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Five servicemen round a table
Five servicemen, three army and one RAF (Harold Wilson) in uniform and the fifth in shirt sleeves. Sitting round a table with glasses and cups inside a room with picture on wall behind. Submitted with caption 'Commonwealth War graves'.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris and Art
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He writes that he has been doing labouring work whilst they wait for a posting. Weather is good. He has little news.
Letter to Arthur Bailey's Mother
Arthur writes from RAF Riccall. He has been having issues with his wife, Georgie and her mother. The letter is incomplete.
Post card from Jan to Shelagh Fitzpatrick
Writes he does not know when he will see her as he was going away for a long time. Thanks her for everything. On the reverse b/w photograph of a multi-story building hilly in forest landscape. Captioned 'Modern Polish Architecture Zegiestow…
Wartime exploits of father and son
Limited edition commemorative prints to be signed by Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson and his son Squadron leader Bob Iveson.
Harrier ace
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's son, Squadron Leader Bob Iveson, honoured for his bravery.
Retirement from the Royal Air Force
A summary of Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson D.S.O, D.F.C service career, following his retirement. Annotated 'Aug 1961 Chief Intelligence Officer of the Far East. Changi. Singapore. Returned to England. March 1964' and 'Medmenham. June 1964.…
Queen's Commendation
Award made to Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson with a summary of his service career.
Ground crew of a Valiant
Ground crew working on the Valiant 'Whisky Zulu' in advance of a Battle of Britain display. In charge is Chief Technician Alexander 'Sixty' Hill.
Security guard
A line of eight security dogs and their handlers.
Valiant aircraft on parade
Airmen climbing into a Valiant bomber and five aircrew sat in a decompression chamber accompanied by a report of the lifting of security over the aircraft.
Hank and Margaret's wedding
Reports of the Iveson's wedding, births of their children and engagement of their son. Annotated 'July 1st 1941', 'Susan Margaret June 10th 1942', 'Elizabeth Jane July 8th 1944' and 'Robert Douglas Aug 18th 1947'.
Postcard to Mr D Bloodworth
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A colour postcard of a Halifax. The message reads that Dad has just arrived.
Fiat, Turin
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An order for an operation at Fiat, Turin. The route is identified both there and back. The bomb load and height of bombing is detailed.
Fiat Factory
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A vertical aerial photograph of Fiat's factories in Turin. On the reverse are some notes.
There is a second copy, also with some notes.
There is a second copy, also with some notes.
Whitley Cockpit
An envelope, two notes and a photograph inside a Whitley cockpit.
#1 The envelope has Paddy Uprichard's address.
#2 The first note is to Paddy's son and mentions that the writer, LFE Coombs, is looking forward to hearing his father's memories.
#3…
#1 The envelope has Paddy Uprichard's address.
#2 The first note is to Paddy's son and mentions that the writer, LFE Coombs, is looking forward to hearing his father's memories.
#3…
My Longest Operational Flight (written by W G Uprichard)
A longer than usual flight which ended at Dishforth with the aircraft having no fuel.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has received the money they sent. He is having a bath tomorrow.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has moved stations and is desperately short of money.
The first page has had his address torn out.
The third page appears to be from a different letter.
The first page has had his address torn out.
The third page appears to be from a different letter.
A letter to John's mother
From Iga, after her liberation from the prisoner of war camp, telling of her friendship with John and asking for news of him.
From Iga saying goodbye to John
A letter from Iga in which she is sorry at missing her meeting with John due to a medical inspection before her move to another camp. She expresses her hope to meet John in the future and hopes for greater understanding between Poland and Great…
Diary of John's journey to South Africa
A description of travelling in convoy on the Highland Princess with 1,700 other Royal Air Force and British Army personnel covering the period 13 April 1942 to 20 May 1942. Including details of the onboard conditions, weather, a stopover, gun duty,…
Letter to John Taplin from Mrs E Fitchie
She writes that Ron has died and asks him to write back. If John wishes to visit his grave then she will assist.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
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He asks after his family and friends back home.
Letter to JA Taplin from Josephine Duncan
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She discusses Ron Edwards who was a communal friend. JA Taplin had met Ron in their Stalag.