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Wreath laying at Captain Albert Ball memorial
A man wearing suit and hat standing with a wreath in front of a large memorial in a park. A serviceman stands by to the right. On the left a large group pf people in civilian attire watch from a footpath. On the reverse 'May 7th 1947. Maj [....…
What's in a name?
Recounts meeting three men named John Mitchell in the space of a few weeks. The first was a signals officer at RAF Spilsby when the author was a wireless operator on Lancaster. He relates some of his experiences surviving two tours on Whitley and…
Two RAF officers and two civilians
Two civilians wearing overcoats and bowler hats walk in front of two RAF officers wearing uniform tunics. The officer on the right is Wing Commander Guy Gibson. On the reverse 'W/C G P Gibson V.C. D.S.O D.F.C and his visit to Trent Lane, Sat July…
Two RAF officers
Two officers wearing uniform tunic with, on the right pilot's brevet and the left observer brevet, standing on grass with shrub boarder and trees in the background. On the reverse 'C Ball'.
Two officers walking towards camera
Two RAF officers. Wing Commander Arthur Cyril Ball (brother of Albert Ball VC) on the left and an air commodore on the right. Both wearing uniform tunic and side caps walking towards camera. In the background more officers and two civilians with…
Two men in a biplane
Two men, one in front cockpit wearing flying helmet and the second man in rear cockpit of a biplane. On the reverse 'C Ball, back seat'.
Three RAF officers
Three officers wearing uniform tunic, two with side caps and the third with peaked cap walking across a car park. On the left is Wing Commander Arthur Cyril Ball (brother of Albert Ball VC). Two officers on the left have pilot's brevet and the other…
Three men and two women standing in front of a De Havilland DH.60 Moth biplane
Three men wearing civilian attire (two in plus fours) and two women wearing overcoats and hats standing in front of the port wing of a single engine biplane. On the reverse 'N Smith, C Smith, Narir B - Cyril Ball'.
Telegram for Mr and Mrs John Mitchell
Best wishes from us all Adams
Telegram for John Mitchell
'At last, I told you so, all the best from Got Hards.'
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'Briefed at last - happy landings Pal' from 'Jim.'
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'What about a QDM Mitch' from Bill and Jim.
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'What's your ETA Mitch' from the gang.
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'You've had it now Mitch' from Jim and Bill.
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'Congratulations and best wishes for the future' from Celia and Tony.
Telegram for John Mitchell
Author reports snowbound - best wishes from Lindholme signals types.
Telegram for John Mitchell
Congratulations on permanent commission. Essential medical and acceptance by 23rd Feb from Bryant
Telegram for John Mitchell
Congratulations of the offer of a permanent commission From Adams.
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'Congratulations and best of luck spare room is ready' from Cola and Mary.
Telegram for John Mitchell
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'Briefed at last congratulations' from Bill.
Squadron Leader sitting in chair
A RAF officer wearing peaked cap and battledress with pilot's brevet and medal ribbons sitting on a chair in a garden with building with window in the background.
Seeding the Storm
Account of John Mitchell's career in the Royal Air Force from Oct 1934 until November 1957. Writes of his early ambitions to fly, and joining the RAF as a wireless operator. Describes his training and early postings to Worthy Down on Vickers…
Reviewing party
Six RAF officers, a naval rear admiral and three civilians, two with mayoral chains, standing on a reviewing platform. In the background trees.
RAF officer in pony cart
An RAF officer wearing tunic and side cap sitting in a pony drawn two wheeled cart. On the reverse 'C Ball'.
Postcard to J Ball
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Envelope with postcard and strip of photographs. Postcard artwork shows girl at wishing well at LLandrindod Wells. Text to Joan from Grandma about time in Wales. Srip of 11 photographs showing buildings and countryside.