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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-12-25"

Introduces Michael G Hanson an RAF reservist and tells of time sailing before stating training. Covers elementary and advanced training before joining 233 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on Hudson. Relates life on the station, in local area and on maritime…

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Stamped recovered PoW mail from Europe recently received by British Post Office. Describes Christmas day in camp. Mentions football match and recent film show. Keeps up with domestic issues.

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The programme lists 23 pieces to be played a the prisoner of war Christmas show at Belaria camp.

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Top, interior of RAF Brawdy Officers Mess Bar, 'The Olde Isobar', captioned ' Officers Mess', '1944-45', '517 Squadron', 'RAF Brawdy'.
Second, third and fourth photographs are all of two RAF officers, in uniform standing outside wooden structure…

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The menu for Christmas dinner followed by a list of events on Christmas , Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.

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A menu with signatures of some of the participants.

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A menu for Christmas dinner held in the Officers' Mess signed by some of the participants.

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A menu for Christmas dinner.

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Robert Mitchell’s Flying Log Book, from 19th July 1943 to 7th January 1954, recording training, operations and other post-war duties as a Pilot. No flights are recorded in the years 1947-1950. Based at RAF Long Marston (No. 24 OTU), RAF Topcliffe…

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Stamped 'This letter formed part of undelivered mails which fell into the hands of allied forces in Germany. It is undeliverable as addressed and is therefore returned to sender'. Acknowledges receipt of his postcards and letters. Relates how family…

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LBallantyneWM1395001v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for W M Ballantyne, covering the period from 3 March 1942 to 18 July 1945. Detailing his flying training, Duties with 267 transport squadron, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at SAAF Wonderboom, SAAF…

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Left: Menu illustrated with silhouettes of three aircraft with a list of graduates and autographs.
Right: Christmas dinner menu with autographs.

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