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King's visit
On the first page, George VI and other uniformed dignitaries are visiting the workshop of the No.1 School of Technical Training watching men in overalls work on machinery. Captioned 'The King gets some "gen" on mags.'
On the second page Henry, on…
On the second page Henry, on…
Letter to Lewis Ellis from Marion
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Writes about her work at Air Raid Precautions. Hopes her letters had got through. Writes about snow. Continues letter next day and describes her activities. Mentions smoking Turkish cigarettes. Asks what he did in civilian life. Talks a little of he…
Letter to Lewis Ellis from Marion
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From Marion (usually known as Bunny). Thanks him for letter. Describes her job, pastimes and provides a physical description of herself. Writes that she would not like to fly as she would be sick. States she would send photographs in next letter.
Letter from Geoffrey Beckett to his parents
Reflects on letter received from father. Relates details of journey to Bristol and sporting activities on arrival. Mentions going to church. Writes of mail received from granny asking what kind of cake he would like. Continues with other family…
Dakota at Merryfield, February 1945
Dakota parked on a taxiway, airfield and hangars in distant background. on reverse caption 'G.F.Shattock Merryfield, Somerset, Dakota 1315 Flight Feb 1945.'
Charles Cuthill’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for C R Cuthill, covering the period from 11 June 1942 to 30 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Perth, US NAS Gross ile, US NAS Pensacola, RCAF Charlotte…
Letter from Ian Hay to his grandmother
Writes about a mix up in his travel arrangement and his subsequent journey. Mentions other cycling expeditions in Wiltshire and including a visit to friend in Bath. Comments on weather and that he might get leave at Easter.
Letter from Ian Hay to his grandmother
Describes going to Bath to see friends and catches up with their news. Goes on to describe meeting an old schoolfriend. Mentions plan to visit Swindon and that he had caught a cold.
The Radio War Waged by the RAF Against Germany 1940-1945
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.
W R P Perry pilot's flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book three, for W R Perry. Covering the period from 21 June 1943 to 30 May 1946. Detailing his operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 242 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Syerston, RAF Balderton, RAF…
W R P Perry pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W R P Perry, covering the period from 27 April 1943 to 26 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 242 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF North…
John L Kennedy’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for John L Kennedy, covering the period from 2 February 1942 to 30 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Induna, RAF Kumalo, RAF Perth, RAF South Cerney,…
Fred Richardson's log book. Two
Pilots flying log book 2 for F J Richardson, covering the period from 3 March 1943 to 8 October 1945. Detailing his operations flown, flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Langar, RAF Ossington, RAF Church Broughton, RAF…
Six airmen by a Nissen hut
Six airmen wearing battledress, three standing, one sitting on a bicycle and two sitting on the ground, all by the door of a Nissen hut. Five are pilots. Submitted with caption 'crew'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with caption…
J S Ross’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book for J S Ross covering the period from 21 January 1943 to 12 March 1946. Detailing his instructor duties, operations flown, flying training and post war duties with 246 Squadron and 511 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF…
Ivon Warmington’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…
Victor Stapley
Head and shoulders. portrait of a flying officer wearing battledress with flight engineer half brevet and distinguished flying cross ribbon. Signed 'Norman Colebourne 1945'. Accompanying card captioned 'Victor Stapely DFC, painting on card, RAF…
Charles Bertram Sandland’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilot’s flying log book
Flying Officer C. B. Sandland’s RCAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book, from June 1942 to 22nd May 1946, recording training, operations, instructional and Transport Command flights to Europe, India, the Middle and Far East.
Based at: Marshall’s Flying School…
Based at: Marshall’s Flying School…
Some days in the life of a production test pilot
In conjunction with his log books covering his flying career, the author gives a brief outline of career starting in Poland in 1938 and then in United Kingdom in 1940. After training he became an instructor until volunteering for operations and…
Flashbacks 0 to 4
In a series of "flashbacks" the author starts with commentary on family in Poland and names recorded on visits to Poland. Continues with account of early life, school and life in Poland before the war. He mentions his first operation on 300 Squadron…
Flight Engineer, 420 Squadron RCF, Bomber Command, RAF WWII
Ben May's life and service as a flight engineer on 420 Squadron flying Halifax from January 1945. He describes life before volunteering for aircrew and being called up for the RAF in February 1944. He provides a short description of training and…
Letter from Pat Hogan to Eileen Hogan
Gives excuses for poor correspondence. Mentions he has now been on squadron for a month and still likes it. Catches up with her recent news and activities. Sends late birthday greetings. Mentions he has just had leave after completing five trips in a…
J D Cotter’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for J D Cotter, covering the period from 11 January 1942 to 22 April 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RCAF Caron, RCAF North Battleford, RAF Swanton Morley,…
Letter to Sam from Jack
His letter refers to Glenn being missing.
Letter to Sam from Jack
His letter refers to Glenn being missing.