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LBaillieWH1344650v2.pdf
W. H. Baille’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23 December 1944 to 13 June 1946, recording operations, instructional and transport duties as a Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Methwold (No. 149 Squadron),…

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LBaillieWH1344650v1.pdf
W. H. Baille’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6 November 1943 to 30 November 1944, recording training as a Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Madley (No. 4 Radio School), RAF Dumfries (No. 10 (Observer’s)…

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Colin Bell spent eighteen months as a newly qualified pilot instructing trainees in America. He completed 50 operations as a pilot on Mosquitos on the Light Night Striking Force.
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…

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LPearsonFS3052512v1.pdf
Frank Pearson’s Flying Log Book from 16th June 1944 until 30th April 1953. During this time trained as an air gunner.
Trained at No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 85 Operational Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit. Posted to 626 Squadron in…

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Posting notice with instructions for George Thomson to report to RAF Methwold. Leave granted before reporting.

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Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.

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LDavisSL1852537v1.pdf
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Wireless Operator Laurie Davis (nickname Red) covering the period 19 November 1943 to 30 April 1946 and detailing training flights and operations. Served at RAF Llandwrog, RAF Silverstone…

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LFlynnRA1811716v1.pdf
Flight engineer's flying log book for Ronald Albert Flynn covering the period 9 May 1944 to 28 November 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 34 operations, 23 night time and 11 daylight, as flight engineer with 75 Squadron. His…

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Answers their recent letters which he should have done earlier but he had been very busy. Mentioned that the station had been visited by the King, Queen and Princess. Mentioned some some of his crew had spoken to royalty and make some comments on the…

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Reports receipt of father's latest letter and answers questions and comments on their news and activities. Goes on to describe some of his activities. Says they might be due to fly that night. Writes about what he was reading.

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Provides comment on their news and activities recorded in their last letter. Was expecting next leave of seven to nine days so he would be able to see friends neighbours. Writes describing his activities, classes and entertainment (cinema). Mentioned…

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Writes describing his journey to new location and visit to London where he met up with some of his crew. Provides some description of new camp. Notes the mess was well equipped and meals good. Mentioned station dance and not having to work too hard. …

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Says that they should be moving from Methwold shortly to Stradishall. Talks of mail and parcels and thanks for all the good things. Mentions some of his activities including the cinema. Mentioned a book he would like to get (Father's Heinkel by…

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Notes that the camp was black as had been painted. Describes some of his daily activities including a short route march and PT. Comments on meals and continues to write of activities. Mentions walking to the nearest village which he describes. Says…

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YWyrillWR553311v1.pdf
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…

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Jack writes that he has sent her £2. He has little to do.

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Jack writes that he has been flying with his wing commander.

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Jack writes that he is getting six days leave. He is ready to be with her.

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Jack writes that they are about to move to Scampton. [only one sheet present]

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Jack writes that his routine is very established. Hopefully they will get to a film if they finish early.

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Jack writes that he has no news. The weather is better.

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Jack writes that he returned safely but late and was put on the absentee list. He has been out to watch a film in the village. He is expecting to be transferred.

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Jack writes about his dad's car crash. He lists the cards he has sent.

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Jack writes about his children's surprise presents. He has got leave from 26th to 2nd January. He writes about uniforms and the cold.

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Jack writes about Christmas and the kid's disappointments. He has sent cards to all his family and friends.

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