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Eight Airmen
Eight airmen including Bill Foskett grouped at the tail of their B-17. Len Roose is holding their lucky horseshoe. On the reverse 'Ray Delisle (Waist Gun) Myself Ted Bonner (WOP) (Radar) (Waist Gun) Fred Barber (Engineer) Len Roose (Mid Upper) with…
Len Roose
An airman in the turret of a B-17.
On the reverse 'Len Roose On Turret'.
On the reverse 'Len Roose On Turret'.
Four Airmen
Four airmen standing under the nose of a B-17. On the reverse 'Ted Bonner (WOP) Ben Bonas (Rear Gunner) Me! Ray Delisile (Port Waist Gunner) Aug 1944 Oulton. Norfolk 214 Sqdn 100 Gp'.
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three airmen are dressed in khaki and shorts, complete with towels in front of Grand Hotel des Bains, Venice.
Identification kindly provided by Moos Raaijmakers of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Moos Raaijmakers of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Airman
A half length portrait of an airman.
Bill Foskett
A head and shoulders portrait of Bill. He has a Bomb Aimer brevet.
On the reverse 'To "The Old Man" With love from Son. "On Udine Tower Balcony" - My Domain Feb 1946.'
On the reverse 'To "The Old Man" With love from Son. "On Udine Tower Balcony" - My Domain Feb 1946.'
Bill Foskett
Bill sunbathing on a recliner.
Bill Foskett and colleague
The two men are walking along the beach of the Grand Hotel des Bains, Venice. They have towels and are dressed in khaki and shorts.
Identification kindly provided by Moos Raaijmakers of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Identification kindly provided by Moos Raaijmakers of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group.
Bill Foskett and Ginger
Two two men are learning to ski. On the reverse 'On the Nursery Slopes Cortina, Jan 1946. Ginger and I'
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are seated at a table drinking bottled beer. They are in khaki and wearing shorts.
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are at the side of a snowy road. Two are armed with snowballs. Bill is sitting on the snow. Behind is a railway viaduct and snow covered mountains.
On the reverse ' "We Three" Cortina Jan 1946. Jack, Ging & I'.
On the reverse ' "We Three" Cortina Jan 1946. Jack, Ging & I'.
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are sitting at around table with wine and a wine cooler.
On the reverse ' "An Evening in the Taverna" Pallazo Cristalla Cortina Italy'.
On the reverse ' "An Evening in the Taverna" Pallazo Cristalla Cortina Italy'.
Bill Foskett and Colleague
The two men are standing at the side of a road cleared of snow. Behind is a snowy landscape with roofs and hillsides covered in snow. On the reverse 'The Long & Short of It Cortina Jan 1946'.
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are standing in the street in front of the 'Voisin hangar' at Udine-Campoformido airfield. A saloon car is visible behind them. On the reverse 'Outside Head Quarters Chris (Sigs) - Myself (F/Control) & Stan (Eng) Campoformido Udine…
Four Ground Crew
Four men in front of a fuel truck. On the reverse 'Giovanni, Eduardo, Callaghan & Driver. Udine 1946'.
Three Airmen
Two airmen seated on a wall and steps. A third looks on.
On the reverse ' "Sand in my Shoes". Outside the Palazzo al Mare Officers Beach Venice Lido June. 1946'.
On the reverse ' "Sand in my Shoes". Outside the Palazzo al Mare Officers Beach Venice Lido June. 1946'.
Udine Signal Square and Control Tower
Oblique aerial views of the signal square and control tower at Udine airfield. Two C-47s can be seen on the hard standing. Airfield marking reads "LIGHT AIRCRAFT".
In the background, the 'caserma avieri', the 'Voisin' hangars, the main road, and the…
In the background, the 'caserma avieri', the 'Voisin' hangars, the main road, and the…
Itinerary
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First entries of Jack's journal describing his time as ground staff, refuelling and starting aircraft, taking, and passing the aircrew entrance exams and waiting to sail.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…
Crew mates and Edna
Top left, annotated 'The crashed Lancaster 29 August 1944';
Centre, a group of seven airmen standing under the fuselage of a Lancaster, wearing Mae Wests, annotated from left 'Jack Crawford, Doug Looms, Dave Cook, Tom Dykins, Bert Jackson, Paul…
Centre, a group of seven airmen standing under the fuselage of a Lancaster, wearing Mae Wests, annotated from left 'Jack Crawford, Doug Looms, Dave Cook, Tom Dykins, Bert Jackson, Paul…
Crew in the last days
Top row, from left;
A group of 13 uniformed airmen arranged in two rows outside an open window in a tile fronted building. Seven are standing all with half caps with six seated in front, including two officers. The individuals are annotated, from…
A group of 13 uniformed airmen arranged in two rows outside an open window in a tile fronted building. Seven are standing all with half caps with six seated in front, including two officers. The individuals are annotated, from…
Jack with aircrew and family
From top left,
A group of 13 uniformed airmen arranged in two rows outside an open window in a tile fronted building. Seven standing all with half caps and six seated in front, including two officers. The individuals are annotated, from the top…
A group of 13 uniformed airmen arranged in two rows outside an open window in a tile fronted building. Seven standing all with half caps and six seated in front, including two officers. The individuals are annotated, from the top…
Jack's effects
From the left, a cap badge, a metal object with the maker's mark 'Hohner'and a Dutch twintig gulden mark note.
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.
C Squad Wireless Operators / Air Gunners
A group of 13 uniformed airmen arranged in two rows outside an open window of a tile fronted building. Seven are standing, all with half caps and six seated in front, including two officers. The individuals are annotated, from the top left 'F/S's…
Jack Crawford's documents
Top left, sergeant's mess card and Jacks berthing card;
Bottom left, a collection of autographs;
Centre left from top, a poem, leave pass, list of alcohol purchases and graduation banquet programme;
Centre right, sketches including King Neptune…
Bottom left, a collection of autographs;
Centre left from top, a poem, leave pass, list of alcohol purchases and graduation banquet programme;
Centre right, sketches including King Neptune…