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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 Frank Barnsdale to his mother
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Writes that he flew his eleventh operation on previous night. Provides some details of flight, was attacked twice by night fighters. Rear gunner replied and they received no hits. Refers to a previous operation to Essen. Says they would be sorry to…
Squadron photograph and newspaper cutting (RAF Bomber Command casualties)
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Lancaster. Alongside is newspaper cutting stating bomber command casualties for all classifications from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 was 79,147. Other details included.
Aircrew and Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Top - three pilots wearing tunics in front of Lancaster with nose art. Submitted with caption 'W/Cdr Guy Gibson (centre), S/Ldr John Searby (left) and S/Ldr Peter Ward-Hunt (right) in front of 106 Sqn Lancaster ED593, "Admiral Prune II". Syerston,…
Letter to Harold Batchelder's wife from RAF Topcliffe
A letter of sympathy from 102 Squadron explaining that Harold Batchelder did not return from an operation to attack Essen on the night of 16 and 17 June 1942.
Letter to Harold Batchelder's wife from the RAF Records Office
Letter informing Mrs Batchelder that her husband has failed to return from an operational flight on 16 June 1942.
Telegram to Miss B E Pickett from 102 Squadron
Telegram informing Miss Pickett that Sergeant Batchelder is missing as a result of operations on 17 June 1942.
Missing Air Force NCO
A newspaper cutting confirming that Sergeant George Warren has been reported as missing after his aircraft failed to return from operations.
It gives details of his family, home address, education and civilian occupation.
It includes a portrait…
It gives details of his family, home address, education and civilian occupation.
It includes a portrait…
Press cutting reporting promotion of KW Sherlock
Single column press cutting, with picture, reporting promotion of KW Sherlock from Sergeant to Pilot Officer after previous information that he had been posted missing.
Press cutting reporting KW Sherlock missing in action
Single page press cutting with picture, reporting K W Sherlock missing in action, and details of his family, education and prior civilian employment.
Letter from the Air Ministry to Mrs A. Miller
A letter from the Casualty Branch to Mrs. A Miller in Hounslow carrying the reference: "P.412420/7/P.4.A.2.".
It expresses regret that Sergeant Aubrey Harris Miller is missing as a result of his aircraft failing to return from operations. It…
It expresses regret that Sergeant Aubrey Harris Miller is missing as a result of his aircraft failing to return from operations. It…
News of men on service
A brief report stating that James (Jim) Spencer is missing.
Letter to Jim Spencer's father
The letter changes Jim's status from missing to killed in action.
Letter to Jim Spencer's father
The letter refers to Jim being posted as missing. His personal belongings will be forwarded.
Letter to Jim Spencer's sister from Red Cross
The writer has had no news about Jim.
Vincent Peace’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book
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Vincent Peace’s Flying Log Book from 11th September 1944 until 1st January 1945. He flew as an air gunner.
Operational posting to 9 Squadron in September 1944.
Failed to return on 1st January 1945 operation to Dortmund-Ems Canal.
Served at RAF…
Operational posting to 9 Squadron in September 1944.
Failed to return on 1st January 1945 operation to Dortmund-Ems Canal.
Served at RAF…
Record of Service for William Slater
List airmen service and promotions, officer appointments, and postings from February 1939 to July 1948.
Letter to Mrs A North from RAF records branch
Informs her that her son Sergeant James North was missing, the aircraft in which he was radio operator failed to return on 25 April 1942.
Letter from Chaplain W Hillary Way to Mrs North
Adds sympathy to that received from others. Writes he had no idea what had happened to her son but that there was still hope in future.
Letter from officer commanding 9 Squadron to Mrs A North
Informs her that her son James was missing as a result of air operations 25/26 April 1942. Mentions James was at start of second tour and flew with a new flight commander.
Arthur Kenneth Wrigley's Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Kenneth Wrigley (1005381) covering 6 November 1940 to 18 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Dominie, Whitley, Battle, Anson, Hampden,…
Lancaster LM718 movement card (AM Form 78)
A movement card recording details of Lancaster LM718. The contractor is recorded as A V Roe & Co Ltd and the engine installed as Merlin 38. The card records the allocation of the aircraft to 61 Squadron on 31 August 1944, it's writing off…
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'.
Letter from commanding office 61 Squadron to Squadron Leader Hugh Horsley's mother
Letter informing Mrs Horsley that her son and his crew are missing following an operation to attack Münster.
Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Flight Lieutenant Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 24 January 1942 to 28 January 1944, recording training and operations as a pilot. Also includes many technical documents including “Notes re compilation of logbooks”.
He was stationed…
He was stationed…