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AEdwardsPB250206.mp3

Peter Edwards is the son of a Halton apprentice. His father was based at RAF Wittering as Senior Technical Officer during the war, but his mother moved with him and his brother to Lytham St Anne’s for the duration. American servicemen were frequent…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010010.pdf
John Glashan’s Flying Log Book from 19th October 1942 until 25th August 1944. He flew as a navigator. He trained with No. 3 Air Observers School in Canada. Attended No. 6 Elementary Flying Training School, 26 and 29 Operational Training Units and…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010009.pdf
W Gall’s Flying Log Book from 30th September 1942 until 27th February 1946. During this time trained and flew as a navigator. He trained at No. 9 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 16 Operational Training Unit, No. 1661 Conversion Unit. Posted to…

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LRichardsWE424940v1.pdf
Flying log book one for W E Richards, pilot, covering the period from 22 December 1942 to 21 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 2 Initial Training School RAAF Bradfield park, 7 Service…

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Included personal information, next of kin, description, postings, promotions, character and trade proficiency.

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-25.pdf
Douglas records aircraft incidents including accidents, causes and fatalities with particular reference to the emergency landing ground at RAF Carnaby.Additional information on Sgt Jesse Cotton is available on the IBCC Losses Database.

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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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W. H. Baille’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6 November 1943 to 30 November 1944, recording training as a Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Madley (No. 4 Radio School), RAF Dumfries (No. 10 (Observer’s)…

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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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