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SBondS-MilliganTv10004.pdf
Starts with a list containing personal details and a list of postings. Mentions Wellington conversion and heavy conversion unit before joining 460 Squadron at RAF Binbrook. Mentions that he did 33 operations crewed with P/O Lyall J Notley RAAF. Then…

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PBraithwaiteW19010003.jpg
The left photograph shows an aerial view of Goderich, Ontario, Canada. The photo is taken facing east from just south of the town centre, towards the Maitland River; the geometric area of trees in the upper centre of the image is Courthouse Square.…

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

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LDellowJA1391826v1.pdf
J A Dellow’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 6 January 1942 to 28 May 1942. Detailing his flying training as Pilot. He was stationed at RCAF Goderich (12 EFTS). Aircraft flown in was Tiger Moth.

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PLeadbetterJ16090002.jpg
An oblique aerial photograph of Goderich and Maitland River with Menesetung Bridge.

Identification kindly provided by Andrew Gordon of the Finding the location WW1 & WW2 Facebook group, and by Fynn Titford-Mock, with additional backing by Richard…

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EGreenAWGreenWH410421.jpg
Alan writes that he has received the cigarettes that had been sent. He wishes his family well.

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EGreenAWGreenWH-[Mo]410415.jpg
He says that his cables have been received, take no risks and 12 more days at this station.

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Alan hopes he survived the raid and sends Easter greetings.

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EGreenAWGreenWH-[Mo]410406.jpg
He asks if his father received his cable last week. Handwritten is an address in Goderich and 'Hearty congratulations. Letter posted. Cables rec'd'.

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Alan says he is fine and was not involved in a crash examination.

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Alan writes that his father's cable has been received.

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Alan asks if all is well.

AMaywoodRM151109.mp3
Dick was born in Peterborough and volunteered for the Royal Air Force in 1941. He was called up to Lord’s Cricket Ground in 1942. Dick went to No. 6 Initial Training Wing at RAF Aberystwyth. He then went to RAF Desford, flying Tiger Moths and was…

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PCushwayAW16010024.jpg
The first photograph is a low oblique aerial view of a quarry and industrial buildings. In the foreground is a railway siding with freight trucks. In the background are houses. Captioned 'The Salt of the Earth'. The second photograph has a steam…

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PCushwayAW16070003.jpg
A view of grain silos with two ships alongside. In the background is a low wooded hill with buildings.

PCushwayAW16040007.jpg
The edge of Goderich, Ontario with a sports ground. On the left is the coast line. The town is very regular, being in the form of a grid. At the top is an industrial area.

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PCushwayAW16040005.jpg
Vertical aerial photograph of Goderich, Ontario. The central feature is a building and wood with a circular road, from this other roads radiate like spokes. Other roads form a grid like pattern. There are many trees. At the bottom is a port area and…

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PCushwayAW16040003.jpg
A low oblique aerial photograph of Goderich grain silos. In the foreground are railway sidings with freight wagons. The sidings extend behind the grain silos. There is a harbour area with a small island between the first sidings and the silos. In…

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