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  • Tags: Victoria Cross

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Jack writes that one of his friends is trying to arrange a visit to him in hospital. The new sister appears to be better but strict. One patient had 14 days leave and spent three days celebrating his squadron's VC.

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Writing to 'pops' Roly explains his difficulties in getting insurance for his new motorbike because he is a pilot. He describes the awarding of a Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order to members of his squadron and his aircraft acting as…

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BRobertsRFKittridgeAv1.pdf
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…

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A detailed information sheet from 'Grace' airplanes including a history of the Lancaster, comparison with American bombers and photos of a 50 Squadron Lancaster.

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#1 Flying Officer Twigg and dog "Gypsy" #2 Three airmen looking at a map. Group Captain Jameson DFC BSD arrowed. #3 A head and shoulder portrait of Flight Lieutenant Lowry DFC Killed in action over Cuxhaven. #4 Wing Commander Keith Park . Missing…

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A half length portrait of Guy Gibson with VC, DSO & bar & DFC & bar ribbons.

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The official journal of the RAF Association. Its contents include news, politics, poetry, cartoons, overseas news and contacts, jokes, 56 Squadron history, 1948 Festival of Reunion, other reunions, sports news, classified adverts, stories, requests…

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A letter from Roger Burges. He starts by talking about Sister KB Davies who was awarded an MBE. He discusses other communal friends.

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A newspaper cutting about Leonard Trent and his VC.

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Leonard Trent involved in car crash on his way to the Air Ministry. The article includes details of his last operation on a power station at Amsterdam, then his incarceration at Stalag Luft 3 and the Great Escape.

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Document detailing Leonard's Air Force career.

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He remembers their son and his role in the operation when he lost his life. He will try and help find Norman's grave site.

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Framed collection of Leonard Cheshire's Victoria Cross, his signature, brevet, medal ribbons, photograph of him in uniform, and an image of a Lincoln flying over Lincoln Cathedral.

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BApplegarthPCosgroveAEv1.pdf
A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.

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Guy Gibson taking his oath to rejoin the Boy Scout movement together with Group Captain E Colbeck-Welch, Wing Commander S P Richards, Flight Lieutenant K Davison and Lieutenant F Carruthers; a report of an operation by Wing Commander C M…

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The first page comprises a page of caricatures annotated with quotations from the individuals pictured, including Wing Commander J Cunningham, Wing Commander Townsend, Warrant Officer Carter, Flight Lieutenant Erlwig, Staff officer Priestley, Flight…

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Four officers holding drinks, identified underneath as 'Holland, W/Cdr Guy Gibson VC DSO DFC After the "Dams" on 617 Sqdn G/Cap Evans-Evans'.

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A compilation of Rowland's service in the RAF, throughout WW2.

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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Seven airmen under their Lancaster. On the reverse 'Group Capt Hughie Edwards VC (second from the right) and Wing Commander Keith Douglas (later killed) with Vic Neal and crew. Don A Gray DFM.'
It is also stamped by Central Press Photos Ltd. London.

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BUsherJBurnsDRv2.pdf
Gives account of last (and 7th) operation to Schweinfurt 26/27 April 1944. His Lancaster was shot down and the pilot, wireless operator, flight engineer, and both gunners were killed. The bomb aimer and navigator (Bob Burns) were made prisoners of…

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Interview with Leonard Cheshire. He talks about school, the ATC, university and other memories of early life. Continues with events leading to, and outbreak of the war and joining the RAF. Continues with promotions and command of 617 Squadron,…

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BLanningWPalmerRAMv1.pdf
The story of an attack by Pathfinders of 35,105,109 and 582 Squadrons 23 December 1944. Tribute to Robert Palmer and 30 comrades who died with him. It contains; history of Battle of the Bulge; description of Oboe system; list of aircraft and crews…

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History since formation on 1 April 1944 until last operation 7 May 1945. Part of Pathfinder Force. Mention first award of DSO and last marking and bombing operations in 1945. Provides account of last operation of Captain Edwin Swales who was awarded…

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Gives history of 109 Squadron from reformation on 10 December 1940 until last bombs dropped on 2/3 May 1945. Covers development of blind bombing and Oboe. Moved to RAF Wyton as independent unit of newly formed Pathfinder force. Mentions first Oboe…

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