Although the site remains in use with gliders and occasionally hot air balloonists a lot of the concrete runway surface has gone, and the. As a consequence some six thousand men from the caribbean and west africa volunteered to serve in the raf. Log books raf for sale ww2 raf observers and air gunners flying log book, preowned. Spitfire pilot was written in 1940 in the heat of battle when the raf stood alone against the might of hitlers third reich. Raf regiment books raf regiment association official. Miscellaneous, book collection for sale, for sale, advert. Raf pocklington in the second world war 19391945 the. Log books raf for sale in uk 26 used log books rafs. The majority of the records consist of standard raf form 540 diary pages with a mix of handwritten and typed formats. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bomber command war diaries by martin middlebrook and chris everitt. Pilots books are more desirable and valuable than those of other aircrew with similar contents.
Published in 1952 by the saint catherine press ltd. Oct 01, 2004 buy the raf pocklington war diary by usherwood, mike isbn. The war diary of raf pocklington by mike usherwood. The book also details the operational performances of each squadron and group and it remains in print today. Raf pocklington and raf elvington war diaries by mike usherwood, 9781900604062, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. To get an idea of what the records look like have a look at the below examples which show the summary of events and the records of events of 101 squadron for december 1943. It is a tremendous personal account of one of the fiercest and most idealised air conflicts the battle of britain seen through the eyes of a pilot of the famous 609 squadron, which shot down over 100 planes in that epic contest. Pocklington aerodrome pocklington industrial estate raf pocklington. Tadeusza kosciuszki was one of 16 polish squadrons in the royal air force raf during the second world war. Saving britain 1940 by patrick bishop, the flying tigers by john toland, enemy coast ahead by guy g. In 1921 was the unveiling of the memorial tablet to the fallen of ww1 in the church, followed by the memorial outside the post office using funds raised by the surviving comrades of the war. Raf pocklington was an operational flying station of the royal air force during the second world war, forming part of bomber command, and operating primarily wellington and halifax bombers.
As the great events of the second world war played themselves out, the citizens of a small east yorkshire market town had to cope with all the changes brought by the war including the building of a huge bomber command airfield on its doorstep. This is a very basic diary of events in the battle of britain. Most of technical site remains, runways and some dispersed sites. Pocklington airfield has three concrete and tarmac runways of 1,600 yards 1,500 m sufficient length to play host to raf bombers during world war two but in september 1946 the airfield was closed. Hundreds, perhaps over, brave young men went through the main gates of raf. War diary whilst at aaf station 551, lymington, hampshire, apriljune 1944. No ww2 war diary has been digitized and can only be viewed by visiting the national archives in person, though i offer a copying service. All the routes are clearly marked and journeys end will be easily defined.
Pocklington airfield ww2 east yorkshire raf squadrons. Today the airfield is home to the wolds gliding club. A book of remembrance was created for the church with the names of all those who served in the war from pocklington and was hand written by mr coupland. Including the war diaries or the 10th fighter squadron, 81st fighter squadron, 3th fighter squadron eagles over the new forest series.
Born out of necessity in the dark days of the war, the raf regiment found itself in the thick of the action supporting the vital operations in all theaters. The weather for the day, also the losses for both sides. The raf elvington war diary paperback mike usherwood. I have the book raf pocklington war diaries but would be interested to hear of any others that exist or of any sources of photos of the base.
We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to ww2 you may have at home. Buy the raf pocklington war diary by mike usherwood from waterstones today. Raf regiment books khaki and blue the early ground defence of the raf in ww2 by colonel ronald sherbrookewalker td dl. History of 102 bomber sqd, raf first edition by goss, chris isbn. Elvington was home to 77 squadron flying the handley page halifax, fourengined bomber, between oct 1942 and may 1944. Simon kularatne has compiled a list of books that have mention of 102 squadron.
The squadron was named after the polish and american revolution hero general tadeusz. An operational reference book, 1939 1945 is a book by the british military historian martin middlebrook and the researcher chris everitt that documents every operation by raf bomber command in europe in world war ii. Jack rodgers navigators log merlin books 1985 mike usherwood war diary of raf pocklington chris ward 102 squadron bomber command profile no. The airfield was then put on care and maintenance in september 1945 and in september 1946 the airfield was permanently closed. In fact if there are any pocklington or barmby moor folk reading this who have any info please get in touch. Air war diary australian in bomber command books on war. Ww2 war diaries using them to research a ww2 soldier. By the way, i am referring to log books which include operations.
An evocative diary composed while the author was a waaf radar operator 194246. The raf pocklington war diary paperback import, october 1, 2004 by mike usherwood author. These books are a valuable record of wartime events as witnessed by the men and women who contributed to the royal air force war effort during the second world war 193945. Although he missed the battle of britain, when slow flying bombers were abundant and easy targets for fighters, by 1945 he had notched up 3812 enemy kills all fighters, which took far more skill to shoot down and. Raf bomber airfields of world war 2 by jonathan falconer 128 pages condition. We currently have 6 books in this category in stock. Explore books by mike usherwood with our selection at. After a return to agricultural use, the station now forms an industrial estate and a restricted. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. There is no need for you to contact us to request this. As the great events of the second world war played themselves out, the citizens of a small east yorkshire market town had to cope with all the changes brought by the war including the building of a huge bomber command.
Very good a detailed listing of ever operation carried out from there in ww2. As no ww2 war diaries have been digitized, the only way to view them is to visit the national archives in person or to hire a researcher. Pocklington airfields of britain conservation trust uk. Ww2 war diaries are held at the national archives in london and are available to members of the public, though you will need a readers ticket to view them. Plt off john bisdees battle of britain diary blog raf. Raf pocklington was an operational flying station of the royal air force during the second world war. Pocklington airfield was the site of one of the main bomber airbases in the second world war. What happened in the day and night raids by the luftwaffe. Pocklington airfield ww2 east yorkshire raf squadrons 405 102.
Books without operational entries generate far less interest. This comprehensive record of their operations gives the clearest indication of the contribution that the regiment made and includes many first hand accounts of the fighting, including the first shootingdown of a jet aircraft, the. I have photographed hundreds of ww2 war diaries for clients over the years. A history of the royal air force in lincolnshire t n hancock from royal naval air service and royal flying corps when rudimentary airfields constructed during the first world war, through the rafs night bombing offensive of the second world war via the nuclear vforce of the cold war era to the present. Sep 06, 2005 i have the book raf pocklington war diaries but would be interested to hear of any others that exist or of any sources of photos of the base. An illustrated life of simpson, the man with the donkey a is for anzac primary school gallipoli book brief history of the third reich by m. The story of the two squadrons 405 and 102 during their time at pocklington from 1941 until may 1946 compiled from the official records including the operations record books of pocklington and the two squadrons. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Whittock 100 days to victory dvd winning world war one the western front diaries dvd. There are a couple of books we havent done yet, but watch this space bail out by alfie martin. J smith airfield focus booklet 63 gms 2003 polebrook. Whittock 100 days to victory dvd winning world war one the western front diaries dvd history battle of muar. Story of an australian in bomber command by d scholes dfc.
Popular world war ii aviation books showing 150 of 436 fighter boys. In this book, she shares recipes and tips on budgeting, repairing things, mending and scavenging. If you have any unwanted photographs, documents or items from the first or second world war. If you have any unwanted photographs, documents or items from the first or second world war, please do not destroy them.
J norman ashton only birds and fools lancaster flight engineer airlife 2000. The wartime housewife will bring old fashioned values and skills to our very modern world. Plt off john bisdees battle of britain diary blog raf museum. The raf pocklington war diary by mike usherwood 20041001. The raf pocklington war diary by mike usherwood 20041001 on. The station, adjacent to the town of pocklington at grid reference, opened in 1941, and was closed in 1946. The losses are guide, they are not totally accurate as all the books i have give different figures.
For example, the former raf airfields of finningley and middleton st george, and the factory airfield of yeadon, are now the sites of international airports, while breighton, burn, full sutton, pocklington and rufforth are still used for light aircraft flying or gliding and elvington is home to the magnificent yorkshire air museum. Royal air force operations record books 19111963 the. If anyone has an accurate figure please let me know. Service early in the war ends to dramatically increase the value of a log book. Home woodfield bookshop military books books about the royal air force the raf in world war two. This article is taken from a supplement printed by the pocklington post in easter 1993 entitled ggeorge. Raf elvington was originally a grass airfield, being completely rebuilt with the wartime arrangement of three hardened runways in 1942, as a substation of raf pocklington.
British aviation archaeological council research topics. No fines will be charged during this period and books and compact discs will be automatically renewed. Plt off john bisdees battle of britain diary 10 july 2015 by peter elliott in john bisdees battle of britain in this blog of diary entries that will be posted daily as a daybyday account of the battle of britain as it was seen at the time through the eyes of a young pilot, john bisdee of no. On the run from the gestapo, 1944 grub st, 2009 no. The raf pocklington war diary by mike usherwood 200410. British military aviation in 1940 raf order of battle, france, 10th may 1940 the royal air force, 19391945 the second world war a day by day account war over holland books. C n stevens an innocent at polebrook 2004 j smith airfield focus booklet 48 gms 2001 portreath. Poems of a world war 2 royal air force flying instructor. Raf elvington in the second world war 19391945 the. The raf pocklington war diary by mike usherwood waterstones. Royal air force 102 squadron raf campaign diary the battle of france mayjune 1940 raf history bomber command raf museum.
I offer a quick, professional service where i will photograph the war diaries you need. Simpson and duffy ww1 australian hero gallipoli childrens book not only a hero. Buy the raf pocklington war diary by usherwood, mike isbn. Patrick bishop shelved 2 times as worldwariiaviation avg rating 4. By the end of the second world war the raf spitfire pilot was a household name in britain, feted by churchill and eisenhower. It was the highest scoring raf squadron of the battle of britain.
Digital copies of group photographs, scrapbooks, autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to ww2. The bomber command war diaries an operational reference book 19391945. Within eight weeks if war with germany being declared, the british government lifted the colour bar for men wishing to join the british military forces, although it seems that only the raf implemented this, at least initially. The raf pocklington war diary paperback import, october 1, 2004. Books a war diary of raf pocklington, 194145 a wartime record of heavy bomber operations from a yorkshire airfield, 194145.
The squadron was named after the polish and american revolution hero general tadeusz kosciuszko, and the. Price new from used from paperback, import, october 1, 2004 please retry. Booklet published privately by the authors in 2010, 58 pages. Raf bomber command losses of the second world war by wr chorley. How you choose to interpret it all is your own dilemma and the stuff of other books entirely. A brief history of the raf regiment 19421960 by air vice marshall j. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A war diary of raf pocklington, 194145 a wartime record of heavy bomber operations from a yorkshire airfield, 194145 books vojne fotografije 19411945.
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