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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…
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.
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's RAF Volunteer reserve application
RAF Form 2171 completed by George.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Made out to Albert Mogg. Specifies conditions of service and includes attestation (not filled out).
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve (wireless operator air gunner section) notice paper. Includes copy of attestation.
Made out to Mr A W Modd specifies terms of service and details of attestation.
Findings of medical board
For George Thomson indicates fitness.
You should also bring
Lists to bring: civilian clothing, a large suitcase (for return of civilian clothing) marriage and birth certificates.
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.
R W Terras recruiting letter
Reporting letter from recruiting centre with instructions to report to centre and instructions.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Instructions for RAF enlistment
Air Ministry Form 935 with instructions to be followed for enlistment.
To Candidates accepted for enlistment as Aircraft Crew in the RAF Volunteer Reserve
A list of names and addresses of Regional Committee on Adult Education plus a slip with items not to be brought on enlistment.
Notice to Candidates accepted for Enlistment as Aircraft Crew in the RAFVR
The notice recommends Arthur is trained as a wireless operator/air gunner. It recommends he studies elementary mathematics.
Notice to Recruit to Rejoin for Service
RAF Form 1376 instructing Arthur Mace to attend the reception unit at Blackpool.
Arthur Mace - Enlistment notice
A notice sent to Arthur instructing him to attend a medical examination.
Letter to Arthur Mace from Air Ministry
The letter advises he is still on the deferred list and will not be overlooked.
Arthur Mace's Enlistment Dental record form
RAF Form 632A with required dental work.
RAF Volunteer reserve Notice Paper
RAF Form 2168 completed by Arthur Mace.
Vacancies for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled men, and outline of conditions of enlistment
RAF Form 432 with details of vacancies.
RAF Application for enlistment
Uncompleted RAF Form 429
Conditions of entry into the RAF on short service engagements for released qualified airmen
Four pages of conditions and an application form.