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Sergeant Ted Darnell
Head and shoulders portrait of Ted Darnell in uniform, showing sergeant rank and Observer brevet.
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…
Award of DSO to Wing Commander William David Gordon Watkins
Newspaper cutting announcing award as well as previous award of DFM, DFC and mention in despatches. Included b/w photograph of him wearing tunic with observer brevet and flying helmet.
Interview with Leslie Turner
Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.
In conference
Three men conferring over documents laid on a table. On the left a Wing Commander pilot, centre a Wing Commander and right a Squadron Leader observer. All three have been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. The wall behind has a map of Great…
Airmen
Six crew arranged in two rows of three. At the back are three air gunners and in front, from left, navigator, pilot with badge, reading 'Smith' and an observer.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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Jack writes that he needs her to complete the form he sent. He has a lot to think and do on his course.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about problems with letters and leave, due to illness. The weather is causing problems, too.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about a mystery letter from his wife. He is hoping to get some more leave soon.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about mail problems and letters received. He discusses a patient's injuries. He discusses a dream about her!
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has moved to Feltwell. He is not happy and the mess is poor.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that their dummy airfield has been bombed. The three crews that were required for overseas have now been completed. He details his new crew.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has some leave. They are hoping for a posting.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that things are very quiet with almost no flying. He mentions rumours about re-equipping with Spitfires.
Denis Alexander's service badges
Six cloth badges from Denis' service
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
#1 Leading aircraftsman's badge
#2 Tropical eagle
#3 Engineer's brevet
#4 Observer brevet
#5 Corporal's stripes
#6 Sergeant's stripes
Denis Alexander's Log Book
A log book kept by Denis during his service in the RAF between 12 June 1942 and 9 October 1942.
Bomber pilots attend council meeting
Alber Millson presented a model Halifax to Morecambe and Heysham council.
Painting of Albert Edward Millson and crew
A painting of seven airmen grouped informally together.
Albert Edward Millson is standing in the centre.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Albert Edward Millson is standing in the centre.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Bomber Command record and transcripts
List of 43 aircrew and two groundcrew covered in S Bond sub-collections.
Graham Welsh
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with observer brevet and peaked cap. Submitted with caption 'Welsh, Graham 1945 [Granham Welsh]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Dutch Flying Cross presentation
Three photographs.
#1 is a group of airmen including Idwal and Prince Bernhardt of the Netherlands.
#2 is the same group with a post it stating 'Prince Bernhardt with Dutch Flying Cross'. On the reverse is a Dutch photographer's stamp.
#3 is a…
#1 is a group of airmen including Idwal and Prince Bernhardt of the Netherlands.
#2 is the same group with a post it stating 'Prince Bernhardt with Dutch Flying Cross'. On the reverse is a Dutch photographer's stamp.
#3 is a…
Presentation of cutlery
Mike, standing fourth right, with a group of six servicemen, one service woman and three me in suits. They are arranged in front of a glass fronted bookcase around a table on which is displayed canteens of cutlery and a crest. Captioned.…
Idwal Davies' badges
Ten photographs.
#1 the box containing the badges posted to Idwal's family member.
#2 the box opened showing the badges inside.
#3 and 4, six brevets front and rear.
#5 RAF Warrant Officer's badges.
#6 and 7 Luftwaffe breast eagle.
#8 and 9…
#1 the box containing the badges posted to Idwal's family member.
#2 the box opened showing the badges inside.
#3 and 4, six brevets front and rear.
#5 RAF Warrant Officer's badges.
#6 and 7 Luftwaffe breast eagle.
#8 and 9…
Six aircrew
Six airmen wearing tunics, two with pilot brevet, and the others half brevet. Two smoking and all standing on behind the other in line in front of a Wellington. Submitted with caption 'David Vandervord and crew 15 OTU Harwell late 1940 [David…
Wellington crew
Six aircrew all wearing tunics with brevet standing in line in front of the rear fuselage of a Wellington. Two are holding .303 Browning machine guns. Submitted with caption 'David Vandervord and crew 15 OTU Harwell late 1940 [David Vandervord]'.…