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The log book entry
Description from a South African log book covering the period September 1943 to October 1944. The entry refers to an operation in which Lancaster PA984 was lost and provides details of the flight, target and crew. The author explains that, following…
Snippet of information
Copy letter to E A Munday, as sent to Harry's daughter, thanking him for providing information as to the reason for two Air Ministry telegrams being issued in 1944.
Harry George Mason Robinson's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's log book for Harry George Mason Robinson from 11 January 1942 to 14 July 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 43 operations, 40 night time and 3 daylight as wireless operator. He served with 76 and…
E Renfrey’s South African Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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E Renfrey’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th June 1942 until 20th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner, navigator and bomb aimer.
Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…
Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…
Frank King's service record
A printed card (form 543) with typed and handwritten information regarding Frank King's service between March 1941 and his discharge from the RAF on 28 August 1946. His length of service is recorded as 5 years and 7 days.
Frank King's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Oberver's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Sergeant Frank King covering the period 12 January 1943 to 31 July 1945 and detailing training flights, operations and air transport flights. Served with 76 Squadron, 156 Squadron, 1656 Conversion Unit…
Swimming club
Left page:
Members of the polo team with 11 in swimming attire and three in suits. A shield sits alongside the group.
Right page:
The crew of Lancaster ND 345.
Top: Flight Lieutenant Donald MacKay DFC, Pilot.
Second row, from left: Pilot…
Members of the polo team with 11 in swimming attire and three in suits. A shield sits alongside the group.
Right page:
The crew of Lancaster ND 345.
Top: Flight Lieutenant Donald MacKay DFC, Pilot.
Second row, from left: Pilot…
Rheinberg War Cemetery
Left page:
Top, a view of white headstones.
Bottom, a woman next to an inscription on a wall.
Right page:
Top, air-to-air aerial photograph of two Short Stirling aircraft.
Bottom, Squadron Leader Andrew Muir, DFC's 115170 headstone in Rheinberg…
Top, a view of white headstones.
Bottom, a woman next to an inscription on a wall.
Right page:
Top, air-to-air aerial photograph of two Short Stirling aircraft.
Bottom, Squadron Leader Andrew Muir, DFC's 115170 headstone in Rheinberg…
Remembered with honour
Left page:
Top, a memorial to Squadron leader Andrew Muir, DFC.
Bottom, the memorial at Rheinberg War Cemetery.
Right page:
Top left, stone cross war memorial with white headstones beyond.
Right, rows of white headstones.
Bottom, a view of the…
Top, a memorial to Squadron leader Andrew Muir, DFC.
Bottom, the memorial at Rheinberg War Cemetery.
Right page:
Top left, stone cross war memorial with white headstones beyond.
Right, rows of white headstones.
Bottom, a view of the…
In memory of
Left page:
A pocket with paper enclosed.
Right page:
Notes in memory of Squadron Leader Andrew Muir, DFC including his death, family details and final resting place with a memorial reading 'Their Name Liveth For Evermore'.
A pocket with paper enclosed.
Right page:
Notes in memory of Squadron Leader Andrew Muir, DFC including his death, family details and final resting place with a memorial reading 'Their Name Liveth For Evermore'.
Crew of Lancaster ND345
Top: Flight Lieutenant Donald MacKay DFC, Pilot.
Second row, from left: Pilot Officer Ronald Halperin DFC, navigator; Flight Officer James Moffat DFC, air gunner and Squadron leader Andrew Muir DFC, air gunner, wearing Sidcot suit.
Third row, from…
Second row, from left: Pilot Officer Ronald Halperin DFC, navigator; Flight Officer James Moffat DFC, air gunner and Squadron leader Andrew Muir DFC, air gunner, wearing Sidcot suit.
Third row, from…
Wimpey Nights - the life and times of Pilot Officer Gerry Stone RAF
Biography by Steve Bond. Include photograph of Gerry Stone in uniform at the beginning. There are several photographs throughout the document of aircrew and aircraft. Chapter 1 - enlistment and training. Covers joining up, training as wireless…
Gerry Stone’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Gerry Stone’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from September 1937 until 28th August 1942. During this time trained as a wireless operator, air gunner and bomb aimer.
Initial training at Electrical and Wireless School…
Initial training at Electrical and Wireless School…
Tribute to a war hero
Top left: Horace, in uniform, gloves and peaked cap. He is flanked by a woman in glasses and hat and a man in a bowler hat.
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Fighting the war sitting down
A summary of Horace Cooke's service career. Lists training as wireless operator/air gunner and later as a pilot in Canada, service with 7, 49, 99 and 156 Squadrons and 33 operations on two tours of duty and the award of the Distinguished Flying…
156 Squadron
Group portrait of squadron members arranged on the wings and in front of a Lancaster. Stamped '156 Squadron PFF'. Horace Cooke DFC is sitting on a chair, first row sixth from right, identified with 'X Horace'. On the reverse, 'Path Finders FLT/LT…
Norman Piercy - Research Notes
A brief biography of Norman's service in the RAF. Included are details of George Davis.
Flight Lieutenant Doyle, 156 Squadron group photo and Norman Piercy and family
Four photographs.
#1 and 2 are head and shoulder portraits of Flight Lieutenant Doyle DFC
#3 is a group photograph of 156 Squadron at RAF Upwood.
#4 is Norman with his mother, father, and dog. This was taken on leave October 1944.
#1 and 2 are head and shoulder portraits of Flight Lieutenant Doyle DFC
#3 is a group photograph of 156 Squadron at RAF Upwood.
#4 is Norman with his mother, father, and dog. This was taken on leave October 1944.
Norman Piercy and Bob Shepherd
Four photographs.
#1 Norman and Bill Shepherd, annotated 'F/E Bomb aimer Mid-upper gunner 156 Sqn'.
#2 a full length portrait of Norman, annotated 'Survived'.
#3 a street view.
#4 is Norman on a bike, annotated 'Cycle with tinleg! Also…
#1 Norman and Bill Shepherd, annotated 'F/E Bomb aimer Mid-upper gunner 156 Sqn'.
#2 a full length portrait of Norman, annotated 'Survived'.
#3 a street view.
#4 is Norman on a bike, annotated 'Cycle with tinleg! Also…
Airmen in Ramsey Upwood
Five photographs.
#1 Seven airmen, annotated with their names.
#2 Five airmen, annotated with their names. 156 Squadron.
#3 and 4 views of Lancasters.
#5 is a rear gun turret with an airman inside, annotated 'Flt/Lt Jackson "Jacko" Tail Gunner…
#1 Seven airmen, annotated with their names.
#2 Five airmen, annotated with their names. 156 Squadron.
#3 and 4 views of Lancasters.
#5 is a rear gun turret with an airman inside, annotated 'Flt/Lt Jackson "Jacko" Tail Gunner…
156 Pathfinder Squadron
85 aircrew in three rows in front of a Lancaster inside a hangar.
Captioned 'No.156 (Pathfinder) Squadron, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, September, 1946.'
Captioned 'No.156 (Pathfinder) Squadron, RAF Wyton, Huntingdon, September, 1946.'
G E Stevens’ Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
G Stevens’ Navigator’s Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th July 1943 until 11th October 1946 as a flight engineer.
From 1660 Conversion Unit posted to 50 Squadron for operations. Posted Aircrew School and then to 1654 Conversion…
From 1660 Conversion Unit posted to 50 Squadron for operations. Posted Aircrew School and then to 1654 Conversion…
Flight Sergeant Raymond Keating
A brief biography of Raymond provided by his sister, Marie Laydon.
George Edmond's service record
Form 543 recording George's personal details and service records covering the period 29 December 1937 to 30 June 1959.
Andover's Lancasters
A lecture given to Andover's Archaeology and Local History Society on 23 February 1996.