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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-12-22"

EDonaldsonFIDonaldsonDWXX1222-0001.jpg
Sends best wishes for Christmas and catches up with news of family and acquaintances. Mentions a nurse keeping them all in order. Mentions reflected glory she gets from him with fellow magistrates. Writes of granddaughter and hope to see them soon.

LDonaldsonDW70185v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for David W Donaldson. This is a newly bound compilation of 3 log books covering the period from 12 March 1938 to 19 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, Instructor duties and special duties flying.…

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EDonaldsonIDonaldsonJ431222.jpg
Writes catching up with family news and his activities in India

EHarkerGMadgettLR431222-0001.jpg
Letter from George Harker & Co Ltd enclosing cheque and offering condolences.

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BAdamsHGAdamsHGv3.pdf
Writes that he joined newly formed Air Training Corps at end of 1941 and describes training and sports. He was called up into army 3 July 1942 and describes training in basic infantry and as a driver. After exam, was offered course at technical…

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LKingEJ182986v1.pdf
Edward J King’s Navigator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 30 January 1942 to 18 May 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Navigator. He was stationed at RAF Prestwick (3 RS), RAF Wrexham and RAF Honiley (96 Squadron), RAF…

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Three items, Edward's description of the mining operation off Cherbourg, they were the only aircraft operating from their base that night. Edward's navigation plot and a map of the Cherbourg area.

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ESpencerRBRosserLV431222.pdf
Writes complaining about his current location. Mentions the trip he had been promised and that he let him know about his end of the job. Asks that Vic does not mention his Africa Star. Sends regards to Vic's family.

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LHightonG160645v1.pdf
G Highton’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 08 May 1942 to 08 April 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as a pilot. He was stationed at RCAF Penhold (36 SFTS), RAF Kingstown (15 EFTS), RAF Church Lawford (18…

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EKnoxATEllisEL431222.pdf
Christmas greetings. Card from No 6 'FB' Squadron RNZAF

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EBoxI-CSBoxDC431222-0001.jpg
His mother writes that she has received a postcard from him. She writes with news of family and friends. More parcels of cigarettes are being sent.

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LHinshelwoodD186049v1.pdf
Pilot Officer Hinshelwood’s Log Book as an Air Gunner from 5th September 1943 until 6th October 1944. He started training at No. 2 Air Gunnery School and then 10 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 1658 Conversion Unit in March 1944. Operational…

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LHilderCA1397651v1.pdf
C A Hilder’s RCAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 17 February 1943 to 24 March 1944, detailing training and operations as a Bomb Aimer. He was stationed at RCAF Station Lethbridge (No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School), RCAF Station…

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LKlatkiewiczZF782158v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Z F Klatkeiwicz, covering the period from 1 March 1943 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying duties with 13 Maintenance Unit, flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 13 Maintenance…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB431222.pdf
Catches up with mail to and from. Writes of daily activities, news and gossip. Mentions going to the theatre and presents to/from various people. Goes on with description of activities, news and gossip. Hopes he was enjoying his cross country…

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MSewerinS704459-240916-02.pdf
Record of service of Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin (704459). Reason for discharge on 30 June 1959 stated as 'owing to the contraction of the service'. Sewerin's conduct was assessed as 'exemplary' and his ability as aircrew or tradesman,…

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MSewerinS704459-240916-040001.jpg
Typewritten card granting Corporal Sewerin the right to wear a pilot's badge issued at No 16 Polish Service Flying Training School at RAF Newton. The front of the card is stamped in red with the flying school stamp and is signed by S Cwynar,…

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LChandlerEB911217v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…

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LBibbyJW1181402v1.pdf
James Bibby’s Flying Log Book from 8th February 1941 until 25th June 1945. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Signals School, No. 2 Air Gunners School, 17 Operational Training Unit, 28 Operational…

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