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"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" '.
"After a Flight"
Ken in flying kit with boots, life jacket and headset.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "After a Flight" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "After a Flight" '.
"Before a Flight"
Ken dressed up in flying kit. He is sitting on a brick wall.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Before a Flight" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Before a Flight" '.
"Reading Jo's Mail"
Ken in uniform and smoking his pipe, outside a wooden building.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.
"In a Contented Mood"
Ken in trainee uniform standing, smoking his pipe.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.
"Ready for a Route March"
Ken standing in overalls in front of a nissen hut.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.
"A Wet Day"
Ken standing at the edge of a large puddle. He is wearing a cape. Behind are rows of Nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "A Wet Day" '.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "A Wet Day" '.
"At the Top"
Ken sitting on a grassy mound. On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "At The Top" '.
"Tired Out"
Ken resting on his bunk. On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Tired out" '.
My Wartime Memories by Richard Yates
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifax. He was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Dick did his basic training at Blackpool. While at Cranwell for wireless training he flew in DH 86 and Valentia.
David Charles Davies' observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…
David Charles Davies' observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…
Bomber Command and Notes of Some of My Experiences During 1941-1945
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.
Harold C Rouse’s flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s
Wireless Operator/Air Gunner’s log book for H C Rouse covering the period from 11 October, 1940 to 16 December, 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, also includes Gunnery Course results, mine laying operations, bomb loads, a…
EW Cropper's Log Books
Two flying log books for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers for E.W. Cropper. Between them they cover the period 17 May 1943 to 6 October 1950. There is much overlap between them and an original log book was destroyed by…
Jas Flannigan - Observer's and air gunners flying log book
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Jas Flannigan, wireless operator/air gunner. Covers his training and operations 13 January 1940 to 31 October 1941. He was based at RAF Evanton, RAF Bassingbourn, RAF Jurby and RAF Middleton St George.…
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
An Airmans Tale
Geoff Payne's autobiography divided into five chapters.
Chapter 1. Under Training.
Having been assessed in Birmingham Geoff sets off to London in August 1942 for training, at Lords. Initial training was at Bridlington then gunnery school at…
Chapter 1. Under Training.
Having been assessed in Birmingham Geoff sets off to London in August 1942 for training, at Lords. Initial training was at Bridlington then gunnery school at…
The Kriegie June 2001
News-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers The Bomber War book review, Branch reports from East Anglia and the South West, details of the ex-Services Referral Agency providing support, the cash handout to Far East POWs, 40 Squadron…
John and Ursula Valentine
Provides dates and family history from their engagement to after the war including John's time as prisoner of war and in hospital after his return. Lists letters and dates and provides locations of where they were written.
John Valentine's observers and air gunners flying log book
Air observers and navigators flying log book for John Valentine covering the period from 20 September 1941 to 30 May 1942. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Prestwick, RAF Jurby, RAF Upper Heyford and RAF…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Wonders if this will be last letter to him at Jurby and hopes good weather will allow him to complete bombing training. Reports that Mrs Stenzel will leave next Monday. Mentions problems with new daily help and that his parcels containing soap…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes encouraging him to continue to pursue a commission. It would mean a lot to them both, particularly financially. Suggests he should get an interview with squadron commander and tell him how well he had done and that he is under treatment by…
Envelope addressed to John Valentine
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Addressed t 1251404 LAC Valentine JRM at RAF Jurby, Isle of Man. Postmarked Hendon.
Interview with Douglas Frank Newham
Doug joined the Royal Air Force and trained in the UK as a navigator observer, initially flying on Bothas and then Blenheims. His navigation training took place in Jurby on the Isle of Man. An Operational Training Unit at RAF Kinloss on Whitleys…