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Bathing at Long Beach
People swimming in the sea wit open sided beach huts, a raised tower with buildings, palm trees and parked cars behind. Labelled 'P.C. 13 - bathing at Long Beach resort, Panama City, Fla'.
Eton excelsior rowing club
Mike, in shorts, holding an oar approaching five oarsmen and a rowing boat. A man in a long overcoat stands alongside the river.
A note reads, 'subject with oar Eton Excelsior Rowing Club'.
A note reads, 'subject with oar Eton Excelsior Rowing Club'.
News cuttings
Reporting on the death of Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Giles Blake, appointments and awards approved and the death of Flight Lieutenant M M Wayman.
Wanda Morgan
Left: A woman playing golf. A golf bag with clubs is on the grass behind her. Captioned 'Wanda Morgan at work - just me!!'.
Right: A head and shoulder portrait of a woman with houses behind. Captioned 'Me looking rather vacant "oh my dear!!' '.
Right: A head and shoulder portrait of a woman with houses behind. Captioned 'Me looking rather vacant "oh my dear!!' '.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that they are grounded in Bari waiting for spare parts to be flown from Qastina. However the food is good so he is not really complaining.
Flight Lieutenant Michael Myers Wayman (version two)
Summarises Mike's family history, marriage, operations with 21, 90 and 139 Squadrons, awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross and the circumstances of the crash in which Mike died together with his observer, Flight Lieutenant Sampson Clear, DFC.…
Amateur swimming club
Left page:
Seven club members. Captioned 'R.Nicol, L.Beaty, V.S. Davies, R.C.. Wells, A.Muir, A.Izatt, J.M. Walker. Winners of Western Counties Water Polo League. Division 3B 1937'.
Right page:
Nine members of the polo team in swimming attire and…
Seven club members. Captioned 'R.Nicol, L.Beaty, V.S. Davies, R.C.. Wells, A.Muir, A.Izatt, J.M. Walker. Winners of Western Counties Water Polo League. Division 3B 1937'.
Right page:
Nine members of the polo team in swimming attire and…
Swimming club
Left page:
Members of the polo team with 11 in swimming attire and three in suits. A shield sits alongside the group.
Right page:
The crew of Lancaster ND 345.
Top: Flight Lieutenant Donald MacKay DFC, Pilot.
Second row, from left: Pilot…
Members of the polo team with 11 in swimming attire and three in suits. A shield sits alongside the group.
Right page:
The crew of Lancaster ND 345.
Top: Flight Lieutenant Donald MacKay DFC, Pilot.
Second row, from left: Pilot…
Letter to Naomi Muir
Left page:
To Andrew's daughter recollecting when she, as an eight year old, unveiled the church war memorial, sharing family news and requesting a photograph of Andrew's grave should she visit it.
Right page:
Top left, an airman standing…
To Andrew's daughter recollecting when she, as an eight year old, unveiled the church war memorial, sharing family news and requesting a photograph of Andrew's grave should she visit it.
Right page:
Top left, an airman standing…
Aircrew trainees
Left page:
42 men in uniform, 39 trainees and three staff, posed in four rows front of a building.
Right page:
Top left, Andrew with a woman and child at the presentation of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Top right, a report of the awarding of…
42 men in uniform, 39 trainees and three staff, posed in four rows front of a building.
Right page:
Top left, Andrew with a woman and child at the presentation of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Top right, a report of the awarding of…
Enthusiastic cadet
Left page:
Top, 34 boys, arranged in four rows with a man standing alongside.
Bottom, recollections of Andrew and his time spent as a cadet and his career in the Royal Air Force.
Right page:
Book of remembrance on a pedestal with a wreath with…
Top, 34 boys, arranged in four rows with a man standing alongside.
Bottom, recollections of Andrew and his time spent as a cadet and his career in the Royal Air Force.
Right page:
Book of remembrance on a pedestal with a wreath with…
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes from Israel/Palestine. He has little work to do. His squadron have been training paratroopers.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
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Idwal writes that he still at Stratford, training. He has also been playing cricket.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes from Bari, Italy where his aircraft has broken down. They are in a small camp and the food is marvelous. Christmas dinner was very good.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal has moved to different accommodation. He has had a medical examination. He is about to sit a morse and a maths test.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes he has been to Cairo. He has not been flying recently. Food is good and he has been playing football and tennis.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he is going to Jerusalem to watch rugby. Their aircraft were attacked by Jewish rebels, several were totally destroyed or damaged.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes he met Jackie from his school days. He is spending a week in Malta then returning to Qatina.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes he has not received any more letters after the first one. He asks his mother to send soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, crosswords and writing paper.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he has received his first letter from his mother. Food is still good and he has been playing football.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that the weather is warm but chilly at night. His social life is reading books and the odd game of football.
Recent news
Roly writes to his mother about the recent bombing in Croydon. He describes meeting friends and visiting the theatre and working on his motorbike.
Thanks for the socks
Roly writes to his mother thanking her for the socks and describes how he has visited friends, playing tennis and attended a dance. He looks forward to his next leave and has started saving his ration tickets.
Busy times
Roly writes to his mother that he has visited his friend Johnnie who has permission to live in a flat with his wife. He mentions his recent leave and is now at the bottom of the list for further time off.
Write soon ma
Roly hopes to receive a letter soon and reports on the wet weather and a flying accident in which one crew member was killed.