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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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From Air Vice Marshall Bennett informing him that he had qualified for the award of the path finder force badge. Includes card with 8 Group badge and best wishes for Christmas and new year.

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List operations with notes from September 1942 to July 1944 on 61, 97 and 635 Squadrons. Mentions returning on three engines, operation losses, daylight operations, hit by anti-aircraft fire, pathfinder ops, flew with Guy Gibson, battle of the Ruhr,…

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LHammentNW1335642v1.pdf
Norman Hamment’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 24 June 1942 to 7 November 1944, recording training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (No. 4 Air Gunnery School), RAF…

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BBatchelderHEBatchelderHEv6.pdf
Harold Batchfelder provides a detailed account of the preparation for a raid on Mannheim, events during the operation and his forced landing at RAF Horsham St Faith due to damage sustained during night fighter attack on the return journey. His crew…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020006.pdf
E Renfrey’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th June 1942 until 20th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner, navigator and bomb aimer.

Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…

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BDanielsHDaniesHv1.pdf
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…

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A page, torn from a notebook, with handwritten notes about Peter John Reynolds' service career. Included are training and operational units, his service number, the dates of his service, his national insurance number and the query "83 Pathfinder…

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EBaldwinER-GummersallTBaldwinER-GummersallTv1.pdf
Memoirs of Eric Baldwin and Tom Gummersall of 467 Squadron RAAF RAF Waddington. Eric Baldwin recounts several of his experiences as a mid upper gunner including flying in the wrong direction due to compass problems, parts falling off his aircraft on…

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BBaldwinERBaldwinERv2.pdf
Recounts events that happen during his service career. Includes detailed account of first operation to Walcheren Island in daylight. Continues with account of engaging German fighters from mid upper turret on operation to Essen. Follows account of…

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Eight airmen standing alongside a Lancaster. Seven are wearing flying boots and two are wearing life vests. Four have glasses of drink and four are holding cigarettes.

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010010.pdf
John Glashan’s Flying Log Book from 19th October 1942 until 25th August 1944. He flew as a navigator. He trained with No. 3 Air Observers School in Canada. Attended No. 6 Elementary Flying Training School, 26 and 29 Operational Training Units and…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010009.pdf
W Gall’s Flying Log Book from 30th September 1942 until 27th February 1946. During this time trained and flew as a navigator. He trained at No. 9 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 16 Operational Training Unit, No. 1661 Conversion Unit. Posted to…

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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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MKnoxVD63842-240818-39.pdf
Douglas' notes on accidents and operational duties. Includes 'to do' lists, suggested alterations to logs, operational failures, lists of missing, injured and killed.Additional information on Gordon Leslie Hyde is available via the IBCC Losses…

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-25.pdf
Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities with particular reference to the emergency landing ground at RAF Carnaby.Additional information on Sgt Jesse Cotton is available on the IBCC Losses Database.

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YKnoxVD63842v1.pdf
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.

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BWhitehouseJWhitehouseJv1.pdf
Jack Whitehouse joined the RAF and trained as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner before joining 35 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, at Graveley, flying Halifax Mk II. His first operation was to a special target in northwest France and he was shot down during…

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This interview was recorded for the Imperial War Museum. The transcription only has been published.

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Permission to wear a Russian Medal for Valour granted to Chan and two other officers.

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A report of Jack Watts, DFC, DSO, a member of the Caterpillar Club, Goldfish Club and the Late Arrivals Club. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, undertook more than 100 operations on three tours and retired a brigadier general.

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BChandlerRChandlerEBv1.pdf
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…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v20013.jpg
Notes on Airplane monthly editorial article on AVM Bennett and the Pathfinder Force, history of the map. Details of map and other information.

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v20009.pdf
Covers: the bombing years, Don Bennett - master airman, making movies, odd bods, Bomber Harris. Includes biography of Hamish Mahaddie including his time as a Pathfinder.

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v20002.jpg
Thanks him for his letter and notes there was no copy of his book "Pathfinder" in any Toronto library. Mentions getting a copy and other books and article in Canada's air force magazine concerning Hudson bomber ferry.

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