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SBraithwaiteP[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group.

It contains biographies of the following:

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MHoddingRL2016564-180806-02.pdf
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…

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SRogersK1579511v10004.jpg
Three photographs.
#1 Nine Wellingtons in formation, viewed from below.
#2 Three Wellingtons of 311 Squadron in formation, viewed from the side.
#3 Vapour trails over Whitehall.

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PStephensonS2503.jpg
A sketch of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight overflying Conningsby.

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PStephensonS25020033.jpg
The three aircraft are flying over a steam traction engine.

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PStephensonS25010001.jpg
A starboard side view of Spitfire "?-GZ", MJ370 with a hunting horn beneath the cockpit. Behind is Blithfield Reservoir in Staffordshire.

Identification kindly provided by Chris Clarke of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Group.

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BMilsonGWMilsonGWv1.pdf
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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PPickfordJT18010002.jpg
Box containing: Distinguished Flying Medal, 1939 to 1945 Star with Battle of Britain clasp, Aircrew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 to 1945, Air Efficiency Award.

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LPickfordJT743068v1.pdf
J T Pickford’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 13 November 1939 to 08 May 1945, detailing his training and operations flown as Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Evanton (8 Air Observer’s School), RAF North Weald, Northolt, Manston,…

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PMoggAW1914.jpg
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a Mosquito with hangar in the background. Six versions of the same image, three titled '25 Squadron' and one captioned 'Fighter Command'. On the reverse of one is a partially…

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LMoggAW175065v1.pdf
A W Mogg’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 1 August 1940 to 25 July 1945, detailing training and operations as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and night fighter aircrew.

He was stationed at RAF Cranwell (No.1 Signals School),…

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EHopgoodJVHopgood[Mo]430303-0001.jpg
Writes of going to an aerodrome on the south coast to do some tests. Tells of meeting friend and of fighter pilot life on the station he visited. Met up with another acquaintance.

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SThomsonGB1572977v60017.jpg
Speech honouring those who died in Battle of Britain and memories of 602 Squadron's part in it. Mentions he was member of ATC. Concludes with extract from book written by friend Hector MacLean.

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YWyrillWR553311v1.pdf
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…

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OWyrillWR553311-180529-010001.jpg
Personal information and details of service for William Raymond Wyrill.

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BWyrillWRWyrillWRv1.pdf
Family history including, early, school and village life, service with the Royal Air Force as an electrician with 242, 22 and 51 squadrons, and life after demob. Includes a photograph of a teacher and 26 children arranged in three rows, captioned…

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PWillettS1910.jpg
A group of airmen march past a saluting officer. Aircraft are parked on the airfield behind the parade including an Oxford, B-24 and C-47.

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PWillettS1908.jpg
Two officers in uniform standing on opposite sides of a table covered with the union flag. The officer on the left is presenting a framed picture of the communication squadron badge to the officer on the right. A fighter aircraft is visible in a…

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PWillettS1906.jpg
An officer in uniform standing outside holding a framed picture of the badge (crest) and motto of the Fighter Command Communication Squadron. The reverse of the print is annotated [indecipherable].

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PWillettS1904.jpg
Seven officers in uniform standing to attention on an airfield. The officer on the left of the line up has a framed picture in his left hand. The officer at the front is saluting. A fighter aircraft can be seen in one of the hangars in the…

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PWillettS1903.jpg
Crest and motto of Fighter Command Communication Squadron bearing the signatures of King George VI and J D Heaton-Armstrong, Chester Herald and Inspector of Royal Air Force Badges, College of Arms.

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Letter from Air Vice Marshall, Director General of Organisation to the Air Officer Commanding, Headquarters, Number 11 Group sending a painting of the badge and motto for Fighter Command Communication Squadron, as approved by The King. Letter states…

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ESokolowskaERamsayWA450917.jpg
Letter from Flt/O E Sokolowska, PA to the Commander in Chief Fighter Command, regarding arrangements for presentation of crest (badge) to Fighter Command Communication Squadron on 18 September 1945

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ERamsayWAHeatonArmstrongJD450406.jpg
Letter notifying the College of Arms that the Commander in Chief, Fighter Command has approved the design of a badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron and requesting that the badge be submitted to the Chief of Air Staff for sanction by…

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ERamsayWAHeatonArmstrongJD450327.jpg
Letter thanking the College of Arms for the design of a badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron. Wing Commander Ramsay states that he has sent the design to the Commander in Chief for approval.

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