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SMilsonGW937875v40023.pdf
RAF Form 2167 - a six page form completed by George prior to his enlistment.

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BMilesRJMilesRJv1.pdf
A detailed Biography of Reg's service and post service life.

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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
Covers his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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SCookeH115312v10003-0001.jpg
Top left: Boy wearing school uniform standing astride a dog on the beach.
Top right: RAF Volunteer Reserve - Notice Paper.
Bottom right: RAF Flying Clothing Card.
Bottom left: Portrait of a dog.

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PProbynEA17010004.jpg
Four items from a scrapbook.
#1 is call up papers
#2 is Conditions of Entry into the RAF
#3 is a ration card for sweets and cigarettes
#4 is a photograph of Ernest and his crew at RAF Silverstone. 'Ft Bill Bouskille, Don Boon, Ron Warren. Bk.…

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MPerkinsFWJ1143173-150917-03.jpg
Made out for F Perkins and gives instructions on mobilization and reporting.

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MBarrettR1863228-170515-010001.jpg
Certificate for Miss B Bailey for enrolment in the WAAF. On the reverse a typewritten list of personal items that she should bring with her when attending for draft.

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MNichollsJEK2011088-200201-19.jpg
ACW2 Nicholls JE, No 2011088 on 19 June 1942. Stamped 8 June 1942

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PBubbGJ16010007.jpg
Front page contains general conditions of contract and has signature of George Bubb and is dated 7 May 1941. At the bottom a signature of officer or non-commissioned officer serving the notice. Inside pages contain certified copy of attestation and…

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OHattersleyCR40699-160506-01.pdf
Peter Hattersley's certified copy of attestation.

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OCloddLGT1219816-160405-02.pdf
Leslie Clodd's certified copy of attestation.

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PTurnerCF1603.jpg
A half-length portrait of Charles Turner whilst a member of the RAF Volunteer Reserve.

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SPaulW423870v10004.jpg
Made out for William Paul. Includes declaration and attestation.

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SHoganPJ436464v10008.jpg
P J Hogan filled out questions to be put to recruit before enlistment - personal details with attestation and declaration signatures.

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OMcDermottC1119618-161216-020001.jpg
A card issued to Colin after his medical examination.

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SMcDermottC1119618v10003-0001.jpg
A letter sent to Colin commanding him to attend a medical at Preston.

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SKnoxVD63842v10001.pdf
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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MKnoxVD63842-240818-340001.jpg
Notes and information for members of aircraft crews including pay, allowances and accommodation on selection for training.

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MRaettigDW1136657-160623-21.pdf
Provides notes for information of candidates including age limits, nationality, education, flying experience, classes ineligible, selection and medical, period of engagement, rank, liabilities, foreign powers, discharge, training, financial, travel,…

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SMaceHA1295485v10003-0001.jpg
Four pages of conditions and an application form.

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MSearleROJ615463-170725-160001.jpg
A contract issued to Rex Searle for six years regular air force service.

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SBondS-ClarkeEv10001.pdf
Starts with discussion of Hampden and then getting Manchester and subsequently Lancaster. Relates some Manchester operations including 1000 bomber raid. Provides anecdotes about Manchester operations. Continues with account of joining up and…

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BNashDCMNashDCMv1.pdf
Born in 1916, Dan spent his early childhood in Kent with his grandmother before moving back to his parents in Fulham. He left school aged 16 to undertake a job with the Hudson's Bay Fur Company, where he met Joyce, his future wife. At the outbreak of…

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SMilsonGW937875v40019.jpg
RAF Form 1546 completed by George.

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MAlexanderDW1238970-240626-07.jpg
RAF Form 50 issued to Denis

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