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PCampbellJK18040024.jpg
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" '.

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Ken in flying kit with boots, life jacket and headset.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "After a Flight" '.

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Ken sitting on a grassy mound. On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "At The Top" '.

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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" '.

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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" '.

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Ken on a tractor at his camp. Behind him are rows of nissen huts.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM August 1942 "Does it Go?" '.

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Ken in trainee uniform standing, smoking his pipe.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "In a Contented Mood" '.

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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" '.

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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" '.

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Ken in uniform and smoking his pipe, outside a wooden building.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Reading Jo's Mail" '.

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Ken standing in overalls in front of a nissen hut.
On the reverse 'Jurby IOM May 1942 "Ready for a Route March" '.

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Ken sunbathing in swimming shorts and sunglasses.
On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. June 1942 "Sun Bathing" '.

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Ken resting on his bunk. On the reverse 'Jurby I.O.M. May 1942 "Tired out" '.

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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" '.

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SBondS-RichardsonAv10002.pdf
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…

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BPayneGPayneGv1.pdf
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…

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LButlerR102576v1.pdf
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…

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BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
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.

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LDaviesDC1304355v2.pdf
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…

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LDaviesDC1304355v1.pdf
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…

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Addressed t 1251404 LAC Valentine JRM at RAF Jurby, Isle of Man. Postmarked Hendon.

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LCropperEW1655303v1.pdf
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…

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LRouseHC911641v1.pdf
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…

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LWilsonH1342819v1.pdf
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…

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ANewhamDF170727.mp3
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…

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