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Headed 'summer term 1939 Marlborough School. Writes of activities now allowed at school including sports, cycling, wear soft collars on Sundays. Ask their intension for prize weekend and ask them to bring a bottle of jam. Goes on to describe more…

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LGallopWCD1381643v1.pdf
Sergeant Gallop’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 4th April 1941 until 6th February 1942. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 2 Electrical and Wireless School, 15 Operational Training Unit. Posted to…

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Jack writes about post and parcels. He has been flying around the country. The weather, hills and balloons are all hazardous. He asks for more mail.

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Jack writes about the disorganisation in his movements. However he is very happy with the food at the mess.

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Jack writes he returned safely. There was a lot of rain and thunder during the night. He asks for a pair of pants to be sent.

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Jack writes about problems with letters and leave, due to illness. The weather is causing problems, too.

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Jack writes about a mystery letter from his wife. He is hoping to get some more leave soon.

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Jack writes about mail and postal orders.

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Jack writes that he has received a letter and parcel. He hadn't written earlier because he was stuck at another airfield. His flight back was cancelled due to the aircraft breaking down. Instead he returned by train.

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Jack writes that he has moved to Hullavington but living in Chippenham. It is much better than the tents at Kemble. He has sent her photos and laundry.

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Jack talks about family matters. Then he discusses the new sisters and squadron leader.

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Jack writes that he is saving sweets for his daughters. He has been trying to meet up with a friend in Norwich.

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Jack writes about buying a bike for Pat. He has had an easy week although they were lined up for an operation which was eventually scrubbed. He has had mail from friends.

LSewerinS704459v2.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…

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Avro Manchester parked on grass at RAF Boscombe Down. Reverse of image annotated 'Manchester with centre fin and rear 4 gun turret 2nd prototype L7247'.

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Jack writes about family. Some of his colleagues from Hamble have arrived and have described the bombing at Southampton. He has been into Cirencester for a hot bath and mixed grill then a film. He has sent her 30/- and photos.

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Jack writes that he has had no recent letter from her. He has been doing more flying which he enjoys.

SBondS-WilliamsRv10006.pdf
Biography of Ron Williams. Contains photographs and scans of documents.
Chapter 1 - early life, enlistment and training.
Chapter 2 - operational training. Describes activities during training OTU including naming his crew and flying out to…

SBondS-VandervordDv10014.MP3
The interviewer describes his aims for the interview. Edited transcript at linked item. David Vandervord explains that, as a Wellington second pilot, he never actually handled the aircraft on operations. He mentions leaflet dropping. He, initially,…

SBondS-VandervordDv10009.pdf
Edited transcript. Begins by recalling joining up and pilot training on Tiger Moth, Anson and Wellington. Posted to 218 Squadron at RAF Marham as second pilot, and mentions the first pilots he flew with. He recalls an operation where they had to…

SBondS-SharpGv10010.MP3
Guy starts with some comments on training at RAF Cranfield and RAF Lossiemouth, August 1940, before joining 9 Squadron at RAF Honington in November 1940 as a Wellington co-pilot. He recalls making a mistake on first operation to Mannheim. He was then…

SBondS-SharpGv10015.pdf
Starts with short service history, pilot with IX and 70 Squadron and 29 OTU Wellington. Covers training the going to 9 Squadron at Honington in November 1940. Mentions messing up on first operation to Mannheim. make some comment on this tour…
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