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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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Idwal writes that he has finished at Florida and has returned to Canada. He describes his travel back to Canada and some of the people he met.

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Two photographs.
#1 is the Statue of Liberty seen from a ship.
#2 is skyscrapers seen from a ship.

YLeighJL746703v1.pdf
A ten page letter written by John whilst crossing the Atlantic. They reach New York and settle into a hotel then explore the city.

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Guy Gibson shaking hands with Vice-President Wallace at the 12th Forum on Current Problems, sponsored by the NY Herald-Tribune. The photograph is captioned 'Acme Newspictures inc photograph of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO* DFC* On an American…

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BBrabinHWBrabinHWv1.pdf
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…

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Two photographs from an album, titled New York, Feb 2nd 1944.
#1 is the Manhattan skyline taken from across the Hudson River.
#2 is the Statue of Liberty from the the deck of HMT Andes.

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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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MSmithRW425992-230825-02.pdf
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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Covers his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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A street level view looking up to the top of the Empire State Building.

YCrawfordJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Covering the period 3 December 1941 to 1945 it details Jack's initial training, sailing from New Zealand to Canada and subsequent train journey, visiting a fox farm, canoeing, taking exams and getting the results and trips in the snow. Qualifying as…

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Listing Flight Lieutenant George Albert James Frazer-Hollins's date of birth, previous service, appointments and promotions, postings, honours and awards.

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An oblique aerial view of the Statue of Liberty.

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Five oblique aerial photographs of New York skyscrapers.
#1 shows the Brooklyn Bridge on the extreme left.
#2, #3 and #4 shows the Empire State Building.
On the reverse of #5 is handwritten 'New York before landing at Floyd Bennett'.

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The couple are on the viewing deck of the Empire State Building. He is in RAF uniform.

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Stearman. More aircraft can be seen in the background of the right photograph. On the reverse is STEARMAN, a number "023" and a stamp dated "APR 15 1942" and the words "McCOLLUM'S PHOTO SHOP ALBANY . GA."

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Vultee on an airfield. A building and parked cars can be seen in the background. On the reverse is B13 VULTEE a number "023" and a stamp dated "APR 15 1942" and the writing "McCOLLUM'S PHOTO SHOP ALBANY . GA."

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The photograph on the left of the left page shows two men in military uniforms standing next to a sign with indecipherable writing near Malahat Chalet. Aircrew brevets can be seen on the top left pockets of the men's uniforms.
The photograph on the…

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The photograph on the left shows the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building in Albany behind some trees and a road. Cars can be seen on the road.
The photograph in the middle of the left page shows cars and other motor vehicles on a road situated…

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The photograph on the left of the left page shows cars and other motor vehicles on a road with buildings lining either side of the street.
The photograph on the top centre of the left page shows women walking down a street. Signs are being carried…

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A news sheet sold on the troopship returning to the UK.

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Six photographs from an album.
#1 is the Empire State building in New York.
#2 is of train coaches
#3 is a skyscraper
#4 is an aerial view of a snowy landscape.
#5 is a family sitting in a garden in the UK.
#6 is an airman and his bride.
There…

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Six photographs from an album.
#1 is a view from the YMCA, New York.
#2, 3 and 6 are views of houses in the snow at Trenton.
#4 is 5th Avenue viewed from the Empire State Building, New York.
#5 is a distant steam train crossing a prairie.