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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]'.
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.
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 to Florence Christie from D K Yorath
Offers sympathy and commiseration over the loss of her son in a pilot training accident.
Letter to Florence Christie from minister of national defence for air
Congratulates family on award of Distinguished Flying Cross to James Christie. Included quote from citation.
James Christie biography
A short biography of life and RAF service.
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.
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.
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.
Letter from Leslie L. Irvin to to Robert Walter Beales’ father
Letter on company headed paper, from Leslie Irvin Honorary Secretary of Irvin Air Chute of Great Britain Limited, regarding the Caterpillar Pin to which Mr Beales' son was entitled.
Biography - Eric Baldwin
Covers early life in Australia and then training in Canada and England as an air gunner. Flew operations on Lancaster with 467 Squadron at RAF Waddington. Recounts details of operations to Walcheren Island. Continues with several other anecdotes…
Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt
Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt, detailing his civilian background and RAF service, written by his nephew.
Letter from Royal Air Force Central Depository to to Robert Walter Beales’ father
Letter accompanying the flying logbook of RW Beales, sent to him.
Note on use of dead reckoning compass (DRC)
To be inserted in pilot's handbook. Gives instruction on the use of DRC.
Kenneth Steven's citation for Distinguished Flying Cross
A newspaper column reporting Acting Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Munro Steven's citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is reported to have been a former pupil of Ilford County High School and raids on Berlin, Hannover and Stuttgart are…
William Taylor's citation for Bomber Command Clasp
A citation summarising the RAF service and career of William Henry Taylor (Buck) . Handwritten annotation states that the Bomber Command clasp to the 1939 - 1945 Star was awarded by 'Station Commander, RAF Coningsby in the Officers' Mess'.