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EJohnstoneRJJohnstone[Mo-Fa]440309.pdf
Reg writes that he has moved from RAF Swinderby to RAF Syerston. He talks about changes in his crew.

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EJohnstoneRJJohnstone[Mo-Fa]430526.pdf
Reg writes that he has moved to RAF Market Harborough. He has crewed up.

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EFieldhouseJJohnstone[Mo-Fa][Date]-01.jpg
The letter encloses Reg's helmet and brevet. His crew are looking forward to his parent's visit to Spilsby.

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PHallQ2604.jpg
Queenie 'Robbie' Hall was born in Suffolk and had wanted to join the WRNS while under age; she bluffed her way into the RAF instead. She describes volunteering, her recruitment and training. At first she worked in kitchens but remustered as a clerk…

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MDeansJAG[Ser#-DoB]-251114-09.pdf
Part of an interview with Dixie Deans.

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MDeansJAGSer#-DoB-251114-01.pdf
Part 1. A transcript of an interview with Dixie, relating to his escape from Germany.
Part 2. A transcript of an interview at the Imperial War Museum.

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BAllisonTAllisonTv1.pdf
Bomber Command wartime memoirs 1939-45 by Ted Allison. He completed 35 bomber operations as wireless operator/air gunner 1941-43, which he described as being looked down upon. The introduction describes his role as a Wop/Ag and how they're replaced…

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YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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Peter Hoare's memories of the Air Crew Recruiting Centre.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's memories of Christmas at Metheringham.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's service life.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's flying experience.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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BHemmingsKHemmingsKv1.pdf
Ken Hemmings recalls his experiences as a flight engineer during World War II. Many memorable experiences, both fun and frightening, included a Halifax incident where brake pressure was lost, leading to a dangerous fuel collision. Hemmings trained at…

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PGarlandVA21010063.jpg
Long tables set out for Christmas meal in dining room. On the reverse 'Officers mess Leeming Yorks
1945/46'.

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BBatchelderHEBatchelderHEv6.pdf
Harold Batchfelder provides a detailed account of the preparation for a raid on Mannheim, events during the operation and his forced landing at RAF Horsham St Faith due to damage sustained during night fighter attack on the return journey. His crew…

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SRogersK1579511v10024.jpg
Four items.
#1 the cover of the Christmas menu, 1945, Sergeants mess.
#2 is Watersmeet valley, Devon where Ken and Marjorie spent their honeymoon.
#3 is fishing nets at Cochin.
#4 is a man feeding a goat.

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SRogersK1579511v10022.jpg
Menus for aircrews at Christmas 1945.

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PDowkerHAC1807.jpg
Large group of non-commissioned officers at formal function. Decorations are hanging from the roof. Explanatory note: 'Mess, 1944'.

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MJenningsHW411560-180628-050001.jpg
A Christmas menu with two signatures on the face and over twenty signatures on the reverse. Most signatures are indecipherable.

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EMilsonGWMilson[Fam]440927.pdf
George writes about his birthday and the presents he received. Some of the prisoners of war have had mail from home. There have been complaints that the entertainments have not been as good as before. Some of the lectures have been very good. Church…

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EMilsonGWMilson[Fam]440703.pdf
George writes about his Easter celebrations and dinner. He is involved in a community project raising chickens. He has had a spell of dysentery but has recovered after two weeks. He writes at length about food.

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EMilsonGWMilson[Fam]440301.pdf
George writes that he is working on the airstrip and suffering from the sun. Food is an issue. He had his first Red Cross parcel, shared with six others. He is looking forward to getting home.

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BMilsonGWMilsonGWv1.pdf
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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SMilsonGW937875v60015-0001.jpg
PA Haynes' memories of his time with 24 squadron.

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