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Jack writes about his journey back to Mildenhall and how he nearly missed his train plus some domestic news.

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States that he was required to attend for oral examination.

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States that with reference to recent examination a recommendation had been forwarded to the ministry of civil aviation that he had satisfied requirements for "A" licence for Anson aircraft.

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Lists crews for A and B flight. Powell is listed in KL359 of A flight. Captioned 'crews detailed for last sortie before the end of WW2. Not considered to be an op. 8th army had outrun supplies. Aircraft landed in fields near Lavariano, N Italy…

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17 airmen in two groups. The image is annotated 'Squads I and II No 47 AB1 Course EAAS 4.ILT4C Feb 1945'. On the reverse many have signed their names plus Jack has annotated the results of his exams'.

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Judy has just heard that Ted is a prisoner of war. She tells her news from her new station.

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42 Airwomen arranged in four rows in front of a wooden hut. It is annotated 'NCO Admin School Wilmslow March 29th to April 19th 1944'. On the reverse many of the WAAFs have signed their names.

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Ted advises he has leave and Connie is asked to arrange their wedding on the 26th or as soon as possible.

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He apologises for having nothing new to say but he is fit and well.

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A letter referring to the night of the crash and George's subsequent escape via Switzerland. He was caught while trying to get to Spain and sent to Paris. After the war he worked for the post office in Calgary.

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Flight engineer on B-24. Posted to 614 Squadron at Amendola, Italy. Relates first trip in Wellington, flew with squadron CO. Gives some description of Amendola air base operations. Relates some experiences with oil drum heater. Mentions flying home…

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Course photograph of a large group of airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows, Two officers sit in centre of front row. Names are captioned below and James Doughty is sitting front row first on the right.

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Comments that he did not have operation as second dicky but went straight on ops. Writes about special duties on Stirling with GH. Mentioned doing Lancaster Finishing School and comments on comparison of Stirling and Lancaster. On the reverse some…

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Covers period 28 January 1944 to 4 February 1944. Lists units for long range bombers, long range recce, fighter bomber, twin engine fighters, tactical recce and coastal. Followed by short note of disposition of fighters on western front. Follows a…

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S102SqnRAF19170809v10002.pdf
Biography of Rohan Amerasekera. Consist of early life, war service in the RAF including training eventually as as a navigator. Operational tours on 158 Squadron and 35 Squadrons. Lists his crew. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross in January 1944.…

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Top - Squadron Leader Robert A.M. Palmer V.C. Announces award of Victoria Cross after being reported missing after a particularly hazardous daylight operation over Cologne. Includes head and shoulder b/w photograph of Robert Palmer wearing…

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Top - V.C, led attack in blazing plane. Account of last operation leading attack on marshalling yard in Cologne from which he failed to return but was awarded the Victoria Cross. Left - New airman V.C. Always chosen for special operations. Some…

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States that Acting Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer previously winner of DFC and became Kent's sixth V.C of that war. Gives some personal and operational background and gives account of operation to Cologne which resulted in award of…

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Informs him that his son was missing as result of air operations on 23 December 1944.

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Made out for Whitley from 29 OTU on 24 September 1940. Location Ben Aigan. Gives some details of crash.

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MRosserLV745193-190517-36.pdf
Includes notes on: maintenance organisation, form 700, maintenance orders, flight testing of aircraft and rigging.

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MRosserLV745193-190517-11.pdf
Includes notes on the air force act, Kings regulations and air council instructions, the official secrets act, disclosure of information, communications to the press, complaints and grievances, testimonials, communication with officials, officers…

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Relates events during operation to Essen on 12/13 March 1943. Enemy fighter attacked and was engaged and hit by rear gunner. Claimed as damaged. After releasing bombs in heavy anti-aircraft fire and searchlights rear gunner engaged Me 109. Gunner…

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The letter asks if she enjoyed service life and asks if she will help train girls for the services.

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BSpencerJSpencerFDv1.pdf
A biography of Freddie Spencer. Details his training and operations with 106 Squadron and 630 Squadron.

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