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My War Story
A memoir written by Dick Curnock, covering his wartime service and his service for the RAF after the war. It talks of his brother Sam and his accident as a pilot. Dick started his training at Lords in London, RAF Bridlington then RAF Bridgnorth and…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Recounts his day and that his trip was a waste of time. They were supposed to get in air firing but they lost their target. Mentions recent weather and plague of small insects. Continues with gossip and catches up with friends news and his recent…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writing from Tunisia that he is perfectly well as are the others. He is keeping letter simple in order not to write anything that may prevent the letter being delivered. Mentions the current climate and availability of grapes, figs, olives and…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Catches up with letters and cable received. Says no parcel received yet but eagerly expecting the cigarettes they sent. Says he is asking in his reply cable for soap, socks and towels and gives reason for request. Notes other have received parcels…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writes that it was a year since they left El Kef. Comments on a welcome drop in temperature but that flies were making themselves felt. Catches up on mail received. Writes that he is enclosing photographs including one of the cover of the camp…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Lists recent letters arrived and pleased that they had dispatch another parcel to him via the Red Cross. Discusses content of their letters praising their faith and courage. Provides considerable discussion about books in general. Mentions running a…
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
List latest mail and was pleased to get details of the letters they had received from him. Writes that someone has lost the negatives of the photographs in the camp newspaper and the only way they can be recovered is from an internees mother who had…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of cables sent and received and still awaiting next letter. Mentions correspondence from others and passes on news contained. Comments on good weather, state of garden and how much they like living in new home. Mentions trying to find Médéa …
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Acknowledges arrival of letter and postcard and notes that some letters have gone missing. Comments on some of the content of letters concerning censor and his allotment. Glad to get good news of his health and well being and understands the intense…
Ronald Walker story
An account of Ronald Walker's life compiled by his sons.
Letter from Terry Ford to Bob Moore
A letter to Bob Moore from Terry Ford about 75 Squadron. He describes how his crew was the only completely non-New Zealanders, a disposal of a long delay bomb in the North Sea, the loyalty of his ground crew, the station Commander and his failed…
Emergency Stations
A list of actions to be taken during an emergency. Each crew member is listed with his position and emergency actions.
Stanley Jeffrey's mechanical engineer course notes
Handwritten notes include: boost controls, various valves, rev counter, engine installation, heaters, fire extinguishers, oil filter maintenance and aerodrome ground signals.
Flying Control Log Book
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A record of events and their times at RAF Tholthorpe covering the period 17 June to 21 July 1944 (78 pages).
Notes about a memorial to the John Wenham crash
Notes produced for a service at North Marston church where a memorial was to be sited.
Edward Lees Shea
Details of Flying Officer Shea who died for his country. Details of family and funeral arrangement. Full face portrait of man wearing side cap.
The "Bright " Class
14 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a shingle covered building, annotated with the names of each individual and 'Q.E.D.'
Notes for Communicating with Arabs
A document in English and Arabic asking for help, explaining how to behave with Arabs, including a few words in Arabic and an explanation of the perception of distance.
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of latest letters and catches up with news. Surprised to hear they were on holiday at the cape again and hoped they would enjoy themselves. Thinks of the future. Catches up with more gossip.
Letter from Donald Baker to his mother
Reports arrival of letters and catches up with news. Mentions rumour that NCOs were moved to East Russia and he and others were being transferred to north compound. Hopes they will have a good tobacco crop that season. Says he still hopes to farming…
Message from Basil Harrington to Hazael Wakefield
Message to occupied Jersey saying longing to be together again and good health. Reply on reverse catches up with news of friends and activities.
Letter to Basil Harrington from Brynmor John (Ministry of Defence)
Thanks Basil Harrington on behalf of Secretary of State for Defence and Her Majesty the Queen for his long and valuable service.
No 1 Canadian transit camp information sheet
Welcome to transit camp with instructions for reception, recreational facilities, money equivalents and departures. Second page show map of facility.
It happened one night
Eric Sanger's personal account of his last operation, of being shot down and his time as a prisoner of war. Detailed account of last operation to Nuremburg on 25 February 1943 in 9 Squadron aircraft from RAF Waddington, including delayed take off and…
Telegram to Eric Sanger's father
Informs him that his son was missing as a result of air operations on 25/26 February 1943.