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Biplane, with number F8748, showing on its tail, attended by ground personnel and an officer. Includes a description of the history of the aircraft, its features and uses.

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Jack writes that things are very quiet with almost no flying. He mentions rumours about re-equipping with Spitfires.

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An officer in uniform standing outside holding a framed picture of the badge (crest) and motto of the Fighter Command Communication Squadron. The reverse of the print is annotated [indecipherable].

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Seven officers in uniform standing to attention on an airfield. The officer on the left of the line up has a framed picture in his left hand. The officer at the front is saluting. A fighter aircraft can be seen in one of the hangars in the…

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This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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telegram orders re-join unit immediately. Medical certification that he had been vaccinated and fit to travel in the restricted area.

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Jack writes about family. His course is nearly finished. One of the airmen has German measles and the doctor checks for more cases every day.

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Jack writes that he was pleased to see her and their daughters. His leg has been inspected by a senior medical officer who expressed satisfaction with his progress.

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Jack writes that he has no news about leave. He has a calliper now for his leg and is getting used to it.

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Jack writes that he got back on the train okay. He has a sore throat.

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Jack writes thanking her for her letter. He has seen the doctor who considers that he is as good as they can do. He is waiting for boots.

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Jack writes that he hopes his daughter, Brenda, is better. His boots have to be modified so that he can walk better.

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Jack writes that he is disappointed that he has not had a letter from her. His doctor is pleased with his progress. The Brains Trust will be tomorrow and they are watching a film that evening.

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Jack writes that he has little to write about. He has been watching sport.

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Jack writes that he was at Swinderby and couldn't write. He hopes to get this letter posted in Lincoln. The Swinderby concert party put on a show for his camp.
Only two pages of the letter are recorded.

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Personal and family details. Mentions Trevor joining and his service with the Royal Air Force including overseas postings.

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The extract covers the crash of Denis Alexander's Wellington.

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Left - two airmen, one wearing battledress the other uniform tunic, both with side caps standing outside a brick building. Bicycles leaning against wall behind.
Right - an RAF corporal wearing tunic and smoking a pipe standing outside a brick…

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Top left - a group of airmen sitting on a bench and the ground in front of a brick building. Top right - a single story brick building with small tower at right angle to another two story building. Possible officers mess. Second row - a group of…

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Thirty-six airmen and two airwomen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a brick building. On the reverse 'Engine and Airframe mechanics "B" Flight, 83 Squadron (Lancaster) "Pathfinders" RAF Wyton, Huntingdonshire'.

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Half-length portrait of an airman seated wearing tunic and peaked cap.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Entry for activities on 18 January including cold weather, work on Hampden aircraft and bombing attack on base he was working at.
Entry for activities on 26 February - working on aircraft hydraulic system, and then going to cinema.
Entry for…

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MTerrasRW1050292-190610-01.pdf
Notes on rivets, metallurgy, production of iron and steel, patch repairs to solid drum tubes, fuselage skin repairs, main plane skin repairs, trailing edge repairs, further repairs to: cowling panels, hulls and flouts. Continues with hardening and…

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A sergeant wearing tunic screwing nose art of dancing girl "Zola" to the front fuselage of a Lancaster.

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SClydeSmithD39856v10011.pdf
Starts with joining on short service commission and covers, in great detail, his pilot training activities, including a crash landing during a cross country. After receiving his wings award, he moves to trials work, target towing and aircraft…

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