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BPayneGPayneGv1.pdf
Geoff Payne's autobiography divided into five chapters.

Chapter 1. Under Training. Covers the period between being assessed in Birmingham Geoff before setting off to London in August 1942 for training at Lords. Initial training was at RAF…

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-17.pdf
A ration book issued to Jose.

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CWhittleGG-160822-010015.jpg
Ordnance Survey air chart of North Wales and Manchester, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 4.

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Ordnance Survey map of North Wales and Manchester, Military Edition, scale 1/4 inch to one mile, sheet 4.

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OHudsonJD173116-151001-020001.jpg
Contains personal information and postings/locations from joining to discharge on 28 February 1947. Notes that he was reported missing on 27 August 1940, was subsequently interned in Tunisia. Notes he was recommended for commission.

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MSmithAC1459147-170607-06.pdf
A guide containing information about the camp and how it operates, pay, discipline, local information, recreation, churches and aircrew categories.

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RAF Form 2788 sent to Jose. The text is scored out and a rubber stamp states that a postal draft for £1 and six shillings is enclosed.

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RAF Form 2783 sent to Jose with details of her final payment.

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MKirkbrightREM1483124-190324-01.pdf
Airman’s service and pay book for Flight Sergeant Robert Kirkbright from 9 July 1941 to 20 August 1943. Includes personal details, inoculation record and a list of where he served.

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Delayed entry to service until called forward. In meantime remain in reserves with no pay or allowances.

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EJamesonHWBakerWT450416.jpg
Informs him that his son was promoted to flight sergeant of 28 February 1944 and warrant officer 28 February 1945.

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He writes about the arrangement for his leave.

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EGortonHMorganG410714.pdf
Leading Aircraftman Harold Gorton writes to his sister-in-law to be about arrangements for his wedding to Lilian Morgan.

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Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough, before being transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight and he was re-trained as a navigator. On completion of his…

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ALedgerHS170302.mp3
Before the war, Hilda Ledger lived in Berkley and worked in a big house. During the war, she was old enough to be required to register to work, and was sent to Metrovic, a Lancaster bomber factory in Manchester. She describes working nine-hour…

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List of places and dates where Frank Nolan studied or worked. Of note were placements at Vickers Armstrong at Squires Gate, A V Roe at Chadderton and various ministry of aircraft production aeronautical inspection directorate locations.

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Argues that his seniority for redundancy should be dated back to 3 September 1939 (not 9 March 1942) as he served earlier during the war and war in receipt of disability pension.

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Dates of main events of life of J F Nolan including birth, education, army service 1939-1941, then Air Ministry AID in various locations including Vickers Armstrong and A V Roe.

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Thanks him for letter with latest news and information. Mentions rough crossing to the United States and other travels through Canada to the States. Talks at length about primary flying training and other activities. Mentions leave after course in…

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Letter from manager at Jaffe and Sons Ltd mentioning ex work colleagues from prewar employer. Many had now left and were in the forces. Asks how he likes Algeria. Mention fund raised by members of the company to send comfort to members of staff who…

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SWilliamsonF1311249v10002.pdf
A biography written by his son.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430206.pdf
He has moved to Blackpool from Manchester. He complains about prices and how mean his landlady is. Jean is about to become a WAAF. He has been to a dance at the Winter Gardens.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430214.pdf
He thanks her for her letters. He is back in Manchester and he is not amused. Jean has joined a choral society and he makes flippant comments about her singing.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430228.pdf
He has suddenly been transferred overnight and boarded a troopship. He has been working an hour a day as a mess orderly. He says the food is good.

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AGoodallOR190510.mp3
Oscar was born in Australia. His father was a machine gunner who was wounded seven times and died from his wounds two months before Oscar was born. This experience influenced him to join the Royal Air Force. As an Air Cadet Corps member, he went to…

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