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Bomber Command wartime memoirs 1939-45 by Ted Allison. He completed 35 bomber operations as wireless operator/air gunner 1941-43, which he described as being looked down upon. The introduction describes his role as a Wop/Ag and how they're replaced…

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The document gives details of his birth in 1917 and his parents in Suffolk and tells us he was called up for service in 1940.
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…

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Showing award of good service certificates to four members of No 3 movements unit (embarkation) of RAF stationed in Liverpool. Wing Commander gives awards to W/O T H Buzzard, W/O P J T Williams, Flight Sergeant D Birchell and WAAF Sergeant L…

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Menu for dinner and signatures on back page.

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Invitation to investiture by the King at Buckingham Palace on 6 November 1945.

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Twenty one airmen sitting and standing in three rows with wooden huts in the background. Captioned 'EA 121 B'. On the reverse 'EA Course 121/B RAF Kirkham 5/12/45, V Garland'. includes 21 signatures'.

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Samuel Jordon grew up in British Guiana and volunteered for the Air Force when he was 18. He discusses his journey to the UK, his training and work as a clerk.
While training at RAF Melksham the war ended. He was then posted to the Number 1 School…

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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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Details that Sergeant-Observer Eugene Tucker is missing in action. This news details the life of Tucker prior to joining the RAF. He also has a brother serving in the RAF in the Far East.

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A letter from the council inviting the residents of Denton to attend a ceremony that will remember the lives of the fallen citizens who died during 'the last Great War'. The ceremony took place at the Festival Hall, Peel Street, Denton. A Book of…

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Charles Evans, writing on behalf of the Air Ministry, to Sergeant Eugene Tucker’s father stating that it is to be assumed that Eugene Tucker had lost his life.

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A Christmas letter written by 9-year-old Eugene Tucker sent back home to his family. It is sent from St Mary’s school, Denton. He thanks his parents for caring for him and wishes them the best for next year.

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Written to the family members of Eugene Tucker, from the head of the St. Bede's College, J. Cooke. He sends condolences to the family following Eugene Tucker's death. Cooke recounts his memories of Tucker’s time at the school.

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Dorothy May's German passport including a head and shoulder portrait, personal details and scope of the pass. Includes travel stamps from the French and British Consulates.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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An envelope for printed photographs. Stamped "H. J. Seaman, photographer, 13, Nevill Street, Southport".

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Dorothy, wearing a fur collared coat, walks arm in arm with her mother. There are other people around them and trees in the background. Reverse annotated, "What do you think of this taken in Southport the other day? Mother says you will think she is…

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Three women walk together. Reverse annotated, "Taken at Lord St. Southport. Connie on left of picture. Lady on right unknown" and "May" and printed "Movie photo Coronation Year 1937".

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Was wireless operator/air gunner. Flew 1440 hours wartime mostly on instructional flying. Outlines initial RAF training in Blackpool followed by ground posting at RAF Syerston with 304 and 305 Squadrons until radio and flying courses and returning to…

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Dorothy sits at a table of an outdoor cafe in a park. Reverse annotated, ‘Your fiancé in the rose garden Hesketh Park’, ‘May 37’ and printed ‘velox’.

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Dorothy sits on a wall with trees behind. Reverse annotated, ‘Your fiancé in the rose garden Hesketh Park’, ‘May 37’ and printed ‘velox’.

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A woman stands at the top of a flight is steps by a river with pleasure boats. Reverse annotated ‘B.B. in pensive mood. Maine Lake in background’, ‘May 37’ and printed ‘Velox’.

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A woman stands looking across a lake towards woodland. Reverse annotated, Portrait from the rear. Any comments’, ‘May 37’ and ‘Hesketh Park Lake’ and printed 'Velox’.

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A woman sits on the grass holding a cup. Reverse annotated ‘BB at Ainsdale, Whit Monday 1937 (still boozing, but it is only tea!)’ and printed, ‘velox’.

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A letter acknowledging payment of 4 shillings.

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Portrait of a man and woman, wearing smart clothes, flanked by four men in suits and a seated woman to one side. Reverse annotated, ‘with best wishes to Paul and Dorothy from Mr & Mrs Walker’ and ‘married Nov 18 1936’ and printed, ‘A photograph by…

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