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Robert George Sharland's grave
A headstone for Robert George Sharland. The headstone includes his rank, awards, role, date of death and age. Also inscribed is "FROM THOSE WHO KNEW AND LOVED BOB. MEMORIES OF HIM ARE EVER NEAR AT REST".
Commemorative cross
A metal cross nailed to a tree in memoriam to the crew of Lancaster ND409. The cross includes the date 28/4/1944, 156 Squadron, and the initials of the crew including Robert George Sharland. It is on private land near Tuttlingen, Bavaria, Germany.
Report on ceremony and inscription for Sergeant James Canniff and comrades’ death
Reports that the ceremony ended with the British and Dutch national anthems. Reports that Photo II was an example of a stone placed on the graves. The report includes the inscription placed on the stone of James’ grave: “652687 Sergeant J.…
Hier ruhen 7 unbekannte englische Flieger
A wooden sign at the edge of a field in front of a hedge, where 7 airmen crashed on the 27th September 1943 were buried. The sign reads "Hier ruhen 7 unbekannte englische Flieger, abgestürzt am 27.9.1943 in Grandorf".
A short history of 640 Squadron
A number of stories, recollections and events remembered by George who was part of the ground crew on the squadron. It also includes press coverage and a programme from an amateur dramatics production Georg appeared in post war.
There is also a…
There is also a…
Correspondence regarding Alfred Stanley Pring's grave
An envelope, postcard and image showing Alfred's grave.
The image shows a white cross, inscribed with Alfred's name, service number and when he died.
The reverse reads "RHEINBERG" "K 52/ A 1828" "1X-L-17" and "P 409187"
The image shows a white cross, inscribed with Alfred's name, service number and when he died.
The reverse reads "RHEINBERG" "K 52/ A 1828" "1X-L-17" and "P 409187"
Sergeant James Canniff
Sergeant James Canniff, seated in uniform (flight engineer). The reverse:
“Sgt James Canniff 106 Squadron shot down on night mission to Frankfurt on 25/8/42 He is buried in Holland.”
“Sgt James Canniff 106 Squadron shot down on night mission to Frankfurt on 25/8/42 He is buried in Holland.”
Report on Sergeant James Canniff’s Death
Reports that following Canniff’s death he was buried in Grave 34 in the English section of the Military Cemetery at Westduin. His was buried next to two comrades, Sergeant Johnson in Grave 33 and Sergeant Collingwood in Grave 35.
Flying Officer Frank Edward Claydon
An almost full length portrait of Frank.
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick [Braunschweig] raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick [Braunschweig] raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'
Compliment Slip accompanying Grave Photograph sent to Frank Claydon's Widow
The slip and photograph were sent to Frank's widow.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Widow from Air Ministry
The letter advises that her husband's body has been positively identified after exhumation. He has now been moved to the British Military Cemetery, Berlin.
Frank Claydon's Grave
A cross marking Frank's final resting place.
Rapport
Copy of Original Danish Police Report dated 1943 detailing the discovery of the body of an RAF Airman in a fjord near Ringkobing and his subsequent burial with a translation of the report into English dated 1996. There is an explanation as to why the…
Arthur Steainstreet's Grave
A cross on Arthur's grave.
Arthur Steainstreet's Obituary
A brief obituary of Arthur's service life. It includes his crew.
Letter to Arthur Steainstreet's Father from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Arthur's remains have been re-interred in a British Military Cemetery at Bad Tolz.
The Funeral of JH Law
A newspaper cutting of John's funeral.
Airman's Death - Late Sergt A/G J Law
A newspaper cutting referring to the death and internment of John Law.
Service history of Sergeant Alfred Edward "Teddy" Cosgrove
Covering Teddy's short service in the RAF. It covers his training and his ten missions. Details of his fellow crew members are included.
Crew of Wellington Z8397
A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.
Bob Cooke's Grave
Bob's grave at Tilly-sur-Seuelles Commonwealth War Cemetery.
Villers Bocage during Bombing
Two photographs from an album.
#1 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during the bombing at Villers Bocage.
#2 is temporary graves of Bob Cooke and Crew at Tilly-sur-Seulles, Normandy.
#1 is a vertical aerial photograph taken during the bombing at Villers Bocage.
#2 is temporary graves of Bob Cooke and Crew at Tilly-sur-Seulles, Normandy.
Bob Cooke and Crew
A list of Bob and his crew. A colour drawing of their Halifax and the location of their graves in Normandy.
Flying Officer CET Bryan 1921-1943
A biography of Teddy.
Notification of death
Certifies that Reginald William Lingfield Muir was missing and presumed to have lost his life as a result of air operations.