Gilbert, Ronald Desmond (Warrant Officer, b.1921 - d.1944)

Collection relating to the Second World War service of 413188 Warrant Officer Ronald Desmond Gilbert, 181 Squadron, RAF. It comprises of a log book, diary, correspondence, photographs and newspaper cuttings. The logbook, 1941-1944 covers Gilbert's training at Uranquinty, NSW and Bournemouth, England, and his service with 181 Squadron. The diary, January 1942-March 1944, contains detailed entries on his activities during this period. The entries reflect Gilbert's eagerness to fly and a disgruntled attitude when unable to do so. The official correspondence to Gilbert's mother are notification of his failure to return from a mission (1944), information on why he received a Mention in Despatches and the opening of the Runnymede Memorial, England (1952). There are photographs of Gilbert in uniform and of the Runnymede Memorial.

• Diary of Ronald Desmond Gilbert, 1942 - 1944
• Flying Log Book of Ronald Desmond Gilbert, 1941 - 1944
• Condolence papers and commemorative items relating to Ronald Desmond Gilbert, 1944 - 1953
• Photographs relating to Ronald Desmond Gilbert, c. 1941 - c. 1953