Letter concerning third batch of Ceylonese joining the RAF

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Title

Letter concerning third batch of Ceylonese joining the RAF

Description

Author (probably Roy J de Niese) gives some information on recruitment and training of Ceylonese volunteers for the RAF. Includes his recruitment and initial training in Ceylon, travel to Great Britain, enlistment, elementary flying training and postings. Continues with information on individuals in his batch and further information on other Ceylonese.

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Three typewritten sheets

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S102SqnRAF19170809v10004

Citation

Roy J de Niese, “Letter concerning third batch of Ceylonese joining the RAF,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed December 9, 2023, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/document/38308.

Item Relations

This Item dcterms:relation Item: Ceylonese in the RAF (1939-45)
Item: Letter to Charles from Roy J de Niese dcterms:relation This Item