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Front page news
Including a report on the circumstances leading to Flight Lieutenant James Inward being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
London's biggest air raid
Reports of air raids on London and Berlin, the exchange of British internees with German airmen, film reviews, preparations in America, a royal visit, the study of Islandic, reader letters and advertisements accompanied by photographs.
Abdication of King Carol
Reports from Romania, battles over London, air raids in Berlin, speeches from the House of Commons and the sinking of a German troopship. Includes a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.
London raided again
Reports of the bombing of London, raids to the Black Forest and the sinking of two German supply ships, a cartoon strip and advertisements for local businesses.
James Inward's Distinguished Flying Cross
Enclosing the award and expressing regrets that he would be unable to present it personally.
Navigation sketch book
Notes, descriptions and maps relating to training on coordinates, true magnetic north, the admiralty chart etc.
Sketch book
Used by aircraft apprentices undertaking the fitter II course, including notes, drawings and graphs.
Prelift rigging
Notes and diagrams on the engineering of aircraft including questions and answers.
Ignition revision
Notes on the ignition course including diagrams and drawings.
Workshop and laboratory records
A notebook filled with instructions, diagrams, drawings and graphs related to the gas turbine engine and rockets.
Pilot's instructions Auto Pilot Mk 8
Providing details of actions to be taken pre and after take-off, engaging autopilot, before landing and in the event of engine failure. Includes operational points. Annotated on the reverse, 'York 2796. 44, Nunthorpe Cres'.
Awards to James Inward
Confirming Flight Lieutenant James Inward is authorised to wear the ribbons and emblems for the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and clasp, Air Crew Europe Star and clasp and Defence Medal. A note has been added stating that 'all issued except Air crew…
Amendments to release leave
Following a clerical error James' final date of release is set back two days.
Congratulations
On the awarding of the Distinguished Flying Cross to James.
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Bob Butler's Decorations
Three medals and ribbons and a printed leaflet describing the campaign stars, clasps and medals instituted in recognition of service in the war of 1939-45. An accompanying printed slip identifies the medals awarded posthumously to Bob Butler. His…
Air Gunner Brevets and Pilot's Brevet
Four cloth air gunner's brevets and one cloth pilot's brevet.
RAF Other Ranks' Brass Hat Badge and RCAF Brass Button
Other Ranks' brass RAF hat badge with split pin and brass RCAF button with split pin.
Brass RAF Side Cap Badge
Brass side cap badge with a crown and eagle. Reverse shows 3 screws with threaded washers.
RNZAF Brass Button
Brass button embossed with a crown, the letters N Z and an eagle. Reverse embossed with manufacturer's name 'Firmin' and 'London'. The button has a brass split pin. Button was given to Bob Butler by Captain Jim Dermody of the RNZAF. …
RAF Brass Buttons
Collection of brass buttons embossed with RAF insignia. Reverse embossed with 'Firmin' (the manufacturer) and 'London'. One button has a brass split pin and another has a brass split ring.
Bob Butler's Identity Tag
A grey/green hexagonal identity tag embossed with the name 'Butler', service 'RAF', religion 'CE' and service number '744911'. The reverse side is blank.
Wellington Bomber Model
A wooden model of a Wellington Bomber that Bob Butler gave to his 10 year old nephew, Dick Heslop. Dick was told that the model had been painted with the genuine paints used to paint aircraft. The letters LN B, indicating 99 squadron, are painted…
Looking back to D-Day
Expressing thanks and acknowledging the sacrifices made by Bomber Command.
Debt owned by Allied Command
With thanks to Sir Arthur T Harris for support provided and complimenting him on his performance in the Caen area.