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Enrolment form of Lionel Eric Hargreaves (Flying Officer) outlining when he may be called up, what will happen and what to do. With a note written on the bottom saying that he signed the portion required and returned it.

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The memoir describes, in detail, Moore's life as a civilian in Leicester, his RAF aircrew training and as an air bomber in Bomber Command. On leaving school in 1938 Moore worked as a junior auditor and a typist before joining the Royal Air Force…

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Page one is a Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Notice Paper signed by Roy H. Wells with the date 2 March 1941, including the general conditions of enlistment.
Pages two and three form a Certified Copy of Attestation for Wells Roy Horace ,…

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A certificate issued to Reg advising he is accepted for aircrew and issued with a white flash.

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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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Group of RAF recruits, including S A Jordon, before leaving for Great Britain.
S A Jordon is fifth from left, second row.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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BNoblePJordonSAv1.pdf
Typed memoir describing S A Jordon's recruitment into the RAF, his journey to Great Britain and his subsequent travel within Great Britain by public transport.

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Reginald Jordan trained as a pilot in Canada before being posted to RAF Hampstead Norris. In this interview he describes his first impression of the RAF selection procedure and his first flights with his squadrons. His first operation was leaflet…

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James ‘Dixie’ Deans joined the RAF in 1936 as a direct entry pilot. He trained at White Waltham and Abu Suweir. At the outbreak of war he flew Whitleys from Linton on Ouse. His aircraft was struck over Berlin and although he managed to get to the…

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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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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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The document gives details of his birth in 1917 and his parents in Suffolk and tells us he was called up for service in 1940.
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…

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A standard letter requiring A H Miller to attend the Combined Recruiting Centre for attestation. It advises against immediately leaving any present employment and recommends some personal items to bring. Only one side of the form is visible.
Also a…

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Made out by William Paul. Gives personal details, education, public examinations taken, further education, occupation since leaving school, any flying or technical experience, sports, parents certificate.

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Includes personal details.

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Made out for William Paul. Includes declaration and attestation.

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Made out for William Paul with personal details.

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MWoodsMJP1875269-190927-03.pdf
Air Ministry pamphlet 130 providing information for new recruits.

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A notice to report to number two recruitment centre, Cardington.

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National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939 Grade Card recording Hugh Horsley's address in York and details of his medical examination in York.

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Squadron Leader Stan Mellor joined the RAF in 1943, initially training as a wireless operator and air gunner before qualifying as a signaller. His early service saw him instructing on Dakotas before deploying to Burma, where he flew operations to…

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Letter from Air Ministry to NH Crawford dated 22 February 1939 stating that his name had been removed from the list of candidates selected for interview following Crawford's letter of 15 February 1939, with offer to consider his candidature further…

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Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford dated 1 February 1939 offering him an appointment for interview on 7 February 1939 for a Short Service Commission in the Royal Air Force.

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MMilsonGW937875-240119-07.pdf
Air Ministry pamphlet no 56 for future pilots.

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RAF Form 2167 - a six page form completed by George prior to his enlistment.

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