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  • Tags: RAF Woolfox Lodge
  • Type is exactly "Text. Memoir"

YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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BPerryWRPPerryWRPv3.pdf
Pete describes joining the RAF, his early training, and his journey across the Atlantic to Canada for pilot training, which he details, before his return to the United Kingdom. He tells of operations on 106 Squadron, award of DFC, tour as instructor…

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BPerryWRPPerryWRPv2.pdf
The memoir starts with early life and education in Tunbridge Wells before moving to Cornwall. He describes how he volunteered for aircrew in Plymouth shortly after his 18th birthday, his early induction and training in the RAF. He travelled to Canada…

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BHopgoodPMHopgoodPDv1.pdf
The detailed biography begins with government measures at the start of National Service. Philip Hopgood volunteered and enlisted at Padgate, Warrington. He was classified as medically Grade 1. Initial training was at RAF Regent's Park (Lord's Cricket…

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