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My drawings and then the design company's mock up. The 'After me the Flood' exhibition opens at the International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln 6th October. #History #WW2 @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

Dan's doodles over a b/w photocopy of the digital design of museum panels at the IBCC.

Computer drawn impression of what the exhibition will look like in situ.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

192 Squadron types. Probably at RAF Foulsham, possibly including flight engineer, Philip Albert Evan James MBE.

Aircrew and WAAFs arm-in-arm walking towards the camera. Halifax aircraft behind them.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Wartime defences to stop the Nazis invading Skeggy.

Rusty scaffolding sand sea water and sky at Gibraltar Point.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

When my day job, my volunteer role, and Mrs E's day job line up. photo of Lincoln Cathedral taken #OTD 28 Aug 1945. from the IBCC Digital Archive. #History

Oblique aerial view of Lincoln Cathedral taken by Len Dorricott. On the reverse 'Leica Neg album P10 No ISA 28.8.45 1/300 f5.6'.
IBCC Digital Archive item #7404

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I went to the IBCC today to test things I've been working on for the 'After me, the Flood' exhibition on the screen it'll be shown on. It works at that scale, so I just have to tidy it up a bit.

Dan in front of a large TV screen showing b/w photographs of the destroyed Möhne dam. In another photo men are standing around buoys that were once part of the anti-torpedo netting upstream of the dam.

Poster for the After me, the flood exhibition at the International Bombr Command Centre in Lincoln. It will run from 6 Oct to 28 Feb 2027 and will bring together photos and film from the aftermath of the Möhnekatastrophe (Möhne disaster) and the reconstruction that followed.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This is anther wizard episode.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Today was about MA students' dissertations, meeting with a PhD student, sending tasks to archive volunteers, and working on the new exhibition for the IBCC.

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Snoopy Snoopy Dance

Alt: Snoopy Snoopy Dance

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Westcountrybird @racheljs.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Good morning Blueskyers. I’ve been a bit hopeless about tweeting photos from my time away. So here’s some pictures from #InternationalBomberCommandCentre at #Lincoln A very moving & interesting place to visit. Definitely recommend if you have any interest in aviation or military history.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A wizard review of the IBCC - The exhibition "doesn't try to tidy the story into something comfortable. It's honest about the scale of loss on both sides... it's portrayed considerately - that’s why it’s so moving." Expect more of the same with the new 'After me, the flood' exhibition in October!

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International Bomber Command Centre: A Review | Visit Lincoln

Discover what to expect at Lincoln's International Bomber Command Centre. Explore the exhibitions, memorial, peaceful grounds and why it's a must-visit attraction for history lovers.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Spot of lunch at the IBCC before a meeting.

Sausage roll and a Guinness zero on a brown metal table.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'm with @philipwblood.bsky.social, erasing the signature is more of a historical moment than someone scrawling with a pencil on hundreds of prints.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally...

Dan, with great big bushy beard and gold makeup, wearing a cloak and a hood. It's from a few years ago when I was playing a priest in Jesus Christ Superstar at Lincoln Cathedral.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I did a load more work on this today. I was wearing my Never Mind the DBs tee shirt while doing it though.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The exhibition, ‘After Me, The Flood’, on the aftermath of Operation Chastise will be unveiled at the IBCC in Lincoln soon. Folks know my thoughts on the DBs, but there are images in this exhibition that are astonishing. #History #WW2 @nmtdambusters.bsky.social

Poster. International Bomber Command Centre 'After me the flood'.
Canwick Ave Lincoln LN42LQ 6th Oct 2026 - 28th Feb 2027.
The exhibition brings together photos and film from the aftermath of the Mohnekatastrophe (Mohne Disaster) and the reconstruction that followed.
The image is of an empty bath tub sitting on the debris field with the breached dam in the background.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

There was a partial #eclipse on the day I had the interview for IBCC archive and exhibition curator at the University of Lincoln. I'd taken a colander with me, and we had a break halfway through when we all went outside and and watched.

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Turn around

Alt: Bonnie Tyler, Turn around.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This week, I am mostly thinking about the Dam Busters and the Möhnekatastrophe. #History #Archives #WW2

Vertical reconnaissance photograph of flooding following Operation Chastise. Captioned 'Frodenberg [Fröndenberg] 13 miles down stream from the Mohne Dam showing the flood water after the Dambuster raid on on 16th 17th May 1943 photo taken by F/O F G Fray in Spitfire PRX1 serial EN343 of 542 sqdn'.
IBCC Digital Archive item #49975

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I did some DIY for my daughter yesterday.

Dan grinning from inside a box made from MDF in an alcove at the top of the stairs. Window behind. It now has a lift up lid as a storage mabob.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Photo of aircraft on Long Beach Air Force Base and the shadows of 12 Lancasters in formation. From 35 Squadron's Goodwill Tour of the US #OTD 1 Aug 1946. #History

Vertical air to ground view of an airfield parking pan running top left to bottom right. Airfield buildings are also shown. Parked on the pan are Lancaster, B-29, C-57, Northrop P61, B-17 and Lockheed Constellation as well as other aircraft.
There are shadows of a 12-aircraft formation of Lancasters flying towards top of image projected onto the ground over the pan.
IBCC Digital Archive item #17471

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Listen to the pod, watch the film on YouTube, and try and spot me as an extra in it folks.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@marybrazier.bsky.social is speaking at the Battle of Britain Bunker on the history and impact of the LMF (Lack of Moral Fibre) within Bomber Command giving insight into the human stories behind wartime resilience, stigma, and psychological strain. #history #WW2 battleofbritainbunker.co.uk/whats-on/

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WHAT’S ON | Battle of Britain Bunker

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Out of office on for the weekend.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Happy 105th Birthday Frank Tolley! Frank flew operations as a bomb aimer with 625 Squadron. Aged 91, he raised money for charities through two zip-wire rides across the Manchester Ship Canal. You can hear an interview with him here: ibccdigitalarchive.omeka.net/collections/... "What a line-shoot".

Frank in 2017 at a fundraising book signing with IBCC Trust Administrator, Sue Taylor.

Head and shoulders B/W portrait of Frank Tolley wearing his airman's uniform and side cap.
IBCC Digital Archive item #2364

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A photo from the IBCC Digital Archive taken 19 July 1938 - Who knows what's going on? #History

Short S.20 seaplane ( G-ADHJ "Mercury") on land with hanger in the background. Several men are working on the port inner engine. On the reverse a newspaper cutting with headline '"Mercury" leaves Southampton for Atlantic flight today'. Describes plan to fly Mayo composite to Ireland from where it would make its trans Atlantic flight. This identifies the scene as Imperial Airways’ base at Southampton on 19 July 1938, the day the Mayo Composite flew to Foynes in Ireland for the commencement of Don Bennett’s world record transatlantic flight on 20/21 July in ‘Mercury’.
IBCC Digital Archive item #53502

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

It's Lincoln's 1940s event this weekend. I think about the Second World War pretty much every day, and Mrs E is working so I'm staying home eating tinned snook and powdered egg with the lights off. Anyway, here's an aerial photo of Lincoln in July 1944. North is towards the bottom of the picture.

Description
An aerial vertical photograph of Lincoln, England. Annotated 9 Job 3423 F/5 5/7/44 Jones. Sparse cloud cover. North is towards the bottom of the picture. The centre of the city is to the left of the photograph, showing residential areas. To the top is an industrial area mostly comprising railways and Foss Dyke flows into the Brayford pool from the centre-right. The top right of the photograph shows a railway curving around storage buildings. To the bottom are agricultural spaces, with farmlands compromising the majority of the right side of the photograph.
IBCC Digital Archive item #33408

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

More photos from Dowding Day at Bentley Priory. @spitfirefilly.bsky.social

The Flying Stress exhibition at Bentley Priory; the figure of an airman stands with his hands on his hips in front of a pillar with 'Flying Stress' on it. Graphic Panels and a filing cabinet in the background.

Dan and Dr Victoria Taylor on the balcony at Bentley Priory

Victoria Taylor and Tim Willbond looking at parts of the exhibition.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Matt's wizard article pretty much sums up the day!

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

418 aircraft attacked Gelsenkirchen #OTD 9/10 July 1943 as part of the Ruhr campaign. Irishman, Patrick Barry, an air gunner with 467 Squadron was on the op.

Page from his log book showing the operation.
IBCC Digital Archive item #53701

Head and shoulders portrait of him wearing tunic with air gunner brevet.
IBCC Digital Archive item #53705

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Never in the field of history has so much been covered up by such a small cloth triangle...

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John C @badsocialism.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hello, Jimmy. I just wanted to stop by and let you know we won, and it was worth it. W/O James Hyde 1917-1944, 132 Squadron RAF. Shot down north of Nijmegen, 25 September 1944.

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I saw the Musical 'Operation Mincemeat' last night; one of the songs is about writing a fake love letter. This genuine letter in the IBCC Digital Archive has just been transcribed. Robert Greer flew operations as a pilot with 178 Squadron and was killed 22 March 1945. #History #WW2

Sunday a.m
Sept 12, 1944
My Dearest Love,
Have you a moment to spare darling – a moment to share with me? Close your eyes and dream that I am there with you, where – ever you are, because I so want to be with you. Just for a few minutes – and then I’ll go. But now I want to touch you – most of all I want to run my fingers through your hair and muss it up – please let me-. Ever since I first realized I loved you- so long ago – I’ve wanted to do that. I want to look at you – see you smile that funny little smile of yours – watch you play with your tie as you used to do eternally and I’d sit there wishing you wouldn’t, but would kiss me instead. And darling remember the time you went to sleep with your head on my shoulder while we were sitting on our bench on front campus – put your head on my shoulder now and dream. I’m with you dear, always – let that be the dream forever in your heart and some day not too
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far away we will find it not a dream but reality.
And now I must go, dearest. But first take me in your arms. Let me feel you hold me close against your heart. Lift my face to yours – let me get my heart’s fill of looking into your eyes. Tell me you love me – whisper it softly while holding me close. Take care of yourself. And keep you for my heart is one with yours and should stop beating mine would do the same. Now kiss me goodbye for now, my love, and I’ll be on my way.
Frances.
IBCC Digital Archive item #60225

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Hello folks! Just to say, I do not use Artificial Idiocy, it's all my own work. #AI

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Dan Ellin @danellin.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A geography teacher in the Netherlands has just contacted me with the location of this photo in the IBCC Digital Archive of a Lancaster over a V1 site. It was taken 20 July, 1944 over the Le Hay V-1 launch site. The way they have geolocated it is wizard! #History #WW2 #geolocation

A full frame vertical aerial photograph of a Lancaster flying over a heavily bombed V-1 site. This is near the hamlet of Hameau de l’Hey, just south of Noordpeene village, 10 kilometres to the north-east of St. Omer.
IBCC Digital Archive item #25151

On the reverse 'KB745 VR-V 419 Sqn Middleton St Geo attacking V1 site July 1944.
Lost 5/10/44 crashed into high ground on Op to Norway'.

A shadowy version of the Lancaster superimposed over a grab from an online map.

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