97/Reilly Crew: Gibson, clothing packing note
Name/Title
97/Reilly Crew: Gibson, clothing packing noteEntry/Object ID
2022.1.435Description
Ronald Gibson, Flight Engineer, 97 Squadron - clothing formContext
Only two pieces of RAF admin/paperwork have been kept of Ronnie's service life. This one seems a strange choice but it may have had significance for Ronnie as regarding his flying clothing. After the accident on 5 May 1943 which nearly killed him, he was admitted to RAF Hospital Ely. This unique survival of the minor administrative procedures around flying accidents details the return of his flying clothing to RAF Bourn, where he was stationed. His accident was so severe that is a wonder that the flying boots and leather gloves survived.Collection
97 Squadron, RAF Medical Services, YGIB: RONNIE GIBSONCategory
QANP: Service-related papers, e.g. certificates, passes, ID cards