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MMoggAW175065-190420-04.pdf
Made out to Mr A W Modd specifies terms of service and details of attestation.

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Addressed to LAC Mogg AW to join the volunteer reserve town centre at Grimsby. Give joining details. On the reverse money calculations.

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He won a competition in 1932, the prize being a flight in Sir Alan Cobbams flying Circus. Interest began in 1938 - made an enquiry to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) but was advised they were only taking older men.
At the…

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Notes relating to officer's pay including banking, allowances, outfit allowances, rations, accommodation, family allowances and income tax.

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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.

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Colin Bell spent eighteen months as a newly qualified pilot instructing trainees in America. He completed 50 operations as a pilot on Mosquitos on the Light Night Striking Force.
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…

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For George Thomson indicates fitness.

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Made out to and signed by George Thomson.

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Lists to bring: civilian clothing, a large suitcase (for return of civilian clothing) marriage and birth certificates.

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To George Thomson notice that he had offered to join RAF volunteer reserve. Gives conditions of service.

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To George Thomson. Explains current situation and states he would be required to report in accordance with instructions contained in notice issued by air officer records. In the meantime he is to remain on the reserves with no pay or allowances. Do…

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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.

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Report as ordered on 12 October 1942

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Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.

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Writes that if he had not yet found suitable employment he might like to consider re-joining the Royal Air Force as they needed trained aircrew. Suggest that ground duties would also be available and provided material for any reply.

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The letter instructs Denis to attend the Centre on 1 April 1941.

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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.

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RAF Form 2168, a notice enlisting Alf Morrill in the RAF Volunteer reserve.

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A letter requesting Alf to report to the recruitment centre.

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He writes about the war and being called up for a medical. He mentions films he has been to see.
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