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EBarnsdaleFSBarnsdaleJD420316.pdf
Sends best wished for John's birthday. Looking forward to going down to the south of the United States and is fed up of doing nothing. Describes Moncton and his activities there including films seen. Mentions it was getting warmer and that he had…

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MGarlandVA3030098-211110-02.pdf
Crew of F Freddie were reunited in Canada 40 years after the war and recorded tape in 1984. Conversation directed by the pilot. Role of flight engineer and wireless operator described. Crew listed: Flying Officer Doug Williams - pilot, Sgt Victor…

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RAF Form 1250 with photograph and very brief details of Myer.

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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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Thanks him for letter with latest news and information. Mentions rough crossing to the United States and other travels through Canada to the States. Talks at length about primary flying training and other activities. Mentions leave after course in…

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OSawyerFCA174215-190117-01.pdf
Incudes personal details, promotions from AC2 to pilot officer, medals, medical classification, inoculations, vaccinations, identity cards issued, will and a list of postings.

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Cars driving on a hillside surrounded by farmland. Description of the magnetic properties of the hill.

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Idwal writes that he has arrived in Canada. He thinks he is heading to Florida soon.

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Two photographs of steam engines.
Annotated 'CNR Moncton NB Nov 9 1942'.

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Idwal writes he has had no mail but wishes his parents a merry xmas. He has met a man he went to school with. Food is very good at the camp.

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Idwal writes that he has sent a parcel, hopefully, in time for Christmas. He is about to transfer to Florida.

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EDaviesIDWDaviesME-WH421205-0001.jpg
Idwal writes that he has been transferred off the flying course due to his lack of progress. He is still to hear what will happen to him. He is very disappointed but keeping positive.

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PWaughJW1807.pdf
23 airmen arranged in three rows.
Each man is named on the reverse.

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PWaughJW1806.pdf
A photograph of a crashed Anson. On the reverse 'John Waugh
Crash
Moncton
8 SFTS
23-10-1942'.

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PWaughJW1805.pdf
A group of 17 airmen arranged in three rows. On the reverse 'My course at Moncton, April 1943.
John Waugh front row middle (6th from L).
Alf Beck on his right'.

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NWaughJW180212-01.pdf
A newspaper report of a training accident at Moncton.

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MWaughJW420725-180212-04.pdf
A list of locations where John served and aircraft types he flew.

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LWaughJW420725v1.pdf
John Waugh’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 9th March 1942 until 15th April 1945. Initial pilot training in Australia at 12 Elementary Flying Training School, 8 Elementary Flying Training School, then Canada at 8 Service Flying Training School. Posted…

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A handwritten list of the various courses and stations where Frank served.

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LCookeH115312v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Horace Cooke covering the period 11 April 1944 to 1 June 1945 when Horace served in Canada with 31 Personnel Dispatch, 19 Elementary Flying School, 17 Service Flying Training School and 7 Bombing and Gunnery School.

The…

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LSproulleTH144448v1.pdf
Thomas Sproulle’s Flying Log Book from 12th August 1941 until 23rd June 1944 as an Air Bomber. Trained at 4 Air Observers’ School then 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 2 Air Navigation School, 3 Advanced Flying Unit, before being posted to 11…

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Ron thanks them for letting him marry Lynne, their daughter. His training at Moncton is finishing and he doesn't regret leaving but hopes to come back to Canada.

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APeelMG900416.mp3
Michael Peel was with the university squadron before volunteering for the RAF. He wanted to be a navigator but was encouraged to train as a pilot. He went to Canada to train in Harvards and Tiger Moths. In conversation with his son he discusses his…

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ENorthWANorth[Fa-Mo]430718.pdf
Alan writes that his course is pretty tough compared with Cambridge. He sailed across in a large luxury liner, the food was good. Chocolate, fruit and cigarettes were for sale in unlimited quantities. The sea became rough and many were sick. Then…

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The telegram congratulates Richard on being awarded the Air Force Cross.

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