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BEleyNJEleyNJv1.pdf
Jim's autobiography recalls his time in the RAF, having joined, aged 17, when the war started. He describes, in detail, his training and crewing up. Post-war, he left the RAF but eventually re-joined for two years.

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Two forms, the first partially completed by Jose.
The second completed by Jose.

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Congratulates him on safe arrival home and encloses a cheque from welcome fund.

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Glad that his sons life was saved by their chute and welcomes him to the caterpillar club. Gold pin could not be sent at that time due to supply difficulties. Would be sent at first opportunity, possibly after the war

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Thanks for letter and enclosing membership card for caterpillar club. Could not help with finding the person that packed his son's chute.

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SWilliamsonF1311249v10002.pdf
A biography written by his son.

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Letter and explanatory note. Thanks them for letters. States that he is browned off as they had decided he should be a navigator rather than a pilot and describes his feelings about this news and what he did about it. Comments on life in his location…

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YAdderM170573v2.pdf
Day by day description of events and activities for 1941 and 1942. Records films seen, war news including RAF operations, football matches played, weather, going to cadets, air raids, dates with Mary, social events, meeting friends, fire watching…

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From Mary Clayton thanking Douglas for cable photographs and sending best wishes.

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From M H Grundy mentions that he had seen Douglas's family and told them that he had received mail from Douglas and allowed them to read them. Continues with news of blitz on Manchester and his going to cinema as first visit since the bombing. Asks…

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From Mildred H Grundy writes pleased to receive his letter and notes that it was a long time in transit. Writes of her activities including fire watching and her job. Writes of putting clocks back and having to go to bed earlier. mentions Queen's…

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Letter from Margaret, girl friend of crew member Sergeant K G Francis's, to Mrs Wilson writing of her sympathy for Mrs Wilson’s husband and his crew who have been reported missing.

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430503.pdf
Writes to him at RAF Ludlow. Comments on his life under canvas, current circumstances and the weather. Mentions Italian prisoners of war, that war news was good and the RAF were lighting up Germany. Writes she would hold his parcel until she had a…

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Writes about others who have written to him. Mentions letter from Red Cross with his correct address. Looked up El Kef in library. Red Cross had been very kind to help them keep in touch. Investigating whether he can receive newspapers which the post…

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Says both are well. Sent care of American consul Tunis

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Describes visit to Manchester and catches up with news of friends. Talks of trying to arrange for books to be sent to him without success. Wonders whether it is worth it as would take so long to get there. Only 10 weeks to Christmas, hopes time will…

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Acknowledges previous cable. Mentions returning from visit to Manchester on lovely autumn day.

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Reports arrival of cable from him but a little puzzled by content but glad for news. Writes about her latest cable. Mentions father's visit to Cable and Wireless in Manchester to arrange for him to send cable through them and they will pay. Mentions…

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Reports receipt of letter and telegram which took six days to reach them. Mentions sending another cable and quotes content and explains how his cables will now be paid for. Says she will try and send items he requested in next Red Cross parcel. Says…

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Part of letter written while visiting Skipton and describes activities. Mentions visit to Manchester and buying gloves. Includes are some fern cuttings.

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The story of Roy Chadwick, Chief Designer of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd from 1919 to 1947, The aircraft he designed, and the lasting contribution he made to Britain's aviation industry. Covers chapter 1 - 15. Starts with early years and then a has a chapter…

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BHopgoodPMHopgoodPDv1.pdf
The detailed biography begins with government measures at the start of National Service. Philip Hopgood volunteered and enlisted at Padgate, Warrington. He was classified as medically Grade 1. Initial training was at RAF Regent's Park (Lord's Cricket…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-62-01.pdf
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.

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Mail returned as it referred to an enemy broadcast. The government did not want the enemy to know that anyone listened in England to their broadcasts.

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Reports arrival of several items of mail. Suggests they know where he is and that Fred, Dusty and Joe were all in same camp. Writes that food parcel situation is acute but hoping for merry Christmas.

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