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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.
Mobilization of the RAF Reserve
Form 1018 sent to Jim Hardy.
Memoirs of an Air Gunner
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Ron Bedford volunteered for the Royal Air Force and was told he had the aptitude to be a pilot but re-mustered as an air gunner, to avoid waiting for call up. He reads the "Message of Welcome" letter he received in July 1942 from the Secretary of…
Teddy's Career in the RAFVR 9th September 1939 - 11th October 1941
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.
Don Evans' Medical Grade Card and Postponement of Calling Up for Service
Two documents.
#1 is Don's Grade Card stating he is Grade One.
#2 is Don's postponement of calling up for the RAFVR.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
#1 is Don's Grade Card stating he is Grade One.
#2 is Don's postponement of calling up for the RAFVR.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Newspaper cuttings
Report on recruiting and reforming squadron including photograph of Flight Lieutenant Mellersh, Mr Proudlove, and Squadron Leader Norman Hayes. Photograph of Group Captain John Cunningham following record breaking flights.
Leonard William Fairbanks' Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Form 2168 including questions to be put to recruit before enlistment as well as oath and certificate of attesting officer.
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.
Raw recruit
Three verse poem about the experiences of a WAAF recruit.
Nominal role of recruits
From CRC Worcester to officer i/c attestation section, no 2 recruit centre. Lists three names including Powell N I. Expected draft 1943-04-15.
National Service Acts grade card
Made out for N Powell. Grade 1.
Letter to Tony Barralet from RAF Volunteer Reserve
The letter advises Tony to report to Town Centre, London with kit and paperwork.
Letter to Tony Barralet from RAF Volunteer Reserve
The letter advises that it is not possible to recall him for training. He may take up employment but he will not get pay from the RAF.
Tony Barralet's Form of Application RAF Volunteer Reserve
RAF Form 1764 completed by Tony for the RAFVR.
Marching recruits and course photograph
Left - columns of men wearing civilian suits marching behind an RAF sergeant wearing tunic and side cap. In the background a large two storey building.
Right - course photograph with a large group of airmen wearing a variety of uniforms, some with…
Right - course photograph with a large group of airmen wearing a variety of uniforms, some with…
National service grade card
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside and graded 1 (one) at Nottingham medical board. Includes brief description.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Made out for S Shaw. Gives general conditions of service, gives personal details, questions to be answered and certificate of attestation.
Frank Jolliffe, RAFVR Attestation Form
Four pages completed when Frank joined the Service in 1941.
Frank Jolliffe RAVR application form
Frank's aircrew application for pilot or wireless operator / air gunner
Frank Jolliffe Recruits Duty Notice
Instructions from the Portsmouth Recruiting Centre for Frank to attend the Reception Depot, Oxford.
Frank Jolliffe aircrew medical board
Frank's aircrew recruit medical, found fit for aircrew.
Frank Jolliffe Declaration by Recruit
Ackowledges that he has joined the RAFVR as potential aircrew.
RAFVR Notice Paper
Form 1866 completed by John with his personal details.
William Roy Peter Perry declaration by recruit
Declaration on joining Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve for aircrew. On the reverse findings of medical board fit for aircrew positions.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve attestation form
For William Roy Peter Perry - includes personal and medical details.