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Third Class Railway Ticket
Third class rail ticket (RAF Form 2520/10) from Wembley Park to Harringay. The ticket has a dispersal centre stamp dated 6 September 1946.
S J Lupton casualty notification letter
Letter from Casualty Branch to F Lupton Esq notifying the death of S J Lupton on air operations, signed J A Smith.
Charles Woolford's National Service Grade Card
National Service Grade Card recording that Charles Woolford was medically examined on 13 May 1941 and placed in grade three. His age, height and colour of eyes and hair are recorded on the reverse of the card.
Letter of sympathy from King George
Offers heartfelt sympathy over loss.
Kenneth Steven's citation for Distinguished Flying Cross
A newspaper column reporting Acting Flight Lieutenant Kenneth Munro Steven's citation for the Distinguished Flying Cross. He is reported to have been a former pupil of Ilford County High School and raids on Berlin, Hannover and Stuttgart are…
Interview with Elizabeth Ann Rogers
Elizabeth's earliest memories include the family’s Anderson shelter, later replaced by a Morrison shelter where she slept during air raids. She recalls the sound of planes overhead and the impact of nearby bombings, including shattered windows and…
Letter from the Ministry of Defence to Richard Moore's daughter
A letter from the Air Historical Branch (RAF) concerning the loss of Flight Sergeant Richard Moore (911578) on a daylight operation to Hildesheim on 22 March 1945. The members of Richard Moore's aircrew are listed as Sergeant W Cummins (Flight…
Horace Bennett's birth certificate
A certified copy of an entry of birth dated 20 June 2019. Horace Bennett's date of birth was 12 April 1916.
Restoring the Tramway after bombing
Postcard of bomb damage repair, Greenwich.
Bomb damage outside the Roupel Arms
Three postcards showing bomb damage outside a Greenwich pub.
Christmas Party
Men and women dancing.
On the reverse 'West Indians Christmas Party at the Royal Empire Society Hall London Dec 27th 1945. Featured in the picture is Miss Thomas (Colonial Office) and J.R. Williams (RAF) doing the jitterburg.'
On the reverse 'West Indians Christmas Party at the Royal Empire Society Hall London Dec 27th 1945. Featured in the picture is Miss Thomas (Colonial Office) and J.R. Williams (RAF) doing the jitterburg.'
Two counterfoils for examinations
Counterfoils completed by James Williams for examinations taken at Dollis Hill in 1951 and 1952.
James Williams' certificates
Two certificates.
#1 Telecommunications (Principles) II (Second class)
#2 Radio II (Second class)
#1 Telecommunications (Principles) II (Second class)
#2 Radio II (Second class)
James Williams certificates
Two certificates.
#1 Radio 1 (Second class)
#2 Telecommunications (Principles) 1 (Second class)
#1 Radio 1 (Second class)
#2 Telecommunications (Principles) 1 (Second class)
James Williams Intermediate certificate in telecommunications engineering
A certificate awarded to James.
A second document is a letter advising that James is eligible for this award.
A second document is a letter advising that James is eligible for this award.
The Glass Door
A biography. Tells the story of the bombing of Cinderella Dance Club.
James Williams
James, in uniform, walking down a set of stairs. On the reverse 'Westminster Pier, London 1945'.
Letter to Kenneth Harris's mother from the Air Ministry
Letter to Kenneth Harris's mother informing her that it is believed that her son was killed in action on the night of 22/23 March 1944. States that the International Red Cross Committee does not have information regarding his place of burial.
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford
Letter from Air Ministry to NH Crawford dated 22 February 1939 stating that his name had been removed from the list of candidates selected for interview following Crawford's letter of 15 February 1939, with offer to consider his candidature further…
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford dated 1 February 1939 offering him an appointment for interview on 7 February 1939 for a Short Service Commission in the Royal Air Force.
Interview with Rudolf Williams about his father, James Raphael Williams
Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Notice for five year reserve service in wireless operator/air gunner section. For J T Pickford. Gives conditions of service, certifies copy of attestation.
James Pickford's RAF service and release book
For Flying Officer Pickford to 23 January 1946.
James Pickford RAF observer's and air gunner's flying log book
J T Pickford’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 13 November 1939 to 08 May 1945, detailing his training and operations flown as Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Evanton (8 Air Observer’s School), RAF North Weald, Northolt, Manston,…
Wedding photograph
Bride wearing wedding dress carrying bouquet and groom in morning dress standing on steps. On the reverse 'West Wickham Kent, Myrtle Coulson'.