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Attestation of George Milson
RAF Form 2167 - a six page form completed by George prior to his enlistment.
Recruit's duty note
RAF Form 439, George's duty note to attend RAF Cardington.
Declaration by a recruit prior to enlistment
RAF Form 1546 completed by George.
George Milson
A cover sheet with George's address and recruitment date.
George Milson's RAF Volunteer reserve application
RAF Form 2171 completed by George.
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
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…
At the…
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