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68 Course photograph, No. 8 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit
Course photograph showing 20 airmen, including J S Wright (second from right, back row). A Nissen hut in the background. On reverse, note '68 Course' and signatures of those in photograph.
Airman on motorbike
An airman wearing battledress with brevet astride a Triumph WD (War Department) motorcycle with Nissen huts in the background. On the reverse '1945, Leeming 429 RCAF, G R Morey Russell/Russ'.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
Identification kindly provided by Frank Schilder.
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…
Two photographs of airmen
Top - three quarter length portrait of an airmen wearing tunic and side cap. Submitted with caption 'Formal sitting portrait of an airman sat down. Annotated: "Jack Davies, (elect) He and Des joined up the same day and were inseparable mates for over…
Three airmen in uniform
Three airmen in uniform, sergeant stripes and chevrons visible, standing outside a Nissen hut. On reverse, handwritten notes - 'Jim, given on the 20/2/44, Believed missing on 23.3.44, Last seen 21.3.44'.
Five aircrew next to a Lancaster
Five aircrew standing on a ladder on port side of Lancaster with crew autographs, names unclear. A hangar, service lorry and nissen huts can be seen in the background. On reverse, 'FRANKISH. To Mr and Mrs Enderby. Wishing you all the very best.…
A E Boyle and four other airmen
A E Boyle and four other airmen in working dress, two of whom wearing white jackets, standing next to an ambulance with Nissen hut in background.
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
Seven airmen
The seven aircrew who lost their lives at Courboin. A Nissen hut is in the background. On the reverse 'crew pic'.
Leaving party for Wing Commander Ian Clifford Kirby Swales
First page:
Photograph of empty party venue and the five other photographs of large groups of airmen drinking and enjoying party.
At the back of the room is a sign '622S BLONDIE'.
Second page:
Six photographs showing various groups of airmen …
Photograph of empty party venue and the five other photographs of large groups of airmen drinking and enjoying party.
At the back of the room is a sign '622S BLONDIE'.
Second page:
Six photographs showing various groups of airmen …
Douglas' account of his return to England
After completing 46 sorties Douglas is screened and describes his time in a transit camp and sailing back to England. Douglas also comments men he has served with, the state of hostilities and how he spent his leisure time on his immediate return.
Interview with Margaret Smieja
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Margaret Smieja grew up in Ingham during the Second World War. One Saturday she was at the cinema in Lincoln when a nearby cinema was flattened by a bomb. She met her husband, a Polish servicemen at a local dance when she was fifteen and they married…
Chan Chandler's biography
A biography of Chan's life.
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…
Airmen in flying gear
13 airmen in Sidcot suits, 11 also wearing parachute harnesses, in a Nissen hut. Most are seated in chairs along the side of the building. One man is lighting another's cigarette.
Airmen in a Nissen Hut
17 airmen wearing Sidcot suits and parachute harnesses in a Nissen hut.
William on a motorcyle
Sergeant William Baillie sits pillion on a Norton motorcycle alongside a row of Nissen huts with trees beyond.
P Woolley with crew
Seven aircrew, including P Woolley, standing in front of a Nissen hut. Reverse signed by Lloyd, Gillard, Jones, Norman, Dickinson, Bradburn and annotated 'The boys and Yours Truly, C L Woolley'.
Two photographs, airmen and Lancaster
Top - three airmen two wearing tunic and the other battledress, all with side caps, standing in front of a parked Lancaster.
Bottom - seven airmen one squatting the others standing on snow in front of a Nissen hut,
Bottom - seven airmen one squatting the others standing on snow in front of a Nissen hut,
Extract from The Hardest Victory
The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.
Stirling
Rear quarter view of a Stirling with squadron letters 'XY-T' parked on airfield. Submitted with caption 'Stirling III EH906 XY-T C Flt 90 sqn Wratting Common'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Story of my war
He describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force, due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. He covers recruitment and life during initial training, He recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie'…
Squadron photo and groups in khaki
Three photographs. #1 is a squadron photograph of a large group arranged in five rows in front of a white Lancaster. #2 is 15 men in khaki in two rows in front of a Nissen hut. #3 is four men in khaki and shorts in front of a tent.
Mitchell bomber, airman and Iceland
#1 is a Mitchell annotated 'Mitchell bomber to cross Atlantic Scotland 1942'.
#2 is a front/starboard side view of a Mitchell.
#3 and 5 is an airman standing outside two Nissen huts, annotated '1942 John on route in first Mitchell bomber,…
#2 is a front/starboard side view of a Mitchell.
#3 and 5 is an airman standing outside two Nissen huts, annotated '1942 John on route in first Mitchell bomber,…
Arthur Mace's diary 8th January 1942 to 15th March 1944
A diary kept during Arthur's RAF service.
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary. A third diary covers 1944.
Year 1942
The diary describes tedium and excitement of training through 1942. He…
There is a second diary for 1943 only and its contents are identical to the first diary. A third diary covers 1944.
Year 1942
The diary describes tedium and excitement of training through 1942. He…
Jim's crew
Six airmen wearing jackets over their uniform or jerseys, with gloves and caps standing outside a Nissen hut.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Airman in front of Nissen hut
Full length image of a airman wearing flying jacket and parachute harness and holding parachute, standing in front of a Nissen hut.