For Trainees Only

For Trainees Only

A programme of singing and sketches presented by the station concert party; a note to Henry advising that it is not an appropriate time to begin a station newsletter and a list of engagements.

1943-07-21

Five typed sheets on two album pages

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[underlined] THE £2,000 “WINGS FOR VICTORY” STATION CONCERT PARTY [/underlined]

Present:

[underlined] “FOR TRAINEES ONLY” [/underlined]

A pot-pourri of past shows, especially devised for those under training who have not had the opportunity of seeing them.

Arranged and presented by:

[underlined] HENRY HOWARD & WALLIE OKIN. [/underlined]

(by kind permission of S/Ldr. Massy-Westropp, M.B.E.)

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To:- Cpl. Howard, No.4 Wing.

Date:- 21st. July 1943.

[underlined] HALTON NEWS-SHEET. [/underlined]

The A.O.C. does not consider the moment is opportune for beginning the project of a Station News-Sheet.

He appreciates the interest and keenness you have shown.

Please accept my thanks for your enthusiasm and co-operation.

[signature] W/Cdr.

Wing Commander “A”.

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[underlined] “FOR TRAINEES ONLY” [/underlined]

Arranged and presented by

Henry Howard and Wallie Okin,

Compere - - Conrad Vince,

[underlined] First Term, [/underlined]

[underlined] Period, [/underlined]
1.
“Four Hands in Forte” . . . J.W. Dunford, Jock Mc.Gurk.

[underlined] 2, [/underlined]
“Service Efficiency.”
The Officer . . . Henry Howard.
The Corporal . . . Wallie Okin.
The Typist . . . Conrad Vince,
The Flight Sergeant . . . Jim Cummings.

[underlined] 3, [/underlined]
ROBERT HARRIS . . . Tenor.

[underlined] 4. [/underlined]
“All at Sea” . . . Harry Illingsworth and his Crew.

[underlined] 5. [/underlined]
PHIL LUNN & WALLY SPENCER . . . The Halton Cads.

[underlined] 6. [/underlined]
“Cries of London” . . . Wallie Okin.

[underlined] 7. [/underlined]
DIANA MALE . . . Soprano.

[underlined] 8. [/underlined]
“For Adults Only” . . . Henry Howard.

[underlined] 9. [/underlined]
“The Great Gabbo”
Gabbo . . . Jim Cummings.
His Assistant . . . Wallie Okin.

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[underlined] Second Term [/underlined]

[underlined] Period, [/underlined]

[underlined] 10. [/underlined]
The Nincompere . . . Conrad Vince.

[underlined] 11. [/underlined]
“Holy Smoke” . . . Jim Cummings.

[underlined] 12. [/underlined]
“All Quiet”
The Guide . . . Henry Howard.
1st. Britisher . . . Conrad Vince.
2nd. Britisher . . . Jim Cummings.
3rd. Britisher . . . Wallie Okin.

[underlined] 13. [/underlined]
HARRY ILLINGSWORTH . . . Entertains

[underlined] 14. [/underlined]
“Flannel in the Cookhouse” . . .
Orderly Officer . . . Jim Cummings.
Airman . . . Henry Howard.

[underlined] 15. [/underlined]
J.W. DUNFORD . . . Pianoforte.

[underlined] 16. [/underlined]
The Halton Cads Entertain . . . Phil Lunn & Wally Spencer.

[underlined] 17. [/underlined]
DIANA HALE & ROBERT HARRIS . . . Duet,

[underlined] 18. [/underlined]
“Flannellers Incorrigible” . . . Okin & Howard.

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5.7.43. “White Cargo” (Make-up, announcements, curtains.)
6.7.43. “White Cargo” (Make-up, announcements, curtains.)
7.7.43. “White Cargo” (Make-up, announcements, curtains.)
8.7.43. “White Cargo” (Make-up, announcements, curtains.)
9.7.43. “White Cargo” (Make-up, announcements, curtains.)

13.7.43. Nursing Association. – Cholesbury. (Variety.)

28.7.43. “For Trainees Only.” (Variety.)
29.7.43. “For Trainees Only.“ (Variety.)
30.7.43. “For Trainees Only.“ (Variety.)

30.7.43. A.T.C Concert. – 1 Wing Gym.