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The Last Flight of Francis Hosier
Details of Francis last flight with his crew members.
Flying Officer Francis Hosier's Record of Service
A list of Francis' service record.
Letter to Francis Hosier's Widow
The letter advises Mrs Hosier on her pension status.
Letter to Francis Hosier's Widow
The letter advises that Francis has been reinterred to Bad Tolz British Military Cemetery.
Francis Hosier's Additional Record
A service record stating that Francis went missing on 29 July 1944 then presumed dead.
Francis Hosier's Service Record
RAF Form 543 giving brief details of his service record.
Interview with Mollie Caunt, Michael Bassett and Professor David Stocker about the Freiburg Letters
Talk with Mollie Caunt, Michael Bassett and Professor David Stocker about the origin and publication of the Freiburg letters.
Dorothy May was a British woman living in Germany during the war. Her husband was conscripted into the Germany Army.…
Dorothy May was a British woman living in Germany during the war. Her husband was conscripted into the Germany Army.…
Photograph Compilation
Six photographs and a Certificate.
#1 is the group photograph, the signatures have been identified.
Arthur is back row, second left.
#2 is a squadron photograph with Arthur in the front row, sixth left. A typewritten caption reads 'RAF…
#1 is the group photograph, the signatures have been identified.
Arthur is back row, second left.
#2 is a squadron photograph with Arthur in the front row, sixth left. A typewritten caption reads 'RAF…
Arthur Dirkin
A modern half length portrait of Arthur sitting on a chair.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Oak Leaves Decoration
Two photographs of Oak Leaves awarded to Arthur.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
15 Airmen
15 airmen arranged in three rows.
On the reverse each man has signed his name and hometown.
Also '26/8/41 74 E1 A. Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
On the reverse each man has signed his name and hometown.
Also '26/8/41 74 E1 A. Dirkin'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Squadron Photograph
A large group of airmen and ground crew arranged in six rows under the front of a Halifax. On the reverse 'North Creek [sic] Norfolk 1944 A Dirkin'.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies…
Group of Airmen
A group of airmen discussing a successful minelaying operation. Several are still wearing their flying kit. One WAAF is at the back.
On the reverse 'CH 12689 and A Dirkin'.
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On the reverse 'CH 12689 and A Dirkin'.
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Airman, Soldier, Sailor and three Girls
The six are in a row with their arms linked.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Seven Airmen and queue for a NAAFI van
Two photographs on an album page.
#1 The seven airmen are posed at the rear door of Stirling EE957.
#2 is a queue of airmen and workers at a NAAFI van.
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#1 The seven airmen are posed at the rear door of Stirling EE957.
#2 is a queue of airmen and workers at a NAAFI van.
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Interview with Ray Parke. Two
Ray Parke trained as a flight engineer. During a training flight the pilot wanted to get back to base as soon as possible because he had a date but they were flying a Stirling. The pilot made an error on landing and the wheel stayed in the ditch and…
Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer.
Extracts from Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from February 1938 until 16 June 1946. The extract only includes his flying record and is missing front and end covers, details of postings and aircraft flown.
After pre-aircrew…
After pre-aircrew…
Francis Rooke’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book.
Francis Rooke’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 10 February 1944 until 26 January 1947. Pilot training took place at 24 Empire Flying Training School, 3 British Flying Training School, 1 School of Technical Training, 1 Air Gunnery School and 1667…
J E Sanders' Royal Air Force flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Aircraftsman (AC2) Sanders’ Log Book as an Air Gunner from 8 June 1944 until 19 May 1945.
Training started at No. 2 Air Gunnery School, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit based in Canada.
Served at RAF Dalcross, RCAF Boundary Bay, RCAF…
Training started at No. 2 Air Gunnery School, followed by 5 Operational Training Unit based in Canada.
Served at RAF Dalcross, RCAF Boundary Bay, RCAF…
Letter to Arthur Dirkin
The letter tells him to report to the Recruiting Centre,
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Mentioned in Despatches Certificate
A certificate awarded to Arthur.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Letter to Arthur Dirkin
A letter to Arthur advising him that he was Mentioned in Despatches.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
LGC Dimond
Two photographs of LGC Dimond.
#1 a full length portrait in flying kit.
#2 a head and shoulders portrait.
#1 a full length portrait in flying kit.
#2 a head and shoulders portrait.
LGC Dimond War Record
RAF Form 543A with brief details of LGC Dimond's service in the RAF.
LGC Dimond's Birth Certificate
A copy of LGC Dimond's birth certificate.