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YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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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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Brief history of 429 Squadron (RCAF). Follows outline of Victor Garland wartime history including time in air training corps, training on Halifax, operations on 429 Squadron. Mentions some incidents while training and on operations. Mentions…

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Submitted with caption 'A newspaper cutting regarding Vic Cole's mission over Magdeburg, his 30th operation'. Includes photograph of him, mentions his crew and describes operation.

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A summary listing key events in Harold Batchelder's life from his birth in April 1920 to his retirement in October 1985.

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Ken's wife writes about their honeymoon in London then Lynmouth in Devon. Shortly after the American dropped the atomic bombs on Japan. Marjorie writes about the VJ day celebrations.

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A group of 52 airmen. On the reverse 'ITW squadron (Air training crew) Torquay April 1943'.

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BDanielsHDaniesHv1.pdf
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…

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A large group of boys and masters sitting and standing in seven rows. Captioned 'The Hoe Grammar School, Plymouth, March 1933.

Submitted with caption 'Reginald (circled in red) as a senior pupil at Hoe Grammar School, Plymouth, in March 1933. The…

Full length image of a policemen in full uniform and helmet.

Submitted with caption 'Reginald in his police constable's uniform whilst serving with the Plymouth City force, c 1935-41'.

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Memorial stone plaque with name of R W Sandover.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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At St Andrew's church Plymouth in October 1946. Includes hymns, lessons, prayers and blessing. Includes name Sandover R W and Sandover W T.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this item is available only at the University of…

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A letter to Dorothy about the concerns she has about her pension.

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Requests from FEPOW club members to keep in touch with other ex-prisoners of war.

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-130001.jpg
Examination paper for Leading Aircraftman V D Knox with his answers.

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Service record for Douglas Knox from 27 June 1940 to 19 April 1941 on his appointment to a temporary commission.

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Identity card with head and shoulder portrait, personal details and RAF stations served at.

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Remembering the bombing raids on cities in England and the effect on the population.

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SHopgoodJV64286v10009.pdf
Thanks her for the intoxicating liquor she sent him as a present and says how much it was appreciated. Mentions that they were not allowed outside to drink and he was nearly put on a charge. Comments on the letter she sent and about pictures of him…

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Three airmen wearing tunics and shorts carrying towels walking down a street. John Hopgood in centre. Submitted with caption 'JVH early training Torquay 1940'.

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Full length image of an airman wearing tunic and side cap, standing in front of a balustrade with sea cliffs in the background. Submitted with caption ' John training Torquay 1940'.

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Asks her to send him his tennis racket and white shorts and other items, including money as he had not been paid. Sent from 5 (ITW) Initial Training Wing, Torquay.

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LClydeJ1125510v1.pdf
J Clyde’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26 August 1942 to 23 August 1945, detailing training, operations, instructional and other duties as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner.
He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (No. 2 Signals…

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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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Top left: A dog watches two women sitting on the grass with children in their laps. Captioned, 'Audrey Lyndsey Michael Emily.
Top right: Two women and a man on deckchairs. Captioned, 'Barbara and Bill'.
Centre: A man sits with a view of the…

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