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Interview with David Bowker
David Bowker joined the Air Force, originally training to be a wireless operator/air gunner but re-mustered as a pilot. He discusses rudder lock on early versions of Halifax. Jacqueline Bowker, his wife, discusses her life during the war and being…
Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…
Jack Jarmy’s Royal Canadian Air Force observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Navigators log book for J Jarmy covering the period from 7th August 1942 to 12th November 1957. Detailing his flying training in Canada and England and operations flown, including various certificates and a list of his operational crew. He was…
'Comm' Flight Khormaskar
A group of airmen and ground crew arranged in four rows in front of a Wellington with a fared over nose. On the reverse 'Comm Flight Khormaskar Aden Command March 1946-March 1947'
A post-it shows an engine and propeller with a star and 'Stanley Shaw…
A post-it shows an engine and propeller with a star and 'Stanley Shaw…
"Fred" by Sylvia White (his cousin)
Fred's life story from early days sneaking downstairs to drink the dregs at his parent's public house, playing rugby and studying hard, becoming an accountant, learning to be an accurate rifle shooter then joining the RAF as a an air gunner. He…
"Zola" - and the little yellow bombs
An article explaining who Zola is and why an aircraft was so-named.
109 Squadron Badge
A woven badge of a Wellington 'W' of 109 Squadron. The names of the six crew are woven on 'Willie, Mac, Dicky, Bob, Appy and Johnny'.
The reverse of the badge is included.
The reverse of the badge is included.
109 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
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…
11 Ground Crew and Wellington 'Zola'
11 ground crew standing in front of a Wellington 'Zola'.
An image of Zola in underwear, 16 bomb symbols, and the phrase 'P hole gents' are painted on the fuselage.
On the reverse 'William Edward Perry IX Squadron Bomber Command serving with…
An image of Zola in underwear, 16 bomb symbols, and the phrase 'P hole gents' are painted on the fuselage.
On the reverse 'William Edward Perry IX Squadron Bomber Command serving with…
12 Aircrew, ground crew and a WAAF and a Wellington
11 men and a WAAF standing in front of a Wellington 'Y'. The Wellington has a large bomb symbol with 38 on it painted on the nose.
13 Wellingtons
A group of 13 Wellingtons under maintenance. Information supplied with the collection identifies this as No 30 Operational Training Unit.
1311249 Flt Sgt Williamson, Air Gunner Lancaster
A biography written by his son.
142 Squadron North Africa June 1943
Top left - four men wearing shorts, two with no shirts and one with sombrero, three standing and one sitting in front of an earn with round object on top. In the background a tent. Captioned 'Ted with J Prentice & two crew, killed over Naples July…
148 Squadron aircrew Egypt 1941
Six photographs, the first three of individuals in shorts in a desert environment.
The first captioned 'Jock Crilly', the second 'Marsh Scarborough', the third 'Jack Callingham'.
The fourth has two individuals in shorts one wearing a steel helmet…
The first captioned 'Jock Crilly', the second 'Marsh Scarborough', the third 'Jack Callingham'.
The fourth has two individuals in shorts one wearing a steel helmet…
148 Squadron aircrew Egypt 1941
Four photographs all upper torso of individuals in flying clothing.
First is of Eric captioned 'Me'.
Second is captioned Keith Attwell.
Third is captioned Jack Robinson D.F.M.
Fourth captioned Paddy Creran D.F.C.'.
First is of Eric captioned 'Me'.
Second is captioned Keith Attwell.
Third is captioned Jack Robinson D.F.M.
Fourth captioned Paddy Creran D.F.C.'.
148 Squadron badge
Drawing of the badge.
162 Squadron Light Night Striking Force Battle Orders
162 Squadron crew lists and record of operations from 19 December 1944 to 17 April 1945 and John Bolton's memoir.
192 Squadron radio countermeasures operations
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Covers coastal patrols to determine density and frequency coverage of enemy radar organisation, discovery of new enemy radar type and monitoring enemy overland radar and communications. Mentions use of specially equipped Wellington flown over enemy…
1942 Royal Air Force diary
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,…
1944
Gives account of flying in April 1944 as air gunner on Wellington from log book remarks. In June notes moving to Stirling for conversion and transfer to LFS as mid upper gunner. Gives account of first war operation on 7 Squadron on 7 August 1944.…
205 Group Royal Air Force Battle Honours
Map showing Mediterranean Sea and surrounding countries. Provides a history of of the group who provided the only mobile force of heavy bombers in the Mediterranean theatre. Wellington, Halifax and B-24 acted as a tactical force attacking…
22 airmen in front of Wellington
22 airmen arranged in two rows in front of Wellington X3670, F-SR.
29 air crew and ground crew with Wellington
A group of 29 air and ground crew arranged in three rows at the nose of Wellington X, serial LP156 coded DT-D Duck, of A Flight, 192 Squadron, mid 1944.
Additional information was provided by John Rees of the 192 Squadron Research Group.
Additional information was provided by John Rees of the 192 Squadron Research Group.
301 Dywizjon Bombowy RAF Hemswell
Item 1 is a sketch of a red dragon.
Item 2 is a photograph of an airman in an aircraft cockpit.
Item 3 is an airman in a turret of an aircraft.
Item 4 is six airmen, one leaning out of the cockpit and the rest in front of the port engine of a…
Item 2 is a photograph of an airman in an aircraft cockpit.
Item 3 is an airman in a turret of an aircraft.
Item 4 is six airmen, one leaning out of the cockpit and the rest in front of the port engine of a…
305 Squadron
A large group of airmen wearing battledress or tunics with side or peaked caps sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Wellington. One man is standing out of the cockpit with the squadron's dog mascot (called Ciapek). Captioned in Polish '305…