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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 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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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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MHowardHF1158144-210821-050001.jpg
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 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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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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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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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441015.pdf
His course continues and he hopes to get some leave when it finishes. He comments on her work and a local V-1 alert.

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SDunnFT1319229v10002-0001.pdf
Autographical account of life at the beginning of the war including service in ARP in Swindon and his reasons for volunteering for the RAF. He registered for military service in February 1941. Awaiting call-up, he had induction at St John's Wood…

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-01.pdf
Covers all aircraft systems with diagrams. Includes aircraft layout, fire extinguishers, fuel system, flight controls, hydraulics, bomb door operations, flaps, undercarriage including emergency lowering, brakes, oxygen system, booster pumps, fuel…

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SPalmerRAM115772v10036.jpg
History since formation on 1 April 1944 until last operation 7 May 1945. Part of Pathfinder Force. Mention first award of DSO and last marking and bombing operations in 1945. Provides account of last operation of Captain Edwin Swales who was awarded…

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SPalmerRAM115772v10035.jpg
Gives history of 109 Squadron from reformation on 10 December 1940 until last bombs dropped on 2/3 May 1945. Covers development of blind bombing and Oboe. Moved to RAF Wyton as independent unit of newly formed Pathfinder force. Mentions first Oboe…

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SPalmerRAM115772v10034.jpg
Includes biographic details, service history and account of last operation for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. Completed 111 operations on three squadrons, took part in Cologne 1000 bomber operation. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross twice.…

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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…

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