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Front quarter view of Avro Lancastrian of British South American airways just above runway. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor. On the reverse '1 Jan 1946'.

British South American airways Lancastrian G-AWGW "Star Light", First commercial flight from London Airport, Heathrow. London airport to Buenos Aires. AVM Don Bennett in command. On the reverse '1st airliner ex Heathrow, Star Light, ` Jan…

From diary gives brief details of activities from January to August 1946. Includes leave and passes, promotion, sport, lectures, air tests, flying, parades, drill, entertainment, cinema. Makes reference to briefing for exercise bombing of Heligoland…

Made out for Flight Lieutenant J G B Burnside. Gives some personal details and release date.

The letter congratulates John on being awarded the Air Force Cross.

Mention for Flight Sergeant A G Gould RAFVR on 1 January 1946

A certificate issued to Flight Sergeant K Watson of Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

Writes she was glad he rang previous evening and mentions new year's eve party activities of sister and friends. Writes of plans for journey home and that she is sending a parcel of items she cannot get into suitcase. Concludes by mentioning…

There are four occasions when John was Mentioned in Despatches.