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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-05-09"

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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EDaviesTSSmithJ430509.pdf
Letter from T S Davies to his friend Jack Smith describing flying training and forthcoming posting to Halifax bombers.

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LGenneyJWC1104337v1.pdf
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…

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EWilliamsGThomsonGB430509-0001.jpg
Catches up with mail and news of friends. Says he is on leave and mention dental issues and drinking. Mentions recent flying test which did not go well and that he was unlikely to be selected for pilot training. Was resigned to becoming an air…

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E[Author]BThomsonGB430509.pdf
Written by a young boy, writes of his daily activities including going to Edinburgh. Asks whether he was an officer yet. Drawing at the end. Aunt Betty says she had all his news from his mother. Posted to George as an LAC at RAF Ludlow.

SHowardHF1158144v10027.jpg
On the left a flyer for a £60,000 fundraiser for 12 hurricanes with the Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Keyes, as the speaker.
On the right an advertisement for a variety show with the proceeds going to the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund and a…

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MBellOH565848-210421-020001.jpg
A booklet with records of blood donations and dietary advice when giving blood.

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PFOMetheringhamAF19040002.jpg
Newspaper cutting with death announcement for Air Commodore John Henry Searby DSO DFC. Submitted with description 'A Daily Telegraph newspaper notice of the death of A/Cdr John Henry Searby DSO, DFC on 14/01/1986. Handwritten note on cutting: "Friday…

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MCleggPV[DoB]-150819-04.pdf
Listing by page of visitors' book of personnel who had signed and were subsequently killed with details.

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BCleggPVLangAGv10020.jpg
Offer sympathy over report of her husband being reported missing. Mentions possibility of safe bale out and that he was well reported on by his squadron commander.

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LBonneyA651126v1.pdf
Flying Officer A. Bonney’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot, from 13th October 1942 to August 1944. Recording his training as an air gunner in Canada and England, two completed tours with 142 Squadron RAF based in…

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EValentineUMValentineJRM430509-0001.jpg
Writes about her activities with recent visitors and meeting of local womens' group. Continues with description of domestic activities and news of family and friends. Mentions going to the theatre with friends and then continues with description of…

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