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Large group of soldiers arranged in four rows.

A couple sitting on a bench. On the reverse 'Anna's 75th Birthday 8.2.77'.

The two soldiers are standing by the food and tree. On the wall is an aircraft identification poster of a JU88 and a map of UK.

Rudolf is sitting in a chair with a rolled up magazine in his hand. He is named on the reverse.

Two soldiers in great coats, standing on a cobbled street.

A head and shoulders passport photograph. On the reverse 'Once upon a time'.

A head and shoulders portrait of Anna. On the reverse [undecipherable] 14 March 56'.

James, Rudolf and Anna eating at a table. On the reverse 'Anna's birthday Feb 77'.

RAF Form 1394 issued to James Williams.

A card issued to James.

The letter acknowledges the receipt of documents relating to his claim for the award of an Intermediate Certificate in Telecommunications.

Calculations overwritten on a letter.

Handwritten calculations

Tom Smith grew up in Lancashire during the war. He recalls the German bombers going over to bomb the docks, the effect of rationing on a country community and the ban on night fishing during the war.

Rudolph describes his father’s (James) life, from his childhood years in Trinidad, through to volunteering for and serving in the RAF in the UK. After demobilisation, James returned briefly to Trinidad before returning to the UK where he worked for…