Raf flying log books

The sheer volume and legibility of available material for the years 1944 and. He survived the war and returned to poland in october 1946. Raf airgunner log bookmedal grouping, 70 squadron in. Log book grouping to sergeant ernest roy butcher, an airgunner with 70 squadron. Popular raf squadron books showing 2 of 33 the greatest squadron of them all. The royal air force was formed on 1st april 1918, by the amalgamation of the royal flying corps and the royal naval air service.

For 1942, i have compiled a partial reconstruction from available flying log books, diaries and other records of the day, in the absence of the formal squadron record. Named to flying officer later flight lieutenant harold carr. The flights include basic flying training, aerobatics etc. Wwii royal air force militaria books for sale ebay. This sort of gross over profiteering really irritates. All aircrew were required to keep a log of their time in the air, which had to be countersigned by their commanding officer at the end of each month. Buy royal air force pilots flying log book form 414 by lloyd flying officer smj isbn. On completion he was attached to 405 vancouver squadron, the sole rcaf pathfinder unit. These show various preoperational, training and live operations during 19441945. The following links provide extracts from flying log books completed by aircrew whilst serving with no. Pilots flying log book for peter stevens, covering the period from 6 june 1940 to 7 september 1941 when he was taken prisoner of war and then from 26 july 1945 to 22 january 1947 and from 28 september 1952 to 19 september 1953. All extracts have been published with the agreement of.

He joined up in 1941 and served in the far east as a medical officer india command hq, 60 squadron, 117 squadron etc. Here is an extract of his flying log book at this time. Vintage ww11 original german luftwaffe flying log book. Ian as an aircrew member your grandfather would have been allocated a log book, which he would have used through out his flying career. The raf museum link above would be a good starting point, but as i understand things many log books were not kept by the raf. Below are pages from a sample of 550 squadron aircrew log books. Basil ambroses flying log book for navigators, air bombers. While flying with 467 squadron royal australian air force from raf waddington 20th october 1944 17th april 1945. The definitive history of 603 city of edinburgh squadron, rauxaf volume ii. Airmens raf flight log books question can you help. Born in london in 1923, charles ryan joined the raf as an armourer in 1941. Pilot log book for sale in uk 60 used pilot log books.

Save log books raf to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. It begins in march 1942 with him training on tiger moths at no. His first solo flight is recorded on april 21st and training continues through to may 8th when the log ends abruptly. Log books raf for sale in uk 26 used log books rafs. Peter stevens pilots flying log book ibcc digital archive. First world war pilots flying log book of an unknown pilot, detailing his. In less than three months with 462 squadron, owen completed just over 70 flying hours. Raf air gunner log book, 405 squadron in flying log books. Raf air gunner draught excluder hood raf air gunner turret draught excluder hood.

Even the stories of deceased fathers, etc, have been related by their children using this invaluable and precise record. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks. Category flying log books wwii phillips wj log book. The log begins march 1942 but there are only about 4 pages used with just a few entries each year through to 1945. How much a missing logbook matters is a matter of the buyers personal opinion and whats missing. Unfollow raf log book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It has been signed off at the end of each month by the pilot and his commanding.

Detailing engineers training, flying training and operations flown and post war operations. The raf museum email protected has a large collection of logbooks, the earliest militaryissue log being one used by lt later avm sir charles longcroft, with the first entry dated 9 july 1912. These records, known as flying log books, are declared. Awards log books photo albums vintageflyinghelmets. The log book is a replica of vickers actual log book from his training in canada in february, 1942, through his years flying the spitfire over europe, until after the end of the war in july, l945. A small representative selection of flying log books, mainly of royal air force aircrew, but including some log books of commonwealth and foreign personnel. A superb and historically important flight engineers flying log book and medals. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. It initially flew viginia anson and harrow aircraft. Andy andersons flying log book for pilots incomplete.

Raf 1925 pilots flying log looking for around 180 paid alot more got it 2nd hand only selling as having a huge clear out. The books are almost square, blue cloth covers, white pages. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Maker significance this is a raff flying log book belonging to flt lt b j adams. Discover the best military aviation history in best sellers. Where a small lower resolution and a large higher resolution picture is available, then either or both can be accessed to see the details. For a full picture you need to download both the record of events and summary of events. The nature of the entries is really the main determining factor. As of 29 january 2020, he and william clark are the last two verified surviving aircrew of the battle of britain. Specially developed for air gunners working in freezing cold gun turrets, this shoulder length cotton hood went some way to help them. John allman hemingway, dfc, ae born 17 july 1919 is an irish former royal air force fighter pilot.

We have an extensive collection of aircrew logbooks, covering all aircrew trades. Battle of britain log books, both raf and luftwaffe, are highly desirable, and this is a particularly unique example, having a great deal of history and research. Aug 16, 2018 richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. Following the death of william clark in may 2020, hemingway became the last verified surviving airman of the battle of britain. Ww2 lancaster log books and navigator charts digitised. Raf records at the pro, fowler, elliott, nesbit, goulter pro publications the bomber offensive, verrier batsford 1968 pilot, joe patient dfc leo cooper 1997 records of the royal air force how to find the few, eunice wilson journal of the raf historical society. Its a large foolscap size red volume, and he also kept a rough log in a simple notebook army book 129 to which the necessary columns were added using what. A small representative selection of flying log books, mainly of royal air force. Feb 22, 2018 all aircrew were required to keep a log of their time in the air, which had to be countersigned by their commanding officer at the end of each month. Ww2 raf observers and air gunners flying log book, preowned.

All the stories were woven on the armatures of various raf form 414s pilots flying log book of course. I must give thanks to peter hasselgren and lee richards for all their help with 75 squadron documentation, and steve kelly for a copy of his fathers flying log book. Incomplete pilots flying log book for a a anderson covering the period from 19 april 1944 to 31 may 1945. First world war pilots flying log book imperial war museums. John allman hemingway, dfm born 17 july 1919 is a former royal air force fighter pilot. Flying alongside the raf were the squadrons of the australian flying corps, forming a bond of alliance that persists to this day. Flying officer ryan was flight engineer on me315 lq k, designated the master. Two second world war raf pilots flying log books to flt. The first entry in the log book is 16 november 1940 at elementary training course at narrandera nsw. Valuing wwii aircrew log books help sought post by flyingmonster.

Unfollow log books raf to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Air crew were trained at waterbeach starting february 21, 1942 on wellington aircraft. Philip bockman vickers royal canadian air force log book is a companion to his world war two memoir, surviving victory. He is believed to have also served in 307 squadron at some point. Quite often you will find a copy of operation orders as an attachment. World war two1940 boddingtons flying log book fly and deliver a ferry pilots log book hb hugh bergel. In 1943 he was transferred to 304 squadron at raf docking in norfolk until september 1944 when he transferred to 25 polish elementary flying training school at raf hucknall in nottinghamshire. Richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. When made mid 20th century made by no makers listed. The second volume of raf pilots flying log book of albert sims who flew mosquitos from during world war ii. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He waited two years for an aircrew training course which he passed at the highest level. Jul 6, 2019 raf air gunner log book, 405 squadron in flying log books. These form a very useful resource for those researching the history of a particular unit, station or aircraft, or an operation or campaign.

He served during the second world war in the battle of dunkirk, the battle of britain, the allied invasion of italy and the invasion of normandy. Reformed october 1, 1935 at worthy down from a flight of 58 squadron. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying. The site photo album features excerpts from davids two flying log books and photographs from his own wartime album. Archive raf and raaf pilots log books on the net allied and soviet air forces. Buy wwii royal air force militaria books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Pilots flying log book named to neville gordonlennox davis. Its a large foolscap size red volume, and he also kept a rough log in a simple notebook army book 129 to which the necessary columns were. Aircrew logbooks we have an extensive collection of aircrew logbooks, covering all aircrew trades, periods and theatres, although the majority are from the two world wars. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.

Twice in april 1940 and may 1940 it was absorbed into no. Navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers flying log book for basil ambrose, flight engineer, covering the period from 5 july 1944 to 11 july 1946. One records the flights, while the other has a more narrative style. Air crew were trained at waterbeach starting february 21, 1942 on. Of the 6,400 shelf footage of log books, 20 feet were selected for preservation, aiming to illustrate. Valuing wwii aircrew log books help sought fightercontrol. Fantastic grouping of items to one man who served as an observer. In nineteen short months in britain, owen had no less than seventeen postings, flying anything from tiger moths dh 82s, ansons, oxfords, wellingtons to halifaxes.

Flt lt brown has completed his third tour of operational duty as squadron gunnery leader. The rafs most brilliant attack of world war ii sir max hastings. The sheer volume and legibility of available material for the years 1944 and 1945 makes further transcription essentially impractical. Following on from the raf records subject, i thought id share my experiences with these records. It has been signed off at the end of each month by the pilot and his commanding officer but. Aircraft flown were, wellington, stirling and lancaster. He was stationed at raf bitteswell, raf bruntingthorpe, raf winthorpe, raf syerston, raf metheringham, raf warboys and raf coningsby. It was reformed again on december 9, 1941 at newmarket for overseas service. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Introduced in 1943, the hood would be worn with a ctype flying helmet and an oxygen mask.