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Conversation with Bob O'Dell
Completed 13 operations on 408 Squadron. Comments that he did not complete his tour as the war ended. Mentions first operation was to Bremen and last to Heligoland. Comments on his Canadian crew and mentions names and ranks, Covers his training…
Alfred Jack Coman's Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Alfred Jack Coman’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 20 August 1943 to 01 August 1946 detailing his operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Madley (4 Radio School), RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF Market Harborough and RAF…
Harold Newey
Top, Harold with his wireless operators' arm badge sits next to a woman in a short sleeved dress and glasses.
Bottom, Harold in his uniform with side cap.
Bottom, Harold in his uniform with side cap.
A couple
A bareheaded Harold, in uniform with his wireless operators arm badge, sat with a woman in short sleeved dress and glasses. On the reverse, 'M & M'.
Letter from Flying Officer LB Stuart to Mr & Mrs Robinson
Letter from the navigator of the Halifax in which Fred Robinson, wireless operator, lost his life, to Fred's parents. In it Stuart relates some of the events of that night, describing being struck by flak, the immediate order to bale out and how he…
Fred and Jim Robinson
A formal group photograph of trainee aircrew. There are three rows of ten airmen, seated and standing with their arms folded in front of a prefabricated building. White training flashes can be seen on their caps.
Hand-written text below the…
Hand-written text below the…
The Lancaster Crash near Heislum, Friesland, The Netherlands
An account of the loss of Lancaster ED589, shot down over Holland while on an operation to Pilsen, Czechoslovakia.
The document gives details of the target and number of aircraft involved, the date and time and a list of all seven crew members that…
The document gives details of the target and number of aircraft involved, the date and time and a list of all seven crew members that…
A conversation with Jim Lord and John Elliot
Gives brief service background of both. John Elliot tells of crewing up at 83 OTU and comments on crew members and going on to 1667 HCU). John Lord comments the the HCU Halifax were not good aircraft and both then relate a very unfortunate experience…
Tales of 463 Squadron RAAF
The document begins with a foreword by Geoffrey Raebel to his son, Shaun. There then follows an introduction to Bob Raebel's early life and his joining the Royal Australian Air Force in 1940 in a ground trade. He left Australia in 1941 as a member of…
The Battle of Berlin
Arthur John Pugh Lee's memoir of the Battle of Berlin, of being shot down and becoming a prisoner of war. He discusses his role in the de-Nazification trial of Robert Stauch, the Burgomaster of Katzenelnbogen.
If Love were all...the story of a Second World War bomber crew
The story of two members of a Lancaster crew from 626 Squadron at Wickenby, their operations together and their final operation over Germany.
Jo Lancaster crew photographs
Top page 1 - six airman standing in line in front of the starboard engine of a Wellington. Captioned with crew names 'Left to right: Sgt J O Lancaster RAFVR 2nd pilot, Sgt Glen Leitch RCAF nav, Sgt Jack Crowther (Welsh) WOp/AG No.1, Sgt Keith Coleman…
Alfred Taylor and crew
Seven airmen with Alf on the left.
Three airmen
Alf Taylor on the left and two other airmen.
Alf Taylor
A head and shoulders portrait of Alf in uniform with brevet and medal ribbons.
Alf Taylor's Operations and crew
13 operations completed by Alf plus a list of 20 airmen that were part of his crew.
Transcript of interview with harry Kartz
Edited transcript including most of the content of the recorded interview. Harry described his joining civil air guard and then volunteering for the RAF. Initially hoping to be a pilot, medical issues meant that he was employed on several ground jobs…
Interview with Lionel Horner
Lionel begins by mentioning he was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once he finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses, eventually was trained as a…
Interview with Lionel Horner
Partial transcript of conversation with Lionel Horner. Was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once finished his degree, was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses eventually was…
Flight Sergeant Unwin
A folder cover and a comment about a memorial seat inscribed with crew names at Elsham Wolds association headquarters. Presented by the Unwin family.
The Last Flight
The last flight of Lancaster LM381.
Lost Crew of LM381
A list of the five crew members who died in Lancaster LM381 and a pressed flower.
Three aircrew
Three aircrew wearing flying jackets, standing in front of a Hampden with St George nose art. Submitted with caption '49 Sqn L to R Sgt Ralph Wop-AG, Fred Hill pilot, Sgt McGrennery Wop-AG Fred Hill]'. Additional information kindly provided by the…
A story about Lieutenant Fries and Alfred Staffa, Luftwaffe
The two men were flying a Heinkel 219 [280?] and were shot down by a Mosquito over Kiel.
Greetings from Werner
Werner was an eye witness to the crash of Brian Clarke's Lancaster.