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MHargreavesLE1437887-190804-03.pdf
A book telling service members places of interest and importance around Cairo such as churches, museums, hostels and maps of the local area. It has a a red cover with a pyramid and sphinx on the front.

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Eleven airmen stand for a photo by The Great Sٍphinx and Khufu's Pyramid, they wear their uniform along with their hats as well as some wearing fez. A local man sits in the front of the photo.

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List of Squadrons Jared served with.

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Jared describes his posting to North Africa and operations to Tunis, Bizerta, Decimomannu, Palermo, Naples, Catania, Messina, Cagliari and Pantelleria. Following Squadron disbanding Jared was sent to No 1 Air Gunners School then to 289 Squadron and…

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LLewisJB1317451v1.pdf
Observer and air gunner's flying log book for Jared Lewis from 14 November 1942 to 22 January 1946. Details his training, operational duties and period as an instructor. Jared served in North Africa and Europe at RAF Dalcross (No 2 Air Gunnery…

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BGoldsworthyRGGoldsworthyRGv2.pdf
Dick Goldsworthy trained as a navigator and was posted to Ferry Command. In August 1942, he and his crew, Pilot “Cisco”, Wireless Operator Arthur, Rear Gunner Joe Gordon (Canadian), and two others delivered a Wellington to Palestine and was posted o…

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LLeBrocqP130141v1.pdf
Peter Le Brocq’s Flying Log Book from 10th February 1941 until 21st July 1944. Trained at No. 19 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 2 Service Flying Training School, 15 Operational Training Unit. In September 1941 posted to 38 Squadron for…

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Biography of Reginald James Grimmitt, detailing his civilian background and RAF service, written by his nephew.

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Seven men in tropical uniform standing and sitting in front of a group of tents. Annotated on the reverse with the names of the crew and the title 'Our crew in Maison Blanche Nth Africa 1943' . The crew are identified as:
Back row:
Flight…

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A brief history of 84 Squadron. It includes a list of commanding officers and the squadron crest.

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A list of flights made from the UK to Indonesia.

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MMilsonGW937875-240119-15.pdf
A list of 22 aircraft, crews and passengers that crossed from Egypt to Indonesia.

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BWyllieJWyllieJv1.pdf
A brief history of 84 Squadron

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BMilsonGWMilsonGWv1.pdf
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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BMillarRDMillarRDv1.pdf
Memoir by Flight Lieutenant RD Millar DFC RNZAF

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For ex-prisoners of war who intend to stop at Adabiya, Suez. Cover only.

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SMilsonGW937875v60017.pdf
A detailed history of 84 Squadron over a two month period.
There is a second, different, history.

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SMilsonGW937875v60012.pdf
A memoir sent to George Milson.

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SMilsonGW937875v20011.pdf
A booklet with advice for returning ex-prisoners of war and civilians who are stopping at Adabiya.

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A group of airmen arranged in two rows. George Milson is circled.

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George, in khaki and shorts, sitting in the desert.

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Two photographs.
#1 two rows of airmen with pith helmets standing in front of a tent.
#2 airmen lined up in front of a Blenheim.

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George's stations and travel in the East, 1942-1943

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Permission for Flying Officer V Douglas Knox to be absent from his quarters.

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A concert by the symphony orchestra in EWART Memorial Hall.

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