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LCloseHA1592357v1.pdf
H A Close’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 26 February 1944 to 11 September 1944 detailing his operations and training flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Rufforth (1663 HCU), RAF Elvington (77 Squadron) and RAF Driffield…

LWesleyJM68791v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for John Marcus Wesley, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 7 June 1944 when he failed to return form operations. He was stationed at 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Perth, 34 Elementary Flying Training School…

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Gives details of flights many for meteorological reconnaissance. Some details on 517 Squadron. Entries from 1944-08-17 to 1946-04-03. Some comments on flights and postings. First page has photographs of three men in swimming gear on a beach…

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Has some personal information. Dates of enlistment and discharge (on commission), movements and mustering. Mentions award of Distinguished Flying Medal upgraded to Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Gives dates of commission and promotions, medal (DFC), courses of instruction, appointments and movements. Some personal details.

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Gives personal details, postings, musterings and promotions.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

MEdmondsWGC19110923-220115-02.pdf
Page showing sorties up to the one in Anson on which he crashed on 4 March 1940 and his first trip on return to duty on 10 October 1941.

LEdmondsWGC19110923v1.pdf
Walter Edmonds’ Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 30th May 1939 until 30th January 1945. During this time he trained as a pilot. Trained at No. 7 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 13 Flying Training School. Posted to 76 Squadron in…

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Includes what to bring to board, personal details, flying hours, medical category and board location.

OKeenEDL1451093-250903-01.pdf
Personnel management form with basic personal information. Enlisted 5-7-41 released 8-8-46, engine fitter then flight engineer, served on training units and 196 Squadron,

LGreerRF131053v2.pdf
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st April 1943 until 20th March 1945 . Initially a pilot instructor with the United States Army Air Force. Posted to No 31 Personnel Depot in Canada prior to departing to the United Kingdom in September…

LJuryE653173v1.pdf
Edwin Jury’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 10th October 1942 until 20th April 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Air Gunnery School and 1659 Heavy Conversion Unit, before being posted for operations…