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A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
Air Ministry pamphlet 130 providing information for new recruits.
Michael Woods' Enlistment Notice
A notice to report to number two recruitment centre, Cardington.
Service record of A Sharples
Typed service record of A Sharples 1941-08-23 to 1946-05-31.
Aircraft incident report
Aircraft incident report concerning loss of Lancaster bomber. Aircraft exploded after fire caused by another aircraft. Details reported by navigator, who was the only survivor. RJ Beckett was mid-upper gunner.
Hugh Horsley's National Service Grade Card
National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939 Grade Card recording Hugh Horsley's address in York and details of his medical examination in York.
Note on use of dead reckoning compass (DRC)
To be inserted in pilot's handbook. Gives instruction on the use of DRC.
Details of operational use of FIDO at RAF Gravely
Gives times of operation of FIDO. Gives details of aircraft landed - including three Mosquitos who had difficulty owing to fog. Gives details of six 35 Squadron Lancaster airborne from Graveley, notes S crashed after take off. Gives further details…
Fatal accident report - Lancaster crash
Accident form made out for Pilot Officer Arthur T Thomas Kenyon and crew of Lancaster PB366, of 35 Squadron that crashed after take-off in fog conditions. Was departing on operational sortie. All seven crew were casualties. Form contains full data…
Kenneth Harris's personal details and record of rank and trade
Two printed pages with page numbers 2 and 3. Kenneth Harris's personal details have been handwritten on page 2. Details of his rank and RAF trade have been handwritten on page 3.
Kenneth Harris's father's British Army Small Book
British Army Small Book for Ephraim Harris (father of Kenneth) with handwritten entries of Ephraim's personal details, description and next of kin. The booklet contains printed information considered to be useful during a soldier's service.
JR Williams Brief Statement of Service and certificate of discharge
RAF Form 1394 issued to James Williams.
Page 9. Service and Release book and memorabilia
Five items.
#1 George Milson's Service and release book cover.
#2 George and Jim"Dinty" Moore at Langham
#3 A record of George's flying hours.
#4 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War reception programme.
#5 Remembrance day…
#1 George Milson's Service and release book cover.
#2 George and Jim"Dinty" Moore at Langham
#3 A record of George's flying hours.
#4 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War reception programme.
#5 Remembrance day…
Batavia Personnel 7.9.43
A list of 84 Squadron personnel with their service number, address, next of kin.
Personal particulars of an airman recommended for a commission for the duration of hostilities
RAF Form 1020A with George Milson's personal details.
84 Squadron - Crews and their order of flight from Middle East to Far East
A list of 22 aircraft, crews and passengers that crossed from Egypt to Indonesia.
84 Squadron
A nominal roll of 84 squadron personnel, Eight narratives covering the period between 15/2/42 to 5/4/42 and life in various prisoner of war camps.
Notes for the information of candidates for entry into the RAF reserve as pilots
Air Ministry pamphlet no 56 for future pilots.
Statement of Entitlement and allowances
A balance sheet issued to George Milson covering his living allowances.
Ship's Routine Orders
Instructions for returning prisoners of war to identify war crimes.
Information for those on their way home
For ex-prisoners of war who intend to stop at Adabiya, Suez. Cover only.
George Milson's Service and Release Book cover
RAF Form 2520C cover
RAF Nominal Role
A list of Airmen prisoners of war and their illness.
Publicity warning
A letter warning prisoners of war about talking to the Press or publishing anything.
Liberation questionnaire
A form completed by George on his release from prisoner of war camp.
History of 84 Squadron from 3 January 1942 - 7 March 1942
A detailed history of 84 Squadron over a two month period.
There is a second, different, history.
There is a second, different, history.