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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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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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BRookeRRookeRv1.pdf
Autobiography of his early years, mainly training in the USA. Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by Mama…

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A list of Francis' service record.

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LRookeFC1807892v1.pdf
Francis Rooke’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 10 February 1944 until 26 January 1947. Pilot training took place at 24 Empire Flying Training School, 3 British Flying Training School, 1 School of Technical Training, 1 Air Gunnery School and 1667…

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The three men are trainees and are standing at a railway crossing.
On the reverse 'Fred, Bill & Jeff. On the lines by the base at Moncton, May 42'.

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PFoskettW23020057.jpg
Two airmen sitting on a wooden fence.
On the reverse 'Moncton, Ontario [sic], Canada'.

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PFoskettW23020055.jpg
Three airmen sitting on a fence and all posing with pipes.
On the reverse 'Moncton, Ontario, Canada'.

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Recounts how Sergeant Janek Radonski and Sergeant Ludwik Gutnajer met in Canada as members of the free Polish Air Force. Subsequently the got leave to attend a piano recital given by a friend Witold Malcuzynski in St Johns. Continues with account of…

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BUprichardWGUprichardWGv4.pdf
An unfortunate attempt to ferry four aircraft to Vancouver. Three crashed and only one arrived intact.

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The photograph on the top left of the left page shows a steam train at a train station. Snow can be scene covering the scene. The photograph is captioned with "MONCTON STATION ALL ABOARD FOR THE STATES."
The photograph on the top right on the left…

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The top left photograph on the left page shows accommodation huts. Snow is on the ground.
The top right photograph on the left page shows snow covering the ground with the accommodation huts in the background.
The bottom centre photograph on the…

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PBraithwaiteW19010007.jpg
The bottom left image on the left page shows a six men. Three men on the back and the man in the centre are in uniform. The men on the bottom right and left ae sitting wearing shorts. The caption reads "THE LADS".
The centre image on the left page…

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LDrinkellWG55113v1.pdf
Pilot’s Flying Log book for Flt Lt William Drinkell from 11th June 1942 to 31st March 1947. Initial flying training in Canada and USA. Advanced pilot training in England with 6 AFU, 14 OTU, and LFS before operational posting to 50 Squadron. Post war…

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Four photographs from an album.
#1 and 2 are Main street, Moncton from two slightly different angles from the railway overpass. Macy's is visible on the corner.
#3 is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Moncton.
#4 is 'Tommy in Greatcoat'…

EStevensonHEllisEL430612.pdf
Writes of recent journey across Canada to 12 EFTS in Ontario. Mentions a little about his new location and that it was run by RCAF and civilians. Writes about which uniform everyone is wearing in hot weather. Comments on current weather and comments…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430902.pdf
Was now at Moncton and would probably be on his way home soon. Writes about previous leave in Toronto. When he returned after a three day journey to Paulson, he discovered he was posted to Moncton. mentions meeting lots of acquaintances and catching…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411111.pdf
Writes of arriving in Canada. Describes a little of crossing and arriving at Moncton. Describes going into local town and first impressions of the area. Comments on social life, food, living expenses, accommodation and an abundance of chocolate and…

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Comments that he had changed location to a station with single engine training. Writes about his new camp and flying Harvard as well as navigating in Anson. Mentions going solo.

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Writes of his activities including ground school exams and flying checks. Speculates on future leave and plans.

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