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- Collection: Lancaster, John Oliver (Jo)
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Pages from log book
Pages for January and part of February 1938 recoding sorties in Hart aircraft. Includes first solo. Last page has summary of hours and proficiency from flying school. Note he had been suspended from further training due to breach of flying…
Avro Cadet crash
Three photographs, from different angles, showing a Cadet biplane node down in a field after a crash. Submitted with caption 'Avro Cadet crash'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Knocker West
Half length image of a man seated wearing a flying jacket. Submitted with caption 'Knocker West'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.
Group photograph - RAF volunteer reserve course
A group on men wearing civilian jacket and tie or coveralls, sitting and standing in three rows. Captioned 'RAF Volunteer Reserve Course July - August 1937'. On the reverse the names, Jo Lancaster is front row left end.
Pupil group photographs
Two similar images showing groups of young men, some with parachute harness and flying helmets standing and squatting in front of a Tiger Moth in the open. Submitted with captions '02-pupils photo A' and '02-pupils photo B'.
Letter from W G Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd to Jo Lancaster's father
Offering him an apprenticeship for his son.