Discover the stories behind Bomber Command through the IBCC Digital Archive, an extensive collection of photographs, letters, logbooks, diaries, documents and first-hand testimony from people across the world.
The archive preserves the experiences of those who served with Bomber Command, those who supported its operations, and those whose lives were affected by the bombing campaign. By bringing together personal collections and recorded memories, it provides an extraordinary resource for family researchers, historians, students and anyone interested in the human story of Bomber Command.
The Digital Archive is free to search online.
Search the IBCC Digital Archive for:
Digital Archive – Search photographs, documents, personal collections and oral histories.
Losses Database – Search the IBCC’s extensive record of Bomber Command and related losses.
Military Service Records & Research Support – Find guidance on researching RAF service and understanding military records.
At the heart of the Digital Archive is an extensive collection of recorded oral histories, preserving the voices of the men and women who experienced the Second World War first-hand.
These testimonies capture not only the experiences of aircrew, but also ground personnel, WAAFs, factory workers, civilians and people affected by the bombing campaign across Europe and beyond.
If you know anyone who is willing to be interviewed please contact the Collections team here
Do you have photographs, letters, logbooks, diaries, documents or memories connected with Bomber Command?
We are continuing to grow the IBCC Digital Archive and would like to hear from individuals and families with material that could help preserve these stories for future generations.
We are particularly interested in material relating to:
Contact our Collections Team:
[email protected]
01522 514755
The IBCC holds significantly more material than is currently available through the online Digital Archive.
Our first priority is ensuring collections are safely recorded and preserved. Preparing material for publication online takes time, and much of this important work is undertaken by our dedicated team of volunteers.
New records and collections are therefore being added to the Digital Archive on an ongoing basis.
The Digital Archive is free to search. Many items may be downloaded or used for personal and non-commercial research, subject to the rights and usage information shown against individual records.
For publication, commercial use or image licensing enquiries, please contact the Collections Team.
