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MDeansJAG[Ser#-DoB]-251114-05.pdf
The document covers in detail the history from April 1942 to January 1945.

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MDeansJAG[Ser#-DoB]-251114-04.pdf
A detailed account of Dixie's time at the North (Officers) compound March 1943-January 1945.

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Note to all allied expeditionary force personnel about to embark on the invasion of Normandy.

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A summary of the numbers of casualties amongst air and ground crew. Figures are also provided for the air forces of 'Empire' countries and there is a table comparing the losses of The United States Air Force and Bomber Command.

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LDodwellSL72147v2.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Stanley Lester Dodwell from 20 April 1939 to 8 August 1954. Details Stan's previous flying experience as a pilot, his rank of Pilot Officer and training as an instructor. Includes monthly flying hours for the time Stan…

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BDodwellSLDodwellPv1.pdf
Including photographs, notes, cartoons and newspaper cutting details of Stan's early life and gaining his pilot's licence aged 18. He married and was commissioned into the Royal Air Force and transferred to Canada to train as a flying instructor at…

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BMillarRDMillarRDv1.pdf
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF

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PPearsonFS18030020.pdf
1 - Head an shoulder portrait of an army officer - headline 'missing at sea - Captain A.W.L. Lawn of Stratford, formerly Hawera'..
2. Full face portrait of an airman captioned 'Flying Officer Entwistle'.
3. Full face portrait of an airman,…

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PPearsonFS18030015.jpg
Top - seven aircrew wearing tropical uniform standing in line under the wing of a Lancaster with other aircraft behind. Captioned 'Bob and his crew'.
Bottom - an airman sitting in pilot's seat in cockpit of a Lancaster looking back. Captioned 'Bob…

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PPearsonFS18030014.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of an officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. Submitted with caption 'Bob' and captioned 'Flight Lieutenant A.R.H. Warner (Bob) RNZAF'.

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PPearsonFS18030008.jpg
First Notifies commissioning of Flight Sergeant Albert R H Warner as Pilot officer. Mentions home in New Zealand. Went to England a year ago and is flying Lancasters. Second - notes promotion of Warner to flying officer.

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PPearsonFS18030006.pdf
Submitted with caption 'AJH Warner_Rotorua'.
1. Group course photograph.
2. Airman walking down street.
3. Full face portrait of airmen.
4. Two airmen.
5. Seven airmen.
6. Three airmen.
7. Buildings round grass square.
8. Three airmen with…

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ADentonH19980904-0004.mp3

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SThompsonGB1572977v60021 r.jpg
Answers George's letter to them requesting information about the grave of a New Zealand airmen. Gives location of Flying Officer Norman Overend 422090 RNZAF in Durnbach war cemetery, Germany. Gives information for travelling to cemetery.

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Recounts a family visit to Canada. Comments on host, visit to 442 Squadron and Canadian casualties and fellow prisoners of war. Goes on to recount other activities during visit. Finally mentions attending reunion of the Mildenhall Register.

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Top - three photographs of airmen unrelated to this collection who were killed. Flight Lieutenant Brian Ordish, Pilot Officer Clive Perring and Pilot Officer Robert Skillbeck RAAF. Gives details of final flights.
Bottom photograph show seven airmen…

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SThomsonGB1572977v40035.pdf
Describes being shot down on his twentieth operation, He was navigator and lists remainder of crew. Describes crew bailing out, and details adventures while evading with the flight engineer for several days. Goes on to describe being found by German…

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PThomsonGB24020008.jpg
Full face portrait of an airman wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and New Zealand shoulder patch.

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Addressed via New Zealand Base in the Strand London. Returned to sender as the addressee was reported and missing believed killed. Congratulates him on his commission and promotion and pleased to hear he enjoyed his tour of the north of England.…

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Jack writes about his dad's car crash. He lists the cards he has sent.

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Jack writes about letters written and received. He has been into Norwich to see a film. He describes a funeral of one of their crews.

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Catches up with Georges latest news. Writes that he was disappointed with the organisation and accommodation at Mepal. Relates his arrival and initial activities. Mentions a colleague having only 28 (operations) to do and comments on work practices.…

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Introduces himself and explains how he had knowledge of letters from the Thomson to Norman Overend's parents and was now writing back. Mentioned that he had been in England and in hospital in Scotland before sailing back. Mentions Norman's brother…

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Writes that he had had heard good news of Spagatner and a letter from Barry who was now home. Says he had a letter from Mrs Beverton and wished he could have had better news for her. Asked for Norman Overend address. Notes that he would be in…

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PDonaghyTR1904.jpg
Six airmen, three squatting in front, three standing behind, all wearing battledress with brevet and side caps. On the reverse 'Bomber crew 1944, Lancaster, Donaghy T R centre rear'.

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