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MKnoxVD63842-240818-39.pdf
Douglas' notes on accidents and operational duties. Includes 'to do' lists, suggested alterations to logs, operational failures, lists of missing, injured and killed.Additional information on Gordon Leslie Hyde is available via the IBCC Losses…

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Noted that previous letter had assigned him to a reserve flight that was scheduled for disbandment and requesting that he return the mobilization documents sent in previous correspondence. He would now be transferred to 64 Group at RAF Rufforth.

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Writes that if he had not yet found suitable employment he might like to consider re-joining the Royal Air Force as they needed trained aircrew. Suggest that ground duties would also be available and provided material for any reply.

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SBondS-WelshGv10001.pdf
He starts with a brief service history, including training and a move after 40 Squadron, to fill vacancy on 9 Squadron Wellington. He names his pilots and squadron pathfinder roll. He failed to return from 30th operation on first 1000 bomber…

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Covers awards enclosed and states that they represent the full outstanding medal entitlement. If he had not received a medal he had expected, it was because the qualifying criteria were not met.

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A b/w postcard sketch of the inside of a pub. On the reverse is handwritten 'This is one of the many pubs in Gloucester. Went here in Feb with Ian Carpenter (Shorty)'.

BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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Letter requesting George Royall send his flying log book to the Records Office so that his claim for campaign medals can be assessed.

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Apologises for sending incorrect certificate and states that the correct one had been forwarded. In addition, explains they they were unable ascertain or confirm the more specialized duties on which he was employed. Suggests how he might obtain this…

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A group of soldiers arranged in five rows. On the reverse three men are named with their home town. Also 'Taken 22 June 1943 at Gloucester'.

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Made out for Flight Sergeant Powell.

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Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…

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Telegram from 44 Squadron, RAF Dunholme Lodge to Air Ministry, Bomber Command headquarters, 5 Group records and RAF Scampton. Reports Lancaster of 44 Squadron missing, presumed over target on night 17/18 August 1943. Lists crew and whether kin next…

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Explaining that it was not possible to provide replacement of warrants or commendation certificates.

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A list of Jose's postings whilst in the RAF.

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Top left - view down a wet town street with two story buildings either side. On the right a pub. Submitted with caption 'Coach & Horses Gloucester, 8.7.44'.
Top right - photograph removed. Captioned 'Kay Ferry, Idlicote - Shipston, 23.7.44'.
Bottom…

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View down a wet town street with two story buildings either side. On the right a pub. Submitted with caption 'Coach & Horses Gloucester'.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…

EOCRAFRecOffLayneAJ431018.jpg
Confirms that her husband was promoted to warrant officer with effect from 1 August 1943.

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SJenkinsonPR1826262v10032.jpg
Forwards citation from London Gazette on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to his son Peter. Would be presented to his legal next of kin by the King.

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Notes place of aircrew selection board on 10/03/43 and lists all course undertaken, promotion dates, flying times on operational aircraft and last medical board.

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Reports her husband previously reported as interned had arrived safely in Gibraltar

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Confirms information in their previous telegram that her husband is now reported interned from air attaché Madrid. He had arrived in Madrid.

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SNewtonJL742570v10053.jpg
Informs her that they had heard nothing further of her husband.

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SNewtonJL742570v10023.jpg
Informs her that her husband's aircraft was missing as his aircraft failed to return to base on 6 August 1941.

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SHughesCL1334982v10022.pdf
Letters from air secretary branch stating that commissioning parchment was being prepared. Letter from RAF Historian researcher stating that he would obtain and send on the recommendation for his Distinguished Flying Cross and also copies of all his…

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