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Damage to Lancaster port outer engine
View of damaged engine. Captioned G24B. E.KIR. 22.11.43 V/207.
Damage to nose of Lancaster
View of nose of a Lancaster with damage to the bomb aimer's and front turret positions. Captioned G24A E.KIR. 22.11.43 v/207
Nose art on Lancaster
Side view of the fuselage below cockpit with nose art of kangaroo holding Australian flag, and rows of bear tankards. An airman sits in the cockpit looking out of open side window.
Six airmen and a sergeant sitting on a bomb
Six airmen sitting on a 4000lb HC bomb mounted on a trolley with a sergeant sitting in front. In the background a Lancaster.
Overseas life
Covering the period 7 April 1941 to 19 November 1941 when Jack was serving in the Middle East and North Africa. He describes his last night with his wife Eileen, preparations for the transfer, time spent in camp, sightseeing, films watched, receiving…
A Woolley’s navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A Woolley, flight engineer. Covering the period from 6 July 1943 to 25 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1654…
Modane 10/11/ November 1943
Certificate for an operation to Modane showing a Lancaster with the names of Sergeant Woolley's crew and signed by Ralph Cochrane, AOC 5 Group.
Last photo
Jack and Eileen lying on the grass beside a river. Jack is bare chested and the Eileen is wearing a sundress over bare legs. There is a bridge over the river with an industrial mill with tall chimney and a house alongside. On the reverse 'Last photo…
At work
Jack sat at a desk with pen in hand and an open book in front of him. The desk holds ink bottles and other items. He is in uniform with officers cap, brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. On the reverse, 'JPW at work in 103 Sqdn office RAF…
Identification photos
Half portraits of Jack in civilian clothes. On the right Jack is holding a sign reading P/O Whymark. On the reverse, 'Photos carried in case shot down. Resistance would make ID cards. European clothing supplied by MK Theatres'.
John P Whymark
A half-length portrait of Jack in uniform with officer's cap. On the reverse, 'John P Whymark. 10 Ian 20 4 Oct 1945 RAF 1938-45 F/L DSO DFC Air gunner 149, 148, 106, 101, 103'.
John 'Jack' Percy Whymark
A head and shoulder portrait of a bare headed Jack in uniform. On the reverse, 'Before May 20 - DFC. On 101 as officer/ just 24 years old. Commissioning ID? Where teeth?'
Years to live
Three airmen sat together in the grass sat in a row with their hands resting on the man's sat in front. Labelled, 'June 42 Years to live Top 1, Middle 2, Bottom 3'. On the reverse, 'June 1942 RAF West Freugh Nr. Stranraer Scotland. Frank Harman RCAF,…
John Percy Whymark DFC
Head and shoulder portrait of Jack in uniform. He is wearing his officer's cap, air gunner's brevet and Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon. On the reverse, '1945'.
Flight Lieutenant J P Whymark
Two head and shoulder portraits of Jack wearing his flying suit with helmet and goggles. On the reverse, 'Jack Whymark' 'F/Lt J.P. Whymark DSO DFC Mother says taken March 1943'.
HB Sproates
A half length portrait of HB Sproates. On the reverse 'Grandad' and '14/3/42'.
RAF report on Officer, WO or Airman passing out or leaving Courses of Instruction
RAF Form 292 issued to HB Sproates with his results.
In Malta
Top: A Wellington on the ground. Three men in khaki shirts and shorts with two wearing pith helmets are standing looking up at the nose of the aircraft. On the reverse 'The kite at Malta June 1941'.
Bottom: A Wellington on the ground in a rocky…
Bottom: A Wellington on the ground in a rocky…
HB Sproates Service record
RAF Form 543 with details of HB Sproates service in the RAF.
HB Sproates Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to HB Sproates with brief details of his service record.
The kite at Kabrit
A Wellington in a flat desert environment with single storey buildings beyond. Two airmen are standing alongside the aircraft, in desert uniform, together with wooden crates. On the reverse, 'The kite at Kabrit'.
Harrison Sproates’ Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Harrison Sproates’ Flying Log Book as wireless operator from 3rd January 1941 until 29th May 1944. Training was at No. 2 Signals School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, and 13 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 244 Squadron for operations in the Middle…
Jack Whymark
A head and should portrait of Jack in uniform. He is standing outside a wooden building with an open doorway.
End of Jack's first operation to Germany
A damaged Wellington with the nose almost separated from the fuselage. Four airmen are standing by the aircraft. On the reverse, 'End of my first op to Germany, 16 Dec 1940 - Mannheim 7-15 hrs, Jack Marr Captain, 2nd pilot George Morhen (late), W op…
Jack in desert uniform
Jack standing left, alongside another man. Both are in uniform in front of pitched tents. On the reverse. 'Jack "Purple" 1941 Durban or mid-cast'.