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The memoir describes, in detail, Moore's life as a civilian in Leicester, his RAF aircrew training and as an air bomber in Bomber Command. On leaving school in 1938 Moore worked as a junior auditor and a typist before joining the Royal Air Force…

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Has some personal information. Dates of enlistment and discharge (on commission), movements and mustering. Mentions award of Distinguished Flying Medal upgraded to Distinguished Flying Cross.

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A condolence letter from a Canadian mother, Mrs. Maude Stinson wrote to Mrs. Wells. Discuss their missing sons during World War II, and express prayers and expectations for their safety.

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SGreerRF131053v30040.pdf
Writing from receiving depot and not sure of final destination. Mentions writing from the boat. Comments of food and shops. Writes about girls, the camp and lights being on. Mentions weather and new arrivals.

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SGreerRF131053v30008.pdf
Includes typewritten transcript. Writes that he was stationed at Turner Field, Albany, Georgia. Briefly described journey from Moncton to Georgia. Comments about the United States, food. and the training received by RAF airmen. Mentions discipline.

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LGreerRF131053v2.pdf
Robert Greer’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 1st April 1943 until 20th March 1945 . Initially a pilot instructor with the United States Army Air Force. Posted to No 31 Personnel Depot in Canada prior to departing to the United Kingdom in September…

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Left page; captioned 'Transit Station - Moncton N.B'
Top: Two views of Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral.
Middle: Alcorn Manor.
Bottom: Two groups of men walk through snow with single storey uniform wooden buildings to one side with utility wires…

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Details of Peter Hoare's first operation.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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A list of Joseph's training and operational bases.

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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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LDodwellSL72147v6.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Stanley Lester Dodwell from 13 April 1943 to 18 March 1957. He was stationed at RAF Brough (4 EFTS), RAF Desford (7 EFTS), RAF Halton, RAF Sywell (6 EFTS), RAF Hamble (3 EFTS), RCAF Pearce (36 EFTS), RCAF…

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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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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.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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