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

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Observer's and air gunner's flying log book from 23 December 1944 to 13 June 1946. William flew 27 operations, 9 night time and 18 daylight, as wireless operator, including Operation Manna. He served in 149 and 158 Squadrons and flew in Lancaster…

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Posting notice with instructions for George Thomson to report to RAF Methwold. Leave granted before reporting.

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Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.

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Says that they should be moving from Methwold shortly to Stradishall. Talks of mail and parcels and thanks for all the good things. Mentions some of his activities including the cinema. Mentioned a book he would like to get (Father's Heinkel by…

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Notes that the camp was black as had been painted. Describes some of his daily activities including a short route march and PT. Comments on meals and continues to write of activities. Mentions walking to the nearest village which he describes. Says…

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Jack writes that he has sent her £2. He has little to do.

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Jack writes that they are about to move to Scampton. [only one sheet present]

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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 fretting about her health.

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Jack writes that things are dull, no ENSA or cinema. He promises to send some money.

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Jack writes that he has moved to Wigsley for 2 or 3 weeks. He describes the multiple changes by train with all their kit. Their final party was very good.

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Jack writes that he has been busy and couldn't write. He is definitely moving to Scampton soon.

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Jack writes that he was flown to Squires Gate, Blackpool and had tea there. He is moving to Scampton and converting on to Lancasters.

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Jack writes about trips the children have made and films he has seen. He asks for a knitted roll top neck. [Only two pages are present].

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Jack writes that his squadron is moving to Lincolnshire. He has been playing cricket. She is not to worry about him. He has sent her £3.

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Jack writes concerned that she has fainted. He discusses camp entertainment.

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Jack writes that he has received a letter and laundry parcel. He has been in contact with a friend from Ely.

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Jack writes that he is pleased they had a nice time at the swimming pool. His squadron lost 2 airmen at sea. He will be trying for leave.

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Jack writes wishing Brenda well. He has had no news about moving.

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Jack writes that he hopes she is not making herself ill. Their friend Stan has been lost and he describes a mid-air collision over the Netherlands. He still awaits news of his posting. ENSA have put on entertainment.

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Jack writes expressing sorrow for her lousy week with Brenda being ill. They had a social event in honour of a squadron member who has gone missing and is married with four kids. They had speeches and a raffle.

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Jack writes that he wasn't being careless and that she was over eager. He writes about domestic matters.

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Jack writes that he is sad Brenda is ill. He borrowed a bike and went fishing. They didn't catch anything.

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Jack writes that he is pleased she enjoyed the party. He has been to the cinema in Kings Lynn.

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