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AEdwardsPB250206.mp3

Peter Edwards is the son of a Halton apprentice. His father was based at RAF Wittering as Senior Technical Officer during the war, but his mother moved with him and his brother to Lytham St Anne’s for the duration. American servicemen were frequent…

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Jack writes that Halton is not as cheery as Ely. He is fed up.

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Jack writes that he is about to get 21 or 28 days leave, then back to Ely.

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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 that they have fitted his callipers. He is now walking with crutches.

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Jack writes he has been to the cinema in Kings Lynn. He has little news.

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Fourteen men, 11 in sportwear and three officers arranged on three rows. The man seated on the ground holds a football and has two presentation cups sat on the ground in front.

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'No. S. of T.T. (Apprentices) R.A.F. Halton. 'B'…

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MBlewittT562676-180208-18.pdf
Details of Trevor's family, his early years and marriage to Phyllis. Details his sporting interests, decorations awarded and courses attended.

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Personal information and details of Trevor's early years, family life, career in the Royal Air Force and later employment with Clayton Dewandre Ltd. Includes prayers and readings from the bible.

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Jack writes that he has received two letters from her. He writes about friends. He prefers Ely to Halton but accepts its a step closer to getting home.

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Jack writes that he was happy to see her again. He is going to watch a film and an exhibition of handicrafts.

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Jack writes that he is looking forward to seeing her at the weekend. He is trying crutches soon and once walking he can get some leave.

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Jack writes that soon he will move to Halton. The weather has been very good. They have had some ENSA entertainment. He asks about his daughters.

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Jack writes that he has to wait a week before getting fitted with his calliper. Until then he can't get leave. He is not as happy as at Ely. He describes his daily routine.

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Jack writes that he has no news about leave. He has a calliper now for his leg and is getting used to it.

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Jack writes from hospital. He says nothing has happened but he has been to the cinema and pub. He asks after Brenda and Pat, his daughters. He hopes to get home soon.

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Listing Trevor’s service history between 1927 and 1953.

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Personal and family details. Mentions Trevor joining and his service with the Royal Air Force including overseas postings.

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BBlewittSBlewittPv2.pdf
Trevor’s wife, Phyllis, recalls her early life and meeting and marrying Trevor. Phyllis describes his wartime service and life after the cessation of hostilities.

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BBlewittSBlewittPv1.pdf
Trevor’s wife, Phyllis, recalls her early life and meeting and marrying Trevor. She describes his wartime service and life after the cessation of hostilities.

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A list of place where Geoffrey was based.

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BRobertsRFKittridgeAv1.pdf
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…

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Gives a list of major postings from 1936 to 1968. Include some notable events. War time includes posting to 15 Squadron including deployment to France, airfield attacked by Ju 87, Return to England and move to Blenheim squadron with several locations…

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Ray talks a little of pre-war activities before joining 15 Squadron, including Battles at RAF Abingdon and being deployed to France in 1939, which is where he was when war broke out. He describes an airfield being attacked by Ju 87. On returning to…

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Brief details on Morren's service in the RAF.

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