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Letter from Reg Johnstone to his parents
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Reg writes that he has moved from RAF Swinderby to RAF Syerston. He talks about changes in his crew.
RJ Johnstone's trainee certificate
A certificate issued to Reg advising he is accepted for aircrew and issued with a white flash.
Letter to Leonard Haworth
Victor writes about his friendship with Leonard, timing of letters and his fear that one of them will be killed or wounded. He discusses books, films and the postponement of military service for students.
Ken Rogers' training
Page 1 and 2. Ken's early days training in the RAF.
Harold Batchelder's personal history
A summary listing key events in Harold Batchelder's life from his birth in April 1920 to his retirement in October 1985.
Page 36 Marjorie Rogers' diary
Marjorie writes about their time in Blackpool as Ken waited to sail to India.
Ken and Marjorie Rogers at Blackpool
Page 37. Marjorie writes about Ken's departure to India. They had spent some time in Blackpool. There are two photographs.
#1 a head and shoulders portrait of the two.
#2 a group photograph including Ken and Marjorie.
#1 a head and shoulders portrait of the two.
#2 a group photograph including Ken and Marjorie.
Telegrams to Ken Rogers' wife
Two telegrams from Ken to his wife. The first announces his arrival in Liverpool and the second his expected arrival in Nuneaton.
Underneath is a brief explanation of his demob, written by his wife.
Underneath is a brief explanation of his demob, written by his wife.
John Leslie North service history
Was wireless operator/air gunner. Flew 1440 hours wartime mostly on instructional flying. Outlines initial RAF training in Blackpool followed by ground posting at RAF Syerston with 304 and 305 Squadrons until radio and flying courses and returning to…
School examinations
Dorothy Arden’s music examination results.
FEPOW Re-union Blackpool 1989
Mike Fenton, George Milson and Robbie Robinson seated at a table at the Far East prisoner of war re-union.
Service of Remembrance
Services for ex-prisoners of war. It includes a list of Army battalions and the order of service. Three copies.
Sydney Frederick Norman Fox
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Mounted in a card titled 'Portrait'.
Trainees
A group of 43 trainees, arranged in four rows, on the pavement outside the Marnoch Boarding House, Yates Street. Blackpool, Lancashire. Each trainee has a sash of folded material over their right shoulder and tucked into their uniform belts.
Notice from the Ministry of Pensions
A letter to Tommy enclosing the King's Badge awarded to those who are disabled as a result of war service.
Branch news
Reports from various Royal Air Force Association branches including meetings, resignations and appointments, advertising efforts, grievances, social events and the loss of members including Flight Officer Aspin DFC and Flight Officer Preston…
Harold Chadwick and family and a character certificate
Four photographs and a certificate.
#1 is Harold and his bride.
#2 is two men, one seated and one standing. A post-it states 'Grandad ? with Gt Uncle George'.
#3 is a woman
#4 is Harold and family. They are on a motorbike and sidecar. A post-it…
#1 is Harold and his bride.
#2 is two men, one seated and one standing. A post-it states 'Grandad ? with Gt Uncle George'.
#3 is a woman
#4 is Harold and family. They are on a motorbike and sidecar. A post-it…
Frank Truswell's service history
A handwritten list of the various courses and stations where Frank served.
Gen's Story
An autobiography of Eugeniusz Olenyn's life.
The first part of the memoir talks of the many trials Genek went through both in attempting to rejoin his Polish Air Force unit and, once the Germans overran the country, escape to England.
Ganek…
The first part of the memoir talks of the many trials Genek went through both in attempting to rejoin his Polish Air Force unit and, once the Germans overran the country, escape to England.
Ganek…
Harold Newey
Harold in uniform with side cap. On reverse, 'mother's cousin Harold' and stamped 'W R Buckley, Regent Studio, Cocker Sqr, Blackpool, N.S.'.
Victor Wells
Head and shoulder portrait of Victor in uniform with side cap. On reverse 'Sgt V Wells, 61 Sandringham Avenue, Whiston, Nr. Rotherham' also stamped Valette Studio 32, Bank Hey St., Blackpool' and 'Oct.17.1940'.
Notice to Recruit to Rejoin for Service
RAF Form 1376 instructing Arthur Mace to attend the reception unit at Blackpool.
This is ridiculous - we should bale out
Mentions that he was in air cadets and then covers training as a wireless operator and eventual posting to 550 Squadron. Recalls events of 12 July 1944 on an operation to Revigny in France when the crew were forced to abandon their aircraft over…
Service documents
Permission for David to be absent from quarters and notes reading 'Douglas. 350' and 'Sgt. Tracy C. 68 Sandgate Blackpool'.
Conversation with Eric Clarke
Starts with discussion of Hampden and then getting Manchester and subsequently Lancaster. Relates some Manchester operations including 1000 bomber raid. Provides anecdotes about Manchester operations. Continues with account of joining up and…