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SBraithwaiteP[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group.

It contains biographies of the following:

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PRichardsonH2501.jpg
Harry describes his early life and operations on Wellingtons with 149 Squadron and then on Liberators in the Far East with 59 Squadron.

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BGarlandEGarlandEv1.pdf
Recounts life in Glasgow (Clydebank) at the beginning of the war. Incudes tales of bliztz bombing, blackout, sirens and evacuation. Talks of continuing business though blitz. Eventually tired of hard work in family business, despite parental…

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PWilliamsWR1901.jpg
The tail of a B-24, serial '440168'.

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PMooreFA1706.jpg
Catalina flying boat with American wing markings. Tail fin of B-24 Liberator can be seen extreme right.

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Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt, detailing his civilian background and RAF service, written by his nephew.

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YMilsonGW937875v1.pdf
George Milson's daily memoir of his last six months as a prisoner of war in Kranji, Singapore. Includes correspondence home during and after liberation.

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EMaunsellJ[Recipient][Date]-01.pdf
A letter from John Maunsell detailing his service and experiences with Bomber Command, including the training, his crew and operational duties. He was shot down in June 1944, evaded capture and returned to Britain in September 1944.

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BMillarRDMillarRDv1.pdf
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF

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SMilsonGW937875v60015-0001.jpg
PA Haynes' memories of his time with 24 squadron.

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LMaunsellJ138134v1.pdf
Observer's and Flying Log Book for Flying Officer John Maunsell (1333451, 138134) covering 14 October 1942 to 11 June 1945 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Dakota, Fortress, Lancaster, Liberator,…

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Aircrew posing next to a B-24 Liberator. The page is captioned '233 Squadron [223 squadron] (Bomber Support), Oulton. 100 Group'.
The photograph on the left shows four airmen in uniform standing and five crouching or kneeling next to the nose of…

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LPickfordJT743068v1.pdf
J T Pickford’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 13 November 1939 to 08 May 1945, detailing his training and operations flown as Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Evanton (8 Air Observer’s School), RAF North Weald, Northolt, Manston,…

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BLafileZMaunsellJv1.pdf
A biography, written in Dutch, summarising Flying Officer John Maunsell's service with RAF Bomber Command. The document includes photographs of Maunsell, his aircrews and aircraft flown together with details of operations taken from his log book. …

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LHamptonK1673270v1.pdf
Ken Hampton’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th August 1943 until 18th August 1945. During this time trained as a navigator, bomb aimer and air gunner.
Trained with No. 24 Bombing, Gunnery and Navigation School.…

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MHopperPC209938-191015-02.pdf
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945, including details on the participation by 50 Squadron.

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MPearsonFS3052512-180628-01.pdf
Book with photographs of six aircraft each of 40 pages with opposite lined page for notes. Some are identified.

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MThomsonGB1572977-240131-420001.jpg
List of aircraft with corresponding wingspan.

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PWillettS1910.jpg
A group of airmen march past a saluting officer. Aircraft are parked on the airfield behind the parade including an Oxford, B-24 and C-47.

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MTerrasRW1050292-190503-130001.jpg
The leaflet reflects on the RAF’s impact on the German war industry from 1941 to 1943, forcing it to move to the East as a result of its more explosive bombs and longer flight capabilities with the Stirling and Liberator.

An explanation is given…

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PWillettS19020058.jpg
Two vertical aerial photographs and a typewritten report (SA 223) interpreting the photographs taken on 15 February 1943 during an attack on Dunkirk by 22 B24s (17 from 44th group and 5 from 93rd group) escorted by fighters. The report describes bomb…

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Idwal writes that he saw one of his squadron's Stirlings being shot down by a Ju 88 over Dunmow. He also talks about dropping gliders at a Rhine crossing.

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Idwal writes from Bari, Italy where his aircraft has broken down. They are in a small camp and the food is marvelous. Christmas dinner was very good.

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LMorrillDA1867345v1.pdf
D A Morill’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 14 February 1944 to 04 May 1946 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Marston Moor (1652 HCU), RAF Snaith (51 Squadron), RAF Leconfield (96…

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PWillettS19020001.jpg
Vertical aerial photograph of a Liberator with oily vapour streaming from one of the port engines which is also missing its propeller. A typewritten official description of how the aircraft was damaged is pasted to the reverse of the image. The…

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