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  • Tags: RAF Feltwell

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A brief account of Albert Elson's service in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve during which time he trained as an air gunner, flew 39 operations, was shot down and captured and finally repatriated. It also describes how he returned to Belgium…

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A list of the postings Elson was given when training, on operations and when instructing. Also a list of six aircraft types he flew in - Tiger Moth, Hawker Hart, Dakota, Folker, Stirling, Wellington. A small newspaper cutting is included, reporting…

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LRichardsWE424940v1.pdf
Flying log book one for W E Richards, pilot, covering the period from 22 December 1942 to 21 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 2 Initial Training School RAAF Bradfield park, 7 Service…

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Service record for William Baillie from 17 March 1941 to 3 September 1946.

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W. H. Baille’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6 November 1943 to 30 November 1944, recording training as a Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Madley (No. 4 Radio School), RAF Dumfries (No. 10 (Observer’s)…

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Flight engineer's flying log book for Ronald Albert Flynn covering the period 9 May 1944 to 28 November 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 34 operations, 23 night time and 11 daylight, as flight engineer with 75 Squadron. His…

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Reports receipt of father's latest letter and answers questions and comments on their news and activities. Goes on to describe some of his activities. Says they might be due to fly that night. Writes about what he was reading.

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Provides comment on their news and activities recorded in their last letter. Was expecting next leave of seven to nine days so he would be able to see friends neighbours. Writes describing his activities, classes and entertainment (cinema). Mentioned…

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Writes describing his journey to new location and visit to London where he met up with some of his crew. Provides some description of new camp. Notes the mess was well equipped and meals good. Mentioned station dance and not having to work too hard. …

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Jack writes that he has been flying with his wing commander.

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Jack writes that he is getting six days leave. He is ready to be with her.

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Jack writes that he has no news. The weather is better.

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Jack writes about mail, his daughters and new cups and saucers. The hospital is full and he has little news.

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Jack writes that he returned safely but late and was put on the absentee list. He has been out to watch a film in the village. He is expecting to be transferred.

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LSewerinS704459v4.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin covering 1 June 1956 to 3 June 1959 detailing flights with 61 Group Communication Flight at RAF Kenley and RAF Biggin Hill. Aircraft flown were Anson, Chipmunk and de Havilland Dove. Pilots…

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Jack writes about his dad's car crash. He lists the cards he has sent.

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Jack writes about his children's surprise presents. He has got leave from 26th to 2nd January. He writes about uniforms and the cold.

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Jack writes about Christmas and the kid's disappointments. He has sent cards to all his family and friends.

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Jack writes warning about taking in a puppy. They have been watching films about what to expect if they are captured.

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Jack writes that nothing much has happened to write about. They did have an ENSA show.

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Jack writes that he is likely to be based at his new base for a while. His messing is good and he describes his meals. He has sent chocolate for his kids.

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Jack writes his struggle to get back to base, there being no transport.

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Jack writes about the disorganisation in his movements. However he is very happy with the food at the mess.

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Jack writes that he is about to move to Feltwell.

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Jack writes that the weather has been very wet. He talks about a visitor and patients. He asks about his daughters.

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