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Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book three, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 9 April 1945 to 12 April 1946. Detailing his flying training and post war duties with 168 Squadron and 14 Squadron, including acting as courier for the war crimes tribunal. He…
Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…
Holwell Iron and Steel Works
A vertical aerial photograph of Holwell Iron & Steel Works at Asfordby Hill, near to the towns of Asfordby and Melton Mowbray. To the right of this photograph, the London, Midlands and Scott Railways (LMSR) connects the iron and steel works to the…
Northampton power station
Northampton Power Station near the River Nene. A coal-powered station with a stockpile nearby (top), closely connected to the Northampton to Bradford Railway Line and the River Nene. A concrete cooling tower can be seen in the centre of the…
RAF Swinderby
A vertical aerial photograph of RAF Swinderby. On the ground are twin engined aircraft. It is annotated '12 J1 B 16 OTU 6.11.42 F/5 -->RR159'.
Identification kindly provided by Richard Evans of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Identification kindly provided by Richard Evans of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.
Otmoor
Three vertical aerial photographs taken at night during training. The bombing range is identified as Otmoor Dumpster.
#1 is annotated 'N.Y4. (NT) 16 OTU 15.1.42 F/8 --> RR.59. Otmoor Dumpster'. On the reverse is handwritten 'Dempster 45 Course…
#1 is annotated 'N.Y4. (NT) 16 OTU 15.1.42 F/8 --> RR.59. Otmoor Dumpster'. On the reverse is handwritten 'Dempster 45 Course…
Bombing training
Two vertical aerial photographs taken during training. The first photo shows aircraft dispersal pans.
#1 is annotated '1 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
#2 is annotated '2 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
#1 is annotated '1 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
#2 is annotated '2 OF 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5" --> RR138'
Northampton and Northampton power station
Five vertical aerial photographs of Northampton power station by the river Nene. Prominent is a cooling tower.
Number one. Cotton End area in Northampton, centred around Bridge Street. Landmarks include Saint Leonards Road with private…
Number one. Cotton End area in Northampton, centred around Bridge Street. Landmarks include Saint Leonards Road with private…
Mudflats
Two vertical aerial photographs of mudflats. There are numerous bomb craters. '120' is written on the centre left of the image. At the bottom is annotated '3 B.E. 16 OTU 3.2.43 f/5 --> RR173'. On the reverse is stamped 'AM Crown Copyright…
Goole docks
Two vertical aerial photographs of Goole docks. It is annotated '78QU 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5 --> RR137' and is stamped 'AM Crown Copyright Reserved' on the reverse.
The second is annotated '7 QU 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5 --> RR137'
The second is annotated '7 QU 16 OTU 28.1.43 F/5 --> RR137'
Northampton
A series of three vertical aerial photographs Northampton. Becketts park, power station near river Nene, Northampton to Wellingborough railway line can be seen.
#1 is annotated '3 F.R. 16 OTU 29.1.43 F/5 --> RR141'. On the reverse is 'AM Crown…
#1 is annotated '3 F.R. 16 OTU 29.1.43 F/5 --> RR141'. On the reverse is 'AM Crown…
Ron Dewey's Log Book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R Dewey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 26 August 1942 to 13 May 1943 when he was listed as missing presumed dead. He was stationed at RAF Bobbington (also known as RAF Halfpenny Green), RAF Upper…
Arthur Woolf record of service
Details non-commissioned service. appointments and promotions and postings with dates for all.
Flight Sergeant G Jarmy's bomb aimer log book
Flying log book for G Jarmey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 29 August 1943 to 8 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RCAF Fingal, RCAF London, RAF Moreton Valance, RAF Husbands…
Colin Wallace's Royal New Zealand Air Force pilot's flying log book
C M Wallace’s Flying Log Book as pilot covering the period from 8 July 1941 to 20 January 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RNZAF Whenuapai (4 EFTS), RCAF Saskatoon (4 SFTS), RAF Little Rissington…
Combat report and biographies of Ernest Tansley's crew
About Lancaster (ED655) of 57 Squadron over target 22/23 September 1943. Report on engagement on two enemy night fighters by mid-upper and rear gunners. First enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed. Damage to Lancaster engine sub-frame. Continues with…
Pilot Officer Ernest Henry Tansley 149542 VR biography
Covers background, marriage, civilian occupation and family. Followed by service history including basic and flying training in England and the United States and then advanced flying training and operational conversion back home. Posted to 57…
Robert Wareing pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for R Wareing, covering the period from 17 February 1942 to 25 November 1943. Detailing his Instructor duties and flying training. He was stationed at RAF Cottesmore, RAF Market Harborough, RAF Upper Heyford and RAF…
Robert Wareing pilot's flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one for R Wareing, covering the period from 26 February 1939 to 16 February 1942. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Waltham (aka RAF Grimsby), RAF Bexhill, RAF…
Donald Chinery’s flying log book for observers and air gunners
Flying log book for observers and air gunners for D R Chinery, air gunner, covering the period from 16 August 1943 to 19 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Barrow, RAF…
Dick Maywood’s Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for R M Maywood, navigator, covering the period from 31 December 1943 to 25 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at…
Letter to Mr HA Bower
The letter informs Mr Bower that his son has been killed in an aircraft accident.
F G Bower’s Royal Canadian Air Force flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s
Flying log book for F G Bower covering the period from 25 June 1942 to 4 April 1943. Detailing his flying training, including course certificate until his death on Active Service. He was stationed at Pan-American Airways Observer School, Miami, USA…
Arthur Woolf’s flying log book for navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s
Flying Officer Arthur Woolf’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 22nd June 1943 to 24th July 1944, detailing his training and operations as a wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No.2 Radio School),…
Sam Saunders's flying log book
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as navigator 16 January 1941 to 9 January 1946. He was stationed at RCAF Winnipeg (6 AOS), RCAF MacDonald (3 B&GS), RCAF Rivers (1 ANS), RAF Harwell (15 OTU), RAF Shallufa (38 and 40 Squadrons), …