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Wedding planning notes
Notes about a wedding with lists of flowers and attendees.
Testimonial for Robert Baker
From headmaster of Farnworth grammar school. Mentions academics and sport.
Details from log book of Henry Townsley DFM
While on 97 Squadron, lists 55 operations over two tours from January 1943 to September 1944, with date, pilot, aircraft and target. Goes on to mention award of DFM and lists aircraft flown with their history. His pilots on operations were Pilot…
V 1 Site at Vignacourt
A vertical aerial photograph of a V1 site at Vignacourt near Amiens. The V1 launching ramp can be seen amongst an orchard in the top right. Rough vehicle tracks leading to the site from the road are visible. The village is to the left with open…
Coast Road at Sallūm
A vertical aerial photograph of the German retreat at Sallūm after Alamein. There is a description of the events at that time.
RAF Notebook
Notes on pyrotechnics, bombing ballistics, bomb aiming, bombs, armament (guns), bombing errors,
Wirebound World
A detailed description of camp life including photographs and cast of several plays put on at the camp. The Long March is described in detail.
Memoir notes - Cranwell (Kathleen Reid)
Kathleen recounts arriving at RAF Cranwell on a cold December day and describes the accommodation in detail, including living conditions and a description of camp and facilities. She then talks about daily activities, classrooms, instructors and…
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has had no mail and he is nearing the exam period. He has been doing a lot of flying. There has been a parade and an air show.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
Jack is spending Christmas with his cousin near New York. He has been to a few films and shows. He has been promoted to Pilot Officer.
50 Squadron losses April - June 1942
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Hand written table titled 'April - June 1942, losses in chronological order 50 Squadron, code : VN, Base : Skellingthorpe'. During this period the squadron was operating the Manchester. The last two entries are for August and September.
Christmas day 1943
List of events with menus for all meals. Artwork of RAF and WAAF personnel and best wishes from Group Captain D C Pickard DSO DFC commanding 140 Wing airfield.
Vickers Wellington 1c
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying Wellington and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Westland Lysander II
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying Lysander and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Boeing Fortress I
An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying B17 and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He is waiting to go to Italy then he expects some leave. He thanks her for the parcel.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks he for her letter. He is waiting to be posted. He had a pleasant journey to Doncaster. He has been potato picking.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He is sorry that he couldn't get leave over the weekend. He has cycled into York and enjoyed his trip.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He thanks her for her letter and parcel. He and his friend went into York to watch a film. They have refurnished their hut with items borrowed from other huts.
Letter from Jack Darby to his Wife
He describes his journey back to York from Kings Cross. They have been processing airmen at his base. He collected a parcel that she had sent.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has moved to Blackpool from Manchester. He complains about prices and how mean his landlady is. Jean is about to become a WAAF. He has been to a dance at the Winter Gardens.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
Mail has been erratic. Jean has been gardening encouraging flippant comments from Jack. He is still at Moncton awaiting transfer but does not know when that will happen. He has been walking and attending dances. He complains that Canadian girls are…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He had a 48 hour leave and went to St John. They had a good meal at a restaurant then were invited, the next day, to a Canadian family's house. Then they had an evening with a different family. He still has no news of the training course.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been busy despite the weather. He writes about domestic matters since he can't discuss work.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has not been flying much and things are becoming quieter. He has some leave soon.