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  • Contributor is exactly "Jan Waller"

BWierTWierTv1.pdf
In a series of "flashbacks" the author starts with commentary on family in Poland and names recorded on visits to Poland. Continues with account of early life, school and life in Poland before the war. He mentions his first operation on 300 Squadron…

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MJenkinsFC59301-150515-01.pdf
A biography of FC Jenkins, covering his birth and marriage, with the main focus on his RAF years. He took part in 58 operations and survived the war to continue in RAF service.

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States that folder contains optional record of RNZAT pilot and his navigator of 166 Squadron at Kirmington. Gives details of Squadron Leader Alan Gibson AFC DFM and his navigator Flight lieutenant Charles Martin DFC.

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Printed notes regarding Airmen reported missing, deceased or prisoner of war or interned.
There is a second identical copy.

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BPaineGHPaineGHv1.pdf
A five page document recording Geoff's time in the RAF from August 1943 until August 1949. In addition to his career as a pilot he undertook many other tasks, as the aircrew training machine wound down.

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In 2010, Henry applied for, and was granted, a National Lottery grant provided for veterans to visit places with special memories for them. This is the account of his visit to Broekheuzen, Holland, close to where his aircraft had crashed and to the…

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ECoatesHFryL450327.pdf
Written letters of administration of all the estate of Harold Leonard Fry were granted to his father Leonard Fry. Various stamps on the reverse.

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DWynn146838.pdf
Diary commences on joining Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 3 October 1940 and training at Babbacombe, Newquay and passing out as an aircraft fitter. Posting to RAF Kenley 6 January 1942 and association with fighter pilots Bluey Truscott, Paddy…

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Gives instructions for disposal of his possessions.

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A page for name and address of the scrapbook's owner. Filled in by Peter Peck of Welling, Kent.
Included is Peter's membership card for the Winnipeg Roller Skating Club.

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War correspondent Paul Holt observes the Red Army for a fortnight along 3,000 Km of the Stalingrad front. He follows the armies of Colonel General Yeremenko. With little food and freezing temperatures, General Paulus’s only hope of supplies is…

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An excerpt from page 213 of a book entitled Japan behind the Fan. It refers to a temple with photographs of dead servicemen including James W Hooker.

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MDowningJJ418648-160914-03.pdf
A book of messages for Jeff from his mother. Written after his death in the form of a diary. She describes her daily life and friends that visit her.

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YLayneAJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Starts with a letter to him after she finds out he is a prisoner telling how she felt when he was missing and how happy she was with the news that he was a prisoner. After a day by day diary of her feelings, activities, news of friends and…

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Covering letter and certificate.

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MShipmanJ1694683-181126-18.pdf
A notebook used by John for his engineering lectures.

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1er Mai 1941, Message des ouvriers de Coventry aux ouvries Francais

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From RAF records forwarding Walter Perkins's flying log book.

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Letter is to inform his mother that Aubrey is being moved from his temporary grave to his final resting place.

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A letter written from a prisoner of war camp to his family. He has just arrived and states that he is well. His tone is quite up beat.

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Alan writes from Stalag Luft 3. He lists food to be sent in Red Cross parcels.

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He presents a list of items he would like sent. He spends a lot of time reading, finding it difficult to write. He asks after his other family members.

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Alan still has not heard from his parents. He asks after Basil. He lists some items to be sent to him.

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Alan still has not heard from his parents. he is worried about his car and his belongings. He asks about family and friends at home.

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Alan still has had no news from his parents. He asks for exercise books. He asks after family and friends and looks forward to seeing them soon.

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