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BPayneTPGunningFVv1.pdf
A biography of Vivian, born in Beaminster in 1920. He trained at RAF Aldergrove and served at RAF Bassingbourne, RAF Wattisham, RAF West Raynham, RAF Watton then RAF Wyton. Losses were high. He was shot down near Le Bourget, and died along with his…

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Three reunion tickets.

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Copy of a photograph of a group of RAF personnel with no visible brevets. They are arranged in seven rows, with the front four seated and the last three standing. There are two markers at the left-hand side indicating the rows in which Eric Horsham…

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BFranceAMStimpsonMCv1.pdf
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.

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BSharrockRSharockRv1.pdf
Bob's memoirs in the RAF. He details his training, starting at Lords cricket ground then RAF Torquay, before Technical training at RAF St Athan, where he met Dorothy. In March 1944 he was posted to RAF Dishforth where his aircraft crashed and he…

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BFortPaullMusStavesMEv1.pdf
Malcolm Staves recalls his life prior to and including his enlistment in 1942. He describes his training, being assigned to 207 Squadron at RAF Spilsby and talks about some of his colleagues, with whom he was reunited 70 years later. He talks about…

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Postcard from prisoner of war, John, number 250760 to his parents and Joyce, sent from the camp, saying that he is well. It includes a coloured drawing of a snow-covered cottage with a holly border.

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SBondS-WellsOv10003.pdf
Transcript of oral history interview. He starts with a brief service history, 7 Squadron Oakington, Stirling and later Lancaster. He was shot down on his seventh operation, was captured after 4 months and became a prisoner of war. He begins with a…

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S102SqnRAF19170809v10002.pdf
Biography of Rohan Amerasekera. Consist of early life, war service in the RAF including training eventually as as a navigator. Operational tours on 158 Squadron and 35 Squadrons. Lists his crew. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in January 1944.…

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YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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The memoir written by Fred during his time with the Auxiliary Fire Service at the age of 18. He observed a land mine parachuting to earth, landing on the fire service sub-station, killing 28 people. He persuaded his Station Officer that he wanted…

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Ted Neale describes life at No 1 Aircrew Reception at Lords Cricket Ground, recalling the food being forgettable, apart from the fresh milk. He was posted to Scarborough where the food was so bad that they ate fish and chips and flapjacks at a nearby…

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BMcInnesAMcInnesAv1.pdf
An autobiography of Alan's time as a prisoner of war. He talks about his training with his, mainly, Australian crew. He describes the night they were shot down over Germany. He describes their capture, mistreatment and interrogations at various…

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From Iga, after her liberation from the prisoner of war camp, telling of her friendship with John and asking for news of him.

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Jim Allen describes his life during the period 1941 to 1997, including how he met his future wife and their intermittent courtship. The item includes several photographs, some annotated.

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BNeilsonJFNeilsonJFv1.pdf
Growing Up -The Hard Way WAR -1939
James joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at…

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Welcome letter to John confirming his selection for aircrew training.

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Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.

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EMartinESBatchelderHE20170502.pdf
The story of John Martin's last operation, how he was shot down, escaped the aircraft and was captured. He was interrogated at Dulag Luft in Frankfurt then transferred to various Stalg Luft camps. His story covers episodes in his life until he was…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-75.pdf
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.

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The end of term report for Charmian Quitmann who is described as 'having done well in spit of considerable absence'.

BBrookMBrookMv1.pdf
The account opens with some details of 625 Squadron and an introduction, with reasons for writing. He recalls the beginning of the war when still at school and experiences before joining up. He describes activities with Air Training Corps and being…

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MChandlerEB911217-220908-14.pdf
A service for Sir Barnes Wallis held at St Paul's Cathedral.

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BThomsonGBThomsonGBv1.pdf
Starts with description of early childhood, growing up and attending school in the Glasgow area. Having been in the air training corps, he volunteers for the RAF. Briefly covers his training before joining 15 Squadron flying Lancaster from RAF…

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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