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Dennis Raettig wearing tunic with cigarette in his left hand standing in front of an ornamental pool in a garden. In the background a wooden fence and trellis work.

Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

Reply sent to Denis Raettig from M Harland and Son, Specializing Printers of Hull offering a months trial

Title 'Trocas at Sea'. Thanks Dennis Raettig for typing book and says how he is getting on with typing. Notes that he listened to Scotland verses England match and he is writing off Madeira. Talks of writing to Jack and of war news he has heard.…

Title 'M.V. Trocas, at sea, 14 June 1939' Chides his son as poor letter writer and comments how useful a typing book is and that crew mates had also got typewriters. He goes on to discuss difficulties of female visiting the ship due to authorities…

Letter stating that former trade union has now amalgamated with the national graphical association. Continue with particulars of recipient and notes on payment of subscriptions.

Faint image of man dressed in suit and tie sitting on a chair.

Circular crest with dragon in the centre and words 'Land of green ginger printerie' around the circle. Underneath 'Hull' and 'Land of green ginger' on a scroll.

Notes that 1136657 D Raettig is a member of Royal Air Force volunteer reserve but has not been issued a badge as none are available.

States 1136657 A.C.2. Raettig Dennis William is under training and is due to receive 2 shillings per day. Slip to be retained until he receives a service identity card.

Made out to Raettig D W stating that he will have to report in time when notified. In the meantime he remains on the reserve with no pay. he is required to keep current employment and notify any change of address.

Applies to Class 'A' releases. Applies amendments to information in service and release book in certain circumstances. Covers immediate payment and by three postal drafts during for the first 56 days of leave. Any other pay will be forwarded.

Elementary certificate for Dennis Raettig for examination in Pitman's shorthand. With company letter head and image of founder.

Royal Air Force squadron badge with linked chain in centre and motto strength in unity.

Group of boys and adults sitting and standing in front of a row of huts.

Formal group arranged in two rows, the first row sitting, the second standing. Four airmen are in uniform and are standing beside the football team. George Haigh is second footballer in white from right, back row. In the background is a goal with net…

Man wearing merchant navy uniform with medal and white cap standing alongside a women in coat and hat.

Formal portrait of four women, two sitting in front and two behind. All wearing coats.

Formal group arranged in four rows, front row sitting, second and third rows standing and fourth row standing on a bench or similar. They are dressed in non-regulation uniform. Footwear is non-standard and T shirts are worn under tunics. 14 are…

A large group of men in two rows squatting and standing in front of a Stirling Mk 5. Some are wearing uniform or overalls and some are in civilian clothes. The aircraft has letters 'JN' on the nose.

Formal group of airman and women of mixed ranks arranged in five rows in front of a hut, sitting and standing in long grass. Sergeant George Haigh is in the front row. Most of group are hat-less.

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Formal group of 25 airmen arranged in three rows, one cross-legged on grass, one kneeling and the third standing. Most wearing side caps and greatcoats, two with peaked caps. George Haigh is in third row, fourth from the right.

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Corporal George Haigh in centre of a group wearing non-standard uniform, only sergeant is wearing a tie, four corporals wearing T shirts under tunics, and dark trousers that do not match jackets. They are standing in a field with a group of men,…

Formal group of 23 airmen, one row sitting cross-legged, one row sitting and one standing. In background civilians seated and standing, part of a building. On the reverse ‘P12 4 sq.’.

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Formal group of 27 airmen, one row sitting cross-legged, one seated and third row standing. Sergeant George Haigh is in centre wearing a jacket. In background civilians seated and standing, part of a building and lamp post.

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Formal group of 26 airmen, one row sitting on grass cross-legged, one kneeling and one standing. In background are several other people. George Haigh is in back row, fourth from right. On the reverse list of their names and hometowns.

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