Raf aircrew flying log book

Further details call or text message to 07850 031056. Born in london in 1923, charles ryan joined the raf as an armourer in 1941. A forum for the discussion of military aviation and raf station heritage. Flt lt brown has completed his third tour of operational duty as squadron gunnery leader. That highly prized, emotive, but curiously pointless journal that all aircrew then and now are compelled to keep. This is a used raf flying log book royal air so does have a. Apr 19, 2016 in essence it is our version of their aircrew flying log book. Nor is it all that unusual to find discrepancies between the orb and the flying log books of aircrew for the same event or even between individual log books. This book was signed by the flight leader each month and by the co of the squadron or the various trade leaders at the end of the tour eg.

Shop by category electronics, cars, fashion, collectibles. 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. On the 1st april he flies operationally with 178 squadron in italy on a sortie to varese, northern italy, where the macchi aircraft factory was based. An evocative raf log book to a canadian air victories. This allows you to store contact information about the folks you fly with and allows interactive searching of. Aircraft collectables raf pilots flying log book 19411943. Asa offers flight log books to track a range of aspects of the aircraft including the engine, propeller and the overall aircraft. The site photo album features excerpts from davids two flying log books and photographs from. Rowland flew in lancaster bombers, with 195 squadron, from raf wratting common, ear. However, on the outbreak of war, this practice was discontinued for the duration of hostilities. The log begins with training on liberators at 1675 heavy conversion unit hcu at lydda in palestine c. This chap, the late jim ross, was first a flight mechanic, then he decided to become aircrew and became a flight engineer on hudsons and catalinas in the pacific. Valuing wwii aircrew log books help sought fightercontrol.

Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revised june 1955 ebay. Go to our research guides on royal air force operations record books 19391945 and royal air force combat reports 19391945 to search for records by squadron number and download records from our website. Raf odiham flying order book 6h edition, change 0, jan 12. David sanderss flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air. Endorsement in red ink was a way of punishing a pilot for an offence done while flying. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks pprune.

He joined up in 1941 and served in the far east as a medical officer india command hq, 60 squadron, 117 squadron etc. Englandleicestershire browse items ibcc digital archive. 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. I am mainly interested in the 19391940 period and hope someday to see the logbooks of fairey battle aircrew from that period. Royal flying corps people index i have produced a data file comprising rfcrafrnas aircrew names from a variety of documents and databases, presented in a standard format. Flight lieutenant jack barnes aircrew remembered site. Pilots books are more desirable and valuable than those of other aircrew with similar contents. One of the best log books weve seen, recording 52 of the most dangerous sorties of the war including no less than eleven sorties as master bomber to berlin. Best flying jacket i got was from european air transport dhl, made in paris, black leather with a zipped in quilted liner for cold weather and sporting a fur collar. The distinguished service order wing commander david brown d. Raf bomber command pilots log book and miniature dfc group.

By the way, i am referring to log books which include operations. Raf size 4 ctype leather flying helmet largest size raf ctype leather flying helmet. All extracts have been published with the agreement of. Bomber command books is the sales site for mention the war ltd. You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. Log book flying log book for aircrew other than pilot. The grandson of a bomber command pilot and the author of nine books on military aviation discusses his favourite books on pilots during the second world war a time when 800 allied airmen were lynched.

James stewarts flying log book for aircrew other than pilot. Find great deals on ebay for raf log book and raf medals. Those flying log books that still remained at the repository were retained after the war until 1960. Pilots log book to be endorsed in red ink gross carelessness or the like. Books without operational entries generate far less interest. An aircrew flying badge unofficially and incorrectly known as an aircrew brevet which is actually french for a diploma or certificate is the badge worn on the left breast, above any medal ribbons, by qualified aircrew in the royal air force, royal navy, british army, indian air force, pakistan air force, royal canadian air force, royal australian navy, australian army, royal australian.

Ian as an aircrew member your grandfather would have been allocated a log book, which he would have used through out his flying career. Our growing list of titles focuses on the aircraft, squadrons and above all the men and women who shaped the legend that endures to this day. Named to flying officer later flight lieutenant harold carr. The log book covers the operational career of flight engineer david sanders from 5 july 1944 to 29 may 1945. The following links provide extracts from flying log books completed by aircrew whilst serving with no. He was stationed at rcaf caron, rcaf weyburn, raf chipping norton, raf. Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for james stewart, navigator, covering the period from 17 july 1943 to 21 december 1945. This is a copy i have received from mr elliot at the raf museum about raf flying log books. The following pages include copies in full or in part of log books i have managed to view and copy over the past few years. New refers to a brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item, while used refers to an item that has been used previously. The log book covers the training, operational career and and post war flying of colin wood from 8 july 1943 to 7 february 1946. Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revised june 1955.

This log book was compiled by flight lieutenant wireless operator air gunner a pemberton, who served with 106 squadron, when under the command of guy gibson vc. How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung. The aircrew logbook can also read the text data files produced by some other digital diaries. Log books raf for sale in uk 24 used log books rafs. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks. Ww2 lancaster log books and navigator charts digitised. Royal air force navigators air bombers and air gunners flying log book of. This log book was compiled by flight lieutenant wireless operator air gunner a pemberton, who served with 106 squadron, when under the command of.

Service early in the war ends to dramatically increase the value of a log book. Log book endorsement by superior officer had special meanings, depending on the colour. Ww2 raf historical aircrew flying log book signed on seven. Rare raf royal air force aircrew flying log book form 1767. 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. Research notes prior to the second world war, flying log books of deceased officers and airmen were forwarded to next of kin when no longer required for official purposes. Recently had the very good fortune of being given a flying log book of a former no. Awards log books photo albums vintageflyinghelmets.

The best books on pilots of the second world war recommended by steve darlow. Whilst in most cases their property was later handed over to next of kin, unclaimed logbooks were retained by the air ministry. Also shown are codes that are entered in the pilots log books. To be honest i would dearly like the gentlemans log book, but im unsure what the log book is worth, and dont know if im doing the right thing in not wanting to let this opportunity pass by. Royal canadian air force flying log book for aircrew other that pilot for p g. The second volume of raf pilots flying log book of albert sims who flew mosquitos from during world war ii. All the stories were woven on the armatures of various raf form 414s pilots flying log book of course.

Used to document and track various aspects of an aircrafts journey history a pilot log book is a tool that is invaluable in the day to day life of a pilot. Oct, 2019 the decision was widely publicised both in newspapers and on the radio and the next of kin of deceased aircrew were encouraged to request the flying log book of their late relative. Royal air force operations record books 19111963 the. When aircrew were reported missing their effects were collected together and held in a central depository. We work out the trending price by crunching the data on the products sale price over the last 90 days. Copp, royal air force volunteer reserve, late royal canadian air force, who witnessed extensive action as a fighter pilot over malta 194142, claiming at least two confirmed victori. These are royal air force raf operations record books orbs, though the oldest books predate the formation of the raf in april 1918 and cover operations carried out by its predecessors, the royal flying corps rfc and the royal naval air service rnas. Royal canadian air force flying log book for aircrew other than pilot.

We are often asked whether we hold a specific persons log book. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying. The log begins march 1942 but there are only about 4 pages used with just a few entries each year through to 1945. The original wartime flying log book appertaining to flying officer w. The majority of personal log books are held by the raf museum and i am very grateful to mick davis for providing copies of a large number. When i think of my old raf aircrew clothing prior to such innovations as goretex, it wicked more liquid than pampers do.

Ww2 raf historical aircrew flying log book signed on seven occasions by wing commander guy gibson vc hero of the famous dambuster raid. All the straps and press studs are complete and working. The best books on pilots of the second world war five books. Raf, full tour lancaster log book grouping ww2, raf log book grouping to a lancaster wireless operator.

Even the stories of deceased fathers, etc, have been related by their children using this invaluable and precise record. Raf netheravon is in the parish of figheldean on the other side of the avon and to the north of amesbury in wiltshire. A flight log book is one of the most important accessories for a pilot to have, here at flightstore we have a range of books that are suitable for different types of aviation. Test pilots, all jhc aircrew shall be in possession of a. The book itself is smaller in width than a pilots log book, perhaps just 34 of the width. Air commodore ronald ivelawchapman, a staff officer at no. As an aside, at the start of the war aircrew log books were hard covered, embossed with the raf crest and printed 160 pages thick, by the middle of the war they were 80. When i was on 205 at changi, i, and others, had their log books bound at changi jail you could also have your cars. Indeed, this is true of every conceivable form of wartime service document, whether original or summary, primary and thus contemporary, or secondary reportage then or later.

Royal canadian air force flying log book for aircrew other that pilot for p g thomas, navigator, covering the. He waited two years for an aircrew training course which he passed at the highest level. Jones, 1607569, detailing training at 44 air school in the mosquito mk. 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. If you can provide copies of any log books of former no. Log books of missing or deceased aircrew completed during this period. The site photo album features excerpts from davids two flying log books and photographs from his own wartime album. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying duties. Richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. Save log books raf to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. A small representative selection of flying log books, mainly of royal air force aircrew, but including some log books of commonwealth and foreign personnel. On completion he was attached to 405 vancouver squadron, the sole rcaf pathfinder unit. For your consideration this genuine raf aircrew s flying log book. A few aircraft log books are held by the national archives and transcripts appear in the aircraft section of this site.

Ww2 canada raf rcaf penhold log magazine 36 sfts bcatp aircrew. Raf bomber command aircrew of world war ii wikipedia. These are the raf form 414 pilots flying log book, and the raf form 1767 aircrew flying log book for other aircrew categories. Luftwaffe and allied air forces discussion forum discussion allied and soviet air forces raf and raaf pilots log books on the net.

As an aside, at the start of the war aircrew log books were hard covered, embossed with the raf crest and printed 160 pages thick, by the middle of the war they were 80, and by the end they were a sort of flimsy 40 page paperback. Colin woods royal canadian air force flying log book for. There is an address book integrated into the program. Scott, a flight engineer with 178 squadron during ww2. We also needed instructors and from jacks log book it is not clear when it was decided that he would make a good instructor on july 30th jack began flying from sfts netheravon. Airmens raf flight log books question can you help. Flying officer ryan was flight engineer on me315 lq k, designated the master. How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung heroes of the battle of britain. Aircraft flown in were anson, wellington, stirling x, lancaster i and iii, lancastrian, dominie. The flights include basic flying training, aerobatics etc. These are the names extracted from various aircraft and aircrew log books.

At one point it was hoped that luftwaffe wwii pilots might join our virtual crewroom, but it was not to be. Peter stevens pilots flying log book ibcc digital archive. Division within air records of the royal air force air 4 air ministry and ministry of defence. The pilots or other aircrew flying log book is not even a restricted. Brooker flew with 622 squadron based at raf mildenhall, suffolk. Jeppesen offers a range of pilot log books that have been crafted with the finest materials and can hold up to 10 years of data. From the way that i was asked i am sure that the gentleman would rather that i bought the log book for myself, as i have shown an interest in his operations. For your consideration this genuine raf aircrews flying log book. 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. It is unusual, particularly after ww2 on a largecrewed aircraft, to find the whole crew listed for a particular flight. Harding 9761 and covers the period from august 1943 to june 1945. All aircrew are required to complete a personal log book which lists details of their flights. He trained in canada and in great britain and was stationed at raf metheringham, raf coningsby and raf full sutton.

Bullmores account of the development of what was termed flying control in the raf. This is a used raf flying log book royal air so does have a wear and tear here and there. I have just filled my current raf logbook and would like to get it bound and combined with a new one. Fantastic grouping of items to one man who served as an observer with the royal naval air service and. Often they have been forgotten in the fog of war or even. A superb and historically important flight engineers flying log book and medals. Raf bomber command pilots log book and miniature dfc group of medals. Payment i accept paypal, highly collectable vintage raf navigators log book. We specialise in publishing and selling books about raf bomber command in the second world war and related topics. Irvin jacket standard raf leather flying jacket lined with fleece. Description 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. Can anyone provide contact details for someone who still does this please. Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revise.