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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…

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.

Handwritten calculations

Calculations overwritten on a letter.

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

A card issued to James.

RAF Form 1394 issued to James Williams.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Large group of soldiers arranged in four rows.

A newspaper article about James William and family.

James, in uniform, walking down a set of stairs. On the reverse 'Westminster Pier, London 1945'.

A half length portrait of James shaking hands. On the reverse 'JR Williams'.

James and Anna leaving the church on their wedding day.

James and his boys seated on a sofa. On the reverse '1972'.

A head and shoulders portrait of James, in khaki uniform.

A half length portrait of James in RAF uniform with a signaller's brevet.

James descending a spiral staircase outside a modern building.

Circuit diagrams. On the reverse is an advert for Power tools.

14 airmen, in khaki uniform, arranged in two rows in front of a Tiger Moth. Each man is named in the caption underneath. James Williams is seated, second from right.