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EGleedVAIBCC20180803.jpg
Describing her visit to the International Bomber Command Centre. and the donation of her father's collection to the archive. She explains that the mascot and compass accompanied her father during his career as a navigator in the Royal Air Force. He…

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MKilleenKAL184115-170703-030002.jpg
A letter sent to KAL Killeen accepting him for training as a navigator in the RAF. Included is a protective plastic wallet.

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Half length portrait of a sergeant wearing uniform tunic with navigator brevet.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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SWeirG19660703v060005-0003.jpg
Three-quarter length image of an airman wearing battledress with half brevet standing in front of a low wall with trees in the background. On the reverse 'July 43, Church Broughton, D Verne Westley, Navigator, Midland Jc. W.A.'.

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BBrookMBrookMv1.pdf
Opens with some details of 625 Squadron and introduction with reasons for writing. Writes of beginning of the war when still at school and experiences before joining up. Mentions activities with Air Training Corps and being awarded an RAF bursary to…

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MKeelingGW2217141-151002-01.pdf
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…

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SSmithRW425992v10003-0002 copy.pdf
The third book of memoirs by Bob Smith.
Covers his operational tour and bombing operations.

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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Seven aircrew leaving a Lancaster 'A’, parked on a dispersal with bomb doors open following a daylight operation to Duisburg 14 October 1944. All aircrew are wearing life vests, carrying crew bags and helmets; two wearing Sidcot suits, two with…

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OThompsonKG12308603-150907-010130.jpg
Navigation calculations and a chart for operation to Aachen.

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OThompsonKG12308603-150907-010134.jpg
Navigation calculations and a chart for operation to Aachen.

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MNewtonJL742570-160715-030001.jpg
Includes photographs of twelve squadron officers, the crashed aircraft, some of the crew, Jack and Mary Newton and Sgt R D Porteous. Recounts the last sortie of the crew to Aachen when they had to jettison their bombs, an engine caught fire and they…

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SWeirG19660703v060002.pdf
Lists crew and then provides description of operations to Berlin (first operation), Leipzig and Schweinfurt between the 15 and 25 February 1944. Describes events, bomb load and distances.

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MLeadbetterJ163970-160421-080001.jpg
A handbook about weather and air navigation.

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PNixonG1707.jpg
Seven aircrew in uniform. Four standing, including air gunner George Nixon (far left), flight engineer, wireless operator, and second air gunner standing behind seated navigator, pilot and bomb aimer.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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MMuirRWL1388470-211008-010001.jpg
Cover, flyleaf and opening pages. Annotated 'R W Muir 1388470 1941'.

This item is only available at the International Bomber Command Centre/University of Lincoln'.

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1:506880 chart of Banff. Sheet 82NE

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!:506880 Chart of Moose Jaw region.

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1:506880 Chart of Red Deer - Edmonton.

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1:506880 Chart of Swift Current-Regina.

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MHitchcockJS740899-170926-050001.jpg
An exam set for navigators.

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MRosserLV745193-190517-140001.jpg
Examination from RAF Central examination board - elementary examination for air navigation with six questions.

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PJamesEC1607.jpg
A tool used by navigators on a chart to plot bearings and distances.

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MRosserLV745193-190517-290001.jpg
Air navigation stages one & two - notes for students. Stamped 'ATC No 1250, Oxford Schools Squadron'.

This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.

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