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BCuthillMSFHCuthillMSFHv1.pdf
Margaret Cuthill's handwritten account of her time in the WAAF, having volunteered at the age of 17.

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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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Addresses for some of George's postings and other members of family.

BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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Letter to Thomas' mother advising that his nephew, Pilot Officer Alex Cassie, is a prisoner of war. He writes in the hope of similar good news being received in respect of the other crew member, including Thomas.

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-04.pdf
An information leaflet with addresses, activities. clubs, assistance , tipping, places to visit, map of central London and a tube map.,

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BGoodmanLBurnettWv1.pdf
A biography of Bill written by his flying colleague from Bomber Command. It covers his war and post-war activities.

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YGeachDG1394781v2.pdf
First of David Geach's diaries, covering training in London, Brighton and St. Andrews from 9 February 1942 to 16 June 1942.

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YGeachDG1394781v5.pdf
Fifth and final diary kept by David Geach chronicling his time training and on operations. He writes about his return from Canada on the Queen Elizabeth then his training in England which began with arriving at the Posting Centre in Pannal Ash,…

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Pencil drawing caricature of an RAAF officer wearing peaked cap and holding a glass. On the reverse 'Believe it or not but it is supposed to be me in a pub in Edinburgh one night'.

SBondS-ThomsettAv10004.pdf
Edited transcript. Gives personal details and service history. Enlisted in 1942.Pilot on 1473 Flight and 192 Squadron (100 Group) on Wellingtons. Starts with comments about first posting 1473 Flight which eventually merged with 1474 Flight to become…

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A letter to Andrew's mother expressing sympathy and recalling a story from the Flying Corps in the First World War.

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A letter to Andrew's mother expressing sympathy and recalling a story from the flying corps in the First World War.

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Made out for George Thomson and indicating dental treatment required and instructions to candidate and dentist. Section for certification that treatment was carried out.

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Photo 1 is Edinburgh Castle viewed from Princess Street gardens.
Photo 2 is a postcard of Princess Street looking west with the Scott monument.
Photo 3 is a postcard of Edinburgh Castle and the Ross fountain in the gardens.
Photo 4 is a postcard…

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Top left - people walking in street with statue of man on horse on far side with castle on hill in background. Captioned 'Princes St and Edinburgh Castle, 24.8.44'.
Top right - two airmen wearing battledress with brevet and side caps standing in…

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Short biograph of Edward Beckett, Geoff's oldest brother. Front page - half photograph of squadron in front of ns on the wings of a Lancaster. Annotated 'LAC Ted Beckett with 460 (Australian) Squadron 1943. Ted marked with dot below wing of Lancaster…

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For George Thomson indicates fitness.

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Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.

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Top left - view down a wet town street with two story buildings either side. On the right a pub. Submitted with caption 'Coach & Horses Gloucester, 8.7.44'.
Top right - photograph removed. Captioned 'Kay Ferry, Idlicote - Shipston, 23.7.44'.
Bottom…

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Group of fourteen airmen wearing tunics and side caps. One sitting in front, three kneeling and ten standing in two rows. On the reverse '9 West-End road billets - left to right, Inglis - Penicuik, Reid - Cardenden, Hay - Glasgow, White - Hawick,…

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PWilkieD1601.jpg
David Wilkie was born in Edinburgh. He volunteered for the RAF and began training as a flight engineer. While training at St Athan he met his future wife, Kathleen. He was posted to 432 Squadron with a Canadian crew. He witnessed the gathering of the…

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AGrahamFJ170611.mp3
Johnny Graham wanted to join the RAF as soon as he was of age. His grandmother asked him not to because she had lost her only son in the First World War. However, he joined the RAF on his 19th birthday and trained, initially, as an armourer. He then…

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PCuthillMSFH1801.jpg
Margaret Cuthill volunteered for the WAAF in Edinburgh. She went for her basic training at RAF Wilmslow before completing her training as a teleprinter operator at RAF Cranwell. She was then posted, initially, to 14 Maintenance Unit. After the war…

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