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Target map for Heligoland, 1943

Archives, In Storage, AC97/104/11

This target map of Heligoland was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared, and used, to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War.

Colour printed map., Crown

Target map for Kiel, 1943

Archives, In Storage, AC97/104/10

This target map of Kiel was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War. Kiel's docks and Submarine construction facilities are marked on the map.

Colour printed map of Kiel., Crown

Target map for Hamburg, 1943

Archives, In Storage, AC97/104/9

This target map of Hamburg was issued in 1943. Maps like this were prepared for many German cities and were used to help RAF bomber crews identify particular targets during their attacks as part of the strategic air offensive in the Second World War. On this map shipyards and submarine slips are clearly marked.

Colour printed map of Hamburg, showing the city and industrial targets, Crown

Group Captain John Searby and the Padre of Spalding Grammar School

Archives, In Storage, X004-2322/018

Group Captain John Searby and the Padre of Spalding Grammar School on unveiling of memorial at the school.

Photgraphic protrait of an RAF officer standing beside a priest

Portrait of Wg Cdr Raymond Hilton DSO DFC* and group photograph of 83 Squadron

Archives, In Storage, B3932

‘Ray’ Hilton was the pilot of our Lancaster R5868 on the first of its 137 operations, to Wilhelmshaven on 8 July 1942. Hilton captained the aircraft on a further 17 operations.

Photographic protrait of an airman, Crown

Citation for Military Cross awarded to Lieutenant Oliver Stewart, 20 July 1917

Archives, In Storage, A268

Lieutenant Oliver Stewart was awarded the Military Cross in July 1917. This citation describes the five aerial victories he was credited with, qualifying him as a flying ace.

Typescript sheet with signature in bottom left corner, Crown

German language prisoner record card for Sergeant Leonard Clarke

Archives, London, Hangar Five, AC95/45/8

This record card for Sergeant Leonard Clarke was raised at his POW camp, Stalag IVB. It shows that he arrived there on 28 January 1944.

Typescript postcard with text entered, RAF Museum

Buckingham Palace condolence letter to Mrs Albon

Archives, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-3597/018

During the Second World War a standardised condolence letter with facsimile signature of King George VI was sent on behalf of the Royal Family to the families of members of HM Armed Forces who died during their service. This one was sent to the wife of Flying Officer Eric Albon.

Typescript letter with government emblem top centre, Crown

Front page of "Sunday Pictorial" entitled "R101 funeral memorial number", 12 October 1930

Archives, In Storage, AC86/62/2

The R101 crash was a disaster that caused shock around the world. Many newspapers covered the mass funeral for the victims. The Sunday Pictorial (later to become The Sunday Mirror) produced a ‘R101 Funeral Memorial Number’.

Front page of newspaper image of coffins in large square hole.  Guard of honour visible and priest conducting service., Trinity Mirror Group

Quetta town and RAF station following the Quetta earthquake, June 1935

Archives, In Storage, X001-2351/009

On 31 May 1935, an earthquake destroyed large parts of the city of Quetta and the RAF station.

Quetta town and RAF station following the Quetta earthquake, June 1935 | X001-2351/009, Crown