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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-09-02"

LCromieJA410633v1 B.pdf
John Cromie’s Royal Australian Air Force Flying Log Book from 17th September 1942 until 23rd May 1956. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained in Australia at No. 1 Wireless Air Gunner’s School, No. 3 Bombing and…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010003.pdf
Sergeant Brewer’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th July 1942 until 28th April 1946. During this time trained as an air gunner and air bomber.
Trained in Canada at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 3 Air…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430902.pdf
Catches up with news of family and friends from home. Comments on daily activities. mentions father's bowling matches. Writes of father's other activities.

LWardA1452665v1.pdf
Arthur Ward’s Flying Log Book as an air bomber from 20 November 1942 until 27 August 1944 on completion of his operational tour. Trained at No. 10 Advanced Flying Unit, 27 Operational Training Unit 30 Operational Training Unit, 1651 Conversion Unit,…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430902.pdf
Was now at Moncton and would probably be on his way home soon. Writes about previous leave in Toronto. When he returned after a three day journey to Paulson, he discovered he was posted to Moncton. mentions meeting lots of acquaintances and catching…

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EDoughtyJCDoughtyW430902.pdf
Describes camp and comments that he had only been outside once to the local town Barry. Writes of his afternoon out in Barry and describe daily evening routine of fatigues or swotting. Mentions weekly exams and grading system and how well he had…

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Made out for Kathleen Burnside

LHarrisAE539154v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber's and air gunner’s flying log book for Sergeant Harris, flight engineer covering the period from 26 July 1943 to 4 March 1945. Detailing his final training, two-tour operations and instructor flights. He was stationed at RAF…

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EWeedenRCCartwrightI430902.jpg
Writes that he had been doing a lot of flying which was very tiring. States he had passed photography and was preparing for another exam. Was now in the final month of the course and would graduate shortly. Discusses getting presents and about…

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LDentonDH1256316v1.pdf
Flying log book for Dennis Denton covering the period from 3 May 1941 to 8 March 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. Includes a map of part of France including the Vitry area, his Gunnery Course results, Certificates and…

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Poem remembering those who did not live to see the end of war.

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EValentineUMValentineJRM430902-0001.jpg
Writes she is leaving to spend 3 or 4 weeks with her parents in Devon. Describes a house she will possibly buy in Chalfont St Giles.

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EDaviesDHHughesB430903-0001.jpg
Dave confesses that he was waiting for Betty's letters and he was missing her. He talks about weather, flight hours, colleagues and free time.

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EWood[Mr-Mrs]MadgettLR-AG430902.jpg
Have read news that Hedley is missing and hope he is safe. Offers sympathy over their anxiety.

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EPeadIQMadgettAG430902.jpg
From Isabel Q Pead offering sympathy on news of Hedley going missing. Hopes good news will come.

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E[Author]A-AMadgettLR-AG430902-0001.jpg
Relates news they have heard on Peenemünde operation and states they will not give up hope. Catches up with news. From Ada and Aunt. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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EHobbsFJStorerB430902.jpg
Wishes daughter Barbara a happy birthday

PTroglioP1810.jpg
Paolo Troglio walks in uniform along a sidewalk, carrying a bolt action rifle on his shoulder. Part of the Et'hem Bej Mosque is visible in the background. Captioned: 'Tirana - 2-9-43-', on the reverse '271'.

ELampreyPGuntonW430902.pdf
Peter Lamprey provides a detailed description of the procedures and emotions of the crew before, during and after an operation..

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