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158 Squadron badge
Gold badge with crown and wreath, gold chain ring at centre and motto "Strength in Unity" at bottom on dark blue.
158 Squadron crest
Royal Air Force squadron badge with linked chain in centre and motto strength in unity.
158 Squadron tie
Blue tie with maroon and light blue stripes. Includes number of small motifs of RAF wings and bombs with 158 across.
A large group of airmen and one Woman's Auxiliary Air Force member in front of a Halifax
A large group of airman standing and sitting in rows in front of the port wing of a Halifax. There is a single Women's Auxiliary Air Force member sitting in the middle of the front row. There is one officer with peaked cap sitting behind and slightly…
Air and ground crew in front of a Halifax
Six aircrew standing in back row wearing battledress or tunic. Seven airmen squatting in front wearing battledress. In the background the front of a Halifax with nose art of a lady reclining in a heart. Underneath are bomb symbols. Dennis W Raettig…
Research on German bombing of Hull
Four documents. First a title page. Second a newspaper article summarising Hull's bombing experience in number of raids, people killed, houses destroyed or damaged, damage incidents, people rendered homeless and number of alerts. Notes that only 5938…
Miramare Hotel
Title note and six photographs of inside and outside of a hotel.
1. Extravagant ball room used as hospital ward with beds, some occupied, with group of nurses and orderlies standing in the centre.
2. Outside view of multi story building with…
1. Extravagant ball room used as hospital ward with beds, some occupied, with group of nurses and orderlies standing in the centre.
2. Outside view of multi story building with…
Conditions of entry and service in the pilot section of the Royal Air Force reserve
Provides notes for information of candidates including age limits, nationality, education, flying experience, classes ineligible, selection and medical, period of engagement, rank, liabilities, foreign powers, discharge, training, financial, travel,…
Dennis Raettig certificate of deferred Service
Notes that 1136657 D Raettig is a member of Royal Air Force volunteer reserve but has not been issued a badge as none are available.
Dennis Raettig in uniform standing in a garden
Dennis Raettig wearing tunic with cigarette in his left hand standing in front of an ornamental pool in a garden. In the background a wooden fence and trellis work.
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Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Dennis Raettig income tax form
Income tax for April 1947 for Dennis Raettig
Dennis Raettig national registration identity card
Made out for Dennis W Raettig Beverly Road, Kirkella, East Yorkshire. Date stamps 30 May 1946 and 10 January 1952.
Dennis Raettig shorthand certificate
Elementary certificate for Dennis Raettig for examination in Pitman's shorthand. With company letter head and image of founder.
Dennis Raettig temporary identity and pay chit
States 1136657 A.C.2. Raettig Dennis William is under training and is due to receive 2 shillings per day. Slip to be retained until he receives a service identity card.
Dennis Raettig travel identity card
Identity card for travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Passport head and shoulders portrait, signature and name.
Dennis Raettig with his wife Joan in a garden
Dennis Raettig wearing suit and tie and his wife Joan (nee Wray) wearing skirt and blouse crouching down on a path by a flower bed. In the background metal railing and trees on a bank.
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Dennis Raettig's dog tags
Two dog tag identity discs ID 1136657, C E. on brown string
Dennis Raettig's service and release book
Made out for LAC Raettig W, Class of release 'A'. Release authorized 23 July 1946. Served from 23 February 1941 to 28 May 1946. Awarded Defence Medal, good character reference.
Dennis Raettig's wartime memoir
Wartime memoir covering Dennis Raettig's training at Blackpool and the posting to 104 Squadron at Royal Air Force Driffield in August 1941. Worked on Wellington aircraft and mentions that Driffield also hosted the blind approach landing flight…
Driving test appointment
Addressed to Dennis Raettig for driving test on 27 May 1938 in Hull and receipt for five shillings.
Driving test appointment
Driving test appointment for 23 May 1938 in Hull
Flying boots
One set black leather fleece lined flying boots
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve form of application for enlistment for five years' service for flying duties
Filled out form for Dennis Raettig with personal details, nationality, parents details, any convictions, education and employment. Followed by details of nearest elementary and reserve flying school and type of course required. Completed with two…
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Blank form with space for signature and date and providing conditions of the contract of enlistment. Followed by questions put to the recruit before enlistment requesting personal details, nationality, trade/employment, marital status, any civil…
Form of application for national service
Blank application form requesting personal details and desired service