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AMcDonaldD151013.mp3
Because of his dislike of the army, Don enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). He went to Somers Initial Flying Training School and became a pilot. At Elementary Flying Training School at Western Junction, Don flew Tiger Moths although he…

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MMcDonaldDA410364-151013-02.pdf
Notes on locations for Don McDonald's home, training in Australia. Notes people mentioned and scanned documents relating to a leave that Don enjoyed in London and includes a story of the leave written up by the interviewer from his notes which was…

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On the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross to James.

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AHarrisNG160128.mp3
Neil Harris wanted to join the RAF because he was looking for an exciting life experience and an opportunity for further education. He started as a flight mechanic before training as a pilot. Neil remembers being trained in different locations across…

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AIndgeRC180131.mp3
Ronald Indge was a wireless operator on 578 Squadron and became a prisoner of war after his Halifax aircraft was shot down. Upon leaving school, and unable to obtain employment in his chosen career, his father arranged a bound apprenticeship with a…

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LBrownJ2205595v1.pdf
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers for Jeff Brown, air gunner, covering the period from 18 August 1944 to 31 December 1951. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed…

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LAllenJH179996v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for J H Allen, covering the period from 2 December 1942 to 14 January 1947. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war squadron duties. He was stationed at, RCAF…

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LBartonCJ168669v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for Cyril Joe Barton. Covering the period from 19 January 1942 to 27 March 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at Darr Aero Tech, USAF Cochran Field, USAF Napier…

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LKeyEG1866522v1.pdf
Flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunner and flight engineers for E G Key, flight engineer. Covering the period from 16 October 1944 to 16 June 1952. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was…

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LSouthwellBR402261v1.pdf
Pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 21 October 1940 to 7 June 1943. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAAF Mascot (4 EFTS), RAAF Amberley (3 SFTS), RAF Bassingbourn/Steeple Morden (11 OTU),…

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LDaviesDC1304355v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…

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LDaviesDC1304355v2.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for David Charles Davies from November 1940 to 24 March 1948 detailing his training, operational and post conflict duties. Training was with No.5 Air Observer's School at RAF Jurby and Operational Training…

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James Inward's observer's and air gunner's flying logbook
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for James Inward covering the period 21 February 1942 to 30 September 1944. Details training and operations flown. He served at RAF Middleton St George, RAF Fayid, RAF Riccall and RAF Burn. Aircraft flown…

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MKnoxVD63842-240818-28.pdf
A monthly report on operations, photography, signals, armament, gunnery, bombing, navigation, flying control, gardening, operational training, accidents, air & sea rescue, organisation, aerodrome defence, equipment, public relations and honours and…

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Service record of Alexander Marshall from 29 September 1939 to 25 February 1944.

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Jack writes he has arrived safely and describes his journey.

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Jack writes thanking her for her letter. He might be getting a 48 hour pass and he discusses how they could meet in London.

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Jack describes his journey back north.

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Jack describes his journey back.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450828.pdf
He caught the train back via Waterloo and Doncaster. They have been on a RAF Regiment course shooting rifles.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450830.pdf
He thanks for her letter. He has finished his Regiment course and did quite well. He is about to get 10 days leave.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450927.pdf
He thanks he for her letter. He is waiting to be posted. He had a pleasant journey to Doncaster. He has been potato picking.

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BAllenJHAllenJHv20003.jpg
Jim Allen recalls his post-war experiences. He married in 1944 and had three children. Having undertaken various jobs as a civilian, he was unhappy so re-joined the RAF. He trained as a Fighter Controller and was posted to RAF Acklington, Germany…

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MAllenJH179996-160512-020001.jpg
Jim Allen describes his life during the period 1941 to 1997, including how he met his future wife and their intermittent courtship. The item includes several photographs, some annotated.

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BAllenJHAllenJHv1.pdf
A record of personal experiences of the war, provided by Jim Allen, with the final two chapters being written by Joe Dudley.

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