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Interview with Stan Mellor
Squadron Leader Stan Mellor joined the RAF in 1943, initially training as a wireless operator and air gunner before qualifying as a signaller. His early service saw him instructing on Dakotas before deploying to Burma, where he flew operations to…
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford
Letter from Air Ministry to NH Crawford dated 22 February 1939 stating that his name had been removed from the list of candidates selected for interview following Crawford's letter of 15 February 1939, with offer to consider his candidature further…
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford
Letter from Air Ministry to N H Crawford dated 1 February 1939 offering him an appointment for interview on 7 February 1939 for a Short Service Commission in the Royal Air Force.
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.
Royal air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Made out to Ronald Schofield. Gives certificate of attestation, personal details and answers to questions.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve enlistment
A document issued to Douglas Knox advising him that his calling up is postponed.
To candidates accepted for enlistment
Notes for candidates to be trained as pilot, wireless operator or air gunner. Includes a syllabus and advice on physical fitness.
Conditions of entry and service
Notes and information for members of aircraft crews including pay, allowances and accommodation on selection for training.
Notice paper
Notice to V Douglas Knox on his offering to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Made out to Albert Mogg. Specifies conditions of service and includes attestation (not filled out).
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.
Notice to a Royal Air Force Volunteer reservist to join service in the RAF
Addressed to LAC Mogg AW to join the volunteer reserve town centre at Grimsby. Give joining details. On the reverse money calculations.
Douglas Knox's memories
Douglas describes volunteering, training and his first tour service in the Royal Air Force.
Issue of officer's pay and allowances
Notes relating to officer's pay including banking, allowances, outfit allowances, rations, accommodation, family allowances and income tax.
Commissions in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
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.
Interview with Colin Bell
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…
Colin talks of his entry interview into the RAF, his time at an…
Findings of medical board
For George Thomson indicates fitness.
Receipt for RAF volunteer reserve badge
Made out to and signed by George Thomson.
You should also bring
Lists to bring: civilian clothing, a large suitcase (for return of civilian clothing) marriage and birth certificates.
RAF volunteer reserve notice paper
To George Thomson notice that he had offered to join RAF volunteer reserve. Gives conditions of service.
Postponement of calling up for service
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…
Notice for the information of accepted air crew candidates
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.
Letter to order George Thomson to report as ordered
Report as ordered on 12 October 1942
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.
Letter from air officer in charge of records to George Thomson
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.