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I have a mission
An essay discussing that the use of the word mission for a wartime sortie was incorrect and that one should use the word operation.
Informal log of 517 Squadron's Epicure flights
Informal handwritten log with notes of 517 Squadron's flights, records aircraft squadron letter, captain, reason for flight and duration. Starts 24 November 1944, last entry 3 April 1946. Covers flights from RAF Brawdy and RAF Chivenor.
Junkers Ju 52/3
Photo 1 is a view from above and the rear of an aircraft on the ground.
Photo 2 is a port side view.
Photo 3 is a front view of a flying aircraft close to the ground.
Photo 2 is a port side view.
Photo 3 is a front view of a flying aircraft close to the ground.
Junkers Ju 86
Photo 1 is an air-to-air view of two aircraft viewed from the port. Behind is a formation of 22 aircraft.
Photo 2 is the front of an aircraft on the ground.
Photo 3 is an aircraft viewed from underneath.
Photo 2 is the front of an aircraft on the ground.
Photo 3 is an aircraft viewed from underneath.
Junkers Ju 87
Photo 1 is a port side view of a Ju 87 Stuka on the ground.
Photo 2 is a port side view.
Photo 3 is a front view.
Photo 2 is a port side view.
Photo 3 is a front view.
Junkers Ju 88
Photo 1 is a port side view of the front of one aircraft with a second behind.
Photo 2 is a port side view of a captured aircraft in RAF markings.
Photo 2 is a port side view of a captured aircraft in RAF markings.
Junkers Ju 88D
Photo 1 is a port side view taken from slightly underneath. This is the long range reconnaissance version.
Photo 2 is a port side view of a flying aircraft.
Photo 2 is a port side view of a flying aircraft.
Junkers Ju 88G
Photo 1 and 2 are port side views of different aircraft on the ground. Their radar antennae can be seen on the nose of both aircraft.
Large group of airmen
A large group of trainee airmen wearing battledress and side caps in four rows. All are named at the top of the photograph. Arthur Hollis is second row up, fourth from right. On the reverse 'No 5 Course, RAF Clewiston, Florida, 1941/42'.
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs J Wynn
Letter concerning payment of war gratuity for the late Pilot Officer I A Wynn.
Letter from British Red Cross to Mrs K Wynn
Writes that there is still no information regarding her husband. However. the International Red Cross in Geneva has reported that two members of his crew, Pilot Officer H N Petts and Pilot Officer G Russell lost their lives on 26 May 1843. Another…
Letter from Governor of Bihar
To men and women of Bihar printed in English and three other languages announcing victory over Nazi Germany and that forces might now be sent against the Japanese. States that men of Indian Forces have fought gallantly in Africa, Europe and Asia.
Letter from Hedley Madgett's father to officer commanding central depository
To central depository Colnbrook thanking them for letter and list of son's personal effects.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Catches up with family and acquaintance news. Says he is busy and enjoying the course but is not enamoured with the camp life. Second part thanks her for letter and discusses domestic matters.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He is waiting to start his training but he is not sure when or where. Local and camp food is good. He says the beer is awful and weak. Shopping is good and he asks Jean if she needs anything. They have two cinemas with frequent change of current…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He says he can be as rude as he likes because he is 4000 miles away. The weather is getting warmer but he expects to be there for another two weeks. He has been to a dance which he enjoyed.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
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The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains of items missing from Sam's personal effects - a watch, pen and pencil set and a bicycle. She expected the bicycle to be sold and the money forwarded to her.
Letter from Sam McCron's Widow
The letter to the Estates Branch at National Defence asks for her husband's personal effects. She asks for his clothing, in particular.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
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Offers deepest sympathy and hoping for good news. From Margery. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter of Introduction
A letter to the officers and people of Ethiopia issued by the 'English Government'. Written in an Ethiopian language and script and also in English.
Letter to David Donaldson from his brother Ian
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Written while at home, catches up with family news.
Letter to Frank Nolan from the ministry of aircraft production
Notifies him that he is moved on long term detachment to A V Roe at Chadderton. Covers some financial issues and action he needs to take if he was registered under national services (armed forces) act.
Letter to Geoff Packham's Father
The letter addressed to Geoff's father is from the Air MInistry (Casualty Branch). It advises him that his son has been captured and a copied letter was read out by Lord Haw Haw on the radio. He asks for lots of letters and reports he is well.
Letter to Hedley Madgett
From George Harker Company Ltd. Informing them of salary contribution for 1942.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father about his son's bicycle
From station commander at RAF Syerston stating that a receipt for his son's bicycle had now been received.