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Kenneth Lindley was born in Hillsborough, Sheffield in 1926. Before joining the RAF, Kenneth was an engineer’s apprentice, and often helped the Air Raid Warden by acting as a messenger. He recalls joining the Air Training Corps as a teenager. When he…

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Whistle inscribed 'A.R.P. J HUDSON AND CO BARR ST HOCKLEY BIRMINGHAM'.

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Glad to hear they were alright. mentions conditions in England, blackout, no road signs and soldiers everywhere. Comments on his volunteering filling sandbags. Continues to describe his activities, including having a married couple in the house as…

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During the war, Pauline's siblings Bernard, Guy, Robert and Peter served in the air force and army, her mother volunteered for the Red Cross, and her father volunteered as an air raid warden. Inspired by her brothers, Pauline joined the Women’s…

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Opens with description of family activity and mentions she is working on his scarf as well as on his recent journey. Continues with local and family news as well as gossip of activity and friends. Comments on his leave being cut short. Mentions her…

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Acknowledges receipt of his latest letter. Continues with description of daily activities and attending a sale of house furniture. Continues with chat and gossip including father attending ARP lecture and other news. Comments that some friends were…

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Mentions dad was on duty. Comments on him having a good going stove in his billet. Says the rose bowl had arrived. Continues with news and gossip. Asks in PS if there was any news of leave yet.

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Thanks him for last letter and describes a daylight German attack near his office. Two bombs dropped nearby but did not explode and were dealt with by Royal Engineers. Two oil bombs were also dropped, but these landed on waste ground. Mentions life…

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During the war Sheena lived in Cottingham, a village close to Hull. She lived with her mother and father (who was a fire watcher and had fought in the Far East in the First World War). She had two elder brothers, one in the Navy and one in the Royal…

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Betty Welton was born in 1924. She left school at the age of 14 and, at the age of 17 and a half, joined the Women’s Land Army. She saw this as an opportunity to escape her home circumstances. On receiving her papers, she travelled from her home town…

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Ted Neale's account of working at the Woolwich Arsenal, aged 18. He tells of a bombing attack at the factory, which started just as they were leaving at 5 p.m.

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Ted Neale describes the start of the war and the end of his schooling. Having had a couple of unsatisfactory jobs, he moved to the Woolwich Arsenal as an apprentice tool maker. On Saturday 7th September 1940 an air raid destroyed the factory, killing…

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News-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers the 60th anniversary of VE day, Great Escapes at the Imperial War Museum, requests for help, Obituaries, Sixtieth anniversary of the Great Escape, Recco report on ex-POWs, Kriegies help…

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Mentions mother's letter with her note of an air raid. Continues with description of actions including being on duty and opening the air raid shelter. Provides some description of the raid including damage to a church, anti aircraft fire and night…

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB430819.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of his last two letters noted his visit to Belfast. Goes on with talk of books. Asks if he was attached to Coastal Command and asks when he expected his next leave. Catches up with daily activities, local news and family matters.…

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Acknowledges last two letters and glad he could get into Belfast now and again. Answers questions raised in his letters mostly about acquaintances or family. Mentions blackout and ARP duties. Goes on with gossip and comments on his diet and other…

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Writes about his gardening and other activities. Goes on with family news and other gossip. Mentions church and ARP activity.

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Notes that he was short of cash after buying bicycle. Encloses 10/- gift and Christmas card. Suggests he should keep his money for himself. Hope that he had enjoyed his visit to London. Comments on weather. Goes on with description of activities and…

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Mentions he was typing the letter. Pleased that he had received all their letters and was able to collect money sent. Comments on him missing trip to Oxford but enjoyed visit to Aylesbury. Continues with descriptions of activity, news and gossip.…

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Comments on George's news that he was enjoying his flying and was sure that pilot Norman would be careful. In addition mentions available entertainment for George. Continues with chat, activities, news and gossip. Note that mother was getting much…

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Describes activities, mentions hoover repair, continues with news and gossip. Comments on ARP duties. Mum was feeling much better. More on letters and family news. Comments on points in George's letter. Concludes with more chat and gossip.

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Writes that snow was now disappearing. Describes activities with ARP. Continues with more news and gossip.

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EThomson[Fam]ThomsonGB440425.pdf
Delighted to receive his latest letter with his news. Writes of family activities including spring cleaning. Notes that his laundry had arrived and mum was dealing with it. Mentions ARP church parade. Continues with more news and gossip,

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Catches up with their news, gossip and activities. Mentions mum sending parcel. Comments on British Legion first meeting and continuing ARP duties.

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Three items from a scrapbook:

Item 1 is a newspaper cutting titled 'Venture Adventure is ATC Motto'.

Item 2 is an Air Training Corps membership card for AS Coller. It has a caption 'Originally named Air Defence Cadet Corps ADCC'.

Item 3 is a…

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