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Issued 1st February 1944 signed 2nd March 1944 and signed by Archibald Sinclair.

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EWoolleyCLWooley[Mo]440509.pdf
Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'

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Notes George wishes to obtain commission in RAFVR. Gives note of employment, qualifications and character.

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Informs him that as a result of change of policy affecting aircrew prisoners of war, George was promoted to flight sergeant.

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For Robert Kendall Records promotions, posting to 15 Squadron and sorties flown with F/S Overend, notes shot down and prisoner of war. Similar for William Kendall DFC with different crew on 15 Squadron. Completed tour of 31 operations.

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A certificate from The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for Air to Stanislaw Sewerin appointing him to be a warrant officer. The certificate is signed by Nigel Birch (Secretary of State for Air) and embossed with a stamp depicting an eagle…

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Addressed via New Zealand Base in the Strand London. Returned to sender as the addressee was reported and missing believed killed. Congratulates him on his commission and promotion and pleased to hear he enjoyed his tour of the north of England.…

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Advising John's mother of changes to his pay arrangements following his selection for a commission and requesting the return of the order book.

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Jack writes that his promotion has come through and he is now a Sergeant with more pay. He discusses his wife's tummy problems.

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Personal information and details of service for William Raymond Wyrill.

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Jack writes about his wife's health and family friends. They are waiting to get confirmation of a promotion which other air gunners have had.

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42 men in uniform, 39 trainees and three staff, posed in four rows front of a building.
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Top left, Andrew with a woman and child at the presentation of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Top right, a report of the awarding of…

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Top left, reporting on the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Andrew with memoriam notices.
Right, notice of Andrew bring missing.
Bottom, death notices including Andrew.
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Top left, a report of Andrew's death.…

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Roly's service record from 26 September 1933 to 31 August 1940.

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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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BJohnsonKAJohnsonKAv1.pdf
He describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force, due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. He covers recruitment and life during initial training, He recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie'…

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A certificate promoting Fred to Flight Lieutenant and signed by the Queen.

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ELeighJLLeighGE430110.pdf
John writes that he is now an officer and has moved into the mess with some of his old friends. His new accommodation is much cleaner.

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He writes that he has been approved for a commission as an officer.

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SMaceHA1295485v30036.pdf
The individuals who made up Arthur Mace's crewmates. A description of the operations they undertook.

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The letter advises that her husband has been promoted.

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Horace being confirmed to the rank of flying officer.

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SBondS-ElliottJv10001 2.pdf
John Elliott’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 20th June 1943 until 25th April 1945.

Trained as a wireless operator with No. 4 Radio School, No. 6 Advanced Flying Unit, 83 Operational Training Unit, 1667 Heavy Conversion Unit and No. 1…

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BNashDCMNashDCMv1.pdf
Born in 1916, Dan spent his early childhood in Kent with his grandmother before moving back to his parents in Fulham. He left school aged 16 to undertake a job with the Hudson's Bay Fur Company, where he met Joyce, his future wife. At the outbreak of…

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List promotions to flight lieutenant and award of DFC. Award of Path Finder badge at 7 Squadron. Some pay details and postings.

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