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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]420708.pdf
Reports on received mail. Comments that they had done little flying since arriving. Mentions daily routine. Says that he had written from Chicago on recent leave, asking if they had had that letter. Goes on about sending various things home including…

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One page containing two articles, one about a navigator and a bomb aimer who were charged with Lack of Moral Fibre, and the second is about a punishment camp where the writer was sent after cycling with a WAAF on his crossbar.

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BBurnsDRBurnsDRv1.pdf
Draft of memoir with contents page - giving service history. Followed by pages with reference to photographs for name and rank, deferred service, ground training dates and places, training in Canada, back home for service flying, 5 Group, 51 base,…

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AEllisS-U211116.mp3
Sidney and Una both experienced the effects of the war in Sheffield as children. When Dunkirk survivors arrived at the nearby Reception Centre, Sidney collected many souvenirs such as cap badges. His aunt also took two soldiers in to her home while…

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Gwendoline Thickett grew up in Rotherham and was a young schoolgirl when the Second World War began. She was in Sunday School at her local church when the news of the declaration of war was announced. Her parents had already begun to prepare for…

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Samuel Jordon grew up in British Guiana and volunteered for the Air Force when he was 18. He discusses his journey to the UK, his training and work as a clerk.
While training at RAF Melksham the war ended. He was then posted to the Number 1 School…

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EBallardEllisH420920.pdf
Writes that she saw her son in Chicago while he was on leave from training in Canada. Is complementary about the RAF. Says her son is looking fit and well and commiserates mothers separated from sons.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411028.pdf
Writes that he had heard no more about leaving. Asks after friends and mentions that they had been issued a towel and a pair of shoes. Gives new address.

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Writes that he arrived home safely, expecting leave.

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Writes of his arrival at Lords (aircrew reception centre) in London and subsequent activities.

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Writes from aircrew reception centre. Writes about his location near Regents Park in London.

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Asks after animals at home. Says he needs to have his things ready to send home shortly. Writes of activities at reception centre including inoculations, marching and guard duty.

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Front has b/w photograph of South Bay, Scarborough. Writes that postcard show similar view as that from his window.

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Catches up with family news. Hopes for leave after course finishes. Will get promoted if he passes exams. Writes about pay. Mentions drill exam and possibility of a commission.

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Writes about upcoming 48 hours pass, exams and postings. Mentions how he will get home on 48. Mentions interview with C.O and score on maths exam.

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Writes of his journey, pay and promotions.

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Writes about uniform issue and move back to Wilmslow.

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Asks him to send bike.

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Says 'all well and safe writing best wishes'.

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Birthday greetings

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Sends best wishes for Christmas and new year.

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Sends best wishes and good health.

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Will leaving everything to his mother, appoints father as executor.

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Will leaving all to his mother and appointing father as executor.

EEllisELEllis[Fam]411202.pdf
Christmas tree on front. On the inside 'Merry Christmas to all, Lewis'.