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

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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
Memoir written by George

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PA Haynes' memories of his time with 24 squadron.

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Three officers, left and right wearing battledress and the one in the centre a tunic, all standing at the entrance of an officers' mess. On the reverse 'RAF Station Driffield, S/Ldr G W A Webb, F/Lt J Judd, June 22/45'. Note 'Subject right'.

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A receipted bill for £3.19s.8d for Pilot Officer Knox.

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Mess bill and receipt for 8s 6d paid by Leading Aircraftman Knox.

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Receipt for 6s for Pilot Officer Knox. On reverse are rows of letters and notes.

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Stamped 'RAF Censor 937' Douglas wishes his parents a happy Christmas and describes his day including what he has eaten, parade, and attending a service in the church tent. Douglas describes the tradition of officers serving the airmen and mess…

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YKnoxVD63842v1.pdf
After completing 46 sorties Douglas is screened and describes his time in a transit camp and sailing back to England. Douglas also comments men he has served with, the state of hostilities and how he spent his leisure time on his immediate return.

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A mess bill for Flying Officers V D Knox and J C Davidson.

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Receipt number 2311 for payment from Pilot Officers Knox and Thomas.

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In response to an query Douglas is advised that Sergeant M Baines is serving with 104 Squadron, RAF Middle East, but that the location of the unit cannot be disclosed.

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BChandlerRChandlerEBv1.pdf
A biography of Chan's life.
He flew 95 operations as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner, Gunnery Leader and Cameraman with 49 and 617 Squadrons and survived nine days adrift in the North Sea. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and a rare Soviet…

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Phyllis “Phyl” Beech joined the WAAF in March 1943, completing basic training before moving to London for meteorological instruction. After eight weeks learning to read cloud formations and wind patterns, she was posted to RAF Swinderby, a…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010002.pdf
Charles Harry Brooks’ Royal Air Flying Log Book from 15th February 1941 until 20th December 1942. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Trained at No. 2 Electronic and Wireless School, No. 10 Air Observers School, 20…

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A group of airmen sitting at dinner table. Two urns are on some furniture behind them.

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Seven men standing at bar, six in uniform and one in civilian coat and tie. Sergeant in front with moustache holds a pint of beer.

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Made out to Sergeant Thomson and has subscription signed for for February, March, November and December.

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]440609.pdf
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 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 about the disorganisation in his movements. However he is very happy with the food at the mess.

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