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Albert Edward Millson, crew and Smudge
The seven men are standing in front of their aircraft. Albert Edward Millson is on the left. Their mascot, Smudge is sitting in front.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Interview with David Bowker
David Bowker joined the Air Force, originally training to be a wireless operator/air gunner but re-mustered as a pilot. He discusses rudder lock on early versions of Halifax. Jacqueline Bowker, his wife, discusses her life during the war and being…
Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…
Wing Commander Burrows and Muriel Audrey Imming
A half length portrait of Wing Commander Burrows and Muriel Audrey Imming on a balcony overlooking the sea.
'D' Day Route of Steve Puskas
A route, with times, flown by Steve Puskas in 'Sweet Adeline' on D Day. The route starts in Yorkshire then Kings Lynn, East of Eastbourne, SSE of Caen, N of Gurnsey, SE of Exeter, E of Porthcawl, W of Stoke-on-Trent then back to base. The aircraft…
'Flying' on the ground and V-crew
A flight simulator for V-bomber crew training and the crew of a Victor participating in a Battle of Britain air display.
'In a World of Space' Card
A card sent to Arnold's wife. He expresses sadness that he can't be with them at Christmas.
'Meet Mrs Mandon' - Stalag Luft 3
Page titled 'Meet Mrs Mandon, Stalag Luft 3, Nov 1942'
Top left - Blurred image of fourteen men in two rows wearing a variety of civilian dress. Captioned '[..] "Meet Mrs Mandon", Stalag Luft 3. Nov'.
Top right - two actors, one in white waiters…
Top left - Blurred image of fourteen men in two rows wearing a variety of civilian dress. Captioned '[..] "Meet Mrs Mandon", Stalag Luft 3. Nov'.
Top right - two actors, one in white waiters…
'Ops' with the Howard Crew
Two photographs and one reverse. One shows seven aircrew posed underneath their aircraft. Four are standing behind, with two on one knee in the front row, on a tarpaulin, and the pilot sat cross-legged in the middle. They are on a dispersal. Airfield…
'Ten-Ton Tess' pilot gets bar to DSO
The pilot who dropped the first 'Ten-Ton Tess' bomb on Germany was awarded bar to DSO.
"B" for Baker
Fourteen verse poem concerning Lancaster B for Baker. Individual verses for all aircrew
"C" Flight No. 36 OTU
37 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a hangar.
On the reverse ' "C" Flight RAF Station Greenwood Nova Scotia No 36 OTU Hudson III
Back Row Pilots RCAF
2nd Row Standing Observers RAF
3rd Row Seated Air Gunners RCAF
Front Row Kneeling…
On the reverse ' "C" Flight RAF Station Greenwood Nova Scotia No 36 OTU Hudson III
Back Row Pilots RCAF
2nd Row Standing Observers RAF
3rd Row Seated Air Gunners RCAF
Front Row Kneeling…
"The Ol'Ram" Plaque
A painted wooden plaque with the nose art from Homer Lawson's Halifax. It features a ram's head snorting smoke and a swastika breaking apart. On the head is a maple leaf (the pilot was Canadian) and 'Go'tdam' Underneath is 'The Ol'Ram'. There is a 10…
"We are seven - " hold bombing record
Albert Millson and crew leaving their Halifax. Between them the crew have completed 228 operational flights.
10 Service Flying Training School Dauphin
A group of 17 pilots including Laurie Penn. Four of the pilots are identified.
10 Squadron Crest and Service Sheet for the Memorial stone unveiling for Flying Officer John Grayshan and Sergeant Albert Berry
Item 1 is a colour crest of 10 Squadron, captioned '10 Squadron Insignia'.
Item 2 is an order of service to mark the unveiling of the Memorial Stones for Flying Officer John Grayshan and Sergeant Alber Berry.
Item 2 is an order of service to mark the unveiling of the Memorial Stones for Flying Officer John Grayshan and Sergeant Alber Berry.
100 Squadron
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows. In the background three Lancaster in line. It is believed that I A Wynn is in the photograph as it was taken before 25/26 May 1943. Additional information about this item was kindly provided…
102 Sqdn aircrew football team
Eleven men wearing a mixture of battledress jackets, shorts and football tops with a cup. Information from donor 'Squadron aircrew football team March 1945'.
105 Squadron and Arnold Christian
A brief biography of Arnold and his time with 105 Squadron.
105 Squadron Cartoon
A cartoon of the airmen of 105 Squadron. The caption reads 'Caricature drawing of 105 Squadron members - early 1941. The Officer Commanding 105 Squadron is AL Christian (centre, wearing flight jacket). Command was assumed by AL Christian on 24…
106 Squadron
106 Squadron after returning from the 'Thousand Bomber Raid' in May 30/31 1942, at RAF Coningsby. Wing Commander Guy Gibson can be seen on the front row, and Kenneth James Broderick can be seen standing behind with a pipe. Avro Manchester's can be…
106 Squadron - happy days and others
Pete writes of his time on 106 Squadron at RAF Syerston. He mentions operations to the Ruhr and Italy and that they were two thirds of their way through tour. He writes of his last operation at RAF Syerston and squadron's move to RAF Metheringham. He…
109 Squadron Pathfinders fact sheet
Gives history of 109 Squadron from reformation on 10 December 1940 until last bombs dropped on 2/3 May 1945. Covers development of blind bombing and Oboe. Moved to RAF Wyton as independent unit of newly formed Pathfinder force. Mentions first Oboe…
11 Airmen
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A group of 11 airmen, including nine pilots, positioned in front of an Oxford aircraft.
It is annotated '1524 Bat. Flight Newton March 1943.'
It is annotated '1524 Bat. Flight Newton March 1943.'
11 Airmen
A group of eleven men arranged in two rows in front of their Halifax.