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Airmen in flying gear
13 airmen in Sidcot suits, 11 also wearing parachute harnesses, in a Nissen hut. Most are seated in chairs along the side of the building. One man is lighting another's cigarette.
Airmen in a Nissen Hut
17 airmen wearing Sidcot suits and parachute harnesses in a Nissen hut.
Interview with Colin Bell
Colin Bell spent eighteen months as a newly qualified pilot instructing trainees in America. He completed 50 operations as a pilot on Mosquitos on the Light Night Striking Force.
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…
A day with an RAF recruit
Lists activities from 0600 hours until lights out at 2030 with appropriate humorous religious quotes.
My Bomber Command experience - George Thomson
George recalls his training over 18 months, including crewing up. He goes on to recall his first operation and mentions others involved, and describes being shot down on on 12 September 1944. George then describes evading and his time as a prisoner…
Train ticket
Return to ticket from Ardgalss to Belfast. For military on leave, third class, valid day of issue only.
Posting notice
For LAC Thomson G B from RAF Ludlow to 1 EANS Bridgnorth
Temporary pass form
Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave at home in Glasgow.
Temporary pass form
Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave in London.
Temporary pass form
Made out for LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters. Instructions on reverse
Permission to be out of quarters
Made out for Sergeant G B Thomson, for leave in London.
Temporary pass form
Allows LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters.
Two out of bound passes
Made out to LAC Thomson GB - permission to be absent from quarters.
Members of aircraft crews - conditions of entry
Explains that candidates for training were not required to express preference for any particular form of air crew training. Goes on to explain how training would be conducted and other matters.
Notification of final payment of pay and allowances and amount due for war gratuity and post war credit
Made out for George Thomson with the amount £95 15s 9d and income tax of £7 0 0. Includes details of war gratuity for rank of Flight Sergeant and post war credit all amounting to £64 2s 0d.
Notice for the information of accepted air crew candidates
Explains deferred service, covers air training corps training, entry for wireless operator air gunner duties, immediate employment, further education, candidates under 18, and general advice to candidates on deferred service.
Interview with Leslie Turner
Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.
A message of welcome from the Secretary of State for Air
Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.
George Thomson United Kingdom income tax returns and other papers.
For year 1943-1944. Filled out for required period. Statement of tax. Requirement letter.
Release and resettlement booklet
Comprehensive booklet covering the release scheme, conditions, advice service, employment, reinstatement in civil employment act, interrupted apprenticeships, vocational training, professional careers. resettlement grants, overseas settlements,…
Request to fill out form
Asks recipient to fill out form which would be in recipients interest. Mentions that when he came back to Cosford the question of his future would arise. It would be easier to decide if they knew his preferences. On return he would be interviewed by…
Letter to George Thomson from Group Captain commanding No 106 PRC (POW) RAF Cosford
Contains letter with extension of leave pending medical board. Date of board unknown, he would be informed when known. Food ration card for 21 days enclosed.
Next of kin parcels for prisoners of war
Covers issue of special clothing coupons for each parcel sent, allowed frequency, weight, how packed, how to address and labelling, papers to include, as well as other details and instructions.
Going on leave for ex-prisoners of war
Covers in detail. Description of Britain now, reception centre, rations, clothing, petrol coupons, pay and allowances, identity cards, on leave at home. on leave in London and outside London, London accommodation, hospitality schemes, cheap travel,…
Christmas programme
Events for Christmas 1943 for RAF Westcott and Oakley. Includes meal menus, greetings from station commander, events (sport and entertainment) for each station.