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Invitation to aircrew selection board
For R Baker to attend the No 3 RAF Recruit Centre Padgate on 27 October 1941 for aviation candidates selection board. Gives advice to attendees. On the reverse subsistence allowances.
National Service enlistment notice
Made out for R Baker calling for him to go to RAF Padgate on 30 October 1941. Called for service in the Royal Air Force Reserve. Encloses travel warrant and on the reverse notes for joining.
Testimonial for Robert Baker
From headmaster of Farnworth grammar school. Mentions academics and sport.
Letter from the Red Cross
Confirms that parcel had been dispatched but gives warning that at this stage of war is could be difficult to send prisoner of war parcels. In addition, further posting would be suspended.
Prisoner of war postcard from Bob to Maud and Bill Armstrong
Thanks them for letters and reports lack of cigarettes but hopes for improvement. Thanks them for blades and reports on friends study progress.
Robert Baker's service record
Gives personal details enlisted on 30 October 1941, Med cat grade 1, released ex prisoner of war on 17 April 1946. List postings up to 218 Squadron then reported missing and POW. Lists promotions.
Robert Baker's service and release book
Contains personal details, release authorization 24 April 1946. Served from 23 February 1942. Includes certificate of service and release .
Robert Baker airman's service and pay book
Gives personal details, ranks and trade, medical classifications, inoculations, blood group, identity cards and permits issued. Space for will.
RAFVR postponement of calling up for service
Delayed entry to service until called forward. In meantime remain in reserves with no pay or allowances.
Letter of recommendation from teacher
Recommends Mr Robert Baker to any employer. Gives account of his acquaintance at school and scouts and outlines Mr Baker's qualities of leadership, character and intelligence.
Letter to W T Baker from Air Ministry
Informs him that his son was promoted to flight sergeant of 28 February 1944 and warrant officer 28 February 1945.
Caterpillar club membership card
Made out to Sergeant R Baker
Robert Baker school certificate
Awarded certificate with credit for eight subjects. On the reverse list subjects studied.
Letter from L L Irvin to W T Baker
Glad that his sons life was saved by their chute and welcomes him to the caterpillar club. Gold pin could not be sent at that time due to supply difficulties. Would be sent at first opportunity, possibly after the war
Letter from L L Irvin to W T Baker
Thanks for letter and enclosing membership card for caterpillar club. Could not help with finding the person that packed his son's chute.
Robert Baker matriculation certificate
Passed matriculation examinations in eight subjects.
Prisoner of war postcard from Bob to Maud and Bill Armstrong
Reports arrival of several items of mail. Suggests they know where he is and that Fred, Dusty and Joe were all in same camp. Writes that food parcel situation is acute but hoping for merry Christmas.
Field Service postcard from Robert Baker to Mr and Mrs W T Baker
Pre-printed postcard with phrases to be crossed out indicating sender was quite well, was being sent down to the base and letter follows.
Telegram from Bob Baker
Reporting he was back in England.
Britannic Assurance letter to R Baker
Covers conditions attached to reversionary bonus declares as at 31 December 1951. Letter on declared bonus.
Letter to W T Baker from war casualties accounts depot
Confirms £8 found in son's effects is noted as credit to his account. Asks for authority that sum can be remitted.
Letter from W T Baker to LL Irvin
Thanks him for letter and writes that he had informed his son that his membership of the caterpillar club would be forwarded in due course. Asks about parachute packer and writes of the circumstances of his son's surviving to become prisoner.
Letter from WT Baker to secretary of the caterpillar club
Informs addressee that his that his son Sergeant Robert Baker is entitled to become a member of the club after baling out 25/26 June 1943. Asks to be send application details.
Letter from WT Baker to secretary of the caterpillar club
Informs addressee that his son had been liberated and was due back in the England in near future. Asks to be sent pin as he only received membership card.
Part of prisoner of war letter to W H Armstrong
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Letter from torn in half with just left hand side visible. Addressed to Maud and Bill.