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  • Creator is exactly "Great Britain. Air Ministry"

SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10034.pdf
Full details of airworthiness for Short S21 G-ADHK, lower unit of composite aircraft. Constructed at Rochester in 1938. Included b/w photograph of aircraft.

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

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10035-0001.jpg
Foer Short boat seaplane monoplane three seater registered as G-ADHK.

SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10033-0001.jpg
For Short float seaplane monoplane two seater. Registered as G-ADHJ

SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10032.pdf
Full version of paperwork for the certificate of air worthiness for Short Mayo seaplane S.20. Upper unit of composite aircraft. 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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LFaircloughT1077120v2.pdf
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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Telegram label to Tommy's wife and telegram from Phyllis to Tommy's mother advising that Tommy has been reported missing. Advising that a letter was to follow.

These items were sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality…

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PCornwellSmithJC25040018.jpg
Cartoon of a woman's head and graffiti reading 'Arnhem Avenger'. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136 Cam 1 Neg 1'.

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Two airmen walk between two lines of gliders. Reverse is printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'GH20'.

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With its side hinged nose open a gun is guided up a ramp into the fuselage of a Horsa glider by a group of seven airmen. Reverse printed 'A.M.Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136C beg 5' and 'Loading up of Horsa Mk 2 at Woodbridge, 6 Pdr…

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A sergeant navigator sits over a map with a set of dividers. His aircrew whistle is attached to his right collar and he wears a signet ring. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136 Cam 1 Neg 7'.

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View from a Stirling across the starboard engines. Below is a flat agricultural landscape. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136 Cam 3 Neg 19'.

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Stirling tug towing a Horsa glider approaching the Rhine over a flat agricultural landscape. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136C neg 2D' and 'Rhine lies ahead'.

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Aerial view of an aircraft crash near the Rhine at Mehr with clouds of smoke pouring from it. There is a farm, woodland and river close to the crash site. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136C ne 23' and 'F/Lt Priest…

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Gliders and their tugs above cultivated fields in a flat landscape. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136C neg 27' and 'Gliders and tugs landing/crossing of Rhine'. Photograph includes Horsa gliders and Stirling tugs.

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A Horsa glider approaching a grass landing zone. There are men and equipment on the ground and woodland to one side. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'R136 Cam 4 Neg 31 Rhine Landing'.

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Gliders landed in fields and along trackways and dykes. Reverse printed 'A.M. Crown Copyright Reserved' and annotated 'G38'.

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