Biscoe, A E
Title
Biscoe, A E
Biscoe, Arthur Ernest
Description
126 items. The collection concerns Arthur Ernest Biscoe (b.1922, 129587 Royal Air Force) and contains his log books, letters, photographs, and two albums.
Album One
Album Two
He flew operations as a pilot with 605 Squadron
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by David J Biscoe and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Album One
Album Two
He flew operations as a pilot with 605 Squadron
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by David J Biscoe and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
Date
2019-10-26
Publisher
IBCC Digital Archive
Rights
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Identifier
Biscoe, AE
Collection Items
A E Biscoe’s pilots flying log book. Three
Pilots flying log book three for A E Biscoe, covering the period from 22 March 1945 to 9 February 1946. Detailing his operations flown and post war flying with 605 and 4 squadrons. He was stationed at Coxyde Belgium and Volkel Holland. Aircraft flown…
A E Biscoe’s Pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book two for A E Biscoe, covering the period from 3 August 1942 to 28 February 1945. Detailing his flying training, Instructor duties and operations flown. He was stationed at RCAF Estevan, RCAF Trenton, RCAF Penhold, RCAF Pearce,…
Pilot Officer Arthur Biscoe
A newspaper cutting of Arthur announcing that he had passed the examinations for a pilot instructor.
Arthur's Biscoe Reference Letter
A reference recommending Arthur after his service with 2 Group Gliding Club.
Flight Lieutenant and Mrs Arthur Biscoe's Compliment Slip
A compliment slip from Arthur and his wife. Yvonne Skinner's name appears on the slip.
Arthur Biscoe's Pay and Allowances
Seven months pay and allowances for Arthur covering August, September, October 1945 and January, February, March and June 1946.
Letter to Arthur Biscoe's parents from Flying Officer Pead
The letter congratulates the family on Arthur's promotion to Pilot Officer.
Arthur Biscoe's Service and Pay Book
RAF Form 64 issued to Arthur Biscoe. It covers from 25-04-41. Included is his medical classification and inoculations.
The Penhold Log, September 1944
This edition covers a photograph of an Oxfor, a cartoon map of Middle Alberta, photographs of commanding officers, a parade, chief flying and ground instructors, pupils, air cadets and accidents, strong memories of Red Deer and its people,…
The Penhold Log, June 1943
This edition covers an Editorial on the new vegetable garden, a discussion on April weather, the dangers of Western horse riding, recreation at Penhold, the Penhold Trio - three singers, jokes, alight hearted discussion on 'the usual channels', notes…
The Penhold Log, February 1944
A magazine with details of theatrical activities, station personalities, cinema personalities, dogs, notes and news about ENSA, forthcoming shows, the choir and sport, station discussion group, news from home, a bad weather Sunday, cinema notes,…
Arthur Biscoe's Officer's Pay and Allowances Book
RAF Form 31 issued to Arthur Biscoe. It covers from 29 january 1945 to 10 June 1946.
Arthur Biscoe's Gliding Certificate
A gliding certificate issued to Arthur Biscoe by the Royal Aero Club.
A E Biscoe’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one, for A E Biscoe covering the period from 4 December 1941 to 30 July 1942. Detailing his flying training. He was stationed at RAF Reading, RCAF Caron and RCAF Estevan. Aircraft flown in were, Magister, Tiger Moth and Anson.
Note sent to Arthur Biscoe's Mother
A note sent to Arthur's mother accompanying a photograph taken of Arthur at the Women's Voluntary Service Canteen in New York.
The envelope is stamped 1942 but the note is dated 1941.
The envelope is stamped 1942 but the note is dated 1941.
Letter from Arthur Biscoe to his mother
In the letter Arthur describes his achievement becoming a pilot officer and the party afterwards. He then got 48 hours leave and went to Moose Jaw. Later he and five others ferried Tiger Moths to Saskatoon via Regina.An Anson followed and ferried…
Letter to Mere from Arthur Biscoe
He describes a visit to Winnipeg. The letter is largely indecipherable.
Letter to his sister from Arthur Biscoe
He describes a visit to his Aunt Mary at Carleton Place. He visited Ottawa but forgot his camera. His base at Trenton is described as luxurious. He describes the trouble he had by sending a parcel which had to be repacked.
Letter to Clarice from Arthur Biscoe
In the letter Arthur describes a 48 hour leave he spent in Winnipeg. He and his co-pilot flew there from Estevan in 2 hours. Then they stayed for their 48 hours at the Airmen's Club. Mentions he's sent her a parcel from Eatons' store of cosmetics.
Letter to Clarice from Arthur Biscoe
He describes the living accommodation and food on the ship. They sailed from Avonport [sic], Bristol then anchored off Barry waiting for a convoy. He is working as a mess orderly and has to queue to collect food for his group of men. They sailed on…
Arthur Biscoe and his Mother
Arthur and his mother in her sitting room. She is knitting. On her dresser is a framed photograph of Arthur in uniform which forms part of this collection and on the mantelpiece, Clarice in uniform. On the reverse is 'Annie & Arthur at Paddington…
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