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Hampdens, Wimpeys and Barbed Wire
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…
Harry George Samual Garnham
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…
There then follows a summary of a typical training route to becoming an air gunner and it is presumed Harry followed this…
Letter from the Royal Air Force Recruiting Centre to Mr. A H Miller, and a Government Passenger Railway Warrant
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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.
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William Paul - RAAF application for air crew
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.
William Paul - air crew enlistment form
Includes personal details.
Citizen air force form
Made out for William Paul. Includes declaration and attestation.
Agreement of member of citizens forces to serve in, to be allotted to, or enlist in the RAAF
Made out for William Paul with personal details.
A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
Air Ministry pamphlet 130 providing information for new recruits.
Michael Woods' Enlistment Notice
A notice to report to number two recruitment centre, Cardington.
Hugh Horsley's National Service Grade Card
National Service (Armed Forces) Act 1939 Grade Card recording Hugh Horsley's address in York and details of his medical examination in York.
Interview with Stan Mellor
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…
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford
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…
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford
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.
Notes for the information of candidates for entry into the RAF reserve as pilots
Air Ministry pamphlet no 56 for future pilots.
Attestation of George Milson
RAF Form 2167 - a six page form completed by George prior to his enlistment.
Recruit's duty note
RAF Form 439, George's duty note to attend RAF Cardington.
Declaration by a recruit prior to enlistment
RAF Form 1546 completed by George.
George Milson
A cover sheet with George's address and recruitment date.
George Milson's RAF Volunteer reserve application
RAF Form 2171 completed by George.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Notice for five year reserve service in wireless operator/air gunner section. For J T Pickford. Gives conditions of service, certifies copy of attestation.
Royal air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Made out to Ronald Schofield. Gives certificate of attestation, personal details and answers to questions.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve enlistment
A document issued to Douglas Knox advising him that his calling up is postponed.
To candidates accepted for enlistment
Notes for candidates to be trained as pilot, wireless operator or air gunner. Includes a syllabus and advice on physical fitness.
Conditions of entry and service
Notes and information for members of aircraft crews including pay, allowances and accommodation on selection for training.