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11 airmen standing in front of a Lancaster
Airmen standing in front of a Lancaster. Various illustrations can be seen around the cockpit, such as a bombing tally, a kangaroo, a swastika, and the inscription "FLAK SHIP".
Three airmen standing by a Lancaster
Three airmen standing at the rear turret of a Lancaster.
Four airmen standing by a Lancaster
Four airmen standing in by a Lancaster with the registration "Q-PO".
Christmas greetings 1944
A seasonal greetings card sent to F.G Miller by W. McLeod. The centre image shows a soldier with a club chasing a kangaroo, with a caption "Caught the Xmas dinner yet Frankie?"
Rositz
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Rositz. No detail is visible on the ground.
It is captioned '4438 Skell. 14/15.2.45//NT/ (C). 8" 8500' 354° 2108 Rositz. T. 1HC4000IN.4MC500DT.4ANM64DT.6MC500LD. 21 secs. F/L.…
It is captioned '4438 Skell. 14/15.2.45//NT/ (C). 8" 8500' 354° 2108 Rositz. T. 1HC4000IN.4MC500DT.4ANM64DT.6MC500LD. 21 secs. F/L.…
Harburg
A vertical aerial photograph of an operation at Harburg. Very little detail is visible on the ground but there are several light flashes.
It is captioned '3528 Skell. 11/12.11.44//NT.8" 18250' 130° 1918 Harburg. T. 1HC4000IN.14CP14. 29 sec. F/L…
It is captioned '3528 Skell. 11/12.11.44//NT.8" 18250' 130° 1918 Harburg. T. 1HC4000IN.14CP14. 29 sec. F/L…
Letter from James Canniff to Jack
![ECanniffJG[Recipient]J[Date]-020001.jpg](https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/files/square_thumbnails/2514/43633/ECanniffJG[Recipient]J[Date]-020001.jpg "ECanniffJG[Recipient]J[Date]-020001.jpg")
Asks Jack to forgive for the delayed letter, writes he is home on seven days leave. Asks if he has heard the news today of the Lancaster. Writes it is a smashing aircraft, and asks when Jack will next get leave as home gives them the 'willies'.
Bremerhaven
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Bremerhaven. Indistinct ground images can be seen. It is captioned '2940 Skell. 18/19.9.44//NT. 8" 15500 <-- 168° 2102 Bremerhaven RD.H.1x2000.12 "J" x30.25 secs. F/O Drinkell. H.50'. On…
19 servicemen in front of an Oxford
19 servicemen and a dog are photographed in front of an Oxford. The men are wearing desert uniforms. Alfred Stanley Pring is standing on the back row, third from right in front of the aircraft engine and propeller.
The reverse reads: "Back row 3rd…
The reverse reads: "Back row 3rd…
Sergeant James Canniff at Christmas
A woman sits with Sergeant James Canniff in uniform to her right who puts his left hand on her left shoulder, with another man to her left. A decorated Christmas tree is to James’ right side. Reverse: “Uncle Jim Canniff”.
15 servicemen in front of huts
Seven men seated with eight men standing behind. The men are all wearing uniform and are photographed in front of some huts.
The reverse reads "4th r br".
The reverse reads "4th r br".
35 servicemen
Four rows of 35 men in uniform; the first two rows are seated, the last two are stood. The first row cross their arms. Two men in the middle of the second row wear Sergeant patches, and two wear Lance Corporal patches. Reverse: “23607”.
15 servicemen with a hangar behind them
A group of 15 servicemen in uniform stood on the grass with a hangar behind them.
The reverse reads "2r br".
The reverse reads "2r br".
Men on motorcycles
18 men on motorcycles, four men in background near truck. Decipherable registration plates: “BHA 682” and “43304111”. Reverse: “Love you [indecipherable] from Jim, xxx” and “V 462”.
No. 3 Squadron- 'D Flight'
Royal Air Force airmen, some seated and some standing with a sign reading "ST. ANDREWS -1st OCT. 1941" "No. 3 SQUADRON -'D' FLIGHT."
The reverse of the photograph reads: "br 6L ASPring".
The reverse of the photograph reads: "br 6L ASPring".
Two men
Two men in uniform stood to attention in front of wooden building ‘390’. Reverse: “Post Card Carte Postale”.
Christmas
Three men next to a Christmas tree, one is seated in the middle and two stand to the right and left. Above a fireplace are cards and decorations. Reverse: "Uncle Jim (in uniform)".
Four men in uniform
Four men seated in uniform, one being Sergeant James Canniff. Reverse: “GEOFFREYS [indecipherable] LTD 4, FOSSGATE, YORK 14 JUN 1941”
Hier ruhen 7 unbekannte englische Flieger
A wooden sign at the edge of a field in front of a hedge, where 7 airmen crashed on the 27th September 1943 were buried. The sign reads "Hier ruhen 7 unbekannte englische Flieger, abgestürzt am 27.9.1943 in Grandorf".
Sergeant James Canniff
Sergeant James Canniff, seated in uniform.
Alfred Stanley Pring
Head and shoulder portrait of Alfred Stanley Pring wearing a trainee Royal Air Force uniform.
Letter to Mrs A. S. Pring from Buckingham Palace
A letter of condolence written to Mrs A. S. Pring, signed by King George VI.
Houffalize
A vertical aerial photograph taken during an operation at Houffalize. No detail is visible on the image due to light and explosions.
It is captioned '4079 Skell 30/31.12.44 // NT (C) 8" 10500' 005° 0503 Houffalize. T. 11ANM 65DT. 4GP 00. 21 secs.…
It is captioned '4079 Skell 30/31.12.44 // NT (C) 8" 10500' 005° 0503 Houffalize. T. 11ANM 65DT. 4GP 00. 21 secs.…
Heilbronn
A vertical aerial photograph of Heilbronn taken during an operation. A canal is visible in the centre running op to bottom but most of the image is obscured by light flashes.
It is captioned '3725 Skell. 4/5.12.44//NT. 8". 13800' 146° 1935…
It is captioned '3725 Skell. 4/5.12.44//NT. 8". 13800' 146° 1935…
Ladbergen
A vertical aerial photograph of an operation at Ladbergen. Most of the image is obscured by light but the canal is visible.
It is captioned '3506 Skell. 4/5.11.44//NT 8" 11500' 066° 1930 Ladnergen [sic] T. 14 ANM 65DN. 22 secs F/O Drinkell. T. 50'.
It is captioned '3506 Skell. 4/5.11.44//NT 8" 11500' 066° 1930 Ladnergen [sic] T. 14 ANM 65DN. 22 secs F/O Drinkell. T. 50'.