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Jack writes that they have moved to Scampton from Wigsley. The food is a lot better. He has sent her a parcel of laundry. Only two pages of the letter remain.

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Jack writes that he is feeling OK. He has been into Lincoln to watch a film.

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Jack writes that he has just returned from a bombing operation. There was no anti-aircraft fire, no enemy aircraft and they returned with their bombs. He misses her.

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Listing Trevor’s service history between 1927 and 1953.

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Jack writes they have been quiet because the weather has been bad. He has been buying underwear.

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Jack writes that he is so happy to have received a letter from her. He did a trip to Lossiemouth and has been to the cinema in Lincoln.

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Jack complains that she has not written enough. They have been practising night flying.

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Jack writes that he is well and rested. He missed a night out in Lincoln with his Dad. He has sent her a parcel.

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Jack writes that he has completed his hardest week of flying. Then he writes asking after family and friends.

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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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Complete history of the aircraft from 1942 to placement in RAF Museum. Delivered to 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Lists all flights with crews and provides details of operations and other sorties. First operation was on 8/9 July 1942. Was founder…

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ERobertsRFJacksonTW400827.pdf
Roly writes to his mother about the recent bombing in Croydon. He describes meeting friends and visiting the theatre and working on his motorbike.

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ERobertsRFJacksonTW400822.pdf
Roly describes his aircraft acting as stooge to draw fire on an operation, leave having been cancelled, an invitation to a dance at Lincoln Assembly Rooms and the arrival of his motorbike, albeit having been damaged in transit.

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ERobertsRFJacksonTW400804.pdf
Roly writes to his mother thanking her for the socks and describes how he has visited friends, playing tennis and attended a dance. He looks forward to his next leave and has started saving his ration tickets.

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ERobertsRFJacksonTW400721.pdf
Roly writes to his mother that he has visited his friend Johnnie who has permission to live in a flat with his wife. He mentions his recent leave and is now at the bottom of the list for further time off.

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ERobertsRFJacksonTW400604.pdf
Roly writes to his mother that he is sorry she was not able to drive and he hopes to arrange things when he gets a new car. He describes that he is settling in and getting to know others in his squadron but was disappointed that he had been unable to…

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ERobertsRFJacksonTW400603.pdf
Writing to his mother Roly describes his recent move and how his 'gang' has been posted to different stations. Roly describes roller skating and going to a dance and being driven to his new station by a WAAF.

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Roly asks where his weekly letter from his mother is and describes receiving some hand knitted socks from Beryl. He asks 'pop' to look for insurance for a motorbike ridden by a pilot and reports a visit to the theatre, a dance and playing tennis.

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ERobertsRFJacksonER400818.pdf
Writing to 'pops' Roly explains his difficulties in getting insurance for his new motorbike because he is a pilot. He describes the awarding of a Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order to members of his squadron and his aircraft acting as…

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Writing to Roly's mother confirming the death of her son in a flying accident.

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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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MWaughJW420725-180212-04.pdf
A list of locations where John served and aircraft types he flew.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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BPonsfordPPonsfordPv1.pdf
A memoir of an airman's daughter.

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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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