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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411126.pdf
Writes that he had now travelled to Virmont [sic], Manitoba an elementary flying school. Describes the local area, food and activities.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411111.pdf
Writes of arriving in Canada. Describes a little of crossing and arriving at Moncton. Describes going into local town and first impressions of the area. Comments on social life, food, living expenses, accommodation and an abundance of chocolate and…

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On the left two full length portraits of men standing in front of a stage curtain one has large round glasses and the other is wearing even dress. On the right, signatures of members of the cast and crew and the parts they played.

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Priced at 6d a programme for the show with proceeds to the Women's Land Army Benevolent Fund. Eleven members of the Royal Air Force band on stage with their instruments and a conductor.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410730.pdf
Writes about his pay and how much he will send them. Mentions having inoculations and vaccinations. Writes about upcoming flight photograph which he would send them a copy of and that they would be able to see a show that weekend. Writes about visit…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]4412X9-01.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of their latest letter and parcel. Comments on journey back to camp. Writes that they had had a couple of nights off and went into Grimsby to the cinema. Mentions a good variety show at the camp theatre and plans to go to camp…

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The letter advises that Les has been elected into the Goldfish Club.

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Eight airmen arranged in two rows. Each man has signed his name.

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He writes he is settled in his new camp but there is a cigarette shortage. He asks for some to be sent. Weather is good but cold in the mornings. There is a library, board games, concerts, lectures and sports.

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He has received a letter from his mother. He has left the camp at Prato for a new camp. They are having a concert that night. It is much colder and there is snow in the mountains.

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He has received 4 letters and a card. He asks for cigarettes and says he is well.

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Two telegrams with details of the escape from Stalag Luft III.

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Two newspaper cuttings, the first one records the award of the DFM to Patrick.
The second cutting records the death of a fellow crew member, Sergeant Harold Parrott, who had flown 13 operations with Patrick.

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Written by his daughter, the article details her research into her father's incarceration.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430315.pdf
He says he can be as rude as he likes because he is 4000 miles away. The weather is getting warmer but he expects to be there for another two weeks. He has been to a dance which he enjoyed.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430308.pdf
He is waiting to start his training but he is not sure when or where. Local and camp food is good. He says the beer is awful and weak. Shopping is good and he asks Jean if she needs anything. They have two cinemas with frequent change of current…

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Outline draft notes for memoir. Mentions posting, Grimsby, flying control, Lancaster, people, dances, parties, heartbreak, Americans, Heathcliff, removal of camp, posting to Swannington, Mosquito and more.

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MRosserLV745193-190517-16.pdf
Includes: tables of fighters, multi-engine bombers, as well as national aircraft markings, drawings of aircraft, meteorology notes. Continues with notes on preparation/completion and disposal of form 2330 by RAF for flights in Great Britain and…

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Top - Title note Hamburg 1944 relates 431 squadron lost 48 aircraft between July 1943 and October 1944. Mentions that 5 aircraft were lost out of 17 dispatched to Hamburg om 29 July 1944.
Below - document listing all aircraft lost on squadron with…

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The letter to the Estates Branch at National Defence asks for her husband's personal effects. She asks for his clothing, in particular.

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The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains of items missing from Sam's personal effects - a watch, pen and pencil set and a bicycle. She expected the bicycle to be sold and the money forwarded to her.

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-470001.jpg
A programme for a drama performed at the No 4 Instructors' School (EVT)

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MSnowballMG1595147-210606-04.pdf
Notes kept by Maurice during his training.

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MStimpsonMC155249-190922-09.pdf
A book detailing the activities undertaken at the training airfield of Cochran. It describes the history of the field, the training courses and names the staff and students.

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MWakefieldHE174040-171016-18.pdf
Covers: fuel system, oil system, Dowty hydraulic system (undercarriage, radiator shutters, flap circuit), electrical system (u.c system, detonator circuit, starter and feathering circuit, bomb jettison and main electrical panel switches and lights).…

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