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Eric Coling memoir
Time in the RAF including selection as an observer, enrolment at Lord's Cricket Ground, navigational dead reckoning and meteorology training in Eastbourne and Paignton. Time spent on navigational sorties in Grahamstown, South Africa in Ansons and…
A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
Air Ministry pamphlet 130 providing information for new recruits.
A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
Information for new recruits.
A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
AM Pamphlet 130 giving guidance on expected behaviour, Leave, NAAFI health and work.
A guide to airmen on joining the RAF
Front (both sides), rear cover and inside page with list of reasons for this booklet. On back side of rear cover some Morse code groups for punctuation. On the rear cover names with designated 'P' or 'N'.
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Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
A message from the RAF welcoming Homer Lawson into the RAF.
A Message of Welcome
A letter welcoming Jack into the RAF.
A Message of Welcome
A letter welcoming a new airman into the RAF.
A message of welcome from the Secretary of State for Air
Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.
Acknowledgement of Philip Batty's application to rejoin the Royal Air Force
Philip Batty applied to rejoin the Royal Air Force having left after his wartime service.
RAFVR Notes for the Information of Candidates
Detailed notes about what is expected from candidates for the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Conditions of entry and service in the aircraft crew selection (air observers)
For entry to Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, notes for information of candidates. Covers introduction, conditions of entry and service, training, financial provision and general note. Concludes with appendix on medical examination.
Airmen at Bridlington Grand Pavilion Theatre
A group portrait of airmen wearing tunic and side caps in eight rows on a staircase leading to Bridlington Grand Pavilion Theatre. In the background a building with the top of doors. Captioned 'A.C.R.C St John's Wood London 1943' [sic]. Second…
Albert Cluett's medical grade card
Shows Albert Cluett was medically examined on 23 October 1940 in Salisbury. Placed in grade 1 (one).
Albert Cluett's postponement of calling up for service
Notice of postponement of calling up for Albert Cluett.
Albert Cluett's Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Issued to Cluett, Albert Victor on 23 November 1940 and contains personal details.
Army reserve call up instruction
Call up for army service in Royal Engineers for Harold Percy Dryhurst
Arthur Hope's RAFVR Certificate of Attestation
A form completed by Arthur
Arthur Hope's RAFVR Enlistment
RAF Form 2150 completed by Arthur.
Arthur Mace - Enlistment notice
A notice sent to Arthur instructing him to attend a medical examination.
Arthur Mace's Enlistment Dental record form
RAF Form 632A with required dental work.
Arthur Pearce - the aeroplane diary 1943
Contains personal information, address and telephone numbers of acquaintances. Entries for registered for RAF 9 Jan 43, fireguard duty days, swimming, medical appointment, passed selection board for Air Gunner 26 MaR 43,Holiday dates, call up papers…
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.
Attestation of George Milson
RAF Form 2167 - a six page form completed by George prior to his enlistment.
Biography of Reg Miles
A detailed Biography of Reg's service and post service life.