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ATurnerLA101115.mp3
Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.

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YWyrillWR553311v1.pdf
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWMXX1030-010001.jpg
Jack writes about problems with letters and leave, due to illness. The weather is causing problems, too.

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MTerras1050292-150303-01.pdf
List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

MMcMahonT1061081-240301-02.pdf
A compilation of names and addresses. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers and identifies his camp barrack as 17A.

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PPearceNL18020002.jpg
An envelope with a group photograph. On the envelope is a mini-biography of Noel, the group photograph is of 23 mostly airmen arranged in three rows. On the reverse is a post-it with 'subject Back row 4 from rt'.

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SKeelingRV82689v10016.jpg
Left page: top, congratulations to Mr and Mrs Keeling on their wedding.
Bottom, Stanley sending love and best wishes.
Right page: propaganda leaflets dropped in Italy and Germany, annotated 'war time propaganda leaflets released by the R.A.F.'.

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SHarriganD[Ser#-DoB]v230002.mp3
Reg Herring was living in London with his father and elder brother at the start of the war. His father built a shelter that collapsed after a heavy rainfall. Reg was evacuated to Sizewell and then to near Birmingham. After the war Reg returned to…

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SKeelingRV82689v10009.jpg
Left page top and right page; best wishes from friends on the marriage of Pilot Officer Bob Keeling to Ursula Hartley.
Left page: bottom left, Bob in uniform with a woman in civilian clothes annotated 'Christmas 1940'.
Bottom right, a woman and a…

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SKeelingRV82689v10008.jpg
Left page: top, an advertisement for a hotel.
Bottom left, view of a cathedral.
Bottom right, view of terraced fields.
Right page: top two rows reports family engagements; centre; a list of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves including R V…

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MShepherdG167962-201007-020001.jpg
Gives details of upcoming Midland reunion and encourages members to go. Includes caricature of organiser.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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PDavyFR1905.jpg
A vertical aerial photograph of Birmingham. The intersection between Church Hill Road and Crompton Road is highlighted. Captioned 'FN78 KLS 6-7-44//8" 6500' --> Birmingham 'Y' Training F/L Davy G625'.

Identification kindly provided by Kenneth R.…

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MMercierCG1868263-220820-010001.jpg
An identity card issued to Gordon

LHowkinsF1576710v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F Howkins, wireless operator, covering the period from 29 April 1943 to 30 August 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, and post was flying with number 5 Reserve Flying…

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-01.pdf
A detailed description of an operation to Mannheim on 19 May 1942. The author describes the preparation, the operation and their safe return to the UK.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ441228.pdf
He thanks her her letter and a parcel. He has not flown since Christmas eve because his pilot has been sick. He comments on family news from Jean.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ440912.pdf
He has moved to RAF Winthorpe. He is hoping to finish the course early and get some days leave. He has found beer in Lincoln. His PS expresses love for Jean.

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MMatthewsPM1204048-210606-03.jpg
Phillip's call to service

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EOCRAFCentDepMatthewsB480212.jpg
The letter accompanies Phillip's Log Book.

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EKemplerBMatthewsA490626.pdf
The letter thanks her for her letter and apologises for not sending a photo of her son's grave. She promises to take another. She has been placing flowers on his grave. Then she takes about her family. He husband made a drawing of the graveyard…

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EEvansCMatthewsB441005.pdf
The letter refers to his son being missing as a result of air operations. The letter includes leaflets advising discretion with dealing with the Press and a second pamphlet with advice on what to expect if he is a prisoner.

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EAmpthillMMatthewsA450723.pdf
The letter expresses regret that their has been no news of her son. They explain that since the end of the war in Europe the military will now handle missing person enquiries.

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OMatthewsPM1204048-210606-010001.jpg
RAF Form 543 with Phillip's details

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EShepherdWMatthewsB450702-0001.jpg
The letter gives brief details about the crash of his son's aircraft. They have now presumed he is dead and express sorrow.

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