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Yorkshire man leads training flight
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson takes charge of a 3,600 mile training flight for cadets.
William Fisher Martin DFC
A biography written by his grandson. It mainly covers the ditching.
West Bromwich evacuation
A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.
V-bombers salute the few
An open day at the V-bomber station and fly past to commemorate the Battle of Britain with a Victor, Vulcan and Valiant.
The officers mess
A group of ten men arranged in front of a bar. Eight of the men are in uniform, holding wine or beer glasses. Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson is standing second from left.
The French Canadian Family (written by W G Uprichard)
The unfortunate story of a delivery flight to Dorval during which snow started and Paddy Uprichard got lost. He forced landed in a field and was looked after by a French Canadian family.
The Four Kordites
A photograph and newspaper article about Granville and his group.
The Enthusiastic Young Padre (written by W G Uprichard)
Details of an operation over Mannheim with an unexpected visit of a padre prior to take off.
Telegram to Doris from her Mother
The telegram advises that Arthur has died in a crash.
Squad 2 19 AG Course Newton Down
15 airmen arranged in three rows. Each man has signed his name over or beside his photograph. One man has a bowler hat drawn on.
On the reverse is 'Squad 2 19 AG Course Newton Down August 1940'.
On the reverse is 'Squad 2 19 AG Course Newton Down August 1940'.
Short Form H Travel Permit
A form allowing Bill to travel to the USA.
Report on Sergeant James Canniff’s Death
Reports that following Canniff’s death he was buried in Grave 34 in the English section of the Military Cemetery at Westduin. His was buried next to two comrades, Sergeant Johnson in Grave 33 and Sergeant Collingwood in Grave 35.
RAF Sergeant Missing
A newspaper cutting with some details of Graham's life and accident.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and has received mail. He has cigarettes and asks for more.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well but has not had any mail recently.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and thanks them for two cigarette parcels. He has been sunbathing and been at church.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well. Weather is hot. He expects an end to the war soon.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He has had mail and a cigarette parcel.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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The card is signed Ron, John, Edwards. They ask if they have received his letter.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
The card says they have nothing new to write about but he asks for his concertina and clarinet. It is signed by nephew Ron and John.
Part Letter from John Taplin
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He is OK but has a cold.
Note addressed to John at Barrack 14A
Iga telling John the officers and under-officers are moving camp the next day. Wanting to see John before the move and arranging a meeting at the wire between their camps.
News from Distant Lands
A newspaper cutting about the three Homewood brothers who are serving in the Army, Navy and Air Force. Three more articles cover other Boston residents on active service.
Necessity is the Mother of Invention (written by W G Uprichard)
A flight to Turin and the solution of a mechanical problem involving urinating on a frozen pipe.
My Dear John!
Addressed to his barrack, a letter from Iga to John saying that she is leaving the camp and suggesting he finds someone who knows Polish to translate her letter.