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William Taylor's citation for Bomber Command Clasp
A citation summarising the RAF service and career of William Henry Taylor (Buck) . Handwritten annotation states that the Bomber Command clasp to the 1939 - 1945 Star was awarded by 'Station Commander, RAF Coningsby in the Officers' Mess'.
Promotion
Douglas requests papers relating to his commissioning into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Letter to Douglas
Expressing thanks for Douglas' letter and wishing congratulations on his promotion and award. Recognising the part played by 4 Group and congratulates Douglas on his accident rate.
Promotion
Douglas' brother writing after hearing of his promotion and award.
Letter from Neville
Douglas' brother writes with delight and pride on hearing the news of his award. He gives news of his own posting and promotion.
Victor Douglas Knox's service history
Douglas Knox's service history from 27 June 1940 to 5 May 1946 including personal details, postings, decorations and promotions.
Reginald Rush Warrant Officer appointment
Issued 1st February 1944 signed 2nd March 1944 and signed by Archibald Sinclair.
Letter from Charles Leonard Woolley to his mother
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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'
Douglas Knox's memories
Douglas describes volunteering, training and his first tour service in the Royal Air Force.
Extracts from the London Gazette
Douglas Knox is included in a list of those granted commissions as pilot officers.
Victor Douglas Knox's RAF identity card
Identity card with head and shoulder portrait, personal details and RAF stations served at.
Outfit required
Notes on the personal clothing and sundry items to be obtained on appointment to a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Commissions in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Notes and information for candidates for a commission in the Royal Air Force, including age limits, qualifications, selection and medical examination, period of service, rank on entry, pay, allowances, uniform, compensation and route of application.
Recollections of RAF Croft
Douglas describes his experiences at RAF Croft before moving to RAF Middleton-St-George. He talks of operations undertaken including one to Berlin in severe weather. Douglas references his crew; observer/navigator Jim Davidson; flight engineer George…
Newspaper cuttings - A R H Warner
First Notifies commissioning of Flight Sergeant Albert R H Warner as Pilot officer. Mentions home in New Zealand. Went to England a year ago and is flying Lancasters. Second - notes promotion of Warner to flying officer.
Reference for George Thomson from Union Bank of Scotland
Notes George wishes to obtain commission in RAFVR. Gives note of employment, qualifications and character.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that as a result of change of policy affecting aircrew prisoners of war, George was promoted to flight sergeant.
Record of Flight Sergeant Robert Kendal and Pilot Officer William Kendall
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.
Warrant appointing Stanislaw Sewerin to be a Warrant Officer
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…
Letter to Norman Overend from Mr and Mrs Thomson
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.…
Selected for a commission
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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.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that his promotion has come through and he is now a Sergeant with more pay. He discusses his wife's tummy problems.
Certificate of service and discharge
Personal information and details of service for William Raymond Wyrill.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
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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.
Aircrew trainees
Left page:
42 men in uniform, 39 trainees and three staff, posed in four rows front of a building.
Right page:
Top left, Andrew with a woman and child at the presentation of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Top right, a report of the awarding of…
42 men in uniform, 39 trainees and three staff, posed in four rows front of a building.
Right page:
Top left, Andrew with a woman and child at the presentation of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Top right, a report of the awarding of…