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Bill Foskett Biography Chapter One
The first of three chapters of Bill's wartime service.
There is a second copy with handwritten edits.
There is a second copy with handwritten edits.
Bill Lucas with other aircrew
Bill Lucas with five other aircrew, informally posed with end of building in the background. Three are wearing flying jackets.
Blenhiem
Photograph of left side nose showing cockpit canopy and part of left engine an aircrew man standing in cockpit plus another individual standing on the wing, on the reverse, hand written, der Stapanian, "Fritz" Crysler, Blenheim, A7 170TU, Upwood.
Blickling Hall and two groups of airmen
Three photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a colour image of Blickling Hall, captioned 'Blickling Hall, Nr Aylsham Norfolk'.
Photo 2 is a group of ten airmen in a football field, captioned 'Hastie, Spicer Hudson, Blickling Hall'.
Photo 3 is four…
Photo 1 is a colour image of Blickling Hall, captioned 'Blickling Hall, Nr Aylsham Norfolk'.
Photo 2 is a group of ten airmen in a football field, captioned 'Hastie, Spicer Hudson, Blickling Hall'.
Photo 3 is four…
Bob Burns
Half-length image of an airman wearing tunic with sergeant rank and observers brevet and side cap. Buildings in the background. Three versions of the same image. Submitted with caption 'Sgt Bob Burns- Graduation leave- on way home- 'Happy with brevet…
Bob Burns
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic with observer brevet, caterpillar badge and medal ribbons. Two versions of the same image. Submitted with caption 'Bob Burns probably a Warrant Officer. Date unknown probably late 1945 in the…
Bob Smith and Three Colleagues
The four airmen have just received their stripes and brevets. Behind them is a sign for the Royal Canadian Air Force No 2 Observer School, Edmonton.
The for men are identified in Bob's memoirs as Bob Smith, Eric Sutton, Noel Hooper and Lou…
The for men are identified in Bob's memoirs as Bob Smith, Eric Sutton, Noel Hooper and Lou…
Bob Smith and Two Colleagues
The three airmen have just received their sergeant stripes and brevets. Behind them is a sign for the Royal Canadian Air Force No 2 Observer School, Edmonton.
The three men are identified in Bob's memoirs as Eric Sutton, Bob Smith and Keith Mills.
The three men are identified in Bob's memoirs as Eric Sutton, Bob Smith and Keith Mills.
Bob Smith's Memoirs
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.
Bob Smith's Memoirs 1
73 pages of Bob's memoirs. Concerns his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.
Bob Smith's Memoirs Book 5
Miscellaneous papers from Bob's service in the RAAF.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Book 2, Commencing my Flying Training and my Adventures up till the time of Leaving England
Second of David Geach's diaries, describing his training for aircrew at Kingstown, Heaton Park, Hastings and Harrogate until his embarkation to Canada on the Queen Mary. Covers the period from 20 June 1942 to 7 October 1942.
Braithwaite brothers
3 men, in different military uniforms. The man on the left of the photograph, Walter Braithwaite, is wearing a Royal Air Force uniform, with an observers brevet visible above his left pocket. The man in the centre of the photograph is wearing a naval…
Brevets
An observer brevet and a bomb aimer brevet.
Canadian observer giving a speech
A formal dinner with the Canadian airman standing giving a speech. Several airmen and civilians are seated around him, one man is smoking. Caption 'HQ1530' and on the reverse 'RCAF reply Fredericks??'.
Card accompanying a gift
A card accompanying a gift of 'Fags and Sweets' presented by Pilots and Observers from the 1914-18 war.
Cecil O'Brien Biography
A biography of Cecil written by his niece. It is based on letters he wrote to his brother, Colleen's father. She explains his training and the various locations where he served. He was lost 27 January 1944 over Berlin.
Certificate of proficiency - air training corps
Fulfilled necessary conditions while in Air Training Corps and qualified in the pilot/observer syllabus of training.
Citation for Distinguished Flying Medal for three members of 226 Squadron
Sergeant J K Henson, Flight Sergeant A H D Batty and Sergeant L S Coleman all of 226 Squadron were awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal for the action around a daylight attack on Merville airfield.
Collection of many items
Includes RAF stable belt, sergeants ranks tapes, flight lieutenant shoulder boards, observer and navigator brevets. Cap badges, belt buckle, brass buttons, patches and a lanyard. Also medal ribbons for Distinguished Flying Cross and 1939-1945 Star.
Conditions of entry and service in the aircraft crew selection (air observers)
For entry to Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, notes for information of candidates. Covers introduction, conditions of entry and service, training, financial provision and general note. Concludes with appendix on medical examination.
Course 45 No 9 Air Observers School
30 airmen arranged in three rows in front of an Anson. Ron is marked with a post-it, bottom row, extreme right.
It is annotated with 'Course 45 No 9 Air Observer's School St Johns PQ Canada June 1942'.
There is a second copy, almost identical, but…
It is annotated with 'Course 45 No 9 Air Observer's School St Johns PQ Canada June 1942'.
There is a second copy, almost identical, but…
Course 45A Observers
13 airmen in two rows in front of a Fairey Battle. Each man is named on the front. On the reverse each man has signed his name and 'A/C Fairey Battle Course 45A Observers No 9 Bombing and Gunnery School Mont-Joli PQ July 1942 Back Row RCAF Front RAF…
Course 71 navigators
The class book for 71 Navigators course, March - July 1943. Cover includes course details and photograph of an Anson in flight over the airfield with landing gear down. Contains the list of names of the 19 students who completed the course as well as…
Course No 6 Navigators
15 airmen grouped in two rows. Nine airmen are wearing desert uniform. Six are wearing standard uniform. It is taken in desert terrain. It is captioned 'Course No 6 Navigators'.