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Le Mans target photographs
Photographs of the Renault Aero Engine Works in Le Mans by 105 and 139 Squadron Mosquitoes.
Paderborn target photographs
Aerial photographs of the Paderborn railway workshop attacked by 105 and 139 Squadron Mosquitoes.
James Darroch Crawford's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Darroch Crawford from 11 September 1943 to 1 June 1946. Details his training, operational duties and post conflict service. James served with 139 (Jamacia) and 627 Squadrons and flew 48 night time…
William Thew Mayson’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book One
William Mayson’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book One from 20th October 1941 until 30th September 1947. During this time trained as an observer/navigator, air gunner, second pilot and air bomber. Trained at No. 9 Air Observers School, 23…
Nine airmen, debrief and Operations Record Book
Three items.
#1 A photograph of nine airmen in flying kit. Behind is a Hampden.
#2 A photograph of five airmen being debriefed at the end of an operation.
#3 An extract from the first Operation Record Book for 3/9/39 for 139 Squadron.
#1 A photograph of nine airmen in flying kit. Behind is a Hampden.
#2 A photograph of five airmen being debriefed at the end of an operation.
#3 An extract from the first Operation Record Book for 3/9/39 for 139 Squadron.
Extract from The Hardest Victory
The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.
Flight Lieutenant Michael Myers Wayman (version one)
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…
Presentation of cutlery
Mike, standing fourth right, with a group of six servicemen, one service woman and three me in suits. They are arranged in front of a glass fronted bookcase around a table on which is displayed canteens of cutlery and a crest. Captioned.…
139 Jamaica squadron
32 airmen in uniform arranged in three rows under the squadron coat of arms. Mike is front row, third from the left. Captioned '139 Squadron RAF - January 1943'.
A note identifying Mike. Captioned, 'front row 3rd from left both pic's'.
A note identifying Mike. Captioned, 'front row 3rd from left both pic's'.
139 Squadron
32 aircrew arranged in three rows in front of a Mosquito. Two further airmen look down from open windows in the building behind. Mike is front row, 3rd from the left.
Flight Lieutenant Michael Myers Wayman (version two)
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…
German Air Sea Rescue Service
Two mounted photographs of Allied airmen rescued by the German Air Sea Rescue Service. The page has the text: "Rescued by the German Air Sea Rescue Service. Informations [sic] from Brain Walley, 7 Solomon St, Fremantle, W.A. 6160".
It is further…
It is further…
Interview with Alastair Price
Interview with Alistair Price about his father, Kenneth George Price. He was the station navigation officer on 35 Squadron at RAF Wyton. He flew 58 operations before he was shot down and became a prisoner of war.
Alistair Price is the son of…
Alistair Price is the son of…
Bristol Blenheim Mk IV
A modern image of a preserved Blenheim.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
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He writes that they raided Guernsey and it was in the papers. He claimed he shot down a Heinkel 113, his first kill.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
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He apologises for not writing but he has been busy on operations.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer confirms that her son is definitely a prisoner of war.
Telegram to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The telegram advises her that her son is definitely a prisoner of war and not deceased.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer has received letters and cards from Les' mother indicating he is alive.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer expresses shock that Les' name has appeared on a list of deceased from the International Red Cross.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer informs Les' mother that Sergeant Hyde died of his wounds in Tripoli. He has had no news of the pilot, Wing Commander Pepper.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The author is delighted that Les is safe, albeit a prisoner of war.
Les Pickford Leave Pass
A pass allowing Les to have 24 hours leave.
Nuneaton OTU 1944
Large group of airmen arranged in five rows. Each man is named underneath.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
Les Pickford's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…