a flight'.
Ken Campbell and Jurby
Twelve photographs of Ken, captioned 'Jurby IOM, May 1942'.
Each has a further caption:-
#1 'On the Wall'. Ken on a wall.
#2 'Home Sweet Home'. Ken's Nissen hut.
#3 'Browned Off'. Ken sitting on a grassy bank.
#4 'Thoughts of home'. Ken sitting…
Each has a further caption:-
#1 'On the Wall'. Ken on a wall.
#2 'Home Sweet Home'. Ken's Nissen hut.
#3 'Browned Off'. Ken sitting on a grassy bank.
#4 'Thoughts of home'. Ken sitting…
Ken Campbell, Griff, Roth, Jack and Doreen
Four photographs from an album.
#1 Ken and Griff leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Self'.
#2 Griff and Roth leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Roth'.
#3 Jack sitting on a chair in a…
#1 Ken and Griff leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Self'.
#2 Griff and Roth leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Roth'.
#3 Jack sitting on a chair in a…
Jack, Sheila, Jo and Violet
Four photographs from an album.
#1 Jack with his breakfast and a mug of tea, captioned 'Jurby IOM. August 1942. Jack brings home the breakfast'.
#2 Sheila standing on a grass verge, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 Sheila'.
#3 Three girls dancing…
#1 Jack with his breakfast and a mug of tea, captioned 'Jurby IOM. August 1942. Jack brings home the breakfast'.
#2 Sheila standing on a grass verge, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 Sheila'.
#3 Three girls dancing…
Ken Campbell
Four photographs of Ken.
#1 and 2 Ken is sitting on a per bench, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the pier'.
#3 Ken is sitting on a promenade fence, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the Promenade'.
#4 Ken is sitting on a Fordson tractor,…
#1 and 2 Ken is sitting on a per bench, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the pier'.
#3 Ken is sitting on a promenade fence, captioned 'Ramsey IOM August 1942 On the Promenade'.
#4 Ken is sitting on a Fordson tractor,…
"Jack Brings Home the Breakfast"
An airman standing outside a nissen hut. He is holding a wrapped breakfast, mug of tea and smoking.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Jack Brings Home the Breakfast" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Jack Brings Home the Breakfast" '.
"Does it Go?"
Ken on a tractor at his camp. Behind him are rows of nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.
"Sun Bathing"
Ken sunbathing in swimming shorts and sunglasses.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Sun Bathing" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Sun Bathing" '.
"Climbing the Cliff"
Ken, in swimming shorts, climbing a sand dune with the help of a rope.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Climbing the Cliff" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Climbing the Cliff" '.
"On the Beach"
Ken, in trainee's uniform, standing on a beach with his towel rolled up under his arm.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "On the Beach" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "On the Beach" '.
Roth and Ken Campbell
Roth and Ken smoking pipes.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 Roth + Ken'.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 Roth + Ken'.
"To Be or Not to Be"
Ken, in flying kit, leaning on a concrete hut wall.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "To Be or Not to Be" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "To Be or Not to Be" '.