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Scale rule
A scale rule, photographed on front and reverse.
Alan North's Grade Card
A card with the results of Alan's medical.
Pocket Planisphere
A planisphere with instructions for its use on the front cover.
Air Defence Cadet Corps membership card
A membership card issued to Alan North.
Air Training Corps enrollment card
ATC membership card for Alan North.
MRCP Bombing
A list of the crew of three aircraft with results of a bombing exercise.
On the reverse is a quotation from Madame Bovary.
On the reverse is a quotation from Madame Bovary.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum
A leaflet for the planetarium in Chicago.
RCAF Leave or Pass form
A leave pass issued to Alan North.
Pass allowing LAC North to not queue for meals
A pass stating that Alan North does not have to stand in line to receive his meals.
Douglas Ross Arrowsmith’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for Douglas Ross Arrowsmith, covering the period from 15 January 1943 to 3 September 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1 Elementary Flying Training School RAF RAAF…
Doug Arrowsmith
Four photographs of Dour Arrowsmith.
Two in sergeants uniform and two as an officer with medal ribbons.
Two in sergeants uniform and two as an officer with medal ribbons.
Doug Arrowsmith in Snifter
Doug Arrowsmith leaning from the cockpit of a Lancaster.
Below the cockpit the nose art is of a dog 'Snifter' that has just urinated on a swastika on an outline of Germany.
Below the cockpit the nose art is of a dog 'Snifter' that has just urinated on a swastika on an outline of Germany.
Alan North collection inventory
An inventory of items forming a collection of Alan's RAF memorabilia.
Postcard to Alan North's mother from DN Roberts
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A thought for the Quiet Hour by Patience Strong, Hymn for the RAF postcard. He asks after Alan.
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
[pages 1 and 2 are missing]
Alan writes that he has been in London. He travelled back by train and ferry. Then via Brussels and then train the next day into Germany where a lot of the towns had been bombed.
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Alan writes that he has been in London. He travelled back by train and ferry. Then via Brussels and then train the next day into Germany where a lot of the towns had been bombed.
[more pages missing]
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan writes about his aeronautical adventures. They were sent to deliver equipment in the Ardennes but when they got there the airstrip was deserted. There was no starter for their Mosquito and their battery was flat. They started to charge the…
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan writes that he should be getting leave from 22nd December for 12 days. He has been flying patrols despite the weather.
[some pages are missing]
[some pages are missing]
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan thanks her for two letters. He is missing her. He describes flying through cloud canyons.
He describes trips to Bocholt, Germany and Orleans.
He describes trips to Bocholt, Germany and Orleans.
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan describes his working day. He saw General de Gaulle in Brussels. He toured around Brussels then went to see a film.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes to his parents thanking them for their letter. The weather has been poor so not much flying. However there are lectures and training courses underway. He had a stay in Orleans which had been heavily bombed. He is uncertain what he will do…
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes he is still but feeling better. He thanks his parents for sending newspapers and a letter.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that it is snowing heavily. He has met friends from his time spent training in Canada.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for sending newspapers. His squadron is about to move to Germany. They had a large farewell party.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that the weather has been cold and miserable. They have moved into new accomodation in a former German mess. He asks for food and something to use in hot drinks.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that he has arrived at Melabrook, Brussels. Food is excellent and the girls that do the cooking are pleasant.