OBSERVER'S AND GUNNER'S FLYING LOG BOOK

Air Force Log Book:

Description:

K.E. Livingston, 30 Squadron, S.A.A.F, U.D.F., C.M.F.  Pescara 1944. IESI 1944 – 45.

Blue cloth back and boards with the remnants of a paper label on the upper cover – the cloth back is worn and dull, the board rubbed.

Records Livingston’s service mainly, on Anson aircraft, first as a wireless operator and later as an air (tail) gunner. Also includes a record of his training. Records bombing raids on numerous targets in Italy including The Gothic Line; gun emplacements west of Pesaro, enemy strong points near Rimini; Road on Groviso marshalling yards N. Italy (no flak. Spitfire escort. 6 x 500; 4 x 250. Apple.) and anti-flak kite. Bombed gun positions for formation. Result “apple” . Slightly clueless flak “clusters”.

With:

Livingston’s EX-VOLUNTEER’S INDENTITY BOOK, No. 581138. Rank, WS/LT. Date of Release 9 July 1946.

Details:

  • Size: 8vo (210 x130 mm)
  • Lot No: 227
  • Hammer Price: $95
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