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Form dated '7 August 1941' detailing Bob Butler's discharge or transfer on his appointment to a temporary commission. Details his proficiency as an Air Gunner, describes his physical characteristics and includes a brief statement on his character…

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A certificate appointing Harold as an officer of the RAF Volunteer Reserve.

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Handwritten letter sent from the Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Bob Butler states that he is being promoted to Flight Sergeant. Reports that Flying Officer Hansen, who already has Distinguished Flying Cross, has been awarded the…

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A discharge notice for Alan when he became a commissioned officer.

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Award of commission as pilot office in Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

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A document certifying William is appointed as a Warrant Officer.

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Listing Flight Lieutenant George Albert James Frazer-Hollins's date of birth, previous service, appointments and promotions, postings, honours and awards.

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Document awarding David the rank of Warrant Officer.

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Declaring his confidence in David's loyalty, courage and good conduct, King George VI confirms his appointment to Flying Officer.

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Asks after friends and writes of family news. Asks how he was getting on with his crew and whether he had all his uniform yet. Comments that sister was glad he had been promoted to warrant offier. Continues with news of activities.

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EEllisHEllisEL440614.pdf
Congratulates him on promotion to warrant officer. Mention father trying but failing to get his some WO badges. Writes news of friends and family as well as her activities.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]441218.pdf
Writes that they had been very busy. Acknowledges receipt of letters and catches up with family news and finance matters. Catches up with news of friends. Writes that life is the same but there was a bit more mud and weather was getting colder.…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]440929.pdf
Writes that he had now been commissioned. Talks about uniform and still doing ground school. Mentions that a flight engineer had joined his crew and describes him. Writes about how busy he is with lectures and catches up with family and friends…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]440118.pdf
Writes that he was now a flight sergeant and mentions his pay. Comments on mail and no news on leaving yet. Writes about training activities and going to cinema.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]431022.pdf
Writing from Harrogate about going into Leeds which he found to be dead at night. Mentions visits to cinema and daily routine. Comments that he had not got his crown yet. Continues with domestic gossip.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411007.pdf
Writes that he had now moved to Wilmslow and been promoted to LAC. Mentions compatriots who came with him to new location. Complains that new location was not as good as Scarborough because while food and accommodation were OK, there was nothing to…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]44XX13-01.pdf
Comment on his promotion to Warrant Officer, Writes about having top stop over on his journey from Sheffield to Oxford. Comment on friends postings and speculates on his own. Mentions that he was unable to obtain warrant officer badges and them to…

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The letter advises that his son is promoted.

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Confidential note to Geoffrey Gosney confirming his passing the promotional examination "C".

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Congratulations note confirming passing the promotion examination "C".

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Writes of his journey, pay and promotions.

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The letter advises that Ron has been promoted to Flight Sergeant whilst a prisoner of war.

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

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Two copies of Arthur's note of commission.

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An extract from Ben's service record.

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A summary of John's service in the RAF and a letter from Jeff Perry, his former pilot.

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