The IBCC Digital Archive consists of more than 40,000 documents about those who were caught up in bombing war in Europe 1939-1945. Our ethos is to promote recognition, remembrance, and reconciliation. Archival content includes interviews with eyewitnesses, personal papers and memorabilia that have for the most part not been seen in the public domain before.
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13 airmen in Sidcot suits, 11 also wearing parachute harnesses, in a Nissen hut. Most are seated in chairs along the side of the building. One man is…
An aircraft with damage to the rear starboard fuselage and tail. Captioned, 'SWIN.G.260. 12.6.41. Damaged A/C enemy action.'
17 airmen wearing Sidcot suits and parachute harnesses in a Nissen hut.
Head and shoulder portrait of Dennis in uniform with air gunner's brevet and officer's cap with 101 Squadron cap badge. A Distinguished Flying Cross…
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his…
An officer with a group of 11 trainees in half caps arranged in three rows. On reverse are eight signatures including Donald John Macfarlane, W…
Group of 12 airmen, four in uniform and eight in Sidcot suits. Peter Hopper is standing far right. On reverse, 'Peter' together with a post it note…
A cropped image of 102 members of 50 Squadron arranged in five rows under the starboard wing of a Lancaster.
Full length portrait of Peter in uniform and flying boots. He is holding his gauntlets and has a whistle attached to his collar.
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