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The best thing I ever did
Ted Neale's account of his early experience from the age of 17, when he volunteered for the RAF. He recalls his early experiences.
What a place to be, whilst there was a war on
Ted Neale's account of working at the Woolwich Arsenal, aged 18. He tells of a bombing attack at the factory, which started just as they were leaving at 5 p.m.
Oil's Well
Recollections of various operations he carried out during the war.
Ted Neale's memoir
Memoirs of Ted Neale (written in a non-contemporary diary), recounting his experiences of an air raid on Woolwich, travelling to South Africa for aircrew training and taking part in bombing operations from Italy. Some anecdotes are repeated. This…
Two stories and a letter by Ted Neale
Ted Neale's account of travelling by boat and train to South Africa and training undertaken in various locations in Africa. The item includes a letter written in later years requesting a disability pension due to loss of hearing.
Ted Neale's training and early operational experiences
Ted Neale's account of his training in South Africa, subsequent further training in Jerusalem, crew selection and transfer to Italy. He relates early experiences on operations - including Shederevo oil refinery - and losing a Wellington to enemy…
Letter from Ted Neale
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He refers to feeling 'isolated and diminished' when returning to civilian work. He rejoined the Royal Air Force, but the jobs became more menial and supplies and maintenance were poor. He describes the contrast with some of the operations he took…
Italian war memories
Ted Neale describes the aircrew, circumstances leading to their baling out near Nereto, Tortoreto, Italy, and how some of the crew were captured, but Ted was sheltered by local people. He recalls details of his journey back to his squadron at Foggia.
Wellington memories
Ted describes, in detail, an early operational sortie.
The Algerian Affair and On
Ted Neale gives a detailed account of his last operation on a Wellington Mk 10.
A Gastronomic Journey (Experience)
Ted Neale describes life at No 1 Aircrew Reception at Lords Cricket Ground, recalling the food being forgettable, apart from the fresh milk. He was posted to Scarborough where the food was so bad that they ate fish and chips and flapjacks at a nearby…
Ted Neale's early war memoirs
Ted Neale describes the start of the war and the end of his schooling. Having had a couple of unsatisfactory jobs, he moved to the Woolwich Arsenal as an apprentice tool maker. On Saturday 7th September 1940 an air raid destroyed the factory, killing…
Ted Neale's memories of serving in Italy
Ted arrived in Portici, south of Naples from training in Palestine. He recalls meeting Jesse Owens, Olympic athlete, during a trip to Rome. Ted was subsequently transferred to Foggia to join 37 Squadron. He recalls various members of his crew.
Ted Neale's Astro Observation Note Book
A book used by Ted for calculating astronomical observations, whilst at 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth.
Ted Neale's Photography Notes
A notebook kept by Ted Neale with his notes recorded during training in South Africa with 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth.
Ted Neale's Training Notes
An exercise book kept by Ted Neale when training in South Africa with notes about Metrology and Magnetism.
Ted Neale's Rough Training Notes
An exercise book kept by Ted Neale with notes recorded during his training at the Air Force Training School.
Astro Observation Exercise Book
An exercise book kept by Ted Neale with his observations and calculations used in astro-observations, No 19 AN, 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth.
D R Theory Exercise Book
An exercise book kept by Ted Neale recording notes about navigation theory. Training notes covering Dead Reckoning calculations and corrections, and post flight procedures.
Meteorology Excercise Book
An excercise book kept by Ted Neale with his meteorology notes. Recorded at No 19 AN 42 Air School, Port Elizabeth.
Ted Neale's Signals Exercise Book
An exercise book that Ted Neale used to record his notes during Signals classes, No 19 AN Air Force Training School.
Training notes cover signals procedures and codes. Also instructions on operational flight procedures, reconnaissance flights and…
Training notes cover signals procedures and codes. Also instructions on operational flight procedures, reconnaissance flights and…
Notes on Airframes
Ted Neale's notes on aircraft.
Ted Neale's Navigation Exercise Book
An exercise book kept by Ted Neale with his Navigation notes, as part of his training at 77 Operational Training Unit
Ted Neale's Navigation Notes
A note book kept by Ted Neale covering chart projection, navigation calculations and also notes about firing range procedures and behaviour expectations for non-commissioned officers and officers.
Ted Neale's Air Navigator notebook
Ted Neale's course notes for Course 19 Air Navigator including details of corrections and adjustments to be applied to readings and calculations of positions.