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PMyersWaymanM19010040.jpg
Reporting on the death of Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Giles Blake, appointments and awards approved and the death of Flight Lieutenant M M Wayman.

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LKlatkiewiczZF782158v3LKlatkiewiczZF782158v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book 3 for Z F Klatkiewicz, covering the period from 25 September 1945 to 5 July 1948. Detailing his flying duties with 2 Air Gunnery School and Empire Air Armament School. He was stationed at 2 Air Gunnery School RAF Dalcross and…

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SBondS-RokkerHv10003.pdf
Gives short details of participants mentioning that Heinz Rökke achieved 64 victories with NJG2. Flight Sergeant Jack Bromfield was wireless operator /air gunner with 158 (Halifax) Squadron. Starts with Rökke and Bromfield discussing the latter's…

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BPayneSBelfordN-LeeAJPv1.pdf
The story of two members of a Lancaster crew from 626 Squadron at Wickenby, their operations together and their final operation over Germany.

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SBondS-LangdonPv10002.pdf
Starts by relating meeting a German air force officer who invited him and family to Germany. Mentions a couple of films about Lancaster. Mentions he started on Hampdens and then posted to 44 Squadron at RAF Waddington. Comments on his first…

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SBondS-HillFv10005.MP3
Fed starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his posting on…

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SBondS-HillFv10006.pdf
Transcript of interview with Fred Hill. Covers most of interview accurately but with a few comments missed. Starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. Goes on with some comparison…

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SMansellEJ132971v20002.pdf
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.

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MAkenheadE[Ser#-DoB]-200825-02.pdf
Summary written by grandchild of William and Mollie Wray of 67 Lincoln Road Branston. Servicemen and women billeted with the family were: Patrick Richard Owen (61285, RAFVR); Desmond (Des) Ossiter Sands; Eva Akenhead; Mollie Ford and Sidney Kaufman.…

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PSparkesDJ21070019.jpg
Nine photographs from an album.
#1 is a front/starboard side view of a Meteor.
#2 and 8 are eleven airmen.
#3 is a port side view of a Meteor.
#4 is a port/rear view of a Vampire.
#5 is a port side view of a Vampire.
#6 is a starboard view of…

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PSparkesDJ21040006.jpg
This Spitfire has clipped wings and is viewed from the front.

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MSparkesDJ1867786-211211-14.pdf
Some hints for air crews at Air Gunners' Schools.

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MPearceNL941082-180611-10.pdf
A notebook kept by NL Pearce recording his training notes.

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LSinclairND42897v1.pdf
Norman Sinclair’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 16th August 1939 until 5th October 1945. Pilot training started at No. 9 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 1 Flying Practice Unit, No. 12 Flying Training School. Became a flying instructor at…

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PGouldS19060026.jpg
Air-to-air image of a Spitfire close formatting on a Lancaster, taken from the bomber.

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MBoxDC1578987-180611-54.pdf
A book kept by Doug of Gunnery and Bombing training notes. It also contains black and white and colourised photographs of ground personnel and aircraft.

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BBrabinHWBrabinHWv1.pdf
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.

He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…

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BWhymarkRJWhymarkJPv1.pdf
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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YShepherdGC3030576v1.pdf
Information on the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, RNZAF, Indian Air Force, the Eire Air Corps, aircraft photographs and information. Air Force decorations, aviation world records. Continues with pages of information on aerodromes, RAF badges, aircraft instruments,…

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AHuntleyR[Date]-01.mp3
Ron Huntley recounts his service in the RAF from May 1941, when he joined as a Flight Mechanic. His path to joining the RAF was unconventional; being given the option between continuing to work nights in his government job or volunteering for the war…

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SRookeFC1807892v20001-0059.jpg
Two air to air photographs of a Spitfire off the wingtip of Dick's Lancaster.
#1 On the reverse 'Palestine '46 "Spit" on our starboard wing tip'.
#2 On the reverse 'Palestine '46 Spitfire (clipped wing spit)'

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SHarriganD[Ser#-DoB]v310002.mp3
Bob Panton was a child during the war. One day as his father was coming towards their house Bob saw three Dornier 17 come into view. Then out of the sun came six Spitfires and a battle started in front of him. Bob saw the Dorniers shot down and,…

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SRookeFC1807892v20001-0037.jpg
A port side aerial view of a Spitfire.
On the reverse 'Palestine 46 Spitfire' 'Starbd wing Spit +'.

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SRookeFC1807892v20001-0027.jpg
Two photographs of three Spitfires,
#1 A view of the port side of three Spitfires. Behind is a watch tower. On the reverse 'Ein Shemeer Palestine 46'.
#2 a view of the same three Spitfires but taken at the front. On the reverse 'Spitfires Palestine…

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LKeelingRV82689v2.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Keeling covering the period 1 July 1943 to 23 October 1945 when he was a test pilot with the Royal Aircraft Establishment. In addition it covers the period 14 January 1946 to 26 November 1949 when Bob was a…

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