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RAF Wigsley control tower
Three photographs.
#1 and 2 were taken when the airfield was in use.
#3 is a more modern image taken after the airfield's closure.
#1 and 2 were taken when the airfield was in use.
#3 is a more modern image taken after the airfield's closure.
Two airmen
Two airmen with sleeping bags on the tailgate of a lorry. On the reverse '1945 aircrew'.
Park of wrecked vehicles
Many wrecked vehicles in a field with two trees. On the reverse 'Europe clean up' 1945/46'.
Three airmen
Two airmen with sleeping bags on tailgate of two lorries. A third man is lying on the ground below them. On the reverse '1945, aircrew in Europe'.
Wrecked vehicle
Front view of wrecked vehicle. On the reverse 'Europe clean up 1945/46'.
MT yard RAF Leeming
View over motor transport yard and other station buildings covered in snow. On the revere 'Leeming Yorks 1945'.
MT yard RAF Leeming
View over the motor transport yard and other station buildings. On the reverse 'Leeming Yorks 1945'.
Wrecked vehicle
Front quarter view of wrecked vehicle with garages in the background. On the reverse 'clean up Europe 1945/46'.
Wrecked vehicle
Front view of wrecked vehicle with garages in the background. On the reverse 'bomb damage 1945 Leeming (crossed out) or Belgium 1946'.
Lorries garages and wreckage
A pile of wreckage in front with lorries lined up in front of garages. On the reverse 'Bomb damage Leeming aerodrome'.
Wrecked vehicle
View in the front of a destroyed lorry. Buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Clean up Europe 1945/46'.
Five airmen in front of lorry
Five airmen, sergeants and flight sergeants wearing battledress with brevet, in front of a lorry alongside a building. Other vehicle and huts in the background. On the reverse 'clear up in Belgium, 1946. F/E Victor Garland 429 Sqn, 2nd from the…
Three airmen
Three airmen bending over behind a lorry looking at something out of view. Another lorry to the right.
RAF Drop 10-Ton bombs
Page 21 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. One newspaper cutting about the dropping of the new bomb on Germany.
Bomber crews
Four photographs.
#1 aircrew being transported to their aircraft.
#2 five airmen discussing tactics.
#3 six airmen entering their Wellington.
#4 an airman inside his aircraft.
#1 aircrew being transported to their aircraft.
#2 five airmen discussing tactics.
#3 six airmen entering their Wellington.
#4 an airman inside his aircraft.
The story of an operation told in pictures
Six photographs.
#1 aircrew walking to their aircraft. Behind is a hangar.
#2 ground crew working on a Stirling.
#3 a WAAF working on a pictorial map of the airfield.
#4 bombing up a Wellington.
#5 view of an operations room.
#6 aircrew…
#1 aircrew walking to their aircraft. Behind is a hangar.
#2 ground crew working on a Stirling.
#3 a WAAF working on a pictorial map of the airfield.
#4 bombing up a Wellington.
#5 view of an operations room.
#6 aircrew…
Lancaster ED588
A parked Lancaster with the letter 'G' painted on the nose and 125 operational bomb logos painted on the fuselage. A 4,000 lb 'cookie' on a bomb trolley can be seen in the background on the left.
Five aircrew next to a Lancaster
Five aircrew standing on a ladder on port side of Lancaster with crew autographs, names unclear. A hangar, service lorry and nissen huts can be seen in the background. On reverse, 'FRANKISH. To Mr and Mrs Enderby. Wishing you all the very best.…
A E Boyle and four other airmen
A E Boyle and four other airmen in working dress, two of whom wearing white jackets, standing next to an ambulance with Nissen hut in background.
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
On reverse, written names: Johnny Dewhurst MT, Roy Harlow Med, Franky Pratchett Med, Freddie Logan MT.…
Lancasters at RAF Swinderby
Eight Lancasters of 50 Squadron on the ground at Swinderby on dispersals and taxiways. Also visible is a petrol bowser, tractor and small lorry.
Lancaster on the ground
A rear view of a Lancaster on the ground. The mid-upper turret is missing. On its right side is a Devon transport aircraft. On the left is a petrol bowser.
Grand Slam bomb being moved at Woodhall Spa
Five bombs, including one on a crane. Identified as being at RAF Woodhall Spa.
Bombing up a Lancaster
A newspaper article with a brief story about the aircraft.
12 airmen and Lancaster
The 12 men are standing in front of a Lancaster with tarpaulins over the cockpit and nose, and a NAAFI wagon.
Lancasters on the move
View of Lancaster at holding point with runway caravan behind, Squadron code LS is 15 Squadron. In the foreground the port wing of another Lancaster. Submitted with caption 'Lancasters on the Move'.
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