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Groups of men and women
Two photographs of two groups. Both have, on the reverse 'Subject on right'.
Inspection of RAF guard
Two views of an inspection of airmen with the squadron's flag.
On the reverse is 'RAF Marham 28 Jan 1977'.
On the reverse is 'RAF Marham 28 Jan 1977'.
Six airmen
Six airmen in flying kit, standing in a field.
On the reverse each man is named. Albert Brown is on the left.
On the reverse each man is named. Albert Brown is on the left.
Albert Brown
Albert, wearing a flying jacket, standing in a field.
AE Brown's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Albert with brief details of his service life.
Ryedale Family History Group biographies
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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:
It contains biographies of the following:
Richard Hazlehurst
Head and shoulders portrait of a Royal Air Force pilot wearing tunic with brevet and peaked cap. On the reverse 'Richard Hazlehurst 1942/3?'.
Richard Hazlehurst and Ruth Hodding biographies
Brief service career of Richard Hazlehurst including training as pilot in United States, staying as instructor, return for operational tour on 102 Squadron plus further war and post war activities.
Ruth Laverton as WAAF as a spark plug tester. Also…
Ruth Laverton as WAAF as a spark plug tester. Also…
War pictures by British artist no 3 RAF
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…
Interview with Harry Richardson
Harry describes his early life and operations on Wellingtons with 149 Squadron and then on Liberators in the Far East with 59 Squadron.
RAF pilot's wings broach
Silver RAF wings broach
United States Army Air Force pilot's badge
Metal badge
RCAF pilot's brevet
Royal Canadian Air Force pilot's brevet
RAF pilot's brevet
Cloth RAF pilot's brevet
Letter from Harold Batchelder to the Ministry of Defence
A letter requesting a copy of the warrant document confirming Harold Batchelder's promotion to Warrant Officer and enquiring whether he was recommended for a commission.
Extract from 102 Squadron operational log
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 -…
Sergeant J B Robinson - second pilot
Sergeant G Hobsbawn - navigator
Sergeant F L Ringham - wireless operator/air gunner
Flight Sergeant F G Kuebler -…
Covering remarks by Station Commander and Air Officer Commanding
Written remarks by Harold Batchelder's Station Commander and Air Officer Commanding recommending that he be awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter from St James's Palace to Harold Batchelder
Letter providing details of Harold Batchelder's investiture at Buckingham Palace on 23 October 1945.
Recommendations for honours and awards
Details of the recommendation for and awarding of the Distinguished Flying Medal to Harold Batchelder.
W J (Bill) Crimmin’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
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Bill Crimmin’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st January 1945 until 26th April 1946. During this time he flew as a pilot with the Bomber Command HQ Courier Flight.
Served at RAF Halton.
Aircraft flown were Anson, Oxford, Auster, Hornet Moth,…
Served at RAF Halton.
Aircraft flown were Anson, Oxford, Auster, Hornet Moth,…
W J (Bill) Crimmin’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
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Bill Crimmin’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 19th June 1941 until 29th December 1944. During this time he trained as a pilot.
Training started at No. 4 British Flying Training School in Phoenix, Arizona. This continued at No. 3 Service Flying…
Training started at No. 4 British Flying Training School in Phoenix, Arizona. This continued at No. 3 Service Flying…
Account of journey across Canada to RCAF Swift Current and Moose Jaw.
Account of train journey across Canada to RCAF Swift Current. Relates day to day activities at camp. Went to Moose Jaw on day off. Continues with description of activities at RCAF Swift Current seem to spent most time in working in kitchen. Moved on…
Course photograph
A large number of airmen wearing tunics with side caps (with white band), sitting and standing in three rows with trees in the background.
Commemoration of Genoa operation
B/w drawing of side view of 61 Squadron Lancaster, Crew: 'Sgt Meagher, Sgt Southall, Sgt Fryer, Sgt Walters, Sgt Marshall, F/Sgt Cuddington, Sgt Hamment'.
Commemoration of Turin operation
Drawing of a 61 Squadron Lancaster and bombs with crews names. 'Sgt Meagher, Sgt Marshall, Sgt Martin, Sgt Fryer, F/Sgt Cuddington, Sg Southall, Sgt Hamment'.