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interview with Oliver Gomersal
Oliver went for selection to Cardington and joined the RAF in 1941 as an observer (navigator and bomb aimer). He was called up to the Aircrew Receiving Centre at Lord’s Cricket Ground and sent to Aberystwyth. He was posted to the Elementary…
Telegram to Squadron Leader Oxspring from Air Ministry
The telegram advises Oxspring that a press party will be arriving to photograph a Lincoln and Vampires.
Bomber Command Dining-in-Night
Programme for event held at RAF Odiham, including a menu. Fred is referred to as an Honoured Guest, as is Andy Wiseman.
F A Robinson’s flying log book for pilots. One
Flying log book for F A Robinson covering the period from 8 September 1938 to 22 January 1951. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, includes flight certificates, congratulatory messages and notes of appreciation from senior officers, a…
Frank Jolliffe's flying log book. Three
Aircrew flying log book 4, for F S W Jolliffe, navigator/radar, covering the period from 4 December 1956 to 20 July 1961. Detailing his flying duties with 46, 141, 41, 60 squadrons and headquarters number 11 group. He was stationed at RAF Odiham, RAF…
Frank Jolliffe's flying log book. Two
Navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers log book 3 for F S W Jolliffe, navigator, covering the period from 7 October 1952 to 30 November 1956. Detailing his flying training and flying duties with experimental flying department, central…
Demonstration order
Extracts of the order for the Battle of Britain 'At Home' flypast and displays. Annotated 'F/LT Mason - W/O Crew'. On the reverse is a calendar with some days crossed off and others highlighted.
Letter from Queen Elizabeth to the Royal Air Force
On the occasion of HM presenting a new colour to the Royal Air Force and providing some complimentary remarks.
RAF Badges cigarette card collection
A collection of RAF squadron badges kept in a booklet.
Hastie DFC: The Life and Times of a Wartime Pilot
An incomplete biography of Roy Hastie. Only pages 1 to 46, 104 to 106, 128 to 133 and 34 additional unnumbered pages are included.
My Prisoner of War Days
Reg's account starting when he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. After Berlin he was transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…
51 Squadron, 4 Group, RAF Bomber Command
A detailed account of William's service in 51 Squadron including copies of the squadron's operational record books.
RAF Odiham
One photograph, three ladies and three SNCO's, reverse captioned 'Odiham, Xmas 1958, Pete Ayling, Mrs Ayling, Lily Baxter, Jean, Jim Baxter, self'.
RAF Odiham and Jack's father
Two photographs, first is large group of women and SNCO's, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess Odiham April 1955, photographers stamp Edward Partridge, the Vandyke Studio, S. Farnborough, telephone 889'.
Second is of five men, four in overalls and flat…
Second is of five men, four in overalls and flat…
RAF Odiham
Two photographs, first three ladies and three SNCO's, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess RAF Odiham Sept 1958'.
Second of Jack and Jean, reverse, captioned 'Sept 1956 Sgt's Mess RAF Odiham, Hants'.
Second of Jack and Jean, reverse, captioned 'Sept 1956 Sgt's Mess RAF Odiham, Hants'.
RAF Odiham
Three photographs, first, is group of individuals in a bar, reverse captioned 'Sgts's Mess, Odiham, 1956'.
Second is smaller group of people in same bar, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess Odiham 1956'.
Third is of a Land Rover with an individual…
Second is smaller group of people in same bar, reverse captioned 'Sgt's Mess Odiham 1956'.
Third is of a Land Rover with an individual…
RAF Odiham
Two photographs, first two SNCO's in uniform but with RAF officers hats, reverse captioned 'RAF Odiham 1956, self and Johnny Johnson, both eventually Warrant Officers'.
Second group in civilian clothes, reverse captioned 'RAF Odiham, Sgt's Mess…
Second group in civilian clothes, reverse captioned 'RAF Odiham, Sgt's Mess…
RAF Odiham
Three photographs, first is of four airmen with Landrover, ground equipment in background, reverse captioned 'Nicosia, Cyprus Oct 57, NCO i/c Hunter detachment from Odiham'.
Second, seven airmen in white overalls posing in front of USAF aircraft,…
Second, seven airmen in white overalls posing in front of USAF aircraft,…
Three Shackletons over Odiham
Air-to-air view of three white Shackletons flying over an airshow for the Queen's Coronation. On the ground are large numbers of aircraft, people and parked cars.
Odiham Flypast and sketch of route to Florida
Four items on an album page.
Item 1 is a photo of nine Shackleons flying in formation.
Item 2 is a sketch map of a route from St Eval, Reykjavik, Goose Bay, Q Point, Jacksonville, Montreal, Greenwood then returning to St Eval. Titled 'Ex.…
Item 1 is a photo of nine Shackleons flying in formation.
Item 2 is a sketch map of a route from St Eval, Reykjavik, Goose Bay, Q Point, Jacksonville, Montreal, Greenwood then returning to St Eval. Titled 'Ex.…
John Louis Goldby Biography
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.
No 2 Squadron mobile servicing squadron
Two photographs,first one, formal pose in four rows in front of an aircraft, captioned Odiham 1944. Second again formal pose in five rows, many more tradesmen, posed in front of a Spitfire captioned 'Holland 1945'. A handwritten note indicates that…
Frank Jolliffe's Annual Confidential Report second half of 1956
Frank was a Flight Lieutenant Navigator flying in the Javelin on No 46 Squadron at Odiham. He was assessed as 'Fit for promotion.'
Service history of Sergeant Alfred Edward "Teddy" Cosgrove
Covering Teddy's short service in the RAF. It covers his training and his ten missions. Details of his fellow crew members are included.
Teddy's Career in the RAFVR 9th September 1939 - 11th October 1941
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.