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A wooden shield with the badge of the Caterpillar Club Association affixed to it. Along the top is a banner which says, "North West Branch, founded 16th October 1981". Below the badge is another banner with, "G.F. Hawkins, 8th August 1944"

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Postcard philatelic cover commemorating the diamond jubilee of the Caterpillar Club. It has a postage stamp reflecting three distinct stages of the progress of information technology and has been stamped by the Birmingham Philatelic Counter. It is…

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An embroidered caterpillar, similar in design to the brooches issued by Irving Airchute of Great Britain Limited. Gold-coloured thread forms the body of the caterpillar while a finer gold thread has been used for the feet and bright red thread for…

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Gold coloured caterpillar brooch in a red presentation box

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Caterpillar Club membership certificate for Sgt. R. W. Beales, signed by Leslie Irvin

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Letter on company headed paper, from Leslie Irvin Honorary Secretary of Irvin Air Chute of Great Britain Limited, regarding the Caterpillar Pin to which Mr Beales' son was entitled.

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A report of Jack Watts, DFC, DSO, a member of the Caterpillar Club, Goldfish Club and the Late Arrivals Club. He served with the Royal Canadian Air Force, undertook more than 100 operations on three tours and retired a brigadier general.

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A gold caterpillar with red stone eyes. Reverse stamped 'WO T FAIRCLOUGH'.

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Enclosing his gold caterpillar badge.

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Tommy's great grand daughter describes his period of service. Includes the incidence when pilot Stan Slater's Lancaster was set on fire and he tried to dive to put the fire out but was unsuccessful. Tommy bailed out by parachute and was taken in by…

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Card with club details.

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Writes that they had had a letter from Mrs Spagatner which stated that she had had a letter from the Air Ministry that her husband had arrived in Odessa and would soon be repatriated. Also states that she had received letter from Mrs Beverton who…

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Glad to hear that her son's life had been saved by an Irvin parachute and explaining that he caterpillar pins would not be available for prisoners until after the war due to supply restrictions. Includes letter of congratulation and welcome as member…

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A membership card awarded to Alf for his parachute escape.

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The letter refers to Alf's application for the Caterpillar Club and contains a copy of the application sent to Irving air chute.

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Gives brief service background of both. John Elliot tells of crewing up at 83 OTU and comments on crew members and going on to 1667 HCU). John Lord comments the the HCU Halifax were not good aircraft and both then relate a very unfortunate experience…

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A slip 'With best wishes' from the Caterpillar Club

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A metal brooch awarded to Arthur for his parachute jump. Two photographs.

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The letter encloses his presentation pin.

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The letter welcomes Arthur to the Caterpillar Club and includes his membership certificate.

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Transcript of conversation with Jim Lord (pilot) and his wireless operator Jack "Jock" Elliot. The recall crewing up and describe crew while at OTU. They mentions heavy conversion and talk about the comparison between Halifax and Lancaster aircraft.…

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The letter accompanies a Caterpillar Pin.

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Ronald volunteered to join the Royal Air Force in November 1942, aged 17. After basic training, Ronald was selected for gunnery and wireless operator training, becoming a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner. He was posted to RAF Waddington to form an…

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Lancaster ED313, 83 Squadron RAF Wyton. Details of attack and shooting down by Me 110 11/12 March 1943. Aircraft crashed in France, Five crew baled out, 3 evaded, two became prisoners of war and two were killed. Noted that pieces of the aircraft were…

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An album page. Left side a copy of letter from the Caterpillar Club to Mrs Lovegrove explaining about the club and covering enclosed certificate and caterpillar pin, both also shown on this page. At top a pilot's brevet cloth badge.

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