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LMackieNAJ88410v1.pdf
Norman Mackie’s Flying Log Book 1 as a pilot from 26 July 1940 until 27 September 1942. Initial training with 13 EFTS, RAF College FTS, No. 2 School of Air Navigation, 14 OTU. Posted to 83 Squadron for operations in May 1941. Further training with 14…

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PEdmondsonF1704.jpg
A group of 21 uniformed men all wearing side caps. They are arranged in three rows, of nine, eight and four in front of an Anson. A Lincoln is behind with hangars in the background. The group is arranged around a sign reading 'D.$. Flight. Defford'.…

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EBaileyAWSellickD420101-0001.jpg
He enjoyed Christmas but there has been a lot of snow.

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SEllisEL183959v20015.pdf
Provides details of his son's service estate and moneys left.

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LHoldenJE173327v1.pdf
John Holden’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 20th June 1942 until 3rd May 1944. Trained as a pilot at 15 Elementary Flying Training School, 35 Elementary Flying Training School, 41 Service Flying Training School, 7 Elementary Flying Training School, 6…

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LHaileyKJ1449497v1.pdf
K J Hailey’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 6 May 1943 to 9 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Manby (Empire Air Armament…

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LForthHO19200321v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book three for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 January 1943 to 16 March 1946 and from 3 January 1950 to 20 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown, and post war flying with 77 Squadron. He…

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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LBeerSW176975v1.pdf
Stanley Beer’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 10th November 1942 until 4th August 1944. Trained as a wireless operator and air gunner at No. 4 Signals School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, No. 2 (Observers) Advanced…

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BGardnerM-ManuelRWickhamHWv1.pdf
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-46.jpg
From YMCA HQ MEF Cairo. Receipt for parcel from Mrs M Powell.

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Required to report for regular service in accordance with instructions. In the meantime would remain on the reserve with no pay or allownaces.

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-44.jpg
From CRC Worcester to officer i/c attestation section, no 2 recruit centre. Lists three names including Powell N I. Expected draft 1943-04-15.

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-41.jpg
Certificate of issue of British money order for Mr R Powell for £35.

BPowellNIPowellNIv1.pdf
Gives qualifications as aeronautical engineer. Education and employment history including service in the RAF from 1943 to 1947. Management experience and family background.

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PPowellNI19050003.jpg
Three individual decorations: 1939–1945 Star , Italy Star and War Medal 1939–1945 and brown OHMS envelop addressed to NI Powell.

PWhittakerH17010004.jpg
Seven airmen in flying kit, standing at the rear of their Halifax. 158 Squadron, Lissett, Johnny Johnson crew. A second copy is annotated '158 Sqdn RAF Lissett 4 Group 1944' and each man is identified with their crew position. Another copy has each…

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PPowellNI19020002.jpg
A large group of air cadets with officers and non-commissioned officers wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in six rows. Worcester Baptist Church and other buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Norman Powell, 4th from front, 2nd…

PPowellNI19010002.jpg
A large group of air cadets with officers and non-commissioned officers wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in six rows. Church/chapel and other buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Norman Powell, 4th from front, 2nd from…

PDydeFW17010012.jpg
The letter expresses regret that, due to illness, he was unable to meet them. He complements Fred for being one of their best and most popular crew members.

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PDydeFW17010009.jpg
A brief newsclipping about Fred's death on active service.

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-210001.jpg
Made out for Norman I Powell

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Made out for N Powell. Grade 1.

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MShawS1576142-200397-16.jpg
Informs her of her family allowance and allotment of pay. Includes instructions for accessing funds.

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Advises her of the outturn of her husband's estate was £28.8.8.

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