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LWrigleyAK1005381v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Sergeant Kenneth Wrigley (1005381) covering 6 November 1940 to 18 September 1942 detailing training flights, air tests and operations. Aircraft flown in were Dominie, Whitley, Battle, Anson, Hampden,…

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An airman wearing No1 uniform with chip hat. On reverse, handwritten note 'May your aim be straight and true, May you get him before he gets you, Best of luck Clem'. Rubber stamp 'Valette Studio, Blackpool, 8 Nov 1941'.

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Tom Smith grew up in Lancashire during the war. He recalls the German bombers going over to bomb the docks, the effect of rationing on a country community and the ban on night fishing during the war.

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Made out to Ronald Schofield. Gives certificate of attestation, personal details and answers to questions.

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Leave pass for LAC Schofield

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Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Mounted in a card titled 'Portrait'.

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A document issued to Douglas Knox advising him that his calling up is postponed.

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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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A letter to Tommy enclosing the King's Badge awarded to those who are disabled as a result of war service.

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Sorry they had not heard from George. Sorts out a possible misconception from previous correspondence. Talks of his prospective leave and the flying training he still needs to do.

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Glad to hear good news that George was safe and sure they were relived. Hope it would not be long before he was home. Writes a little about his own activities and courses and trip as a navigator wireless operator

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Top: A group of two women and three men sit outside a house. Captioned, 'Emily centre Cyril back right C E Jackson 59 Whitworth Road Rochdale Lancs'.
Centre right: Two women drinking and smoking. Captioned, 'Emily and Minnie'.
Bottom left: Four…

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Jack writes that he has received a letter and parcel. He hadn't written earlier because he was stuck at another airfield. His flight back was cancelled due to the aircraft breaking down. Instead he returned by train.

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Jack writes that he has been busy and a planned operation was cancelled at the last minute. He has been into Norwich to watch a film. Various friends have written to him.

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Jack writes that he was flown to Squires Gate, Blackpool and had tea there. He is moving to Scampton and converting on to Lancasters.

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Writes that he had had heard good news of Spagatner and a letter from Barry who was now home. Says he had a letter from Mrs Beverton and wished he could have had better news for her. Asked for Norman Overend address. Notes that he would be in…

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Writes to let them know that George was safe and well and on his way home. States they were liberated by the Russians on 22 April from Stalag IIIA. Notes that John (Jones?) and Barry (Howarth) were also safe and well but knew that they had heard the…

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EJonesPThomson[Mo]450518.pdf
Reports that she had been informed that Bob Kendal, the wireless operator was safely home and he had reported that her husband, John, was well and in his way home soon. They had been released by the Russians from Stalag IIIA where they had been…

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Professes regret about not being able to have a reunion and states he had been thinking of the crew. Corrects some locations he had been at. Asks what people wanted to know about the eight days that George had evaded and was he being recommended for…

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Writes of moving to a new place and hearing of the end of the war. Mentions starting training, but had not started flying yet. Comments on activities. Asks if they had heard anything about George and whether he had been liberated yet. Note in…

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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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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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SBondS-WilliamsRv10006.pdf
Biography of Ron Williams. Contains photographs and scans of documents.
Chapter 1 - early life, enlistment and training.
Chapter 2 - operational training. Describes activities during training OTU including naming his crew and flying out to…

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