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LFlynnRA1811716v1.pdf
Flight engineer's flying log book for Ronald Albert Flynn covering the period 9 May 1944 to 28 November 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 34 operations, 23 night time and 11 daylight, as flight engineer with 75 Squadron. His…

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A letter to John's mother advising her of the findings of the investigation into the crash in which John died.

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Writing to John's mother with details of the circumstances of his death and mentions three rings recovered from the wreckage in the hope to return them to the families.

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In reply to Mrs Holden's enquiry they express their sympathy at her loss. They provide details of when and where John and his crew crashed and died.

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LSewerinS704459v2.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…

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Jack writes apologising for not sending her enough money. He is liking his new base.

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Jack writes that he has moved to Wigsley for 2 or 3 weeks. He describes the multiple changes by train with all their kit. Their final party was very good.

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Jack writes that he has been busy and couldn't write. He is definitely moving to Scampton soon.

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Jack writes that he was flown to Squires Gate, Blackpool and had tea there. He is moving to Scampton and converting on to Lancasters.

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PBlewittT1814.jpg
A squadron arranged in front of a Lancaster.

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PBlewittT1813.jpg
42 airmen in uniform and side caps arranged in three rows in front of Avro Lancaster PO E of 467 Squadron.

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OBlewittT562676-180208-01.pdf
Personal details and qualities, dates of service, courses attended and decorations awarded, of aircraft fitter Flight Sergeant Trevor Blewitt. Confirms Trevor's date of discharge as 5 October 1953 following 24 years service.

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MBlewittT562676-180208-18.pdf
Details of Trevor's family, his early years and marriage to Phyllis. Details his sporting interests, decorations awarded and courses attended.

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Flight engineer's notes for Lancaster Avro Type 683 Mk 1 and 3. The name of the holder of the manual is W D Belshaw 1808996.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Notifies them that their son, Sergeant George Buchanan Thomson was missing as a result of air operations on night 12/12 September 1944 when the Lancaster aircraft in which he was the navigator set out to bomb Frankfurt was not heard from again. Does…

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Catches up with Georges latest news. Writes that he was disappointed with the organisation and accommodation at Mepal. Relates his arrival and initial activities. Mentions a colleague having only 28 (operations) to do and comments on work practices.…

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EBrysonWSThomsonGB440131.pdf
Writes of his training (on Wellingtons converting to Lancasters) and that he has not yet been crewed up. Says he is the only one from his previous flight to arrive on new course. Catches up with news of friends and their situations and lives. Passes…

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Page 1 is missing. Jack writes he has been to see films in Lincoln. He is sending her more dirty laundry.

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MBlewittT562676-180208-02.pdf
Personal information and details of Trevor's early years, family life, career in the Royal Air Force and later employment with Clayton Dewandre Ltd. Includes prayers and readings from the bible.

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BThomsonGBThomsonGBv1.pdf
Starts with description of early childhood, growing up and attending school in the Glasgow area. Having been in the air training corps, he volunteers for the RAF. Briefly covers his training before joining 15 Squadron flying Lancaster from RAF…

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Jack writes that they have moved to Scampton from Wigsley. The food is a lot better. He has sent her a parcel of laundry. Only two pages of the letter remain.

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Jack writes that he has just returned from a bombing operation. There was no anti-aircraft fire, no enemy aircraft and they returned with their bombs. He misses her.

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Listing Trevor’s service history between 1927 and 1953.

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PHartleyIJ1918.jpg
Top: Lancaster rear turret with two guns. Spent cartridge cases on the ground.
Bottom: two gun turret with man.

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PHartleyIJ1907.jpg
Side view of a Lancaster rear turret with twin machine guns. Empty bullet cases litter the ground below.

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