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LHopperPC209938v1.pdf
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunner and flight engineers covering the period from 27 May 1944 to 21 March 1945 detailing his flying training and operations flow as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Pembrey (1 AGS), RAF Oakley…

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Service record for William Baillie from 17 March 1941 to 3 September 1946.

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LBaillieWH1344650v1.pdf
Navigator's air bomber's and air gunner's flying log book from 6 November 1943 to 30 November 1944. Details training as a wireless operator in Dominie, Anson, Wellington, Stirling and Lancaster aircraft. William served at No 4 Radio School, No 11…

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LFaircloughT1077120v2.pdf
Flying log book for observers and air gunners for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to September 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless operator/air gunner in…

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LFaircloughT1077120v1.pdf
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers for Tommy Fairclough from 9 July 1942 to 12 March 1945, detailing his training and operational duties. Tommy flew 43 operations, 33 night time and ten daylight as wireless…

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Posting notice with instructions for George Thomson to report to RAF Methwold. Leave granted before reporting.

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From the officer looking after Georges personal effects at RAF Mildenhall. Expresses sympathy and explains the process for handling effects of those posted missing.

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

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Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave in London.

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Made out for Sergeant G B Thomson, for leave in London.

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Made out to Sergeant Thomson and has subscription signed for for February, March, November and December.

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Advises dispatch of personal effects of George Thomson from central depository to his father.

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Events for Christmas 1943 for RAF Westcott and Oakley. Includes meal menus, greetings from station commander, events (sport and entertainment) for each station.

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EThomsonMThomsonGB440121.pdf
Was writing from office at work. Catches up with news and gossip about friends and activities.

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]440305.pdf
Writes that he had been night flying five nights running and now had time to write. Answers their previous three letters. Mentioned that he had been over Glasgow the previous Friday night. Says they have nearly finished their course and should get…

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Writes that he had been night flying for the last three days and was due up again. Mentioned receiving all their letters.

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Says he has not been doing much and has no news. Flying was on hold as a crew member had been given leave to go and see his house and another gunner was injured. They were all fit again and back to flying. Goes on to describe some of his activities.…

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Writes that he had received their parcel and latest letter. Noted also received letter from India. Answers questions posed in their letter and comments on their news and activities. Mentioned he did a couple of hours flying the previous night. Says…

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Jack writes that Halton is not as cheery as Ely. He is fed up.

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Jack writes that he is about to get 21 or 28 days leave, then back to Ely.

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Jack writes that they have fitted his callipers. He is now walking with crutches.

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Jack writes he has been to the cinema in Kings Lynn. He has little news.

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Fourteen men, 11 in sportwear and three officers arranged on three rows. The man seated on the ground holds a football and has two presentation cups sat on the ground in front.

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'No. S. of T.T. (Apprentices) R.A.F. Halton. 'B'…

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Mentions going to church and arrival of mail and plans for reply and parcels. Hoped that they would be forwarded to Wescott. Was planning to send a cake next. Glad to get his news and that he was not frozen stiff when night flying. Continues with…

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Catches up with news and activities at home. Mentions letters posted. More chat and gossip.

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