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William Norman's address book
Including addresses for family and also various RAF Stations. Also includes a poem.
What's cooking?
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.
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.
Two table cloths
Tablecloths hand sewn with multiple signatures. From information kindly provided by the donor. Stitched with signatures of aircrew.
Two postcards from Wally Layne
Top - to his wife saying he was writing by flickering lamp. Writes that things are moving quickly and everyone expects to be home by Christmas but he couldn't imagine the war ending.
Middle - front of postcard with address to Mr and Mrs…
Middle - front of postcard with address to Mr and Mrs…
Three postcards from Wally Layne to his wife
Top - writes he is fit and well and that he went to a pantomime previous night. Mentions ice skating and not having any mail.
Middle - writes that he still has not heard from her. Hope mail and cigarettes on the way. Writes of meeting old school…
Middle - writes that he still has not heard from her. Hope mail and cigarettes on the way. Writes of meeting old school…
The Surprising Details of a Few Years of World War 2 1939-1945
A memoir written by a Royal Australian Air Force wireless operator. Firstly, he describes major events in the war but he continues with his own experience, training in Canada then commencing further training in the UK. Only three pages are…
The Royal Air Force School for Prisoners of War
A magazine produced at Stalag Luft 6 prisoner of war camp. It describes the need for education in the camp, the lecturers, the subjects taught and examinations taken or about to be taken.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of letters.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Best wishes for his birthday.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Announces move to Nelson complete.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson from his mother
Notifies receipt of cable awaiting further. Mentions moving and supplies new address.
Stanley Jeffrey's mechanical engineer course notes
Handwritten notes include: boost controls, various valves, rev counter, engine installation, heaters, fire extinguishers, oil filter maintenance and aerodrome ground signals.
Spotlight on Variety number 2
A revue arranged and produced by Henry Howard and Wallie Okin.
Spotlight on V-riot-Y
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.
Spotlight on Flannel
A list of engagements and the programme which is annotated by signatures and notes by the cast members.
Sam Saunders, Graduation and Further Training
Memorabilia from Sam's graduation ceremony then further training on Battles and Astro on Ansons.
Photo 1 and 2 are the menu for the graduation meal.
Photo 3 is the ticket for the graduation dance.
Photo 4 is the tables set for the graduation…
Photo 1 and 2 are the menu for the graduation meal.
Photo 3 is the ticket for the graduation dance.
Photo 4 is the tables set for the graduation…
Sam Saunder's UK Training and Malta
A description of Sam's further training in the UK then operations at Malta.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Observer Section) Notice Paper
Notice paper for five years reserve service for James Douglas Hudson dated 29 June 1939. Gives conditions and contains certified copy of attestation with personal; details. Concludes with signatures, oath and certificate of a justice of the peace or…
Recommendation for Ronald Carpenter's D.F.M.
Has recommendation from his Squadron Commander, his Station Commander and the No 4 Group Air Officer Commanding. Was gazetted on 14 September 1943.
RAF Notebook - signals and sundry notes
Includes notes on; RAF signals, equipment and organisation, purpose and function, facilities, R/T and W/T, uses, lists of stations and other notes.
Prisoner of war mail returned by censor
Mail returned as it referred to an enemy broadcast. The government did not want the enemy to know that anyone listened in England to their broadcasts.
Postcard to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of her attempts to recover money that he left in his locker. Says no letter from him for three weeks. Hopes to get his prisoner of war number so she can send him books.
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 30. Writes that medical comforts parcel (lists contents) and tobacco from father had arrived. Writes of his activities and weather. Christmas Red Cross parcels have arrived. Hopes daughter Frances had good Christmas.
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
A postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula written from RAF Grantham. He tells her that this is not his permanent address and that they are still in the dark about future duties.
Parachute Drill (Emergency) - Lancaster
Actions to be performed by each crew member after the order to 'put on parachute' has been made.