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LDowdeswellGD1261816v1.pdf
Navigator's, air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book for Dennis Dowdeswell covering the period 22 May 1943 to 14 November 1945. Details his training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Lichfield (27…

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For George Thomson navigator medical classification A3B.

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Brief details covering, volunteering, reporting to aircrew reception centre, training, operations, shot down, prisoner of war

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Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.

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For LAC Thomson G B from RAF Ludlow to 1 EANS Bridgnorth

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Made out for LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters. Instructions on reverse

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Allows LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters.

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Made out to LAC Thomson GB - permission to be absent from quarters.

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Made out from Cosford to Glasgow, Note was only valid when attached to a leave pass. Conditions on the reverse.

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Asks for him to state his desire to further flying duties, ground duties or release from the service. Gives some information on each choice. Is addressed to ex prisoners of war.

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Asks recipient to fill out form which would be in recipients interest. Mentions that when he came back to Cosford the question of his future would arise. It would be easier to decide if they knew his preferences. On return he would be interviewed by…

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Contains letter with extension of leave pending medical board. Date of board unknown, he would be informed when known. Food ration card for 21 days enclosed.

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Catches up with mail and news of friends. Says he is on leave and mention dental issues and drinking. Mentions recent flying test which did not go well and that he was unlikely to be selected for pilot training. Was resigned to becoming an air…

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]430730.pdf
Pleased to get their letter with all their news. Now in his new camp and would let them know his new address. Says he passed his exams as had all his colleagues. Mentions colleagues from Scotland. Says he sent his parcel off. Catches up with their…

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LSewerinS704459v2.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…

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Writes describing daily activities. Mentions war news was good and Cherbourg should have fallen. Continues with catching up with news and gossip. Asks after the boys and hopes he had time to read. Item included is an address of A.C.2 R W Howieson at…

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Letter enclosed in parcel. Hopes he finds the contents of the parcel OK. Writes about her recent shopping. Catches upon family and other news. Mentions his day out and him getting a copy of the thin blue line.

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Describes his bowling activity and writes that they had received all his letters to date. Was sensing him a postal order for 10/-. Comments on his current station and continues with news and gossip and more description of activity. Comments on war…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430622.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of his latest letter. Continues with description of daily activities and attending a sale of house furniture. Continues with chat and gossip including father attending ARP lecture and other news. Comments that some friends were…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430614.pdf
Short note with latest news and enclosing letter from India and latest family photographs. Mentions fathers letter to him posted recently and continues with more chat and gossip.

EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430610.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of his latest letter and comments on his new quarters and visit to Wolverhampton. Mentions mail. Comments on Glasgow's collection for victory week being 3 million more that their target of £13,500,000. Continues with more gossip.…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430609.pdf
Writes of daily activities mentioning church and WVS. Mentions his home posting and that he would be in England for some time. Continues with news and gossip of neighbours, friends and family. Mentions receiving a letter from India.

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430605.pdf
Opens with description of family activity and mentions she is working on his scarf as well as on his recent journey. Continues with local and family news as well as gossip of activity and friends. Comments on his leave being cut short. Mentions her…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430525.pdf
Acknowledges his latest letter and glad to know he was well and relieved that raider had not been near him. Comments on Nazi difficulties in repairing dams. Mentions recent Shirley Temple film she had seen. Mentions war in desert. Asks if he was…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430520.pdf
Comments on dad using typewriter and recent sports success. Dad was now helping with the ration books. Continues with news and gossip of daily activities, friend and family. Mentions bombing and great words about the RAF. Hoped he enjoyed his tea out…

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