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214 Squadron Disbandment Parade
A booklet printed to cover the end of 214 Squadron
Richard Hazlehurst and Ruth Hodding biographies
Brief service career of Richard Hazlehurst including training as pilot in United States, staying as instructor, return for operational tour on 102 Squadron plus further war and post war activities.
Ruth Laverton as WAAF as a spark plug tester. Also…
Ruth Laverton as WAAF as a spark plug tester. Also…
War pictures by British artist no 3 RAF
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…
Interview with Harry Richardson
Harry describes his early life and operations on Wellingtons with 149 Squadron and then on Liberators in the Far East with 59 Squadron.
Distinguished Flying Medal
Description of the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Two photographs - aircrew
Top - seven aircrew inside a hut. Submitted with caption 'Seven airmen inside hut; at centre is a pilot (P/O PJ Richards - later DFC, who transferred from 106 Sqn at the expiry of his tour) and on the right of the photograph are two aircrew wearing…
Albert Elson postings and aircraft flown
A list of the postings Elson was given when training, on operations and when instructing. Also a list of six aircraft types he flew in - Tiger Moth, Hawker Hart, Dakota, Folker, Stirling, Wellington. A small newspaper cutting is included, reporting…
Clare Connor's grave
Clare's grave at Brattleby.
Clare and Elizabeth Connor
The couple are leaving Buckingham Palace after Clare was awarded the DFC.
Jack Hannah VC and Clare Connor DFC
A half length portrait of the two airmen.
Clare Connor and Jack Hannah
The two airmen are walking under the nose of a Hampden bomber.
On the reverse is a copyright stamp.
On the reverse is a copyright stamp.
Elizabeth Connor and Clair
Clare Connor's widow and Clair. Clair is wearing her father's DFC.
On the reverse 'Clair Connor (daughter) Wife @ Cenotaph Montreal 1954'.
On the reverse 'Clair Connor (daughter) Wife @ Cenotaph Montreal 1954'.
Eulogy to Flying Officer Clare Arthur Connor DFC
The eulogy was read at Brattleby church in the presence of Clare's widow, Elizabeth.
The Unknown Canadian
Clare Connor's biography. The article is full of details about Clare's RAF brief life and events after his death.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
Widow's journey to honour hero pilot
A newspaper article about Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce and her visit to her husband's grave.
Letter to Diane Davis from the Queen's Lady-in-Waiting
The Queen thanks her for her letter and comments.
Letter from Diane Davis to the Queen
Diane Davis is the daughter of Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth. Elizabeth remarried after Clare's death.
Letter from Elizabeth Connor to her mother-in-law
Elizabeth describes going to the Palace with Clare to receive his DFC. The letter has a page missing and ends with a photograph of Clare's grave.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.
John Hannah VC at Buckingham Palace
John and Clare Connor shake hands outside Buckingham Palace. John received his VC and Clare his DFC.
Gallant Members of the RAF
The events recorded the night Clare Connor's aircraft was set on fire. For his bravery he was awarded the DFC.
Connor, P/O Clare Arthur Hovendon (40892) biography
A brief biography of Clare.
Award for action on night of 15/16 September 1940
A recommendation for an award to Clare Connor.
Pathways in the Sky
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…
James Christie - memorial display
Framed display with: a memorial cross on chain, air gunner brevet, Canada shoulder flash, DFC and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45 medal ribbons, head and shoulders b/w portrait of James Christie, Medals including DFC, Air Crew Europe,…
Letter to Florence Christie from minister of national defence for air
Congratulates family on award of Distinguished Flying Cross to James Christie. Included quote from citation.