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Free post American Red Cross postcard
Addressed to Red Cross in Washington DC and is a receipt for prisoner of war package. No entries of name, rank, number, prison camp and country.

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Letter to George Thomson from Gordon MacEwan
Thanks him for letter with latest news and information. Mentions rough crossing to the United States and other travels through Canada to the States. Talks at length about primary flying training and other activities. Mentions leave after course in…

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Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he has finished at Florida and has returned to Canada. He describes his travel back to Canada and some of the people he met.

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Letter from John Leigh to his wife
A ten page letter written by John whilst crossing the Atlantic. They reach New York and settle into a hotel then explore the city.

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John Leigh, Washington Monument and Lincoln memorial
#1 is John Leigh standing on the wing of a Battlet. #2 is John at the controls of a Wellington. #3 is a postcard of the Washington memorial. #4 is an aerial view of the Lincoln memorial and bridge.

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Washington DC
Eight postcards of Washington.
#1 Union railway station.
#2 US Capitol building.
#3 The White House.
#4 Department of Justice building.
#5 Library of Congress.
#6 George Washington's home at Mt Vernon
#7 Capitol Plaza at night.
#8 Tomb of the…

US Supreme Court and Lincoln Memorial
Two postcards.
#1 the US Supreme Court, Washington DC.
#2 is the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

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Road views and the Arlington Memorial Bridge
#1 and 2 are views of the road from a car.
#3 is the Arlington Memorial Bridge.

Street scene and General Winfield Scott statue
#1 is a street scene with parked cars.
#2 was taken at Scott circle, Washington D.C. and shows the statue of General Winfield Scott.

Letter from Alan North to his parents
Alan writes that his course is pretty tough compared with Cambridge. He sailed across in a large luxury liner, the food was good. Chocolate, fruit and cigarettes were for sale in unlimited quantities. The sea became rough and many were sick. Then…

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Back to School
A cutting with brief details of Squadron leader Harold Johnson's flight to identify German radar.

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Request for efficiency report on Wing Commander Mackie
From RAF staff, British Embassy, Washington DC to U.S.A.F reporting officer requesting that he complete form 1369 (annual confidential report) on Wing Commander Mackie on his termination of duty in the United States and pass it to the next senior…

Medical appointment
Appointment at Andrews Air Force Base Washington DC

Recommendation for a RAF College Course
Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…

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Norman Mackie’s Royal Air Force Pilots Flying Log Book. Five
Norman Mackie’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 3rd September 1956 until 13th July 1960.
Continuing with 69 (PR) Squadron in Germany as a Squadron Commander. Posted to 8 Flying training School in May.
In July 1957 posted to 232 Operational Conversion…

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German explosive ordnance book
Annotated Chf Tech Ken Shaw BEM. Inside cover page with title 'German explosive ordnance (bombs, fuzes, rockets, landmines, grenades and ignitors). Includes page with publisher details and contents page. Cover has Dutch title 'Koninkluke Luchtmacht…

If you are captured
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.

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Report on my foreign service project August 1941 - April 1942
Written by Ken Boyd, the brother-in-law of a Bomber Command pilot, Wilfred Comrie, who was killed in a crash at RAF Pocklington in March 1943. Wilfred was an American who joined the RCAF in May 1941 and served on 102 Squadron. Ken Boyd was a first…

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A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.

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Hastie DFC: The Life and Times of a Wartime Pilot
A biography of Roy Hastie.

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Hastie DFC: The Life and Times of a Wartime Pilot
An incomplete biography of Roy Hastie. Only pages 1 to 46, 104 to 106, 128 to 133 and 34 additional unnumbered pages are included.

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Letter from Kenneth Gill to his mother
Mentions travel by rail to Moncton and comments on cold weather. Writes of his activities, food available and local shops. Goes on to describe onward train journey to the United States including food, countryside, weather and stops. Arrived at Turner…

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Kenneth Gill 1942 Diary
Starts with account of movements in RAF for 1941. Continues lwith entries for daily activities. Embarks Greenock, Leaves Milford Haven on 8 January for voyage across Atlantic and describes voyage to Canada. Arrives Moncton 20 January describes daily…

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Washington DC scenes
Top left - view across lake of bureau of engraving and printing - columned building.
Bottom left - Mt Vernon, George Washington's home - columned veranda two storey wooden house with windows in roof and tower.
Centre - view down national mall of…

Washington DC scenes
Top left - US treasury building
Bottom left - Edgar Shakespeare Library Washington DC, columned building.
Centre top - the White House.
Centre middle - capitol plaza at night.
Centre bottom - Lee mansion - Arlington.
Top right - US supreme court…
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