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General Sikorski
Two senior Polish officers in uniform standing by a table with piles of certificate tubes on it. A senior RAF officer stands behind them. In the background a large number of civilian onlookers and a hangar. On the reverse 'Certificates on table,…
General Sikorski
A group of senior officers standing including General Sikorski who is talking to a flight lieutenant. On the reverse 'General Sikorski (Commander of Polish Forces in Britain)'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with caption 'Gen…
Flight Sergeant receiving his commission
A flight sergeant kneels in front of General Sikorski. In the background and audience stands outside a hangar. On the reverse 'A flight sergeant receiving a commission from General Sikorski'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with…
Flight Sergeant receiving his commission
On the left a flight sergeant wearing tunic and side cap stands in front of a senior Polish officer with microphone. Two other officers attend. A photographer is kneeling taking a shot in centre and spectators in front of hangar in the background, On…
Senior officers and Wellington rear turret
Two senior Polish officers and other officers being briefed by a officer on the left while looking at the rear turret of a Wellington. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img150'.
Parade
On the right an officer addresses a senior officer. On the left a formation of airmen on parade. In the background spectators and a hangar. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img132'.
Bronislaw Soltysak being decorated by General Sikorski
A senior Polish officer awarding a decoration to a Polish pilot third man along in a long row of servicemen. Other officers look on. hangar in the background. On the reverse 'Grandad being decorated by General Sikorski, May 1942'. Two versions of the…
Colour party
Four man colour party with furled colour wearing tunics and metal helmets marching to the left. On the left a servicemen saluting. In the background a group of servicemen saluting and other groups watching. In the distant background two Wellingtons.…
Formation of airmen
A large group of airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps standing in two lines on hardstanding. The upper part of an unidentified aircraft in the background. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img077' and the…
The church at the parade
In the centre an open front tent with several clergy wearing white surpluses. Either side are two Wellingtons, one with 304 Squadron code letters, and a large group of people gather in front of the one on the right. On the reverse 'The church at the…
Colour party and audience
In the foreground left a four man colour party weaning tunics and metal helmets. In the background right seated audience and to the left a hangar with a Polish Eagle painted on the door. On the reverse 'Parade to remember those who died'. Three…
Airman with medal
Three-quarter length portrait of a Polish pilot officer wearing greatcoat with decoration and ribbon, and side cap. Brick wall in the background.
Seven airmen
Seven Polish airmen, five wearing greatcoats with medals, one wearing battledress and the other a tunic, both also with medals. All standing in line with camouflage painted buildings in the background. Three versions of the same image, the second…
Four Polish airmen
Four airmen wearing tunic or battledress each with medal and ribbon, and side caps standing in line with arms round each other. Airmen on left and right have Polish pilot's brevet.
Squadron parade
Formations of airmen lined up on hardstanding outside hangar. In the background three Wellingtons. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img140'.
Polish dignitaries
A group of Polish and other officers and civilians looking at an aircraft, just propeller visible. In the background hangars and church spires. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img517'.
Parade march past
In the foreground right a formation of airmen marching eyes right led by an officer saluting right. On the left a group of senior officers. In the background a Wellington of 305 Squadron and hangars. On the reverse 'Parade for those who died'. Three…
Squadron parade
In the foreground a Wellington, on the hardstanding beyond formations of airmen lined up on parade. In the background camouflage painted hangars. On the reverse 'Parade to remember all those who died when nearly all 305(P) squadrons planes were lost.…
Airman receiving decoration
A senior officer in centre pinning decoration on a Polish sergeant pilot who is standing in line with several other airmen. In the background a hangar. On the reverse 'Brorzek Lindholme, decorated May 1942'. Two versions of the same image, the second…
Two airmen in front of a Wellington
Full length image of two airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps standing on grass. Left man is pilot officer and the right a sergeant. Both have medals on their coats. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse '1. navigator & 2 wireless…
Two airmen in front of a Wellington
Full length image of two airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps. They both have sergeants rank and medals on their coats. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse '1. Front gunner (left),
2. Rear gunner (right),
2 rear gunner was killed when…
2. Rear gunner (right),
2 rear gunner was killed when…
Airman in front of a Wellington
Full length image of an airman wearing greatcoat and a side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Rear gunner (killed when [....] burst into flames), possibly best rear gunner on 305 (P) Sqn and was also grandads…
Two airmen in front of a Wellington
Half length image of two airmen both wearing greatcoats and side caps. The man on the left has pilot officer rank, the man on the right sergeants rank and a medal on his coat. In the background a Wellington. On the reverse 'Granddad (right) with…
Airman in front of Wellington
Full length image of an airman wearing great coat with pilot officer rank and side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Co-pilot (Pilot Officer Sznidel)'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with…
Ivor Cole's log book
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Ivor Cole, wireless operator. Covers the period from 3 September 1943 to 7 February 1946. Details his training, operations and flight to the Far East. Aircraft flown were Dominie,…