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LHodgesGW1387641v1.pdf
G W Hodges Flying Log Book covering the period from 07 June 1942 to 28 June 1946 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF Wellesbourne Mountford and RAF Gaydon (22 OTU), RAF…

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LEleyNJ163588v1.pdf
Norman Eley’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book (three log books bound into one volume, pages not all in chronological order) from 22 March 1943 to 3 September 1958. Records training, operations, instructional and other duties (including civil flying) as a…

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LCrawfordJD1567705v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Darroch Crawford from 11 September 1943 to 1 June 1946. Details his training, operational duties and post conflict service. James served with 139 (Jamacia) and 627 Squadrons and flew 48 night time…

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LMaysonWT1432358v2.pdf
William Mayson’s Flying Log Book from 16th October 1947 until 16th January 1952. During this time he flew as a navigator, firstly with 109 Squadron and then 57 Squadron from October 1948. In December 1949 posted to HQ Bomber Command.

Served at RAF…

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MRobinsonHGM421304-180809-010001.jpg
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…

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An article written to complement Robert Owen's article in Navigation News about 617 Squadron's successful dams operation.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's service life.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's flying experience.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Six photographs on one sheet. #1 an air-to air view of a Lincoln over Chicago harbour with the Navy pier, the North pier, and the harbour lock. Lincoln coded "KC-K" for 617 Squadron.#2 six airmen in tropical khaki under the nose of a Lincoln with a…

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A large group of airmen marching past four Lincolns.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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29 airmen arranged in two rows under the wing of a Lincoln. There is a mixture of RAF and USAAF personnel, plus a Navy officer.

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A mixture of RAF and US airmen lined up in front of the nose of a Lincoln. The crest of 617 Squadron can be seen on the nose.

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Four Lincolns and two groups of parading airmen. Squadron code KC is 617 Squadron.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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MBrownAR1282874-180718-02.pdf
A booklet printed to cover the end of 214 Squadron

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PMellorS2501.jpg
Squadron Leader Stan Mellor joined the RAF in 1943, initially training as a wireless operator and air gunner before qualifying as a signaller. His early service saw him instructing on Dakotas before deploying to Burma, where he flew operations to…

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PStephensonS25010039.jpg
A port side view of a Lincoln of 57 Squadron in flight over clouds.

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PStephensonS25010030.jpg
Three Lincolns of 57 Squadron in flight.

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PStephensonS25010023.jpg
A view of six Lincolns of 57 Squadron in loose formation.

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010012.pdf
W Harrison’s Flying Log Book from 4th July 1944 until 20th March 1947. During this time trained as a flight engineer at No. 4 School of Technical Training. Further training at No. 1 Engine Control and Demonstration Unit, 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit,…

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LPearsonFS3052512v1.pdf
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 16th June 1944 until 30th April 1953. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…

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MPearsonFS3052512-180628-030001.jpg
Working on adding flying hours for Anson, Oxford, Moth, Domine, Lancaster, Lincoln, Procter and Wellington.

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LKingFR1386709v1.pdf
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…

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OWyrillWR553311-180529-010001.jpg
Personal information and details of service for William Raymond Wyrill.

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OBlewittT562676-180208-01.pdf
Personal details and qualities, dates of service, courses attended and decorations awarded, of aircraft fitter Flight Sergeant Trevor Blewitt. Confirms Trevor's date of discharge as 5 October 1953 following 24 years service.

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