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LWesleyJM68791v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for John Marcus Wesley, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 7 June 1944 when he failed to return form operations. He was stationed at 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Perth, 34 Elementary Flying Training School…

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A letter from the Imperial War Graves Commission to Mrs H. Wells, officially informing her that her son's permanent headstone had been engraved and in place according to the inscription she selected, and asking her if she would like to donate for the…

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Talks of being posted from RAF Wing to RAF Fulbeck and about his crew. Captioned 'Paul's last correspondence to his parents. He died in RAF action over Germany 3 days later RIP'. Includes typewritten transcript.

This item was sent to the IBCC…

LEdmondsWGC19110923v1.pdf
Walter Edmonds’ Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 30th May 1939 until 30th January 1945. During this time he trained as a pilot. Trained at No. 7 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, No. 13 Flying Training School. Posted to 76 Squadron in…

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Includes hospitalization, identify card and notes. Mentions RAF hospital Halton and number of operations at Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. Two versions of this document.

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Queenie 'Robbie' Hall was born in Suffolk and had wanted to join the WRNS while under age; she bluffed her way into the RAF instead. She describes volunteering, her recruitment and training. At first she worked in kitchens but remustered as a clerk…

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A letter requesting a copy of the warrant document confirming Harold Batchelder's promotion to Warrant Officer and enquiring whether he was recommended for a commission.

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Letter from Bomber Command Headquarters confirming the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal to Harold Batchelder.

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Details of the recommendation for and awarding of the Distinguished Flying Medal to Harold Batchelder.

LCrimminWJ[Ser#-DoB]v2.pdf
Bill Crimmin’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st January 1945 until 26th April 1946. During this time he flew as a pilot with the Bomber Command HQ Courier Flight.

Served at RAF Halton.

Aircraft flown were Anson, Oxford, Auster, Hornet Moth,…

MHubnerM450052-181223-01.pdf
An autograph book with pages of various colours. The front cover depicts some hills, a deer and a cottage, with the words: "Frae Bonnie Scotland". Inside the cover is written: "450052. A.C.W/2 Stephens. M. Hillside, Countesswells, Aberdeenshire,…

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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…

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…