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Typed note with details pf flying operations
Typed note on lined paper headed 'Additional Info' containing various flying operational statistics for 460 Squadron and 100 Squadron.
Operational memoir by A L Joslin
Memoir of a flight engineer, covering training and operations through 1944. The narrative provides details of bomb loads, specific events experienced by the crew and details of German night fighter tactics.
460 Squadron crest
The crest of 460 squadron RAAF featuring a kangaroo and a boomerang.
Lancaster crash details
Details of the crash of Lancaster LL906 with a list of the crew members who lost their lives.
Casualty list
A list of the seven airmen who lost their lives when their Lancaster was shot down. Basil Forshaw was the bomb aimer.
Basil Forshaw biography
A brief biography of Basil.
Programme for memorial service
A memorial service commemorating the airmen who died on the night of 27/28th April 1944 at Heiteren and Appenwihr in Alsace.
Operation to Friedrichshafen
A detailed account of an operation at Friedrichshafen, 27/28 April 1944. After the war the author visited the graves of his crew.
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Observer’s, Air Gunner’s and W/T Operator’s Flying Log Book
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book from 17th September 1942 until 23rd May 1956. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained in Australia at No. 1 Wireless Air Gunner’s School, No. 3 Bombing and…
Interview with Suzanne Williams about her father John Andrew Cromie
John Andrew Cromie volunteered for the RAF in Australia. He was posted to 460 Squadron. On his thirteenth operation he was shot down and became a prisoner of war. After the war he didn’t talk to his family about his experiences. Upon the death of…
Telegram to Mrs Fox from OC 460 Squadron
Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July
Translation of document written by Thorsen with some thoughts about Sydney Fox's crashed aircraft.
Includes some detail about Sydney Fox and W/O Reginald Burcher RAAF (Wireless Operator). Complains that RAF did not take much trouble with salvage of aircraft or identification of crew. This explains why there were so many commonwealth missing. He…
Sydney Fox RAF personnel documents
Shows date of presumed death, stamped non-effective. Includes personal information, next of kin, list of postings and trade training.
Sydney Fox’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
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…
Fourteen airman in front of Lancaster
Fourteen men including air and ground crew alongside the port mid fuselage of a Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Milligan, Plt Off Notley and crew with Lancaster ND822 AR-L 460 sqn Binbrook late '44'. Additional information kindly provided by the…
A large group of airmen in front of a Lancaster
A large group of airmen, some with parachute harness and parachutes standing in front of a Lancaster with letter 'Q' and 'Queenie' nose art. Submitted with caption 'Milligan, Lancaster AR-Q 'Queenie' with squadron aircrew 460 sqn Binbrook '44'.…
The log-books of Ted Milligan RAF 152506
Starts with a list containing personal details and a list of postings. Mentions Wellington conversion and heavy conversion unit before joining 460 Squadron at RAF Binbrook. Mentions that he did 33 operations crewed with P/O Lyall J Notley RAAF. Then…
The Last Flight
The last flight of Lancaster LM381.
Lancaster LM381
A history of Brian's Lancaster.
The Last Flight
Dedicated to the crew of LM381. it includes details of Elsham Wolds and its squadrons then details events on the night Brian was killed. Included is a photograph of the graves of the five crew members who died that night.
Lancaster
Side view of Lancaster parked on airfield. Another aircraft in the distance. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster III ND968 AR-O 460 Sqn Binbrook '45 [David Fellowes]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Lancaster on airfield
Rear quarter view of a Lancaster with squadron letters 'AR-O' parked on dispersal. Captioned 'Oboe II'. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster III ND968 AR-O 460 sqn Binbrook '45 2 [David Fellowes]'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Lancaster parked on dispersal
Side view of a Lancaster aircraft letter 'G' and many operation tally symbols below cockpit. A hangar can be seen in the background. Submitted with caption 'Lancaster I W4783 AR-G 460 Sqn Binbrook '45 [David Fellowes]'. Additional information kindly…