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RAF Form 543 recording DJH Maltby's service record.

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A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.

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Charles Meacock saw an advertisement for motorboat crew in a newspaper and decided this was the role for him. He had been a Sea Cadet on the Thames for many years and loved life on the water. He had to wait for some time before he received his…

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Discusses his training and service with Air Sea Rescue in Great Britain and Malta

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Terry Lloyd’s older was a wireless operator in Bomber Command and became a prisoner of war. Terry was also determined to join the RAF as aircrew. However, he was rejected due to his eyesight and served on Air Sea Rescue launches. Terry was posted…

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He served at the Marine Aircraft Research Establishment

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George served as a wireless operator on Air Sea Rescue launches.

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Ken served as a wireless operator on an Air Sea Rescue launch.

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Bill Bilton served as Motorboat Crew in the Mediterranean.

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The wedding of Albert Thomas Smith and Violet Mary Ralph. The couple are sat between two women. Three men and a woman are standing behind. Albert is in uniform showing his sergeant stripes and Violet is in a high necked, long dress holding a bouquet…

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The service record of Albert Thomas Smith covering the period from his enlistment on 15 January 1926 to discharge on 23 March 1953. It includes reference to Albert being twice mentioned in despatches and being awarded the British Empire Medal and the…

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Wing Commander Guy Gibson, commanding officer of 106 Squadron, congratulating the squadron on a month of successful operations and the record tonnage of bombs dropped despite difficulties which were overcome by the ground crews. Anticipating…

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Certificate for mention in despatches award for distinguished service to Flight Sergeant A T Smith. Annotated on the reverse '560209. Flight Sergeant A T Smith'.
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