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- Collection: Bailey, Arthur Wilfred
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23 WAAFS and Three Airmen
26 men and women arranged in three rows.
27 Airmen
27 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a wooden building.
Accident Report
A brief report with some details of Arthur's accident on a training flight.
Arthur and Georgina Bailey's wedding
Arthur and Georgie's wedding day. Arthur is in uniform with Leading Aircraftsman rank.
Arthur Bailey - Commemorative Scroll
The scroll commemorates Arthur's sacrifice in the Air Force.
Arthur Bailey and Colleagues
Seven photographs and three newspaper cuttings from an album. A eighth photograph is behind one of the cuttings. #1 is four airmen, two in flying kit, leaning on a car. #2 is Arthur and a woman standing in a garden. #3 is seven airmen standing under…
Envelope from Arthur Bailey to Doris
An envelope [letter missing] from Arthur to his sister, Doris.
It has been opened and resealed by a censor.
It has been opened and resealed by a censor.
Family Photographs
11 photographs from an album.
#1 a man and woman walking down a street.
#2 a woman sitting in her garden with a cat on her lap and a dog.
#3 a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman.
#4 a head and shoulders portrait of a different young…
#1 a man and woman walking down a street.
#2 a woman sitting in her garden with a cat on her lap and a dog.
#3 a head and shoulders portrait of a young woman.
#4 a head and shoulders portrait of a different young…
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
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He writes to Doris, his sister. He complains about the long journey to see his wife. The weather is bad.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
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He writes that town nearby was bombed. He talks about Art, his sister's husband.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He can't get home because the train fare is too much. Work is like a prison sentence.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He is doing OK and hopes they 'smash Germany'.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He is bored with the war and hopes to visit when on leave.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He hopes to meet Georgie soon.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has been to a show with Georgie. He has seven days leave coming.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has had no recent mail and suspects the Irish Republican Army blew it up at Euston. He is expecting some leave.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has no water at his camp due to the freezing conditions. He asks for stuff for Georgie and his 'bottom drawer'. He expects to get more leave. He is thinking of buying a motorcycle.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
They have 18" of snow. He says the RAF has too many pilots. He needs a thumb-stall to prevent more damage to his thumb.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He thanks her for looking after Georgie and himself. He is now back in Cosford and sun-bathing.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
Weather is good and they are about to be posted to new stations. Not much other news.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He writes about family news and bombing.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He hopes they are coping with the air raids and he is looking forward to his next leave.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He talks about his sister moving out of London to avoid the raids. His airfield has been bombed.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
Part of a letter to Doris. He has moved from Coltishall to Leuchars.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He thanks her for a new stationery case. he thinks her husband, Ant, will enjoy his new life in the RAF. He is looking forward to getting married to Georgie and his next leave.