The Archive of the bombing war 1939-1945
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A half portrait of Aubrey in uniform and half cap with pilot’s brevet and sergeant’s insignia.
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A leaflet explaining that food supplies are to be dropped by aircraft and providing instructions on how to act.
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Describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. Covers recruitment and…
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