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  • Contributor is exactly "Alan Pinchbeck"

BDennisFDennisFv1.pdf
Frank left school in 1937, aged 14 and worked in a local engineering company, which later became an armament factory. In 1943 Frank volunteered as a Flight Engineer in the Royal Air Force. He recalls his training and describes the operations in which…

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A letter sent by the Air Ministry detailing the death of Sergeant William Richard Hunt. The letter includes the date of William Richard Hunt's presumed death and where he is buried. It is signed by a Flying Officer.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430501.pdf
Reports arrival of latest mail. Writes about party held in legion hall of local town. Mentions weather getting better. Comments on newly installed fire alarms being set off, and of the station's quota of money from Canada's victory loan. Writes of…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430407.pdf
Writes that his leave was over but he did not go anywhere due to poor weather. Mentions snow now melting and fields in local area flooded. Writes that they had received two efficiency pennants and expected another one. He hope that all RAF personnel…

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Carleton L Fuhsman served in 352 Fighter Group.

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A 3d programme for a variety show to be held in the cinema with reports of the success of the production to a full house. There are also advertisements for a fundraising drive of £80,000 to fund 16 Spitfire aircraft, accompanied by a sketch of a…

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SHowardHF1158144v10033.jpg
On the left, a concert programme with hand written amendments to the sketches, compered by Henry Howard.
On the right, a cartoon wanted poster for 'Bendover Bertie' advertising a dance and buffet in aid of the Red Cross prisoner of war fund.

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A list of engagements and the programme which is annotated by signatures and notes by the cast members.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410831.pdf
Writes of passing exams and that he had now started navigation and armaments. Mentions their flight sergeant and other instructors and doing drill. Writes about their well regarded commanding officer. Writes a little about their establishment and…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410827.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of parcel. Writes of his busy daily routine not leaving much time to write. Comments on issue of flying kit and describes it in detail and mentions parading in it watched by inhabitants of Scarborough.

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A revue arranged and produced by Henry Howard and Wallie Okin.

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Programme of a revue arranged and produced by Henry Howard and Wallie Okin with proceeds going to the Red Cross prisoner of war fund, with messages and autographs by the cast.

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Programme for a revue produces by Henry and performed by the Waddington Variety Company with messages and autographs by the cast.

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MNormanWC1592453-170521-01.pdf
Including addresses for family and also various RAF Stations. Also includes a poem.

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He has had no mail except for parcels. He has been playing pass ball and cricket. He has been sunbathing a lot.

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Only one letter received this week. He is playing a lot of sport. Despite straining a leg muscle he is in good health.

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Writes of his activities including ground school exams and flying checks. Speculates on future leave and plans.

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Catches up with gossip and notes Lewis is still in Canada. Was proud that Lewis had got his wings. Writes about his own news of acquaintances and activities. Announces that he was now a married man and continues with more news.

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He has been practising for the concert. He had a letter from Lady Ampthill asking about his pilot and observer.

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EPickfordLPickfordA410808-0001.jpg
He is in good health and the prisoners have had a big concert. He has been on long walks and they have had lectures and a debate.

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Telegram sent informing his wife that he had failed to return, condolence letters from the squadron CO and Air Ministry and follow up letters to John's wife, and father.

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Writes of his journey, pay and promotions.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410922-0003.jpg
Writes about upcoming 48 hours pass, exams and postings. Mentions how he will get home on 48. Mentions interview with C.O and score on maths exam.

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BWrightSRGeorgeDBv1.pdf
A biography of David from his birth in Bangor, Northern Ireland. He died at the age of 21. A tribute was printed in The Spectator.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441021.pdf
He is expecting leave when he gets transferred. The weather has delayed the course again. They have been drinking beer in Newark.

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