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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1942-02"

LBealesRW570398v100.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book of RW Beales, flight engineer. It covers the period from 1 January 1942 to 24 August 1942 and includes details and locations of his flying training and operations flown. Whilst in training he flew on two of…

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

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ELeighJLLeighGE4202XX-01.pdf
John writes from a ship en route to the USA. The weather has been rough but he has not been sick. There is little to do but he has made friends with a ship's engineer who gives them gin. The food is plentiful and good.

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SBondS-DidwellNv10002.pdf
Transcript of discussions and includes information from a letter dated 21 April 1986. Norman Didwell was flight rigger on 99 Squadron at Mildenhall and Newmarket and then at Middle East staging posts, Transport Command RAF Waterbeach and Gatow…

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PFoskettW2306.jpg
A group photograph of trainees arranged in four rows. On the reverse ' Newquay February 1942. No 11 Flight "C" Squadron. Winners of Drill Cup and PS Cup & first to bring off the "double" in the wing. W. Foskett'.

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BYatesRPYatesRPv1.pdf
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifaxes. He did his basic training at RAF Blackpool. While at RAF Cranwell for wireless traiing, he flew in DH 86 and Valentia. He was shot down and became a prisoner of…

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SLambertBrownP19330417v10009.pdf
Each page documents a table of attacks on the docks of Malta. The air raids detailed in the table record the raid number, number of casualties, damage (both place and extent) and damage to ships and equipment.

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EPickfordLPickfordA420231-0001.jpg
He has received eight letters. No Red Cross parcels and no cigarettes. They have had dances.

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EPickfordLPickfordA420224-0001.jpg
He thanks he for the photos. He has received ten letters from her, in a week. He is going to send her money for a holiday.

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EPickfordLPickfordA420217-0001.jpg
He reminds her to save a £1 a month in his savings account. He has photos from Winnie.

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EPickfordLPickfordA420203-0001.jpg
He asks for a £1 to go into his Post Office savings account. He asks for books to be sent.

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EPickfordLPickfordA420210-0001.jpg
He has received his first parcel. One sentence has been censored.

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PWainwrightJE22010011.jpg
47 trainee airmen with two instructors arranged in three rows in front of an ornate veranda at Lord’s cricket ground. Windows taped against bomb blast, a NAAFI poster visible. On the reverse 'Alphast' and Feb 1942.

Identification kindly provided…

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EWalleyBSWilliamsM420208-0001.jpg
He thanks he for her photo. He has been boxing and wrestling. He talks about domestic issues.

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EWalleyBSWalleyFG-[Mo]420208-0001.jpg
He has still had no mail from home. He is in good health and morale.

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MBarraletAF85233-210609-13.jpg
The letter advises that Tony's golf clubs have not been located. They suggest that Tony could inform his father what club he left his clubs at.

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S102SqnRAF19170809v10004-0001.jpg
Gives some information on recruitment and training of Ceylonese volunteers for the RAF. It includes his recruitment and initial training in Ceylon, travel to Great Britain, enlistment, elementary flying training and postings. It continues with…

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PBakerWB16040004.jpg
Top - a large group of trainee airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps sitting and standing in three rows in front of a brick building with large windows criss-crossed with blast tape. On the reverse signatures. Captioned 1 - 'Heaven help poor old…

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PWilsonRC17160029.jpg
Reg lying on the grass on his arms, pointing at the camera. Information supplied with the collection states 'Florida, February 1942'.

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SGillK1438901v10013.pdf
Starts with account of movements in RAF for 1941. Continues lwith entries for daily activities. Embarks Greenock, Leaves Milford Haven on 8 January for voyage across Atlantic and describes voyage to Canada. Arrives Moncton 20 January describes daily…

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PTansleyEH1636.jpg
A man wearing flying jacket and helmet standing in front of a Stearman biplane. Other aircraft in line behind. Captioned 'Dad's first flying instructor at Carlstrom Field taken in February 1942. Mr J E Don. I thought it might fit in with the one of…

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PTansleyEH16020005.jpg
Man wearing flying helmet with goggles and jacket standing in front of a PT-17 Stearman biplane with another aircraft in the background. On the reverse 'My 1st American instructor, Mr J K Don, Carlstom Field, Arkadia, Fla, Feb 1942'.

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BThickettPSaundersEJv10011.jpg
Two pages detailing some of Sam's time in Egypt.
Photo 1 is HMS Sagitta from the air.
Photo 2, 3 and 4 are Sam working on a lamp.
Photo 5 is Sam playing tennis.
Photo 6 is Sam and colleague in khaki and shorts.
Photo 7 is a letter in…

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BThickettPSaundersEJv10010.jpg
A description of Sam's further training in the UK then operations at Malta.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.

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