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YRobinsonHGM421304v1.pdf
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…

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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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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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PTruswellF21030002.jpg
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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PRookeFC-J17020055.jpg
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.

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

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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
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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An oblique aerial view of the Statue of Liberty.

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PUprichardWG18010029.jpg
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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PUprichardWG18010018.jpg
The couple are on the viewing deck of the Empire State Building. He is in RAF uniform.

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PBraithwaiteW19010055.jpg
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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PBraithwaiteW19010044.jpg
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…

PBraithwaiteW19010043.jpg
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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PKethroR21010013.jpg
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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PKethroR21010009.jpg
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.

PKethroR21010008.jpg
Seven photographs from an album.
#1 is the daily parade at Maxwell Field.
#2 is the view from the YMCA, New York.
#3 and 4 are views from the Empire State building, New York.
#5 is a Stearman at Camden with Sid and Jack.
#6 is huts at Maxwell…

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Winston Churchill being cheered in Sheffield; naval warfare in the Atlantic; German invasion of Russia; actions of the Free French Forces plus photographs of various military leaders.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in…

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BNeilsonJFNeilsonJFv1.pdf
Growing Up -The Hard Way WAR -1939
James joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at…

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