Allen, Jim
Title
Allen, Jim
J H Allen
Description
18 items. The collection concerns Flight Lieutenant James Henry Allen DFC (b. 1923, 179996 Royal Air Force). He flew a tour of operations as a pilot with 578 Squadron. The collection consists of a number of memoirs, photographs and a diary. It includes descriptions of military life and operations and his post-war life and work.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Steve Allen and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Steve Allen and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2016-05-12
2019-02-05
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Allen, JH
Collection Items
Jim Allen's 1944 Diary
The diary covers his beloved Jane, who he hopes to marry. Also meeting his friends when he has free time. Goes though of his operations from Didcot and really appreciates the fact he is still alive. On Feb 5th he landed at 2307 and borrowed a book…
Jim Allen's Decorations
Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945 and (1967) Iran, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Coronation Medal. Bomber Command Clasp.
Name plate for Flight Lieutenant J H Allen while seconded to the Royal…
Name plate for Flight Lieutenant J H Allen while seconded to the Royal…
Passing over
A poem from Colin Dudley describing the hardship of wartime service, stressing the emotional strain of operations and the longing for rest.
Jim Allen’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for J H Allen, covering the period from 2 December 1942 to 14 January 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war squadron duties. He was stationed at, RCAF…
The Miracle of Askham Bryan (by J Dudley)
A detailed description of a complete engine failure in Wellington LN 487 over York at 15,000ft, at night. None of the crew were hurt.
Memories of 578 Squadron at Burn 1944 (by J Dudley)
A document written by Jim Allen's navigator, Joe Dudley, describing their war time experiences, as well as his post-war life.
Six chapters of wartime memories
A record of personal experiences of the war, provided by Jim Allen, with the final two chapters being written by Joe Dudley.
Auckland
A roofscape view of Auckland with offices and buildings, behind is the coast. On the reverse 'Auckland NZ 1946'.
Avro York accident
Close up of the collapsed starboard undercarriage of an Avro York, in the snow. On the reverse 'Ottawa 1946'.
Avro York accident
Front view of an Avro York with starboard undercarriage collapsed in the snow. On the reverse 'Me in flat cap extreme right of photo Ottawa 1946 MW102 Prime Minister's a/c Passenger: J Strachey Minister of Food'.
We're On Tonight
A detailed description of all the actions taken before and during an operation, from the battle order being posted through to being ready to take off.
The Awful End of Astro
An explanation of the end of astro-navigation on board bomber aircraft in addition to GEE navigation. Includes a copy of the poem 'Passing over'.
A Love Story by Grandad
Jim Allen describes his life during the period 1941 to 1997, including how he met his future wife and their intermittent courtship. The item includes several photographs, some annotated.
Elizabethan News
A newspaper issued on board the RMS Queen Elizabeth. On an envelope is handwritten 'Elizabethan News Nov 11/12 1942 Issued daily on RMS Queen Elizabeth 1942'. There is a coloured drawing of the ship and two pages of news.
After the War was Over
Jim Allen recalls his post-war experiences. He married in 1944 and had three children. Having undertaken various jobs as a civilian, he was unhappy so re-joined the RAF. He trained as a Fighter Controller and was posted to RAF Acklington, Germany…
Collection Tree
- Allen, Jim