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Letter from Air Ministry to NH Crawford dated 22 February 1939 stating that his name had been removed from the list of candidates selected for interview following Crawford's letter of 15 February 1939, with offer to consider his candidature further…

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Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford dated 1 February 1939 offering him an appointment for interview on 7 February 1939 for a Short Service Commission in the Royal Air Force.

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Returning Douglas' log books together with a piece of war medal ribbon.

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A reply to Douglas' claim to campaign stars and the defence medal requesting that he send his flying log book.

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Notes for pilots of operational aircraft.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Notes and information for members of aircraft crews including pay, allowances and accommodation on selection for training.

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A Halifax showing damage sustained in a collision. Captioned, 'Halifax III - No MZ456 in collision - 13/14.1.1945'. Reverse stamped 'AM Crown Copyright reserved, 28th Jan 1945 RAF Station Snaith' and annotated, 'V Douglas Knox 20 Town Moor Ave,…

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Authority for Victor Douglas Knox to purchase a Royal Air Force uniform appropriate to his rank in the general duties branch. One authority is 'to be produced and left with the civilian tailor at the time of purchase'.

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Advice to officers regarding careless discussions of sensitive matters, action to be taken and the obligation for officers to maintain morale.

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Notes on the personal clothing and sundry items to be obtained on appointment to a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

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Notes relating to officer's pay including banking, allowances, outfit allowances, rations, accommodation, family allowances and income tax.

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10034.pdf
Air Ministry Certificate of Airworthiness of 16 July 1938 for Short S.21 Flying Boat G-ADHK ‘Maia’, the lower half of the Short Mayo Composite. It took aloft Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’, flown by Don Bennett on several world record flights.…

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A front view of a Lancaster at sunset. On the reverse 'Lanc waiting for take off'.

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Air Ministry Certificate of Registration for Short S.21 Flying Boat G-ADHK ‘Maia’, the lower half of the Short Mayo Composite. It took aloft Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’, flown by Don Bennett on several world record flights.

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Air Ministry Certificate of Registration for Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’, flown by Don Bennett on several world record flights.

SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10032.pdf
Air Ministry Certificate of Air Worthiness for Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’, flown by Don Bennett on several world record flights.

Constructed at Rochester in 1938.

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The telegram advises that Chan has been injured in a motor accident.

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The letter advises that Chan has been in a motor accident.

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Regrets expressed to Tommy's wife on hearing that he is missing. Advises that enquiries are being made and on receipt she will be advised.

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A vertical aerial photograph of a part of the Krupps factory.
On the reverse 'Krupps, Essen'.

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The leaflet suggests that England, Poland and France are not the aggressors; they were all ill-equipped for the conflict, compared to Germany, who had been investing significantly in getting on a war footing for some time.

Germany is facing…

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Notes concerning airmen missing or deceased. Covers dealing with private effects, family allowance, pay and pensions.

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Flying log book for observers and air gunners for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to September 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless operator/air gunner in…

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In reply to her letter, Tommy's wife is advised that Thomas, having flown with Squadron leader Stan Slater on his first tour, was asked by Stan to go on the operation with him.

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Advising that Flight Sergeant Herbert Fairclough has been admitted to hospital and placed on the dangerously ill list following injuries sustained in an aircraft accident. An application for third class travel warrant to visit can be made using the…

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