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Memoir about Edgar Hope Marlow by his former fiancée
A memoir by EH Marlow's former fiancée, Coral Tigges, from their meeting in December 1941 until his death on operations in March 1945. The memoir describes their relationships, families and EWH Marlow's subsequent RAF service whilst training and on…
Ashton Flying Officer's fate
A newspaper cutting reporting that Joseph Bradburn has been killed in action. His final resting place has been located in Evreux, France.
Alphabetical extract of pilot losses
A list with rank, date of accident, aircraft. base, target fate, fate of crew, buried and take-off time.
Harry George Samual Garnham
The document gives details of his birth in 1917 and his parents in Suffolk and tells us he was called up for service in 1940.
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
Lancaster Bomber ND515
A brief history of ND515, Joseph Bradburn's Lancaster.
Brief biography of Joseph Bradburn
A short biography of Joseph including the location of his grave.
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:
Letter from Horst Diener to Harold Batchelder
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Information concerning Flying Officer Fritz Gutezeit and his wireless operator Sergeant Heinz Jamischewski who were killed on 20 May 1942 near St Froud [Sint-Truiden] airport when their Messerschmidt ME110 collided with a bomber. Both men were…
Frank Barnsdale's headstone
Headstone for grave of Flight Lieutenant F S Barnsdale pilot RAF - killed 11 April 1944. Poppy wreath in front.
Letter to G F Barnsdale from Imperial War Graves Commission
Asks if he wished to make a contribution towards the cost of engraving a personal inscription on grave of his son.
Frank Barnsdale's grave cross
Cross with details of Flight Lieutenant F S Barnsdale RAF, killed 1944-04-11
Letter to Mr and Mrs Barnsdale from Monsieur E Mairesse
Letter in French and translation from Emile Mairesse who had promised during their visit that he would look after their son's grave. Tells them of his visits to the grave and work he had done. Offers hospitality if they should return to Cambrai.
Two photographs, funeral party and group of airmen
Top - a large group of airmen and airwomen wearing greatcoats with gas mask cases at a funeral. Hangars and airfield buildings in the background. Submitted with caption 'Funeral party of a group of airmen and women with clergy, graveside at the…
Operations flown By Sergeant Matthew Bean HOLDEN R.A.F. Bomber Command
A record of the operations flown by Holden and his pilot, taken from the squadron Operational Record Book and other sources.
Each operation occupies a page and includes date, aircraft, target, take off and landing times, crew list, remarks and…
Each operation occupies a page and includes date, aircraft, target, take off and landing times, crew list, remarks and…
Crash record
A form containing details of the loss of Holden's aircraft and his fellow crewmen. Included are time and place of the crash, the cause, the aircraft, the bomb load and special equipment fitted. Also given is the cemetery and the grave number for each…
Gravestone of A E Bull
Gravestone of Flight Sergeant A E Bull, Air Gunner, recording his date of death and age. Dedication - 'Proud and precious memories of a dearly loved husband and daddy'.
Warrant Officer A. Elson. R.A.F. V.R. No. 751538
A brief account of Albert Elson's service in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during which time he trained as an air gunner, flew 39 operations, was shot down and captured and finally repatriated. It also describes how he returned to Belgium…
Three crews lost on an operation to Mainz
A list of the crew members of three Wellington MkIII aircraft that took part in an operation to Mainz and were killed or captured. The aircraft tail numbers and the fates of each crewman are detailed, including burial sites.
Research notes
Personal research notes relating to Lancaster Mark III, serial number ND631, KM-B, missing on operation to Leipzig 10 April 1945. Separate page referring to same operation and list of RAF bases. Further page listing grave plot numbers of Lancaster…
Clare Connor's grave
Clare's grave at Brattleby.
Clare Connor's grave
Clare's grave at Brattleby. One the reverse is an RAF Scampton stamp.
Widow's journey to honour hero pilot
A newspaper article about Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth Connor-DuBoyce and her visit to her husband's grave.
Letter to Diane Davis from the Queen's Lady-in-Waiting
The Queen thanks her for her letter and comments.
Letter from Diane Davis to the Queen
Diane Davis is the daughter of Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth. Elizabeth remarried after Clare's death.
Letter from Elizabeth Connor to her mother-in-law
Elizabeth describes going to the Palace with Clare to receive his DFC. The letter has a page missing and ends with a photograph of Clare's grave.
There is a second copy.
There is a second copy.