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Bob Cooke and Crew
Photographs of all seven crew members.
Bob Cooke and Crew
A list of Bob and his crew. A colour drawing of their Halifax and the location of their graves in Normandy.
Half a Life, Half Remembered
From his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.
Six Airmen
Six airmen in khaki in two rows in front of a Lincoln.
Wellington and Six Airmen
#1 is a Wellington with its landing gear down flying above some houses.
#2 is six airmen in khaki grouped in front of a Lincoln. Another copy at PSouterKP2127.
#2 is six airmen in khaki grouped in front of a Lincoln. Another copy at PSouterKP2127.
Aircrew of R5573-ZNB
List of crew members, next of kin and addresses; captain [pilot] Sergeant K H McLean, flight engineer Sergeant S N Leigh, navigator Sergeant D H McLeod, air bomber Sergeant RWL Muir, wireless operator Sergeant R C Barrett, mid upper gunner Sergeant L…
My Life and Time by Ken Turnham
The majority of this document is an account of Ken's life written by Ken. After his death a family friend offers a summary of Ken's life.
From Hackney lad to air bomber
Written by his nephew, a narrative of Reg's early life, his participation in student exchanges in Germany, joining the Royal Air force, training, life on the station and the crash in which he died, together with air gunners Sergeant Leslie Johnson…
Letter to John Madge's wife listing the other members of the crew that were lost
The crew members were Capt 12543 Fl/Lt J S Runnacles, Flt Eng 144617 F/O Cowan, Nav 1392529 WO JM Crawford, Special BA 1349742 FS J McF Farrell, BA 162871 F/O HC Annett, W.Op 11876056 WO H J Moore, Rear Gunner 1853239 Sgt LA Oldfield.
Keith Hailey's Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book
K J Hailey’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 6 May 1943 to 9 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Manby (Empire Air…
Baby's cutlery set
A cardboard box from Jewellers Nickels & Sons enclosing a hallmarked silver baby's cutlery set comprising a spoon and a pusher. An accompanying note identifies it as a present to George Nixon's daughter from his fellow crew members. The card is…
Air crew
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.
Ron Carter's Regular Crew
A list of the seven regular crew, Lancaster KM-L
Order of Narrative
An index of a biography of Ronald Carter
PR Thompson
A head and shoulders portrait of PR Thompson. He is wearing a signaller's brevet and his medal ribbons.
PR Thompson's Record of Service
PR Thompson's summary of his service.
Peter Thompson’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book.
Peter Thompson’s Log Book as Wireless Operator from 17 September 1943 until 11 July 1946. His training started at No. 2 Radio School and No. 3 Air Gunnery School. Posted to No. 4 AFU, 11 OTU, 1653 CU, 3 LFS, and 195 Squadron for operations. After…
Crew of Lancaster 'C-DUZ17'
Six airmen grouped at the front of a brick entrance. They are named in the caption underneath.
Their aircraft is incorrectly captioned. It was DV217.
Their aircraft is incorrectly captioned. It was DV217.
Letter to Arthur Hope's Father
The letter advises Arthur's father that his son is missing.
Arthur Hope's Aircrew Categorisation Card
A card with a record of Arthur's training and postings.
A D Hope’s flying log book for navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunner’s and fight engineers. Three
Flying log book for A D Hope, Signaller, covering the period from 23 July 1952 to 29 October 1954. Detailing his flying duties with Number one overseas ferry unit and 167 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF Abingdon. Aircraft flown in were Valetta,…
A D Hope’s flying log book two, for navigator’s, air bomber’s, air gunner and flight engineers. Two
Flying log book for A D Hope, wireless operator/ signaller, covering the period from 1 May 1949 to 23 July 1952. Detailing his flying duties with 240 and 242 operational conversion units and number one overseas ferry unit. He was stationed at RAF…
A D Hope’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book one, for A D Hope, wireless operator, covering the period from 15 December 1942 to 28 April 1949. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying…
Arthur's Letter to Mrs Heckendorf
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The story of events the night Mrs Heckendorf's son was shot down and died.
WAG Mag no. 3
A magazine for wireless operators.