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Frederick Edward (Ted) Darnell
Biography of Ted Darnell, comprising family background, RAF training and circumstances of his death.
Interview with Colin Bell
He discusses his eight months in the United States as an instructor and his 50 operations on the Light Night Striking Force, as well as transporting Canadian built Mosquitos to the UK. (Also present was Colin's friend Mark Vickers).
George Thomson
Full face portrait of an airman wearing tunic with navigator brevet.
George Thomson
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic with navigator brevet and medal ribbons.
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…
Edward Gearon and five of his crew
Six RAF aircrew, including Edward Gearon front centre. Note on reverse states 'Dad front centre, Bob Blood - navigator behind him, Taffy - rear gunner on his rt'.
Brief history of George Thomson's RAF career
Brief details covering, volunteering, reporting to aircrew reception centre, training, operations, shot down, prisoner of war
George Thomson
Full length image of an airmen wearing battledress with half brevet and side cap standing behind a house.
Three aircrew and George Thomson's crew
Top - three photographs of airmen unrelated to this collection who were killed. Flight Lieutenant Brian Ordish, Pilot Officer Clive Perring and Pilot Officer Robert Skillbeck RAAF. Gives details of final flights.
Bottom photograph show seven airmen…
Bottom photograph show seven airmen…
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…
My Bomber Command experience - George Thomson
George recalls his training over 18 months, including crewing up. He goes on to recall his first operation and mentions others involved, and describes being shot down on on 12 September 1944. George then describes evading and his time as a prisoner…
Letter from Wing Commander Watkins to George Thomson's father
Mentions that George failed to return from an operational flight. Explains he was navigator and the aircraft was probably forced down. It could be two to three months before any further information could be obtained through the Red Cross. Asked to be…
George Thomson personnel record
Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.
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'.
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…
Navigator with his dividers
A sergeant navigator sits over a map with a set of dividers. His aircrew whistle is attached to his right collar and he wears a signet ring. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136 Cam 1 Neg 7'.
Wing Commander William Watkins DSO, DFC & Bar
Officer commanding 15 Squadron. Gives details of being shot down while operating as master bomber with Flight Lieutenant Frederick Saunders. Was the only survivor of crew and was prisoner of war. Includes half length b/w photograph of Watkins wearing…
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.
George Thomson
Full length image of an airmen wearing battledress with navigator brevet, standing in front of a house. On the reverse of first image 'GBT'. Two versions of same scene from slightly different angles. On reverse of second 'GBT (parents house…