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In uniform
Top left: Jack sat in the cockpit of a Hurricane with the identification letter Y on its fuselage. Top right: A group of seven airmen in uniform sitting on the grass. Jack is back row far left, wearing a Mae West and side cap. Bottom left: Jack is…

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His last flight
Jack in his flying gear with reports of his final flight, piloted by Flight Lieutenant G Taylor in which all six crew members died together with 17 members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service and two nurses. Details of Staff Sergeant Jessica Semark,…

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Overseas life
Covering the period 7 April 1941 to 19 November 1941 when Jack was serving in the Middle East and North Africa. He describes his last night with his wife Eileen, preparations for the transfer, time spent in camp, sightseeing, films watched, receiving…

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The boys at Debden
Eleven men in uniform standing alongside a Hurricane. They are arranged around one of the men, wearing glasses, examining an open map which he is holding. Annotated on the reverse 'The Boys at Debden 2nd week of the war' and '10/17 Sept'.

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Coordinates
Notes on Jack's service career including coordinates and distances.

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Jack's Royal Air Force career
Details of his three tours of duty and decorations received.

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Flt Lt John Whymark DSO DFC
Listing Jack's service and the decorations awarded to him.

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Airman and Hurricane
An airman standing in front of a Hurricane

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Gunnery and Bombing Notes
A book kept by Doug of Gunnery and Bombing training notes. It also contains black and white and colourised photographs of ground personnel and aircraft.

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Royal Air Force Association Journal Air Mail October 1948
The official journal of the RAF Association. Its contents include news, politics, poetry, cartoons, overseas news and contacts, jokes, 56 Squadron history, 1948 Festival of Reunion, other reunions, sports news, classified adverts, stories, requests…

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The Air Ministry regrets
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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London raided again
Reports of the bombing of London, raids to the Black Forest and the sinking of two German supply ships, a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.

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1942 Royal Air Force diary
Information on the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, RNZAF, Indian Air Force, the Eire Air Corps, aircraft photographs and information. Air Force decorations, aviation world records. Continues with pages of information on aerodromes, RAF badges, aircraft instruments,…

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Aircraft Identification Friend or Foe? Part One
A book featuring aircraft likely to be encountered. Each aircraft has silhouettes, photographs and a description to assist in identification.

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Interview with Les Stedman
Les joined the RAF in 1938 and was posted to RAF Eastchurch to learn his trade as an armourer. Once qualified he worked with the Fairey Battle and Bristol Beaufort, among others. Subsequently, he worked with Meteors, Hawker Hunters and the…

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Robert Keeling's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Keeling covering the period 1 July 1943 to 23 October 1945 when he was a test pilot with the Royal Aircraft Establishment. In addition it covers the period 14 January 1946 to 26 November 1949 when Bob was a…

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Robert Victor Keeling's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book for Robert 'Bob' Victor Keeling covering the period 15 June 1939 to 30 June 1943. Details his training and operational duties. Bob flew 27 night operations, 15 as second pilot to Pilot Officer Deacon, Sergeant Prior and…

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Dick Rooke - The Early Years
Autobiography of his early years, mainly training in the USA. Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by Mama…

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RAF wing in Russia - Hurricanes
A Hurricane parked with a man under wing and three Hurricane in "vic" formation flying overhead. On the reverse 'RAF wing in Russia'.
A trolley accumulator is by the starboard wing and a windsock is in the background.

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Crashed aircraft on fire
View from the air of an aircraft burning in field from several views. Some view show other aircraft on ground including Wellington, Lysander and Hurricane. One photo on reverse 'Kite pranged at Manby'.

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Various notes
First entitled Embry covers some points raised by Embry in his book with comments on failure, courage and learning by mistakes. Comments on German and French character. Finally comments on a commiserative inscription on the Amiens Gestapo…

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A short history of 69 Squadron
Gives history of 69 Squadron from First World War onwards. Formed initially in Australia. After sailing to UK set up at South Carlton in Lincolnshire. After training arrived in France flying RE-8. Describes operations in France. Changed title to 3…

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Norman Mackie’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Three
Norman Mackie’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 16th December 1944 until 29th March 1950. Posted to No 10 Empire Central Flying School and then 29 Operational Training Unit as an instructor. Posted to 26 Operational Training Unit Wing in June 1945.
In…

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W Redding gunnery course notebook
Gives detailed technical notes on Frazer Nash, Bristol, and Boulton Paul electrical hydraulic turrets with diagrams. Followed by description and recognition details of Thunderbolt, Mosquito, Me 210, Beaufort, Blenheim, Ventura, Dauntless, He 177,…

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Biography of Geoffrey Shepherd
Written from memory and scrap book about the RAF service of his fighter pilot father, who volunteered in 1940. It covers training, first operational squadron in England followed by postings to the Middle East where he was testing Spitfires due to be…

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