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Empty your pockets
From Dispersal Point. Men leave behind their identities to become aircrew. Submitted with caption; 'RAF Poem'.
Enlistment letter sent to Alf Morrill from RAF
A letter requesting Alf to report to the recruitment centre.
Entry to Aircraft Apprentice examination papers
Three papers Peter Baxter took to gain entry to the Apprenticeship scheme in 1937. the first is Mathematics, the second Science and the third the General.
Ernest Cutts' memoir
Two typewritten pages detailing the life of Ernest Cutts. He was the youngest of seven children, born in NW Victoria, Australia. He enlisted as aircrew on his 18th birthday and was posted to No 1 Recruit Training School in Victoria before being sent…
Ernest Smith's Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Notice of reserve service and copy of attestation to Volunteer Reserve (pilot section). Includes details of Ernest's address, date of birth and work.
Fifty airmen
Fifty airmen wearing tunic and side caps sitting and standing in four rows in a park with trees in the background. On the reverse 'Photograph of flight 9/12 A.C.R.C London, 20/9/41'.
Findings of medical board
Found that Maurice Monks was Fit for all aircrew roles
Findings of medical board
For George Thomson indicates fitness.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Notice to recruit to rejoin for service
Notice for Leslie Clodd to join for service on 19 March 1941 at No 9 Reception Centre Blackpool.
Frank Hobbs, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice to recruit or rejoin for service
Notice that Frank Hobbs required to join for service on 10 October 1940 at No 10 (Signals) Recruit Centre, Blackpool.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve form of application for enlistment for five years' service for flying duties
Filled out form for Dennis Raettig with personal details, nationality, parents details, any convictions, education and employment. Followed by details of nearest elementary and reserve flying school and type of course required. Completed with two…
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.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve enlistment
A document issued to Douglas Knox advising him that his calling up is postponed.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve attestation form
For William Roy Peter Perry - includes personal and medical details.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Blank form with space for signature and date and providing conditions of the contract of enlistment. Followed by questions put to the recruit before enlistment requesting personal details, nationality, trade/employment, marital status, any civil…
John Valentine Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Copy of attestation. Includes questions to be put to recruit before enlistment as well as oath and certificate of attesting officer.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Notice Paper
Made out for T E Wadeson on 15 August 1941. Gives some personal details.in questionnaire.
Notice paper
Notice to V Douglas Knox on his offering to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Reginald Frederick Robert's service record
Roly's service record from 26 September 1933 to 31 August 1940.
Royal Air Force Notice Paper
Royal Air Force Notice Paper for Raymond Norman Percy Foster for six years service in the Royal Air Force.
Form of application for national service
Blank application form requesting personal details and desired service
Frank Dennis' memoir
Frank left school in 1937, aged 14 and worked in a local engineering company, which later became an armament factory. In 1943 Frank volunteered as a Flight Engineer in the Royal Air Force. He recalls his training and describes the operations in which…
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.
Frank Jolliffe RAVR application form
Frank's aircrew application for pilot or wireless operator / air gunner