| Accession Number | MSS1981 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | Extent: 1 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Affleck, James |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
War Diary of Jarvis, Norman Eldridge and others of 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, RAF
Description
Manuscript relating to Second World War operations of 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, Royal Air Force, compiled by James Affleck.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Manuscript entitled 'War diary: 410413 Warrant Officer Norman Eldridge Jarvis RAAF, 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, RAF Station Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire, Per purum tonantes, "Thundering through the clear air", Lancaster EE 186, QR - D for Dog'. Manuscript includes a transcription of the diary of 410413 Warrant Officer Norman E Jarvis, correspondence of Sergeant William [Bill] North RAF with Laurent Viton regarding research into air force personnel who evaded captivitiy, and recollections of Flight Sergeant David Berrie RAF which relate to Norman Jarvis's story. Also includes information regarding Sergeant Ivor Monteith RAF and 418433 Warrant Officer Peter Edmund Knox RAAF.