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Geoffrey Beckett's diary
Diary from 7 November 1941. Notes being posted to air gunner course after ITW. Posted to Bridlington then RAF Llandwrog. Daily diary from 21 March 1942. Goes on to describes daily activities and training including flying. Writes about leaves and…
Note about Hazel Salisbury
Note states 'Hazels surname is Salisbury - Bryn Hendre, Llanbeblig Road, Caer, N Wales. Sorry if I never told you before.Its a jolly decent station and the chaps are OK - the aircraft are wonderful, Mom - Lancasters, well I will write later'.
Lorries in front of building and man watching Hurricane
Top - view of two story building with lorries parked in front including two bowsers. Captioned 'Top: No 213 Squadron's transports lined up prior to departure for foreign service 3rd March 1940. The line up includes two fuel bowsers and servicing…
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his mother
Writes of lack of letters from home and that their station had been bombed and machine gunned over the last three nights. describes his duties and activities as well as damage to the station and casualties over the three nights. Suggests that they…
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his parents
Writes of his last morning in London and returning to Wittering. Catches up with family news and gossip. Writes of activities on recent visit to London.
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his mother
Mentions arrival of granny's cake and recent visits to Calne and Chippenham. Comments on weather and activities at camp. Mentions events in Europe. Writes of upcoming Easter leave. Catches up with family news and gossip. Added to transcript that…
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his father
Writes of his training and applying for possible upcoming leave. Mentions father will have to write to commanding officer. Speculates over his next posting, possibly to Cranwell. Mentions plans to meet up with his brother Ted and other family in the…
Postcard from Geoff Beckett to family
On front a b/w photograph of a road with brick barrack blocks ad huts either side. Captioned 'RAF Camp West Drayton'. Text describes journey and activities on arrival at camp. Describes location.
Postcard from Geoff Beckett to his Mother
Catches up with family news and gossip. Writes about his fiancé Hazel. Comments on his current station and mentions he is on Lancasters.
Writing wallet
NAAFI writing wallet. Posted from Sgt Beckett, RAF Waddington to Mrs Dorothy Rogerson. Inside states 'Flying straight away 1030'.
Letter from Geoff Beckett to his mother
Short note. Writes he was tired and had been a coffin bearer at funeral for airmen who had crashed near his camp.
Postcard from Geoff Beckett to his mother
Postcard with b/w photograph of the Llanberis Pass. Writes that this is now his address and comments in camp.
Letters from Geoffrey Beckett to his parents and his mother
Transcriptions of letters.
First letter to parents asking for enclosed to be cleaned for friend going overseas.
Second letter to parents dated 10 May 1941. Mentions recent letters and that they had been bombed and machine gunned but they worked…
First letter to parents asking for enclosed to be cleaned for friend going overseas.
Second letter to parents dated 10 May 1941. Mentions recent letters and that they had been bombed and machine gunned but they worked…
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his parents
Writes of visit to London and mentions plans for future leaves. Talks of other visits and activities. Mentions seeing several shows in London. Postscript mentions short detachment to RAF Hendon which allowed visit to London West end.
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his mother
Relates details of journey and meeting and talking to RAF lad who had acquaintance in common. Comments on lack of weekend passes. and discusses future plans. Continues with gossip and finding money in his pocket. Mentions writing to friend and…
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his mother
Comments on lack of mail and granny's cake. Writes of returning to Calne and then going out to Chippenham for shopping. Writes of weather and activities in camp. Comments on events in Europe and possible Easter leave.
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his parents
Reflects on letter received from father. Relates details of journey to Bristol and sporting activities on arrival. Mentions going to church. Writes of mail received from granny asking what kind of cake he would like. Continues with other family…