Raf pilots flying log book

He died of a heart attack in 1980 and, amongst all the usual things, he left my brother and i a tin trunk containing his flying kit, personal letters, flying log book, and a detailed diary describing his time in the raf. He begins his flying training in july 1941 and trains at no 1 blind approach school at raf watchfield. New listing raf aircrew flying log book used 1964 j. He died of a heart attack in 1980 and, amongst all the usual things, he left my brother and i.

Back then he was a second lieutenant with the royal flying corps which changed its name to the raf in 1918. Great ww2 raf flying log book in perfect condition no offers call anytime between 128 monfriday to arrange pickup from devizes as i work from 9pm. Royal air force pilots flying log book for squadron leader david maltby covering the period from 20 august 1940 to september 1943. Another keen glider, freddie has over 140 hours in his log book and achieved his gliding.

Pilot log book for sale in uk 60 used pilot log books. Fastjet training lasts 2 years and you will initially fly the texan at raf valley, after which you will be awarded your pilot flying badge known as wings. Pilots flying log book of high quality and awesome value 29. We interviewed him to find out more about mastering the immortal jumpjet. A very significant log book, being the only one of these early ledger types i have ever seen and i have no idea how long they were issued. Log book i see neatly filled in with full details, signatures, stamps, and inserted documents. The sir sefton brancker scholarship funded by the air pilots benevolent fund is awarded to freddie bull. Internet archive bookreader raf pilots flying log book vol 2 internet archive bookreader raf pilots flying log book vol 2. Original raf unused pilots flying log book form 414. On 24 march 1943 617 squadron officially came into being at raf scampton, lincolnshire. Spitfire pilots and aircraft database wo stanley widdowson raf. The flights include basic flying training, aerobatics etc.

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. As of 29 january 2020, he and william clark are the last two verified surviving. Even the stories of deceased fathers, etc, have been related by their children using this invaluable and precise record. On 15 march 1943 wing commander guy penrose gibson transferred from 106 squadron to the headquarters of bomber commands 5 group in order to lead a new squadron formed especially to attack the ruhr dams. 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. The squadron flew hurricanes but colin was for a while detached to raf no. Raf pilots flying log book vol 2 by albert george sims. Vintage ww11 original german luftwaffe flying log book. The scanned pages and photos featured here are all from william campbells pilots flying log book. He was stationed at raf penhold, raf hatfield, raf prestwick, raf dishforth, raf. Endorsement in red ink was a way of punishing a pilot for an offence done while flying. 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. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks pprune.

Philip bockman vickers royal canadian air force log book is a companion to his world war two memoir, surviving victory. Important and highly significant royal flying corps log book and photo grouping to reginald collis, who went on to become head of flying training in the rcaf in ww2. The log book is a replica of vickers actual log book from. Raf form 414 pilots flying log book i left the raf a few years ago and continued to use my raf log book to log my civvy flying hours. Pilots flying log book for j barnes, covering the period from 10 december 1940 to 6 march 1946 and 24 september 1948 to 2 march 1951. Where alternative methods to the hard copy flying logbook are used, they must be. All the stories were woven on the armatures of various raf form 414s pilots flying log book of course. Especially if you have an interest in aviation from the second world war, as guy gibson is one of the best known. Log book flying log book for aircrew other than pilot. To spitfire hurricane pilot, flying officer david leslie randall of raf 253 squadron. David maltbys pilots flying log book ibcc digital archive. How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung heroes of the battle of britain save a group of raf pilots scramble to their planes credit. Wwi pilots logbook and gun camera photos discovered in barn fox.

How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung heroes. How to fill in your pilot logbook digital pilot school. This was a bomber pilot, 45 operations, with service in the meditteranean starting in 1943. Original ww2 raf pilots flying log book to a free french pilot covering the period april 1944 to april 1945 and covering his full flight training on two engine and single engine. I will try and add to them over time as i scan relevant sections.

I grew up in the same house in which uncle bill was raised. Airmens raf flight log books question can you help. Douglas baders log book battle of britain raf museum. Page 1 page 2 page 55 page 56 page 57 page 58 pages 57 and 58 page 59 page 60 pages 59 and 60. This page contains some entries from his log book, service record and personal memories from that period. I am now coming to the last few pages of said log book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pilot s log book to be endorsed in red ink gross carelessness or the like. 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. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying. Jan 12, 2020 original ww2 raf pilots flying log book to a free french pilot covering the period april 1944 to april 1945 and covering his full flight training on two engine and single engine aircraft at raf sywell and raf sutton bridge. Unfollow raf pilots log book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. On 15 march 1943 wing commander guy penrose gibson transferred from 106 squadron to the headquarters of bomber commands 5 group in order to.

Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revised june 1955. Even the stories of deceased fathers, etc, have been related by their children using. Sep 15, 2017 how a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung heroes of the battle of britain save a group of raf pilots scramble to their planes credit. He joined up in 1941 and served in the far east as a medical officer india command hq, 60 squadron, 117 squadron etc. Record your own flying history of missions, upgrades, checkrides. How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung. Feb 22, 2018 the following links provide extracts from flying log books completed by aircrew whilst serving with no. Awards log books photo albums vintageflyinghelmets. Aircraft collectables raf pilots flying log book 19411943. Standard ww2 issue royal air force pilots flying log book. Log book endorsement by superior officer had special meanings, depending on the colour.

Peter stevens pilots flying log book ibcc digital archive. In the uk, copilot time can rarely be logged by general aviators. For your consideration this genuine raf aircrews flying log book. The best way to find out if the log books of any of the six pilots are at the awm is for the enquirer to write to the research centre at the awm on. Robert joseph peter moon, dfc, fighter pilot raf 81 sqn, fighter pilot faure, ltcol. 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.

Dynamo had, though, provided spitfire pilots with their first taste of aerial combat against the me 109. Standard ww2 issue royal air force pilot s flying log book. Royal air force replica pilots notebook great fathers day gift official licensed product. Raf pilots flying log book, personal flying log books x2. The royal air force developed a distinctive slang which has been documented in works such as piece of cake and the dictionary of raf slang the following is a comprehensive selection of slang terms and common abbreviations used by british armed forces from before world war ii until the present day. We welcome all offers to donate or lend logbooks, and are particularly keen to add material which relates to operations in the middle and far east, special duties and flying in the post1945 period. It was, in other words, a slightly better than average pilot s log book. The second volume of raf pilots flying log book of albert sims who flew mosquitos from during world war ii. The raf had lost 106 precious fighters and eighty even more valuable pilots over dunkirk. Another keen glider, freddie has over 140 hours in his log book and achieved his gliding instructor rating age 16 in january 2018, making him the youngest ever flight instructor in scotland. Log books raf for sale in uk 29 used log books rafs. Unfollow raf log book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I am now coming to the last few pages of said log book and would very much like to acquire another one.

He was a very humorous and incredibly patient man, a gifted teacher, a very determined character, and a great dad. We are often asked whether we hold a specific persons log book. Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revised june. The royal air force developed a distinctive slang which has been documented in works such as piece of cake and the dictionary of raf slang the following is a comprehensive selection of slang terms and. 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. All extracts have been published with the agreement of the airmans family.

After a very successful and eventful combat tour colin joined no. Raf pilots flying log book, personal flying log books x2, raf. Flightstore pilot supplies limited registered office 14 leeds road, mirfield, west yorkshire, wf14 0et, united kingdom company registration number 04048570 vat no. 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. 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. One is logging the time as pic, the other as copilot, right. This page contains some entries from his log book, service record and personal. I collect log books, and i keep a pretty close eye on the market. John allman hemingway, dfm born 17 july 1919 is a former royal air force fighter pilot.

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. The first two extracts cover the habbaniya battle in iraq in may 1941, his first taste of action in the air when still a pupil pilot, and the second two are from. Richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. Private and professional pilot jar and easa log books from flightstore. Distinguished flying medal john allman hemingway, dfm born 17 july 1919 is a former royal air force fighter pilot. Aug 16, 2018 richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. This is the space where you can log hours that wont count towards your recency or license, such as hours flown in a singlepilot aircraft with another pilot nominated as pic. Find great deals on ebay for raf log book and raf medals. The gyro quick guide version 2 by kai maurer and a pooleys pilot log book. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks. 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. During the spring and summer of 1944 he flew lancasters from waterbeach, cambridgeshire with 514 squadron of the raf. Named to flying officer later flight lieutenant harold carr.

Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown and. The log begins march 1942 but there are only about 4 pages used with just a few entries each year through to 1945. Prior to flying the f35b lightning ii, raf wing commander james schofield flew and fought in raf harriers. As of 29 january 2020, he and william clark are the last two verified surviving aircrew of the battle of britain. If you are serious about keeping track of your flight time, and operate army or usaf rotary aircraft this is the book you need with no question.

Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. Intercepted enemy aircraft bombers and fighters south of thames. Pilots flying log book for a e edmunds, covering the period from 18 august 1941 to 4 october 1945. Unique luftwaffe log book and diary grouping, with extensive history and research, from the battle of britain. Wwi pilots logbook and gun camera photos discovered in barn. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown and post war flying duties. He will be undertaking training at tayside aviation. Just remember when you are totaling up your hours, these arent included in your total time. Internet archive bookreader raf pilots flying log book vol 2. Rare and historic battle of britain log book and other items to a luftwaffe ju 88 pilot.