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Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Log Book
The Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Log Book covering the period 15 June 1941 to the 16 August 1963. Manning qualified first as an Air Gunner on the 4 July 1941 and second as a flight engineer on the 1 September 1941. He was commissioned on the 4…

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A reference written by Malcolm Staves' Signals Leader, 207 Squadron praising his work and character.

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Oblique aerial photograph of a Royal Air Force station and airfield with quarters centre bottom, hangars across the centre with station buildings in front. Beyond is grass airfield. On the reverse a key to locations on the airfield including 'John's…

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LRoutledgeRS1520060v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R S Routledge, air gunner, covering the period from 18 July 1943 to 14 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…

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An aerial photograph of cloud-covered Neuss, near Düsseldorf. The cloud obscures all detail and all that can be seen through the cloud is a large glow, probably from the ground, and the wavy trace of a flare.

The photograph is captioned:
'1814…

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A vertical target photograph of Ludwigshafen, orientated with the south west at the top. In the lower left corner is a bend in the River Rhine and the entrance to Kaiserworthhafen docks. Just visible at the bottom edge is the end of Luitpoldhafen…

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A summary of Liz Humphrey's service history from January 1942 to 1946. Her service activity included serving in 970 Balloon Squadron, 30 Operational Training Unit at RAF Hixon, 12 Squadron at Wickenby, 1657 Conversion Unit at RAF Stradishall and 1654…

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Offers sympathy for his loss and was enclosing some small personal effects.

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The letter advises them that John has completed the first stage of his journey.

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He describes his train journey back to camp.

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Apologizes for not writing and relates daily goings on at RAF Stradishall. Mentions a visit to Doncaster, having to get up early for flying almost every day, a football match, not night flying yet and the fact that they are very isolated.

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The letter advises Mrs Turner that her son is seriously ill after a flying accident.

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Writes that he had been away for a week on a gunner course and managed to scrape through as grade 1 and that he was now a real gunner. Writes about his New Zealand crew of skipper, bomb aimer and wireless operator as well as British navigator and…

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441220.pdf
He describes his return journey to camp. His new camp has excellent accommodation and the food is good.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441222.pdf
He wishes Jean a Happy Christmas and regrets they are not together. Fog has stopped his flying.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441226.pdf
He thanks her for two letters and a Christmas card. Christmas dinner was very good, followed by a dance.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441228.pdf
He thanks her her letter and a parcel. He has not flown since Christmas eve because his pilot has been sick. He comments on family news from Jean.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450106.pdf
His crew is all fit and they are flying again. He is expecting leave soon.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450110.pdf
He describes his journey back to the camp. His leave has been cancelled until the end of January.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450116.pdf
Bad weather made them divert to Cornwall then they had engine trouble but got back safely. Jean has knitted him a pair of socks.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450119.pdf
He thanks her for her letters. He is expecting leave in ten days. His pilot has had an impacted tooth removed so cannot fly for 48 hours. The weather has caused several flights to be cancelled. He has been to the cinema.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450122.pdf
He asks about her cold then writes that the weather has been awful. He looks forward to their next leave.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450126.pdf
He responds to comments in Jean's latest letter. He has not been flying because of the weather. His crew mate, Ron is buying a car.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450207.pdf
He met his colleagues with the car and travelled back in comfort. His next leave is over five weeks away.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450214.pdf
He has been flying but cannot discuss what he was doing. Jean sent him a cake which he enjoyed. He has been to the dentist for a filling. He hopes to go on holiday with her soon.

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