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Charles Woolford's exercise book
An exercise book of handwritten technical notes and diagrams including descriptions of aircraft instruments, equipment, controls and maintenance procedures . Page one is annotated '1438113 AC1 Woolford C J 137 Entry Class 3 Hut Y6 A Squadron 1…
Charles Woolford's exercise book
An exercise book of handwritten technical notes and diagrams including workshop notes and descriptions of aircraft instruments, equipment, controls and maintenance procedures . The front cover is annotated '1438113 AC1 Woolford C J 137 Entry Class…
Charles Woolford's exercise book
An exercise book of handwritten technical notes and diagrams describing aircraft instruments, equipment, controls and inspection and testing procedures. The front cover is annotated with Charles Woolford's name, service number and some indecipherable…
Charles Woolford's exercise book
An exercise book of handwritten technical notes and diagrams describing aircraft instruments, engine components and controls. The front cover is annotated ' 1438113 A C J Woolford [indecipherable] Entry Class 3, [third line of text indecipherable]'.
Third Class Railway Ticket
Third class rail ticket (RAF Form 2520/10) from Wembley Park to Harringay. The ticket has a dispersal centre stamp dated 6 September 1946.
S J Lupton press cutting
Single column press cutting comprising picture of S J Lupton after his first solo flight and article describing his family, education and RAF training.
S J Lupton casualty notification letter
Letter from Casualty Branch to F Lupton Esq notifying the death of S J Lupton on air operations, signed J A Smith.
Biography of Selwyn Jaques Lupton
Biography of S J Lupton, describing his family, education, RAF service and death on air operations 16 April 1943.
Peter John Reynolds research notes
A page, torn from a notebook, with handwritten notes about Peter John Reynolds' service career. Included are training and operational units, his service number, the dates of his service, his national insurance number and the query "83 Pathfinder…
Telegram to George Edward Gadd's father
A telegram to Mr G Gadd informing him of the death of his son, Sergeant George Edward Gadd.
Letter from Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr. G Gadd, the father of Sergeant George Edward Gadd. It details the circumstances surrounding Gadd's death and describes him as a very capable air gunner and a popular and esteemed…
Letter from Squadron Leader W. C. Ollason to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the captain of Sergeant George Edward Gadd's crew to his father, Mr G Gadd. It describes the circumstances of Sergeant Gadd's death in action and tells how much he was liked and respected. It goes on to say that the crew…
George Edward Gadd biography
A short biography of Sergeant George Gadd, containing information about his death, his family and his civilian life and boxing prowess before joining the Royal Air Force.
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
It also states that his name can be found on the Dunstable War memorial and…
George Edward Gadd
Personal research on George Edward Gadd by his younger brother. It describes how he died and how his parents found out about his death on their way to visit him. It also mentions his amateur boxing and engagement to Kathleen Smith, a farmer's…
Charles Woolford's National Service Grade Card
National Service Grade Card recording that Charles Woolford was medically examined on 13 May 1941 and placed in grade three. His age, height and colour of eyes and hair are recorded on the reverse of the card.
Caterpillar Club philatelic cover
Postcard philatelic cover commemorating the diamond jubilee of the Caterpillar Club. It has a postage stamp reflecting three distinct stages of the progress of information technology and has been stamped by the Birmingham Philatelic Counter. It is…
Identification form for Hawkins, GF
An official form for identifying Hawkins, GF as a repatriated member of the Royal Air Force. It is from the M. I. 9 Interrogating Officer of the London District Assembly Area and is addressed to department A.I.1(a)P/W at the Air Ministry and to the…
A E Clayton autobiographical notes
A E Clayton autobiographical notes, containing his family history, training and subsequent employment in telecommunications pre war, during the war, and post war.
Robert Walter Beales' diary
Nine pages from a diary covering nine days in January 1940. Beales describes in detail how he spent his last day of leave, his work in repairing various aircraft and his life at RAF Scampton.
Peter Le Brocq’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Peter Le Brocq’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 until 21st July 1944. Trained at No. 19 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 2 Service Flying Training School, 15 Operational Training Unit. In September 1941 posted to 38 Squadron for…
Service record of A Sharples
Typed service record of A Sharples 1941-08-23 to 1946-05-31.
Robert Walter Beales' observer's and air gunner's flying log book. One
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book of RW Beales. It contains just one page which lists three aircraft types: Hampden I, A.V.ROE Tutor [sic] and A.V.ROE Manchester [sic].
Robert Walter Beales' observer's and air gunner's flying log book. Two
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book of RW Beales, flight engineer. It covers the period from 1 January 1942 to 24 August 1942 and includes details and locations of his flying training and operations flown. Whilst in training he flew on two of…
Newspaper report of Arthur Wrigley's marriage to Joan Milligan
Description of Arthur Wrigley's marriage to Joan Milligan. The names of the couple's parents and the bridesmaids and a description of the bride's dress and bouquet are included. The best man is reported to have been Corporal Michael Connolly, RAF.
Arthur Wrigley's Bible
The front and back covers and first page of Arthur Wrigley's service bible. The front cover has the RAF badge and the caption 'Active Service Edition'. Arthur Wrigley has handwritten his name and address inside the front cover. The first page has…