Raf pilots flying log book

We are often asked whether we hold a specific persons log book. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown and post war flying duties. Even the stories of deceased fathers, etc, have been related by their children using. He was stationed at raf penhold, raf hatfield, raf prestwick, raf dishforth, raf. 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. Airmens raf flight log books question can you help. All extracts have been published with the agreement of the airmans family.

Raf pilots flying log book, personal flying log books x2, raf. Wwi pilots logbook and gun camera photos discovered in barn. Awards log books photo albums vintageflyinghelmets. Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revised june.

I collect log books, and i keep a pretty close eye on the market. One is logging the time as pic, the other as copilot, right. Pilot s log book to be endorsed in red ink gross carelessness or the like. Flightstore pilot supplies limited registered office 14 leeds road, mirfield, west yorkshire, wf14 0et, united kingdom company registration number 04048570 vat no. Aug 16, 2018 richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. In the uk, copilot time can rarely be logged by general aviators. The flights include basic flying training, aerobatics etc. 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. Internet archive bookreader raf pilots flying log book vol 2.

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. Raf pilots flying log book vol 2 by albert george sims. Douglas baders log book battle of britain raf museum. Royal air force replica pilots notebook great fathers day gift official licensed product. Distinguished flying medal john allman hemingway, dfm born 17 july 1919 is a former royal air force fighter pilot. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. All the stories were woven on the armatures of various raf form 414s pilots flying log book of course. 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. 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.

Richard hall is sharing his fathers diary and part of his log book. The sir sefton brancker scholarship funded by the air pilots benevolent fund is awarded to freddie bull. How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung heroes. Find great deals on ebay for raf log book and raf medals. 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. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown and. 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 died of a heart attack in 1980 and, amongst all the usual things, he left my brother and i. The gyro quick guide version 2 by kai maurer and a pooleys pilot log book. Standard ww2 issue royal air force pilots flying log book. Wwi pilots logbook and gun camera photos discovered in barn fox.

Prior to flying the f35b lightning ii, raf wing commander james schofield flew and fought in raf harriers. 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. 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. The log begins march 1942 but there are only about 4 pages used with just a few entries each year through to 1945. This page contains some entries from his log book, service record and personal memories from that period. Just remember when you are totaling up your hours, these arent included in your total time. How a new book on the raf centenary reveals the unsung. Pilots flying log book for a e edmunds, covering the period from 18 august 1941 to 4 october 1945. 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.

We interviewed him to find out more about mastering the immortal jumpjet. 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. Pilot log book for sale in uk 60 used pilot log books. 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. Where alternative methods to the hard copy flying logbook are used, they must be. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks pprune.

Intercepted enemy aircraft bombers and fighters south of thames. I am now coming to the last few pages of said log book. Back then he was a second lieutenant with the royal flying corps which changed its name to the raf in 1918. I am now coming to the last few pages of said log book and would very much like to acquire another one. Log book i see neatly filled in with full details, signatures, stamps, and inserted documents. 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.

Named to flying officer later flight lieutenant harold carr. 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. 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. On 15 march 1943 wing commander guy penrose gibson transferred from 106 squadron to the headquarters of bomber commands 5 group in order to. Rare and historic battle of britain log book and other items to a luftwaffe ju 88 pilot. He was a very humorous and incredibly patient man, a gifted teacher, a very determined character, and a great dad.

Raf pilots flying log book 194445 free french pilot, raf. 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. The second volume of raf pilots flying log book of albert sims who flew mosquitos from during world war ii. David maltbys pilots flying log book ibcc digital archive. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying. Dynamo had, though, provided spitfire pilots with their first taste of aerial combat against the me 109. Record your own flying history of missions, upgrades, checkrides. Log books raf for sale in uk 29 used log books rafs. Aircraft collectables raf pilots flying log book 19411943. Log book flying log book for aircrew other than pilot. Peter stevens pilots flying log book ibcc digital archive.

Endorsement in red ink was a way of punishing a pilot for an offence done while flying. Robert joseph peter moon, dfc, fighter pilot raf 81 sqn, fighter pilot faure, ltcol. 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. Spitfire pilots and aircraft database wo stanley widdowson raf. At one point it was hoped that luftwaffe wwii pilots might join our virtual crewroom, but it was not to be. Philip bockman vickers royal canadian air force log book is a companion to his world war two memoir, surviving victory. 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. He will be undertaking training at tayside aviation. The raf had lost 106 precious fighters and eighty even more valuable pilots over dunkirk. 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. 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.

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. The squadron flew hurricanes but colin was for a while detached to raf no. Standard ww2 issue royal air force pilot s flying log book. Log book endorsement by superior officer had special meanings, depending on the colour. The scanned pages and photos featured here are all from william campbells pilots flying log book. 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. Collecting and researching ww2 pilots flying logbooks. 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. John allman hemingway, dfm born 17 july 1919 is a former royal air force fighter pilot. As of 29 january 2020, he and william clark are the last two verified surviving. For your consideration this genuine raf aircrews flying log book. Even the stories of deceased fathers, etc, have been related by their children using this invaluable and precise record. Another keen glider, freddie has over 140 hours in his log book and achieved his gliding.

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. 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. To spitfire hurricane pilot, flying officer david leslie randall of raf 253 squadron. Raf pilots flying log book, personal flying log books x2. 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 for j barnes, covering the period from 10 december 1940 to 6 march 1946 and 24 september 1948 to 2 march 1951. Unique luftwaffe log book and diary grouping, with extensive history and research, from the battle of britain. Page 1 page 2 page 55 page 56 page 57 page 58 pages 57 and 58 page 59 page 60 pages 59 and 60. As of 29 january 2020, he and william clark are the last two verified surviving aircrew of the battle of britain. How to fill in your pilot logbook digital pilot school. I will try and add to them over time as i scan relevant sections. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The first two extracts cover the habbaniya battle in iraq in may 1941.

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. Original raf unused pilots flying log book form 414. On 24 march 1943 617 squadron officially came into being at raf scampton, lincolnshire. Especially if you have an interest in aviation from the second world war, as guy gibson is one of the best known. During the spring and summer of 1944 he flew lancasters from waterbeach, cambridgeshire with 514 squadron of the raf.

Vintage ww11 original german luftwaffe flying log book. He begins his flying training in july 1941 and trains at no 1 blind approach school at raf watchfield. I grew up in the same house in which uncle bill was raised. Internet archive bookreader raf pilots flying log book vol 2 internet archive bookreader raf pilots flying log book vol 2. This page contains some entries from his log book, service record and personal.

He joined up in 1941 and served in the far east as a medical officer india command hq, 60 squadron, 117 squadron etc. 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. Raf flying log book royal air force aircrew revised june 1955. Unfollow raf log book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.