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A summary of Harold Batchelder's operation to Mannheim on 19/20 May 1942. His crew were:
Sergeant J B Robinson - second pilot
Sergeant G Hobsbawn - navigator
Sergeant F L Ringham - wireless operator/air gunner
Flight Sergeant F G Kuebler -…

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Details of the recommendation for and awarding of the Distinguished Flying Medal to Harold Batchelder.

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A report of an operation to Mannheim in Halifax W7677 on the night of 19 May 1942. Sergeant Batchelder describes damage to the aircraft's undercarriage accumulator and hydraulics caused by flak on the outward flight. On the return journey problems…

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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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Harold Batchelder writes about the loss of a Halifax with 102 Squadron on an operation to Frankfurt on 8 September 1942. He states that the attack had not been a success and provides details of the aircraft lost. He discusses the role of Bomber…

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MMilsonGW937875-240119-17.pdf
RAF Form 1020A with George Milson's personal details.

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George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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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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Jack writes about the disorganisation in his movements. However he is very happy with the food at the mess.

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Jack writes that he has had no recent letter from her. He has been doing more flying which he enjoys.

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Fred starts with some comments on a 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. There is some comparison made between Hampden and Wellington aircraft, which he flew on his second tour on OTU. He mentions his…

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SBondS-HillFv10006.pdf
Transcript of interview with Fred Hill. Covers most of interview accurately but with a few comments missed. Starts with some comments on 1000 bomber operation which he flew in a Hampden while at OTU after his first tour. Goes on with some comparison…

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Document contains a list of 30 operations undertaken by Don Sparkes in 1944 and 1945.

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A programme of events for the Royal Observer Corps Open Day.

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RAF Form 543 with brief details of Ken's service in the RAF.
On a separate sheet is handwritten 'All that I was able to obtain from the RAF'.

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STaplinJA1268696v10006.pdf
He apologises again for not writing. He has been very busy. He is writing the letter in a field of poppies.

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Part of a letter to John's family. He has settled down in his new post and is happy. He finds camp monotonous.

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John volunteered to join the RAF in 1940, wanting to become aircrew as a wireless operator as he had an interest in early radios. While awaiting his aircrew application to be processed he did his initial training, as a ground wireless operator, at…

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He writes that they raided Guernsey and it was in the papers. He claimed he shot down a Heinkel 113, his first kill.

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He apologises for not writing but he has been busy on operations.

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The author is delighted that Les is safe, albeit a prisoner of war.

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LPickfordL551653v2.pdf
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…

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An extract with details of a Halifax, W7677 "O" operation on Mannheim.

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A detailed description of an operation to Mannheim on 19 May 1942. The author describes the preparation, the operation and their safe return to the UK.

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Batchelder was the pilot of this operation. They bombed inside flares but the navigator insisted it was not Mannheim. Damage to one engine from flak, later they were attacked by a Me 110. They successfully landed at RAF Horsham St Faith, Norwich.

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