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Letter to the Thomsons from W Howarth
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Letter from relation of B J Howarth (flight engineer) in reply to the Thomson's letter to them expressing sympathy that Barry and George were reported missing. Mentions that Barry had spoken of George. Stated that they had received a letter from bomb…
Brief history of George Thomson's RAF career
Brief details covering, volunteering, reporting to aircrew reception centre, training, operations, shot down, prisoner of war
Sergeant Norman Overend and his crew
At bottom a b/w photograph of seven airmen wearing tunics with brevet. Caption names crew '(standing left t o right) Sgt I Spagatner (AG), A/F/O Norman Overend (pilot), Sgt Harry Beverton (A/G), (sitting left to right) F/S Jonnie Jones (B/A), F/S Bob…
Wot! No airspeed - George B Thomson
George gives an account of having to do an air test on their aircraft, which had been flown on operations by another crew, but that when bomb the bay was opened after return, all bombs were present. He provides a detailed description of their test…
The crew of LS-M (NF 958)
List members of George Thomson's crew. Two versions of the same photograph with seven airmen wearing battledress, two squatting in front holding hands while five stand behind. Captioned 'The crew of LS-M (NF 958) left to right - back row- George…
Caught napping
Describes being shot down on his twentieth operation, He was navigator and lists remainder of crew. Describes crew bailing out, and details adventures while evading with the flight engineer for several days. Goes on to describe being found by German…
William Carruthers, his aircrew, and ground crew
Seven aircrew and 3 ground crew beneath port inner engine of Lancaster, aircrew standing at rear, ground crew kneeling at front. On reverse, 'Bill Carruthers 2nd from right back row'.
William Carruthers and crew
Carruthers crew beneath port inner engine of Lancaster, Carruthers front row right. Crew wearing battledress. On the reverse, 'Just the crew'.
Two photographs of Royal visit
Two versions of the same photograph, the bottom one is annotated with names. Both images show the Queen and Princess in the middle front of a group of airmen wearing battledress. Bottom one identifies some airmen: (F/E) D J Haynes, Jock White (WOp),…
Flight Lieutenant John French DFC
Seven aircrew around the door of a Lancaster. Text reveals that Jonny French (standing second left) was pilot of Lancaster 'NG364, LS-P'. Lists ther remainder of crew. Mentions that Flight Sergeant Henry Bysouth joined the crew after the original…
Air and ground crew
Seven aircrew and two ground personnel standing and squatting in front of a Lancaster. Text indicates pilot Flight Lieutenant Wesble Perry DFC RAAF, Pilot Officer G Schmerberg, navigator, Flight Sergeant Park, WOp, Pilot Officer R Conway RAAF, bomb…
Jack Genney’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bombers and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…
K Davis, crew photograph
Seven aircrew in front of a Lancaster.
On the reverse:
619 SQD
H Wollner, A/G
F James, Flt/Engineer
K Davis, pilot
E Cook, Navigator
Hogan, W/OP AG
A Page, Bomb aimer
A W Newman A/G
On the reverse:
619 SQD
H Wollner, A/G
F James, Flt/Engineer
K Davis, pilot
E Cook, Navigator
Hogan, W/OP AG
A Page, Bomb aimer
A W Newman A/G
No 15 Squadron 2nd order for 8 August 1944
Lists thirteen (plus one spare) aircraft, letter, captain and crews for operations on 8 August 1944. George's crew marked with asterisk. Notes at bottom. Three copies of document.
Four aircrew
Half-length image of four airmen, three sergeants and one flight sergeant. George Thomson with navigator brevet on left, then from left to right, wireless operator, Norman Overend (pilot RNZAF) and on the right possibly flight engineer. Three…
Leslie Arthur Turner, his crew and groundcrew
Seven aircrew and three groundcrew beneath port inner engine of Halifax, groundcrew wearing leather jerkins.
Leslie Arthur Turner and crew
Seven aircrew wearing mixed battledress beneath starboard inner engine of a Halifax on dispersal.
The crew are, from left to right:
Leslie Arthur Turner (189027) Bomb Aimer
Johnny Hoare Navigator
Harry Gough Rear Gunner
Harry Harrison…
The crew are, from left to right:
Leslie Arthur Turner (189027) Bomb Aimer
Johnny Hoare Navigator
Harry Gough Rear Gunner
Harry Harrison…
Joseph Fear’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bomber, Air Gunners and Flight Engineers
Joseph Fear’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 6th March 1944 until 17th July 1944 when listed as missing presumed dead. Trained as a flight engineer. Posted to 1654 Conversion Unit, No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School, and, in April 1944, to 207…
George Thomson prisoner of war debrief questions
Provides answers to 10 questions about personal details, operation, how brought down and how he escaped aircraft. Followed by 9 questions on capture and experiences in prisoner of war camp and effects it had on him. Concludes asking about post war…
Service history of Richard Stuart
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.
Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…
Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…
Lancaster DV399 crash report
Investigation report detailing crash of Lancaster DV399 near Schacht Paul in Germany on 29 December 1943. Details burial place of the crew, including Richard Stuart and confirms that Flight Officer Donald F Thomas survived the crash.
Postcard to Stan and Olwen
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Written from his prisoner of war camp, Haydn says he is in good health and is getting enough to eat thanks to the Red Cross. The weather is good but winter is coming and he hopes to see them soon.
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Ron Flynn
Head and shoulders portrait of Ron with his engineer's brevet. On reverse, a photographer's stamp for 'Jardine's Studio, 288 Hertford Road, Enfield Highway, 13666, R,A,Flynn'.
Ron Flynn on a beach
Ron stands, with his hand in his pocket, on a sand dune. The sea crashes against cliffs in the background with a house overlooking the sea. On reverse, 'R.A.Flynn'.
Sergeant Flynn
Ron, with his hand in his pocket, leans against a lorry. On reverse, 'R.A.Flynn'.