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Letter from David Boldy to his parents
Letter from David Boldy to his parents telling them about the weather and his school activities.
Letter from David Boldy to his parents
Letter from David boldy to his parents telling them of his school life, his teachers and test marks.
Letter from David Boldy to his parents
Letter from David Boldy to his parents telling them the books he is reading, present buying and school sports.
Letter from David Boldy to his parents
Letter from David Boldy to his parents telling them of his school sports.
Navigation policy of the Royal Air Force
The document is broken down into Definitions, scope, air warfare, air safety, organisation, Ministry of Supply, Commands, Groups, Stations, Squadrons, Basic and operational training, Post Graduate training, Navigation technique -Policy, Equipment -…
Letter to Geoffrey Norton from Stanley Norton
Stanley Norton comments on Geoffrey Norton's training, he describes his last leave and going to the cinema with Dorothy, to the theatre with Eve, to a dance with Dorothy, lots of domestic activity and news.
Ernie Twells' notebook
Notes written during Ernie Twells' engineering training. There are calculations, diagrams and notes.
Letter to Dennis Raettig from his father
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Written at sea. Starts with some humorous banter. Mentions that the first thing he will get when they settle and but a house is a dog. Writes story of obtaining a snakeskin in Brisbane and that he will be up all night going through the strait where…
Letter from Mrs Payne, mother of Flight Sergeant Malcolm Payne, to Doris Weeks
Appreciates all that Doris is doing. Writes that the are being shabbily treated by Air Ministry and that others had been informed of their relatives fate they had not. They had received notification of presumed dead and that Malcolm was laid to rest…
Letter from Harry Brooks to his wife
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Letter from Harry Brooks to his wife telling her that his pass has been approved and he will see here on 22nd. He says that he has received a letter from Spiros who has been moved to 'a terrible camp, so he says' near Grantham. He finishes by…
Letter from Harry Brooks to his wife
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Letter from Harry Brooks to his wife explaining why he did not manage to telephone her. He also apologises for not writing before, but says that he has been very busy, and promises to write the following day. Sends his love to wife and baby and is…
Letter from Harry Brooks to his wife
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Harry Brooks write to his wife apologising that he couldn't see her at the weekend. He also tells her that he has been unwell and unable to buy her a birthday card. He says how much he loves her, and talks about possible arrangements for the next…
Constructional works, Siracourt, day 25th June 1944, narrative
States that squadron was detailed to attack third constructional site at Sirancourt just to the west of St Pol. One P-51, two Mosquitos and 17 Lancasters took off for attack. Reports clear weather and good target marking. Aircraft bombed visually to…
Crew list for Siracourt operation
Date 25 June 1944, target, zero hour 0905 hours.Lists leader and marker 1 in P51, two more markers in Mosquito and 17 crews in Lancaster carrying tallboy bombs.
Attack on constructional works Mimoyecques, narrative
Reports that this was the fourth constructional works target for the squadron. One P-51, one Mosquito and 17 Lancasters were detailed. States it was another difficult target and describes marking efforts. Reports difficultly in finding aiming point…
Interpretation report, locality, Marquise/Mimoyecques, provisional statement of damage
Reports four craters from heavy bombs in target area and details damage done by each.
Immediate interpretation report no. K.1665, locality Limoge Gnome and Rhone and Ataliers Industrels de l'air'
Mentions photographs taken the day after the attack by bomber command on 8/9 February 1944 do not permit detailed assessment. Damage is seen to south west half of the works and more than half the main machine shops have been destroyed. States that…
Interpretation report no. K.1871 - Antheor Viaduct
Refers to photographs taken on 13 February 1944 after the attack by bomber command on 12/13 February. Reports excellent quality photographs showing many new craters and one very near miss but no damage viable to viaduct.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Writes it was wonderful to spend two days with her. Mentions journey back to camp. Describes activities and intensive training for passing out parade. Mentions cook house fatigues, food preparation and free cake. Goes on with more description of…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Post card from John Valentine to his wife informing her that he has sent a parcel. He tells her that he is leaving for Grantham early the following morning and that he will write again when he has a new address. He ends by saying that he is…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 177-34. Reports arrival of many letters and joy of photographs. Catches up with family/friend news. He talks about their finances and of her purchase of extra land and out buildings. He tells her how depressed he has been and how she was…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 148-35. Remind her of anniversary of event 5 years ago and that some more letters from her have arrived. Mentions playing violin and is delighted with photographs of daughter. Assures her that her letters are not trivial. Congratulates her on…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Asks whether he would like her to send razor and to mention that he would like his post office savings book to be returned to her as she need his written authority for this. Asks whether he would be prepared to make a rug if she sends him materials.…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes telling him that she had bought their daughter some bedroom slippers. She goes on to say that two books would be sent on to him. After giving him some general news regarding people they both know she ends by saying that she has written to…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Thanks him for recent letters and mentions raining medical supplies issues with Red Cross headquarters. Glad he has joined church choir and decided to study English literature. Discuses other potential study and lack of mail from his family. She goes…