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Acknowledgement of Philip Batty's application to rejoin the Royal Air Force
Philip Batty applied to rejoin the Royal Air Force having left after his wartime service.
24 airmen and women
A group of 22 airmen and two airwomen, arranged in three rows. The header reads 'Royal Air Force' Hereford No.2 School of Admin. Trades' and the footer 'No 14 "A" Basic Storeman Course 1957.'
Surnames given below. Cpl Attwood is front row, third…
Surnames given below. Cpl Attwood is front row, third…
Letter to Doris Weeks from Royal Australian Air Force
Advising her that it is not yet possible to forward snapshots and cigarette lighter belonging to Malcolm Payne to her as he is classified missing and therefore legally alive. Goes on to explain what further action is likely.
Hedley Madgett diary 1943
Entries for January, February and part of May 1943. Entries include shopping list, reminders, addresses, appointments and train times/journeys.
Extract from Harry Stannus' (bomb aimer) memoir
Account of operation to mine Brest harbour entrance, William Holmes was pilot and captain of aircraft. Used acoustic mines, describes briefing by naval officer, trip out, being engaged by heavy anti aircraft fire and finally dropping mines after…
To a Prisoner of War
Poem about prisoners of war.
Copy of a statement of gratitude issued by Harold Alexander to Manlio Filippini
Field Marshall Harold Alexander thanks Manlio Filippini for the help given to allied soldiers.
Copy of the statement of gratitude from H R Alexander to Narciso Poli
Field Marshall H R Alexander thanks Narciso Poli for the help given to Allied Soldiers of the British Commonwealth of Nations.
Ivor Fraser
Top, a photograph of an airman wearing battledress with air gunners brevet and side cap.
Bottom, a post card from Ivor to his mother Mrs M A Fraser saying he received her card and has no further news.
Bottom, a post card from Ivor to his mother Mrs M A Fraser saying he received her card and has no further news.
Anodic oxidation
Covers baths, treatment of parts, tests and records. On the reverse letter requesting supply of materials.
Bonded hoses
Report on quarantine of bonded hoses and notes on despatch hoses. On the reverse letter about an order.
Process check on rivetting [sic] to inspection instruction A.24 and M.426, Y and YB shops
Covers storage, control and workmanship
Process check on protective treatment to LTD 902A, Y shed
Covers process to be conducted.
In remembrance of S/Ldr Kenneth George Bickers DFC (Age 21)
Squadron Leader George Bickers was brought up in a working class family in Southampton during the 1930’s, attended Bitterne Park Boys School and joined the Royal Artillery where he was promoted to Corporal, having taken control of a searchlight…
Letter to Jack Darby's wife
Jack writes about his journey back to Mildenhall and how he nearly missed his train plus some domestic news.
Laghouat - Dans le chemin de ronde
In the foreground two people, one carrying a bucket the other a sack. They are surrounded by tall palm trees. To the right a wall and in the background buildings. On the reverse addressed to Mr and Mrs H E Hudson and explaining an event related to…
Laghouat - Une partie de l'Oasis Sud et les Fortifications
A wall runs from bottom left to top right with buildings and palm trees to the left and above. To the right centre a fortification. On the reverse addressed to Mr and Mrs H E Hudson writing that he is delighted to have received cross parcel and about…
Laghouat - Vue Général
Walled town in a valley, In the background a forest and other buildings. On the reverse addressed to Mr and Mrs H E Hudson and writes that he is fit and well and he has written another letter with more news.
Laghouat - Vue Général et la Mosquée
On the right a mosque with minaret. In the centre town buildings on the left trees. In the background mountains. On the reverse addressed to Mr and Mrs H E Hudson and stating that this was the view from the top of a minaret.
Tripoli
A postcard taken from a roof looking along a street with on one side the sea and on the other buildings and palm trees. The card is addressed to 'The kids c/o Mrs Wrigley' at RAF Hemswell.
Flight Lieutenant Freddie Spencer DFC
A biography of Freddie Spencer. Details his training and operations with 106 Squadron and 630 Squadron.
Letter to Jessie from her family
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A short letter accompanying a gift from her mother, Milly and Joyce.
A Love Story by Grandad
An account of Jim Allen's life from 1941 to 1997. He details meeting his future wife and their intermittent courtship. There is great detail about his social life and relationship with his future wife. There are two pages of photographs:
First page:…
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Letter from John Brittain to his mother
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Written while under training at RAF Chedburgh. Thanks her for food she sent. Not flying yet but relates that he is very pleased with results crew obtained in examinations which shows they should be a good crew. Writes about their 'Geordie' engineer…
Letter from John Brittain to his mother
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Writes that prisoner of war repatriation task is now over and that they now going to do a sort of Cook's Tour of Germany including the Ruhr. He goes on to discuss upcoming dates for birthday, anniversary and leave. States he may not be able to use…