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Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July

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Shows date of presumed death, stamped non-effective. Includes personal information, next of kin, list of postings and trade training.

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LSavillJFD57681v1.pdf
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.

Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…

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SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10034.pdf
Full details of airworthiness for Short S21 G-ADHK, lower unit of composite aircraft. Constructed at Rochester in 1938. Included b/w photograph of aircraft.

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Foer Short boat seaplane monoplane three seater registered as G-ADHK.

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For Short float seaplane monoplane two seater. Registered as G-ADHJ

SBennettDCT[Ser#-DoB]v10032.pdf
Full version of paperwork for the certificate of air worthiness for Short Mayo seaplane S.20. Upper unit of composite aircraft. Constructed at Rochester in 1938.

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

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One letter written by Squadron Leader E F Lapham describes Stanislaw Sewerin as a 'trustworthy individual of mature judgement and initiative' and strongly recommends him as a potential employee. This letter is annotated with a handwritten note by…

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YWyrillWR553311v1.pdf
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…

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BWyrillWRWyrillWRv1.pdf
Family history including, early, school and village life, service with the Royal Air Force as an electrician with 242, 22 and 51 squadrons, and life after demob. Includes a photograph of a teacher and 26 children arranged in three rows, captioned…

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Writes that he had heard the good news about George. While they had no doubt had a difficult time, now would have some comfort that he was out of the war. Says he would look them up when he came home.

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First - Ordering him to report on final posting to 111 P.R.C. nearest railway station to Malling Kent not later than 1800 hours on 5 November.
Another telegram stating remain on leave await Cosford instructions date 29 Oct 1945

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Ordering him to report on final posting to 111 P.R.C. for refresher course not later than 1800 hours on 12 November.

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Jack writes about his trains back to camp. His flying pay has been stopped. He wants a posting so that he gets his flying pay back.

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Jack writes about postings, although he has not heard when he will move.

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Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) F/O J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) F/O T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sgt W R Docherty, flight engineer, Liverpool (6), Squadron…

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Announces DFC for Flight Lieutenant I J Hartley of Folkestone. Member of Halifax crew who have a combined total of 248 sorties. The pilot, Squadron Leader A E Millson also awared DFC.

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Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R Docherty, flight engineer,…

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Under photograph of crew a caption lists members including Flying Officer I J Hartley rear gunner from Folkestone. List includes Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R…

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Reports from various Royal Air Force Association branches including meetings, resignations and appointments, advertising efforts, grievances, social events and the loss of members including Flight Officer Aspin DFC and Flight Officer Preston DFC.…

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A man standing beside his ice cream selling bicycle, outside the Millson family shop 89 Pembury Road Tonbridge.

Identification kindly provided by Adrienne Irving of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

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Albert's father standing in the door of the family shop, 89 Pembury Road Tonbridge.

Identification kindly provided by Adrienne Irving of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

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A letter concerning Roly's parents divorce in which Mr Roberts places no blame on his wife. He provides details of their children and the places where the family lived and the date of their separation.

BJohnsonKAJohnsonKAv1.pdf
He describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force, due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. He covers recruitment and life during initial training, He recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie'…

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