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Tribute to a war hero
Top left: Horace, in uniform, gloves and peaked cap. He is flanked by a woman in glasses and hat and a man in a bowler hat.
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Translation of Gresse Church Chronicle Extract
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The pastor describes the burial of prisoners and guards who were shot by low flying RAF aircraft. The pastor officiated at the burial with an English padre. In the second part he describes damage to the cemetery during a bombardment from the other…
Traduction en Anglais de la reponse de Mme Bonnevaux a Mme Mirfin veuve du pilote.
The translation of the letter describes the night Fred's aircraft crashed. Four airmen died and three were taken prisoner. There are also six colour photographs of Lignerolles cemetery.
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Tom Wharmby
Tom Wharmby was born at Walkden, North Manchester. Mentions hobbies, schooling at St Johns School, Bolton Commercial and Worsley Technical School, his wedding and an accounting job at Cooper and Cooper. Details his military career with the Home Guard…
Tom Hedger
Tom Hedger standing in front of an ambulance. The reverse has caption 'Tom Hedger travelled to America with Geoff Shattock for training but killed during flying training Macon Georgia'.
Three grave marker crosses. The central one reads 'RAF Leading…
Three grave marker crosses. The central one reads 'RAF Leading…
Tom Bower's Grave
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A temporary grave in France with Tom's name and three of his crew.
To Isabel from Air Ministry re Andrew's grave cross
Covering letter and photograph of Andrew's temporary cross. Letter informs Isabel that the temporary cross will be replaced a permanent stone by the Imperial War Graves Commission in due course. Envelope included.
To Isabel from Air Ministry
Reporting that Andrew Bain had been re-buried in British Military Cemetery Berlin (Heerstrasse), Grave 13, Row K, Plot 4.
To Isabel Bain from the British Red Cross Society
Letter states that Warrant Officer Fear, Andrew's captain was buried at Doberitz (near Berlin) and it is likely that Andrew would also be buried there. When there is official confirmation, either they or the Air Ministry will send it to her.
To Isabel Bain from British Red Cross Society
Letter from British Red Cross Society informing Isabel of the location of Andrew's grave at Doberitz, near Berlin.
To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry
Gives location of Andrew's grave in the Garrison Cemetery, Doberitz, near Berlin.
Three gravestones
Three colour photographs of gravestones. Top left - for Flight Sergeant H Ferguson air gunner. Top right - for Flight Sergeant J W Milburn wireless operator. Bottom - for Flight Sergeant J F Dormer navigator.
Three Graves
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Three graves: James Gresty, JB Weightman and EWR Pratt.
Three Graves
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The graves of Weightman, Pratt and Gresty.
Three Graves
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Three crosses, the central one has the names of Foulsham, Swarbrick, Aungiers and Bower
Three graves
Three crosses on graves with flowers. Graves of 1312983 F Sgt L F Jackson RAF, 1086977 Sgt J R Luxton RAF, 1600605 Sgt A C Samuel RAF. All dated 1943-08-12.
They Didn't Come Back
A memoir by Raymond's sister.
The war memoirs of 1096366 Cpl T Waller
Memoir covers early life, joining and training as a Royal Air Force Armourer and his subsequent wartime career. States that he served on 138 Squadron at Royal Air Force Stradishall and describes its Special Operation Executive operations. Goes on to…
The story of the loss of Stirling BK767 June 1943
An account of the loss of Stirling BK767 compiled by Peter Rhebergen. It includes interviews with one of the two survivors, correspondence with the widow of the other and discussions with other surviving Stirling aircrew. There are accounts of the…
The Story of Harold Gorton
Describes in detail air raid shelters, rationing, shopping,the absence of traffic and school life. There is a description of the Gorton extended family complete with a family tree. Harold Gorton met Lilian Carmen Mary Morgan, at Oxford university.…
The Story of Frank Vivian Gunning
A biography of Vivian, born in Beaminster in 1920. He trained at RAF Aldergrove and served at RAF Bassingbourne, RAF Wattisham, RAF West Raynham, RAF Watton then RAF Wyton. Losses were high. He was shot down near Le Bourget, and died along with his…
The memoir of Sergeant Harry J Whitwell wireless operator / air gunner 50 Squadron RAF
Harry provides a detailed account of an operation on Friday, 8th October 1943 and lists his crew members. Their usual aircraft was unserviceable and they flew N for Nan for the operation, during which the aircraft was hit and all the crew baled out.…
The letters of Eric Lloyd during World War Two
Document with copies of all his letters to his family. Starts with six letters while he was training in New Zealand. Gives very details description of activities and colleagues. Includes period of illness and hospitalization. Follows two letters…
The last flight of Lancaster LM381
A description of the last flight of Brian Clarke's Lancaster. The text has been translated from German and has been stamped by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
The Last Flight of Francis Hosier
Details of Francis last flight with his crew members.