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Boldy, David
Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
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An account of the resource
334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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[deleted] 923995, LAC, Boldy. D.A.
D Flight, No 3 Squadron,
No 5 I.G.W.
R.A.F. Torquay.
23rd August, 1940. [/deleted]
[inserted] from
Boldy,
59, Bathurst Mews,
Lancaster Gate,
London, W.2. [/inserted]
Mum, Darling,
Thanks very much for your letter no we had a quiet journey, no warning or anything like that. Thanks awfully for the tennis balls, they look very nice. I shall write to Steve when I have an opportunity.
We have all [deleted] got [/deleted] definitely got into the swim of things again, & are quite enjoying ourselves. Yesterday we went to a variety show at the Palladium. We had a grand time. Evelyn Laye sang & then came among the audience singing the new song “Go to it”. As no one would go up to her when she asked for someone we called her over. There was a sugestion [sic] that I should go but I thought not. Anyway Jimmy (the boy who had lunch with us) went up. She said one, two, three Go to it, Jimmy was speechless & cried help me D Flight. So the next time she [deleted] indecipherable word [/deleted] counted we yelled Go to it & she said Come in D Flight. It all caused great amusement. We then had half a pint at the Downs & went home.
[page break]
I phoned Myrtle to-day & we are going dancing tomorrow. She is the girl who was supposed to play as my partner but was late.
The Flight Sergeant took us in drill yesterday & was very pleased with the result. One of the new fellows looking on said “What a great Flight.” He wasn’t quite so pleased with our rifle drill today though.
I have got the photographs & will send them as soon as possible.
No more today as I want to post this.
[underlined] Love Dave [/underlined]
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World War (1939-1945)
Bombing, Aerial
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Letter from David Boldy to his mother. Thanks her for some tennis balls, and informs her about a variety show that he had attended. Mentions that the flight sergeant was impressed with their flight drill but not with their rifle drill.
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David Boldy
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1940-08-23
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Two page handwritten letter
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eng
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EBoldyDABoldyLM400823
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Royal Air Force
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Great Britain
England--London
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1940-08
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Janice Waller
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IBCC Digital Archive
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Letter from David Boldy to his mother
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Boldy, David
Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
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An account of the resource
334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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Boldy, DA
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[RAF Crest]
923995 A.C.2
Boldy. D.A.
Squad 22, Hut 25
No. 1 Squadron, No. 1 Wing
R.A.F. BRIDGENORTH
SALOP
Sunday, 19th
Mum darling,
We were up at 5 a.m. yesterday. We went to Paddington then came on here to Bridgenorth. The town itself is very dead but our Camp is good. The quarters are [deleted] new [/deleted] new and modern. The food is damn good. So good in fact that some of us had a second share today. We are only staying here a week – others stay about 3 or 4 weeks but Air Crew is rushing the whole course through in a week. We had quite an amazing journey. We played a bit of Pontoon at which I made a few shillings. We also persuaded three girls to join us even though the
[page break]
carriage had R.A.F. only written on it. I don’t know where we are going after this place. We have busy lives here. Up at six and work goes on with a couple of breaks till 6.30 p.m.
The address of the place is exactly as I have written it above. The last day you can write to me is Friday as it causes inconvenience if letters arrive after we move to another station.
The Pilots at Uxbridge were glad to be rid of us & we of them. They messed up our beds when we arrived back on Friday. Anyway they had a lovely surprise in store for them when they came back from breakfast as we left the bed clothes which had been made; all over the place, also their brushes etc. made the room look like Hampstead Heath on bank holiday.
No more to-day. Love to Steve
Love Dave.
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World War (1939-1945)
Bombing, Aerial
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Letter from David Boldy to his mother. Explains that he was staying at Bridgenorth for that week, whilst they rush the course. His crew had a rivalry with another the pilots at Uxbridge, which integrated various pranks.
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David Boldy
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Two page handwritten letter
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eng
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EBoldyDABoldyLMXXXX19
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Royal Air Force
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Great Britain
England--Shropshire
England--London
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Janice Waller
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IBCC Digital Archive
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Letter from David Boldy to his mother
RAF Bridgnorth
RAF Uxbridge
rivalry
training
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Boldy, David
Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
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An account of the resource
334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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Boldy, DA
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St. Josephs College.
Naini Tal.
10.8.34
My darling Mummy and Daddy. [deleted] Tha [/deleted]
Thanks for the nice long letters. I am glad to hear the dogs are getting on well. We went for a swim today and had a fine time. We tried swallow dives and what not. I tried the dead mans dive. that is headfirst with hands and I nearly turned a sumersalt [sic] in the water.
We leave our letter open on the desk and the class brother reads them and then closes them. Your letters to us are never opened or read by anyone.
The college supply [deleted] trews [/deleted] [inserted] vests [/inserted] to everyone every year. So you need not bother about them, (for club drilling I mean.) We dont [sic] know anything more about the Downes. I am glad to hear Nicholas [?] has got a job. Rs 75 a month is better than nothing. I am glad to hear Mrs. Ardall is much better.
The English is quite good. I will reply soon.
[deleted] An [/deleted] A European gave a conjuring show yesterday. It was very good. He rubbed out a line blind folded and stopped at letters written and called out what they were. Then boys wrote questions on a piece of paper and one
[page break]
of the boys read them to himself and he said (conjurer) what the questions were and gave answers. One question was Does my girl love me? He asked two boys to take a number from 1-15 and he said three. So the conjurer says two girls how can I tell you until I know which you mean. We all roared with laughter and then the show was stopped because it was getting late. There were two tricks left. One was to make milk float from a jug to a glass some distance away. He put some rise [?] in a [deleted] vase [/deleted] lota and then after a few minutes brought out water.
P.S.C are playing the band today. It is the finals of this tournament. I heard from Lall today. Havelock won the Cricket and football cup & Hockey has just begun. I fired 21 shots today with a 3.03. We are going to the Range on the 16th, 17th 18th We will fire 75 rounds every day. The rain is an awful nuisance here.
If we go to England will you make our home with Aunty Maisie? No more news, today.
With love David.
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Letter from David Boldy to his parents from school describing his diving lessons, how outgoing but not incoming letters are checked, a magic show and sports tournaments taking place. He also mentions weapon practice.
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David Boldy
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1934-08-10
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Two page handwritten letter
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eng
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EBoldyDABoldyAD-LM340810
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Civilian
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1934-03
Spatial Coverage
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India--Naini Tal
India
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IBCC Digital Archive
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Letter from David Boldy to his parents
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Janice Waller
entertainment
sport
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Boldy, David
Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
Description
An account of the resource
334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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Boldy, DA
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[St. Joseph’s College crest]
St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
NAINI TAL.
[underlined] 23.9.34 [/underlined]
My darling Mummy and Daddy.
Thanks very much for the letters and money. Sorry for not writing on Thursday, but we had heats. I entered for most [deleted] things [/deleted] events but did not come in anywhere. We went to the range the other. [sic] [deleted] I [/deleted] day, I did not do to [sic] badly. Yesterday was the inter [deleted] cup [/deleted] school cup shooting.
Sherwood beat us in the first cup, and we beat them in the other two. P.S.C. has not fired yet. The VIII played the IX yesterday. They made 83 all out, and we were 60 all out, I made top score for my side, 19. We have not played the second innings yet. It will be very exciting. Our A are playing down at the flats today.
We are still having test now. We had Arithmetic last night and it was quite easy. I am enclosing the nestles pictures and wrappers. Yes we want the female pup of smoky’s.
[page break]
The same music mistress teaches Steve and me. I am getting on quite well in music now, and I don’t mind it at all. Yes the camp is in Bowali as usual, and I will give old Mrs. Cotton a look in. I won’t get up to any tricks in camp so you need not worry. Poor old Don must have had a bad bite for it to last so long. The days are fine and sunny now. The final heats are on [deleted] now [/deleted] today. I am entering in the half mile, I won’t stand a chance, but I am just entering for fun. The College [deleted] t [/deleted] are having the Sports [sic] concert on Monday, tuesday and wednessday [sic].
No more news today, with lots of love and Kisses from your loving son
[underlined] David [/underlined]
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EBoldyDABoldyAD-LM340923
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Letter from David Boldy to his parents with general conversation about attending St. Joseph’s College, Naini Tal. He thanks them for their letter and money. He also mentions the sports he is taking part in. He states that he has the same music teacher as his brother, Stephen, and that he is getting on quite well in music and does not mind it at all. He mentions going to camp and that he will behave himself. There is also to be a sports concert.
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David Boldy
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1934-09-23
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Two page handwritten letter
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eng
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Text
Coverage
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Civilian
Spatial Coverage
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India--Naini Tal
India
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1934-09
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Letter from David Boldy to his parents
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Janice Waller
sport
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Boldy, David
Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
Description
An account of the resource
334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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Boldy, DA
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[St. Joseph’s College Crest]
St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
NAINI TAL.
[underlined] 21.10.34. [/underlined]
My darling Mummy and Daddy,
Thanks for your letter. The first round of the Leslie Cup has begun. My class has played against the X, IX, XB, we lost against the [deleted] indecipherable letter [/deleted] XA 9-0, but beat the IX, XB, 3-0, 4-2. I played a IX standard boy in this tennis cup, but we only got through [deleted] indecipherable letter [/deleted] four games and it was time up as some boys had played before us. I was winning
3-1. And against a X boy he beat me 6-1, then I beat him 6-1, and the [indecipherable word] third set the score is 2-2 and we will finish it later. Steve won both his matches. The IX upwards are -30. Please send us some toothbrushes. I forgot to answer in one of you letters if either of us dropped our clubs, well any way neither of us did. Steve was right in from [sic] but did not make any mistakes. I went skating today and am getting on well. I am getting on in Music and Class, and will try very hard. There is only about a month and a half left for the exams. This year the exams
[page break]
have been changed. There are no more honours. And all the subjects have been arranged in four groups. It is compulsory to pass in one of each of the groups. The [deleted] Col [/deleted] Culhame Cup Tournament (Cricket) is beggining [sic] tomorrow. It is knockouts. I think we are playing the specials. I am glad to hear the dogs are more friendly. I wish they would make proper friends. How is the baby airdale getting on. Don’t forget to train her well. Have you given her a name yet? It gave two pictures of St. Pauls Sports in the newspaper, one of the visitors childrens race and one of the tug-o-war. I suppose you must have seen [deleted] it [/deleted] them. Please send me Rs 2-8 as I have to pay a rupee for Masses, a ruppee [sic] for the cambridge picnic and a ruppee for the class masters present. Never mind about the balance 8 as [deleted] [undecipherable word] [/deleted] as I have paid some up already. No more news today with lots of love and kisses from your loving
[underlined] son David. [/underlined]
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Letter from David Boldy to his parents with general conversation about attending St. Joseph’s College, Naini Tal. Details the various cricket, tennis, tug of war and golf matches he has played. He also states that examinations are coming up soon and that although they have been changed they are compulsory. He also asks after the dogs and hopes that they are behaving better. David also requests some money to be sent as he has several things that he has to pay for.
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D A Boldy
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334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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[St. Joseph’s College Crest]
St. JOSEPH’S COLLEGE
NAINI TAL.
[underlined] 28.10.34. [/underlined]
My darling Mummy and Daddy.
Thanks for your letters. I have lots of news today. Davey has been very nice to us, she took us to the pictures today, and then to Vals [sic], and then we rode up. She says to send her love to you. She will not be coming back next, but is going to Poona, isn’t that a shame? The picture was on Friday the 13th. We enjoyed it very much. I suppose you must remember Miss Lawson, well she is getting married next year. I think she was the music teacher. In any case it would be much [deleted] nicer [/deleted] [inserted] better [/inserted] for you to come to Naini as you will be with us. I am glad to hear you have got Dons [sic] pup and that she is very sweet. Fancy Don & Bill not liking her at all, but dog’s [sic] always hate pups. So Prince has become very friendly with her. I am so sorry to hear about poor old aunty Phyl. The second round of the Leslie tournament has begun. My class lost against Steve [sic] class this time 2-0, because
[page break]
two of our men were missing as they were hurt. I have not lost [deleted] ed [/deleted] any of my tennis matches yet. I am glad to hear the young eve gave two lambs, there must be quite a lot now.
I think Cinders is a jolly fine name for the Pup, especialy [sic] as she is smoky’s. [deleted] T [/deleted] Yes Mum I will work very hard now, as there is only a month left. We had a Caesar Test and I got 30 on 50, and 38% for Trignometry [sic]. I should have done much better in the Trig, I don’t know how I got such a little. No, the new Governor has not arrived yet I suppose he will be coming soon. I hope poor old Bill gets well soon. Give our love to Niersres . I heard from Lall again, they have just finished their pujahs. My class is playing the Specials [deleted] indecipherable letter [/deleted] in cricket tomorrow. It is knockouts. Steve’s class won their match against the X. Steve made 2nd highest score 1st inns, and highest score 2 inns. No more news today, with lots of love & kisses
from your loving son
[underlined] David [/underlined]
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Letter from David Boldy to his parents with general conversation about attending St. Joseph’s College, Naini Tal. He details the various cricket and tennis matches he has played. He also states that he has taken examinations but has not done as well as he would have liked in trigonometry. He tells of how well Stephen has done in his games. He mentions the dogs and hopes that they are all now getting on with each other.
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David Boldy
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1934-10-28
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Two page handwritten letter
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eng
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India--Naini Tal
India
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1934-10
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Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
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334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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REGISTERED LETTER
Paddington 1 No. 5757
305165 CAPT. S.O. BOLDY R.A.M.C.
Att. 83. I.G.H. (c)
INDIA COMMAND.
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Front of Christmas card with aircraft picture
[page break]
[RAF Crest]
With the Best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from
Love Dave.
No. 5 AIR OBSERVER NAVIGATION SCHOOL
ROYAL AIR FORCE
SOUTH AFRICA
1940
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Christmas and New Year card from David Boldy to S O Boldy
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No. 5 air observer navigation school Christmas and New Year card with an Anson flying over hills inside an oval. Inside Royal Air Force crest and the printed words 'With the Best of Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year from'. Signed 'love Dave'.
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David Boldy
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1940-12
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EBoldyDABoldySO401225
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Royal Air Force
British Army
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South Africa
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1940-12
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One card with registered envelope
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S.O. Book 136
Code 28-73-0
G[crown]R
[in a lozenge]
SUPPLIED
FOR THE
PUBLIC SERVICE
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Pilot.. F/Lt S.R. (Squib) DAWSON.
Navigator. F/Lt B.J. (Bunny) STARIE.
Flight Engineer. F/Sgt. ROY SHAW.
Bombardier. F/Sgt. REG (Junior) PIKE.
Wireless Operator. F/Sgt. JIMMIE (Mac) McLEISH.
Mid Upper Gunner. F/Sgt. ARCHIE BARROWMAN.
Rear Gunner. F/Sgt. BEN (Robbie) ROBERTS.
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1943 A/C MISSING
Krefeld June 21/22. (44)
1/ 4,000lb. 12/S.B.C. (90 X 4lb incend.)
Took off at 2350 in D’ & climbed over ‘drome to 20,000. Straight to target. No trouble crossing coast; gentle weaving all the way to the target. Had to waste several minutes before going in. Saw quite a lot of kites, mostly four engine jobs – no fighters. Flak over target looked bad from a distance but saw none while attacking. Went in with three other Lancs. ahead of us. Saw a kite shot down over the target. Came out with bags of revs & boost, weaving to avoid searchlight cone. No more excitement until nearly at coast when we saw kite attacked by fighters. Plenty of tracer floating around & bomber caught fire, slowed up & then dived burning furiously. Saw it crash into deck. Crossed coast without trouble & back to base O.K. Nearly formation flying with two Lancs near enemy coast.
Landed at 0400.
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Mulheim June 22/23. (35)
1/ 4,000 lb. 12/S.B.C. (90 X incend)
Took off at 2250 in ‘D’ 7 climbed over Base to 20,000. Trouble with pot Outer engine, fluctuating revs& boost at 2850 r.p.m. causing rear turret to be sticky. Flew on George to enemy coast, then gentle weave & corkscrew to target area. Saw three kites go down in flames on the way. Large concentrations of searchlights & bags of heavy flak along Northern Ruhr so increased revs & boost to step up airspeed and started more violent weaving. Through searchlights without being caught. Saw first T.I. go down and several loads of bombs. Bombed second T.I. and flew steady for photoflash to explode. Just as camera red light came on heard yell from gunners; looked out to starboard and saw four engine plane heading for us at full bore about 100feet away on same level. Did violent dive and he missed us by about six feet – going directly over our heads. Photoflash failed to drop but we wouldn’t have got photo anyway. Turned right off target & flew directly over Duisburg (as ordered!) managed to avoid more searchlight cones although caught twice for a few seconds. Fires at Krefeld still burning all over town as we passed. Saw three more kites shot down in flames; two exploded on ground third disintegrated in mid – air. Moderate weave & corkscrew all way from target to coast, losing height in 2000 ft steps. Just as we levelled out from one step a green cartridge or rocket appeared above us – probably from a foxed fighter. Crossed coast on track & E.T.A. & set course for home. Engaged George half way across. On reaching base & switching on R/T heard first seven kites call up for permission to land in about fifteen seconds. Green light on U/C failed to come on so I reported U/C failure. Only needed switching over to duplicate bulb! Landed O.K. at 0330.
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Wuppertal June 24/25. (33)
1/ 4,000lb. 12/S.B.C. (90 X 4lb incend.)
Took off 2240 in ‘E’ climbed over base to 20,000ft, through several layers of cloud giving quite severe icing. Magnetic compass different from D.R. when setting couse so steered magnetic. No trouble until position west of Cologne where we had to orbit to lose time. Saw T.i. go down 7 circled, fighter whipped underneath our tail and a Lancaster also orbiting, must no bead on us as we set course for target (north of Cologne).Bags of searchlights & flak as we crossed defended belt – but flew in & out of cloud to fox them. Saw first T.I. go down and were third onto target Target. Camera failed to turn over and flash failed to drop. Heading south away from Ruhr opened bomb-doors and jettisoned – one can of incendiaries and photoflash went. Went round defences of Cologne, weaving and corkscrewing all the way. No trouble anywhere, crossed coasts (enemy & own) on track and were first to land at Base. Saw one kite in flames over Target.
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Cologne June 28/29 (25)
1/ 4,000lb. 12/S.B.C. (90 X 4lb incend)
Took off 2300 in ‘B’ & climbed over base to 20,000ft, through layer of low stratus. No trouble on way in, steady weaving from enemy coast. Kept on track and E.T.A. all the way, lost two minutes by alteration of course before running in to target. Track marker dropped behind us, heavy barrage & predicted flak just before E.T.A. target area. Hit by small pieces of flak. On E.T.A. no T.I’s or Sky markers so carried on. T.I’s dropped behind us at zero +8!! Turned right round target area and made second run up on required heading on second T.I’s at zero +20. Through heavy flak again. Markers out so bombed on Flare. Cookie hit bomb doors. Steady weave all the way out – plenty of air – speed. Arrived at base at 4,000ft over 10/10ths cloud. Broke cloud when told over R/T but couldn’t find drome for some minutes, landed O.K.
Believe saw Mosquito (1st T.I. marker) shot down – no P.F.F. late. Saw four kites shot down; & one fighter had a go at four kites on Stbd bow on my way back. (Flak holes in both Stbd engine nacelles, dent in bomb doors. Strip of wood along bomb doors knocked off by cookie.)
[page break]
Cologne July 3/4 (32)
1/ 4,000lb. 12/S.B.C. (90 X 4lb incend)
Took off in ‘B’ & climbed over base to 20,000ft. Stbd outer overheated, very slow climb owing to high air temp & low pressure. S/C at 16,500 & climbed on track. On track & E.T.A. to target. Saw P.F.F. kite shot down (T.I’s exploding.) Gentle weaving & corkscrew all the time. Bombed first T.I. – only two or three kites before us. Flak very heavy over target & were hit by small pieces (three). Came back long route over north France & crossed English coast at Dungeness. Very uneventful all the way.
[page break]
Cologne July 8/9 (8)
1/ 4,000 lb 15/ S.B.C. (90 X4lb. incend)
Took off at 2310 in ‘B’ & climbed over base to 16,00ft – climbed on track to 20,00ft. On track & E.T.A. to target. Usual weaving & corkscrewing all the time. Flak over the target only medium – no hits. Long route back over N.France & crossed English coast at Dungeness. No GEE or George on way back. Very uneventful all the way. Saw three kites shot down.
[page break]
Gelsenkirchen July 9/10
1/ 4,000 lb. 13/S.B.A. (90 X 4lb. incend.)
Took off at 22.55 in @B’ & climbed over base to 20,000 feet. Went round by Texel 7 back across N.France, crossing coast at Beachey Head, to reading & Base. Steady weave all the time over enemy territory, climbing & diving to avoid flying in cloud layers. 10/10ths cloud all the time at different layers up to 23,00 ft. Just managed to see Sky Markers at target. Very little flak at us, a fairly quiet trip – no excitement. No cloud over England on return so no difficulty returning to Base.
[page break]
Hamburg July 24/25 (12)
1/ 4,000 lb. 4/ 1000 lb. 1/S.B.C. (12 X 20 lb. Frag.)
Took off at 2200 in ‘B’, climbed over base & climbed on track to 20,000 ft. Long sea crossing, dropped “Windows” from 50 miles past Danish coast to 50 miles past German coast on way back. Steady weave all the time over enemy territory. Four minutes late on target owing to T.I’s being late. Searchlights & flak – though heavy – were no much good. No fighters seen & no kites shot down. Came back at 175 kts I.A.S. all the way, second back to Base. Easy trip.
Photo plotted on target.
[page break]
Essen July 25/26 (25)
1/ 4000 lb 2/ 1000 lb 5/ 500 lb.
Took off at 2200 in “B” & climbed over Base to 15,00 ft & on track to 20,000 ft. Dropped “Windows” over enemy territory. Steady weave all the way. Target well defended by searchlights & guns but went in to attack between four cones with kite each held and had no trouble. Nearly pranged by another kite:- Dived to miss one from starboard to port and didn’t see other below first one – he dived to miss us. Dropped 500 lb bombs on defences on way in & out of target. First back to base. Easy trip by Ruhr standards. Saw two kites shot down, one just in front of us by night fighter – only about 600 yards away.
Fire tracks on photo.
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Hamburg July 27/28 (18)
1/ 4000 lb. 3/ 1000 lb 5/ T.I. Green.
Took off at 22.15 in ‘B’ and climbed on track to 20,00 ft. long stooge over sea. Dropped “Windows” over enemy territory. Steady weave as well. Two minutes early on target. Nearly pranged by another Lancaster weaving over target – we climbed and he went below us. Nice easy trip. Second back to Base – (trouble with Burns about our speed!) Saw two kites shot down.
Photo plotted on target.
[page break]
[underlined] Hamburg July 29/30 [/underlined] (28)
1/4000 lb. 3/1000 lb. 5/T.I. Green. 1/T.I. Red.
Took off at 22.15 in “B” & climbed over base to 5,000 feet & on track to 20,000 feet. Stooged on “George” to “Windows” area & then slight steady weave until out of area and back on “George”. No trouble attacking, flak very ineffective & slight; hundreds of searchlights but not predicted. Lovely straight & level run-up until photo-flash went but only got “fire-tracks”! More defences on coast north of Bremen on way out than before but no trouble. Backed up track marker near coast on way out. Back to Base fourth (Bums first & pleased about it) because of orders for Boost & Revs. on return!
Saw four kites shot down.
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[underlined] Hamburg Aug 2/3 [/underlined] (30)
1/4000 lb. 3/1000 lb. 4/T.I. Green.
Took off at 2345 in “B” & set course over Base at 5000 ft, climbing on track to 20,000 feet. Windows & weaving 50 miles from enemy coast. Crossed coast due North of Bremen and ran into violent thunderstorms (as per Met !!) On NC right up to 30,000 ft with amazing lightning. Course was 140°M but had to steer 240°M to get round cloud. Eventually back on course but found ourselves in centre of storm and had to come out on reciprocal courses. Dropped H.E. on heavy flak defended area estimated to be Bremen. Fires in whole area of N.W. Germany. Only saw about three kites all night. Starboard Outer engine went U/S through coolant leak and had to be feathered. “George” U/S on return journey so had to fly back all the way. Flight Engineer, Roy Shaw, took over for two periods of twenty minutes. I.A.S. 145 knots on return, last back to base by 15 mins. Brought T.1.’s back. Only one crew claimed to have bombed Hamburg out of twenty.
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[underlined] Nurnberg Aug 10/11. [/underlined] (18)
1/4000 lb. 2/5000 lb. 2/250 (incend.) 5/T.I. Green.
Took of at [missing word] in “B”, climbed over base, and on track. routed over N. France & past Mannheim in S. Germany. Saw two combats over France but quiet trip rest of way except just north of Mannheim. Plenty of searchlights & fair amount of flak there. Had to do violent evasive action before running over cloud & foxing S/L’s. Target covered by cloud and no T.1’s down, so combed estimated centre of fires & brought T.1.’s back. Incendiaries were route markers on way back, saw none to back up because of cloud so dropped them in forest area in S.W. Germany. A pretty quiet trip – not a very good attack.
Fire tracks on photo, with plenty of cloud.
[page break]
[underlined] Milan. Aug 12/13. [/underlined] (7)
1/4000 lb. 3/500 lb. 4/T.I. Green.
Took off at 21.35 in “B”, climbed over base to 5,000 ft and on track to 18,000 ft. Lost height through fighter belt south of Paris and then climbed to 20,000 feet. Saw four machines shot down over France. Not surprising – full moon almost and only 2300 when we crossed the coast so not fully dark. Quiet trip rest of the way, stooged on “George”. Plenty of pin points by moon light. Had seventeen minuits [sic] in hand at Lake Bourget so flew round lakes for quarter of an hour before crossing Alps. Whole crew stopped work and admired Mont Blanc and other mountains by moonlight. Quite a lot of snow on higher mountains. Lost height after crossing Alps to 15,000 feet & attacked at this height. Target poorly defended, vey few searchlights (one picked us up & promptly went out) and only slight flak. Turin burning on way back. Very quiet on way back, took our time & were last back to base.
Fire tracks on photo, with cloud and/or smoke.
[page break]
[underlined] Leverkusen. Aug 22/23. [/underlined] (5)
1/4000 lb. 6/1000 lb. 5/T.I. Green.
Took off at 2135 in “B” & climbed over base to 12000 ft and on track to 20,000 ft. Hardly any cloud on way out and very little opposition. Cloud became 10/10 tho [sic] over Ruhr area but found Cologne by flak bursts. Target covered by cloud and no T.I.’s visible so bombed on E.T.A. retaining T.I.’s. Saw loads of incendieris [sic] burning all over the place under the cloud. Returned faster than we expected.
Saw two machines go down in flames.
Photo’s of fields!
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[underlined] Berlin Aug 23/24. [/underlined] (58)
1/4000 lb. 3/1000 lb. 4/T.I. Gren 1/Red Spot Fire.
Taxied out in ‘P @ at 2040, rear turret went u/s so had to take reserve. Took off at 2108 in “W” – 23 mins late. Set course eight minutes behind minimum time. No trouble on way there. Cut off corner at last turning point and bombed 2 mins late! Target surrounded by searchlights & fighters but no flak. Ran off target alongside cone of S/L’s holding Stirling. Rather close to Rostock on way out and had to put nose down through S/L belt – 220 knots on clock, about 350 m.p.h. Saw S/L’s at Flensberg but all went out before we got there. Weaving steadily when one S/L came on and caught us and one shell hit us at same time. Hit F/E’s intercom socket and spattered everyone with bakelite. Knocked two port boost gauges U/S and ruined both gunner’s & W/Op’s oxygen. Came straight down thro’ S/L belt as 220 knots I.A.S. again. While stooging home tested undercarriage & tires and flaps.
Flying on George with Nav lights on, and smoking and drinking coffee when German intruder
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had a packet at us near Norwich. Missed us, all went about 10 feet above but full length of fuselage. Shook us up quite a bit as we had had no air-raid warning.
Went into land, nice touch down at beginning of flare path. No brakes! Called to F/E to cut outer engines, then inners. Told W/Op to tell Control we were overshooting before we ran off runway. Crossed road, through corn field, over ditch & through hedge into next field. Tail wheel shoved up through fuselage by ditch & finished up on bottom of rear turret & rudders.
Nothing much said about it.
Fire tracks only on photo.
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[underlined] Manheim [deleted] Aug [/deleted] [inserted] Sept [/inserted] 5/6 [/underlined] (34)
1/4000 lb. 6/500 lb. 4/T.I. Green. 1/T.I. Red. 1/Red Spot Fire.
Took off at 2000 in “L” & climbed to 7,000 round base and to 20,000 on track. Quiet trip all way. Backed up track markers – on way in Red T.I., on way back Red Spot. Caught by master S/L on bombing run but got away by violent evasive action, dropping bombs at same time! Violent weaving off target from 21,000 to 16,000 feet. Quiet trip back although surrounded by fighters. “George” U?S all the time.
Fire tracks on photo.
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[underlined] Munich [deleted] Aug. [/deleted] [inserted] Sept. [/inserted] [/underlined] (14)
1/4000 lb 2/1000 lb. 4/T.I. Green.
Took off at 2020 in “L” & climbed over base to 6,000 and on track to 20,000 feet. Routed over London – saw dozens of “V”s being flashed from ground so replied likewise. Quiet trip all the way, pretty well on track. Target area lit by dozens of S/L’s shining on cloud as well as by fires. Saw T.I.’s during run up but couldn’t see them when we bombed, so brought back T.I.’s. Fighter above our tail made us drop early but as we took violent evasive action saw he was after another Lancaster above us. Long stooge back across France with strong head wind. “George” nearly U/S (had to watch & correct it all the time) and “G” U/S. Had to get M/F fix after leaving French coast. Passed over Isle of Wight & Southampton on way to Reading. No excitement at all.
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[underlined] Hanover Sept 22/23. [/underlined] (26)
1/4000 lb. 6/1000 lb. 4/T.I. Green.
Took off at 1900 in “B” & climbed on track to 20,000 feet. No trouble on way in, but kept wandering off track. Held by searchlights over target and had to do violent evasive action to shake them off. Bombs dropped during evasive action so brought back T.I.’s. Photo showed fire tracks only. No trouble on way back.
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[underlined] Mannheim Sept 23/24 [/underlined] (32)
1/4000 lb 5/1000 lb. 4/T.I. Green. 1/Red Spot Fire.
Took off at 1945 in “B” & climbed on track. Had to climb hard to reach 20,000 before crossing enemy coast. No trouble on way to target. Used “Y” for pin-points but bombed visually. Nice steady run up through searchlights – caught but not held. No trouble on way back except that we turned too early on last leg and crossed North French coast 30 miles east of correct position.
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[underlined] Hannover. Sept 27/28. [/underlined] [underlined] Boomerang. [/underlined]
6/2000 lb.
Took off at 1900 in “B” & climbed on track to 20,000 feet. Trouble with rear turret as we crossed English coast, fixed it and carried on but it went again over North Sea. Jettisoned bombs in sea and turned back as turret was completely U/S with bad oil leak.
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[underlined] Munich Oct 2/3. [/underlined] (9)
1/4000 lb. 5/1000 lb.
Took off at 1900 in “B” & climbed on track to 20,000 feet. Went as Main Force, Blind Marker U/T, so carried no T.I.’s. Arrived at last turning point, after very quiet trip, 5 1/2 mins early so orbited twice. Lost time somewhere on last leg before timed run and bombed 8 mins late. Held by searchlights so photo showed wavy fire tracks and no ground detail. Quiet trip back to English coast, but took us longer than expected. Bandit Alert so stooged back without nav. lights. Height to fly over base was 7900 feet! Someone started panicing [sic] about low petrol state and half of them joined in. We took our turn and landed 60 gallons left! (15 mins flying.) On approach starboard under carriage wouldn’t lock down, bombadier [sic] paniced [sic] out of nose! Got it down and did steep glide approach & landed O.K.
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[underlined] Frankfurt Oct 4/5. [/underlined] (12)
1/4000 lb 5/1000 lb.
Took off in at [sic] 18.30 in “B” & climbed to 10,000 feet over base and to 20,000 feet on track. Very quiet trip, no weaving all the way to target. Went as Main Force, Bland Marker U/T so carried no T.I.’s. Weaved violently through searchlights but did perfect straight run up and got ground detail on photo. Out of target very nicely and very quiet trip back without weaving. Tail trimmer {stuck, froze} and had to push against wheel for 2 ½ hours before it unfroze. Bandit Alert over England so stooged back at 4000 feet without Nav lights. First back to base and made approach from 4000 ft! Aiming point photo.
[underlined] Freidreichaven Oct 7/8 [/underlined]. (23)
1/4000 lb. 2/1000 lb. 1/T.1.Red. 1/T.1.Yellow 8/S.B.C.
(4 White Flares)
Took off at 2050 in “B” & climbed to 10,000 ft over base and to 20.000 feet on track. Quiet trip most of time but did some weaving over France. Rear gunner reported gun flashes directly underneath us when we were straight & level so did steep diving turn to Starboard. Several shells arrived exactly where we [deleted] had [/deleted] would have been. We heard them explode and felt them. No damage. Run up to target was very hot with flak but not a lot of searchlights. Hit somewhere over target and damaged brake pressure line, consequently “blower” disengaged and we came back at ‘0’ boo[deleted]a[/deleted]st. Reported low brake pressure on arrival at base and told to wait. Aircraft landed with bust tyre & blocked runway. All diverted to Gravely – kept us circling for short time first. Two aircraft logged at Gravely so diverted to Oakington. First to land there – back to base by transport. “B” U/S with flak hole – through rear of port wing and
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out at leading edge, cutting main spar in half on way.
“L” & “F” bombed our T.I. and got aiming point photo, we got same smoke screen but couldn’t be plotted.
Freidreichaven was “Spoof” target while main force went to Stuttgart, only 16 aircraft on and target hotter than main target. We were Blind Markers for first time.
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[underlined] Hannover Oct 8/9. [/underlined] (31)
1/4000 lb. 4/1000 lb. 2/T.1. Yellow. 6/S.B.C. (4 White Flares)
Took off at 2245 in “Z” & climbed to 8,000 ft over base and 20,000 feet on track. Quiet trip all way but had to lose a lot of time on route – five orbits. One person dropped flares just as we were running up somewhere well to East, other blind markers in same place as us. Held by master searchlight during run-up but got away. Over a hundred S/L’s at first but they all went out ten minutes after raid began.
Uneventful trip back and landed without difficulty despite local mist.
Photo 2000 yds from aiming point
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[underlined] Frankfurt Oct 22/23 [/underlined] (44)
1/4000 lb. 4/1000 lb. 2/T.1. Yellow 6/S.B.C. (4 White Flares)
Took off at 1820 in “B” & climbed to 17,500 ft on track. Bad misting on inside of all cockpit windows which turned to ice above freezing level. Couldn’t get rid of it and consequently couldn’t see out at all. Ran into heavy CuNb and started heavy icing, which started making us lose height at 2850 revs, + 8 boost. Jettisoned 2/1000 lb bombs but it made no difference. Decided to boomerang and jettisoned H.E., retaining T.1.’s & flares, whilst loosing height.
Frankfurt was spoof target for Kassel.
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[underlined] Cologne Nov 3/4 [/underlined]. (7)
1/4000 lb 6/1000 lb. 4/T.1. Red
Took off at 1720 in “B” & climbed to 8,000 ft over base and to 20,000 ft on track. No trouble all the way, fighters probably grounded through fog. Gained time and had to orbit just outside target area. Held by searchlights during bombing run and then coned. Gunners paniced [sic] and we dropped bombs about 15 seconds early. Straight & level for photograph – forgot searchlights would ruin it! Coned all the way across the target and only got out by outdistancing the searchlights. Quiet trip all the way back.
It was only just dusk when we crossed coast in and quarter moon made it even lighter.
60 aircraft on Cologne, spoof for Dusseldorf with over 500 on.
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[underlined] Modane Nov 10/11 [/underlined] (NIL)
7/1000 lb. 6/S.B.C. (4 White Flares)
Took off at 21.05 in “B” & climbed to 20,000 ft on track. No opposition all the way over France and [underlined] none [/underlined] over the target either. Saw the Alps by moonlight for the second time. Map read on last leg to target and dropped flares on aiming point [inserted] dead on time [/inserted] Did a complete circuit and bombed the T.1.’s dropped by Visual Markers after our flares. No opposition all the way back. Stayed up at 20,000 ft & crossed a very active warm front at 24,000 ft. Lost it all over base.
Aiming point photograph.
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[underlined] Cannes Nov 11/12 [/underlined]. (7)
1/4000 lb. 6/500 lb. 1/T.1. Yellow 5/S.B.C. (4 Flares)
Took off at 1830 in “B” & climbed on track to 15,000 ft. No opposition all the way over France. Saw Alps by moonlight for third time. Got to port of track on long leg to coast and came out over Cannes itself – and one light flak gun opened up! Plenty of time in hand so headed back for turning point for timed run onto target. Half way there decided to run in on “Y” only so turned for target. Moonlight visual markers dropped their T.1.’s so bombed those straight away & brought back our flares and T.1. Bombed dead on time. Defences were three small searchlights and two light flak guns.
No trouble at all on way back but saw two aircraft shot down to starboard of us over North France.
Aiming point photos.
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[underlined] Ludwigshaven Nov 17/18 [/underlined]. (5 [deleted] [indecipherable number] [/deleted])
5/2000 lb.
Took off at 1705 in “D” & climbed to 20,000 ft on track. Severe internal icing all the way, started at freezing level (2000 ft) and didn’t clear until we descended on way back. I kept my cockpit windows free by continually wiping them with a handkerchief soaked in glycol. The mid-upper gunner, [inserted] was [/inserted] hardly able to see out of his turret the whole trip. The rear gunner’s oxygen froze up and his guns wouldn’t depress. But we carried on! Low cloud during the whole trip but it cleared over the target and we were able to get a photo. Opposition was negligible, we saw no fighters & very little flak. Searchlights caught us once but couldn’t hold us.
80 P.F.F. aircraft only on raid.
Aiming point photo.
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[underlined] Berlin Nov 18/19 [/underlined] (33)
1/4000 lb 3/1000 lb. 4/T.1. Red.
Took off at 1715 in “B” & climbed to 20,000 ft on track. No opposition all the way there & back & very little over the target. 10/10 [indecipherable word] low cloud all the time, probably kept the fighters grounded & made searchlights hopeless. Only a comparatively few guns on target and flak not concentrated. [deleted] [indecipherable letter] [deleted] Kept gaining time on way there & had to do several orbits. Winds changed coming back and we were an hour later at French coast than Flight plan times. Also 40 miles off track! Nine aircraft out of 450 missing (all Lancaster raid).
Mannheim was other target, we saw fires burning on way back. Aircraft all over Germany on way back, some went right over Ruhr!
No photo because of cloud.
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[underlined] Berlin Nov 22. [/underlined] (25)
1/4000 lb. 3/1000 lb. 4/T.1.Red. 4/T.1. Green 4/Sky-Red + Green.
Took off in “ “ & climbed to 20,000 ft on track. Thick cloud and fog on ground all the way there and back with only occasional breaks. Hardly any opposition all the way. Flak over target did not start until first aircraft dropped bombs & was not concentrated or heavy even then. I did plenty of weaving all the way, especially coming off the target. Kept pretty well on track all the way & did the trip in 5 1/2 hours although airborne a little longer. First back to base.
No photo because of cloud.
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WHO SAID “JOIN”.?
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GET A “NUMBER”!
[inserted] Notice to a Royal Air Force Volunteer Reservist to join for Service in the Royal Air Force
745833. SGT. DAWSON. S.R.
HESSLEMOUNT,
BEECHMOUNT Rd.,
BASSETT, SOUTHAMPTON.
You are hereby required to join the Volunteer Reserve Town Centre at SOUTHAMPTON
on (date) [underlined] 1 – SEP 1939 [/underlined]
1. Should you not present yourself on that date, you will be liable to be proceeded against.
2. You will report in uniform, if in your possession, and bring with you any remaining items of uniform, and small kit.
3. You should also bring with you:-
(i) National Health and Pensions Insurance Card.
(ii) Unemployment Insurance Book, or Unemployment (exempt persons) Book, or Official Receipt Card (U.I.40) in lieu of either.
(iii) If you are married: your marriage and birth certificates of children (if any), if these have not already been officially recorded.
4. You must not, however, delay rejoining [sic] because any of the foregoing are not in your possession.
[date stamp] [italics] Official Stamp (Dated) of Mobilizing Authority. [/italics] {/inserted]
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Form 1866.
ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE.
(PILOT SECTION)
NOTICE PAPER
FIVE YEARS’ RESERVE SERVICE.
Signature of applicant receiving the Notice paper [underlined] [signature] [/underlined]
NOTICE to be given to the applicant at the time of his offering to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Date [underlined] 26th April [/underlined] 1939..
The general conditions of the Contract of Enlistment that you are about to enter into with the Crown are as follows :-
1. You will engage to serve His Majesty (as a special reservist) for a period of five years in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, provided His Majesty should so long require your services.
2. You will be liable to be called out for training as explained in Question 21 on page 3 of this Form.
3. You will be liable to be called out on permanent service as explained in Question 22 to 24 on page 3 of this Form, and to be called out to aid the civil power in the preservation of the public peace. When called out on permanent service you will form part of the Regular Air Force.
4. When called out for training or for service as explained in Questions 21 to 24 on page 3 of this Form you become subject to the Air Force Act.
5. You will be liable when called out and if medically fit, to go into the air whenever required to do so.
6. If you are in receipt of a service or disability pension you are not eligible for enlistment.
7. You will not be permitted while serving in the Royal Air Force Voluntary Reserve to join the Royal Navy, Army, or Royal Marines, the Militia, the Territorial Army, the Auxiliary Air Force, or the Reserves of those forces.
8. You will be required by the Attestation Officer to answer the questions printed on pages 2, 3 and 4 of this Form, and take the oath shown on page 4, and you are hereby warned that if you wilfully or knowingly make, at the time of your attestation, any false answer you will thereby render yourself liable to punishment.
Signature and rank of Officer or N.C.O. serving the Notice Paper [underlined] [signature] [/underlined]
ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE.
[underlined] Certified Copy of Attestation [/underlined]
[underlined] No. [blank] Name [blank] [/underlined]
[underlined] Questions to be put to the Recruit before enlistment into the Pilot Section of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. [/underlined]
You are hereby warned that if, after enlistment, it is found that you have wilfully or knowingly made a false answer to any of the following questions you will be liable under the Air Force Act to a maximum punishment of two years' imprisonment with hard labour.
1. What is your name ? 1. Christian Names Stephen Rayner Surname Dawson.
2. Where were you born ? 2. In the parish of Hessle in or near the town of Hull in the county of Yorkshire
3. What was the date of your birth ? 3. 27th April 1920.
4. Are you married? 4. No
5. What is your full postal address ? 5. "Hesslemount" Beechmount Road, Bassett, Southampton
6. Are you a British subject by birth ? 6. Yes
7. Are you of pure European descent ? 7. Yes
8. Are your parents both British subjects by birth ? If not, state separately their nationality at birth. 8. Yes
9. Are you, or is either of your parents, a naturalised British subject ? 9. No
10. If so, state the date(s) of the naturalisation certificate(s). 10. [blank]
11. What is your profession or calling ? 11. Shipping Clerk
12. What is your religious denomination ? 12. Methodist
13. Are you willing to be enlisted (as a special reservist) in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve for five years provided His Majesty should so long require your services ? 13. Yes
14. Have you been convicted by the civil power? If so, give particulars and dates of all convictions. 14. No
15. Do you now belong to any of the regular or non-regular Naval, Military or Air Forces of the Crown in this or any other country, or to any Police Force ? If so, state to what unit or corps you now belong, your official number, what rank you now hold, and whether it is substantive or acting. 15. No
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16. Have you ever served in any of the regular or non-regular Naval, Military or Air Forces of the Crown in this or any other country, or in any Police Force ? If so, state the unit in which you have served, your official number, the cause of your discharge, the rank you held on discharge, and whether it was substantive or acting. 16. No
17. Have you truly stated the whole of your previous service, if any ? 17. Yes
18. Have you ever been rejected as unfit for any of the Naval, Military or Air Forces of the Crown ? If so, on what grounds ? 18. No
19. (a) Have you ever been awarded a disability pension, a gratuity or any temporary or conditional allowance for disability ? 19. (a) No
(b) Are you now in receipt of any such pension or allowance ? (b) No
20. Did you receive a notice and do you understand what it means ? Who gave it to you ? 10. Yes. Name Flight Lieut. S.F.W. Laidlaw
21. Are you aware that you will be liable to be called out for 15 days' training (involving continuous whole-time attendance) annually, and also to attend for training at week-ends, in the evenings, or at other times, as may be required ? 21. Yes
22. Are you aware that you will be liable to be called out on permanent service in the United Kingdom or elsewhere, ashore or afloat, in cases of imminent national danger or of great emergency, and also will be liable to be called out to aid the civil power in the preservation of the public peace ? 22. Yes
23. Are you aware that you will be liable (whether or not the Air Force Reserve is called out on permanent service) to be called out and to serve within the British Islands in defence of the British Islands against actual or apprehended attack : it being understood that service on any flight of which the points of departure and intended return are within the British Islands or the territorial waters thereof is to be deemed to be service within the British Islands, notwithstanding that the flight may in its course extend beyond those limits ? 23. Yes
24. Are you aware that, if called out under paras. 22 and 23 above, you will be liable to be detained in Air Force service for the unexpired portion of your service in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, and for a further period not exceeding 12 months, if so directed by the competent Air Force authority ? 24. Yes
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[bookmark MDawsonSR142531-160516-010024 is a duplicate of bookmark MDawsonSR142531-160516-010022]
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[inserted] End of "V.R." Days. - and Beginning of "R.A.F" [/inserted]
No. 745833 Rank. SERGEANT Name. Dawson S.R.
This is to certify that the above named R.A.F. Volunteer Reservist has been issued with all Flying Kit and has been cleared of all outstanding liabilities on Posting from this School.
FLYING CLOTHING [signature]
MAPS AND PUBLICATIONS [signature]
C.F.I. [signature]
Date. 16.9.39
[underlined] DEFICIENCIES [/underlined] [blank]
Signed. [signature]
Squadron Leader,
Chief Instructor,
No. 3 ELEMENTARY FLYING TRAINING [underlined] SCHOOL. [/underlined]
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[Photograph of three RAF men in uniform]
Sgt. Pilots U/T. [Under Training] DAWSON. WILLIAMS. RAMSEY
I.T.W. HASTINGS.
SEPT 1939.
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[inserted] COME INTO THE OFFICE - H.P. HAMPDEN COCKPIT. [/inserted]
[Photograph of H.P. Hampden Cockpit]
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[Photograph of H.P. Hampden Cockpit with hand drawn diagram showing all instruments/levers etc., numbered with each item named.]
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[inserted] [two newspaper cuttings] [/inserted]
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[inserted] [two newspaper cuttings] [/inserted]
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[inserted] [one newspaper cutting] [/inserted]
[inserted] FIRST SUCCESSFUL “DROP”BY P/O GRYLLS AND SGT. DAWSON.
FEB 9th 1941
HAMPDEN AD730. No 50 SQDN
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[inserted] [two newspaper cuttings] [/inserted]
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[duplicate bookmark]
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[inserted] Air Publication 1548 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A PRISONER OF WAR [/inserted]
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[inserted] Sergeant Dawson was posted to No. 50 Squadron in December 1940. His first 14 operational flights were done as Navigator to F/O Gylls D.F.C. These two form an outstanding team. Throughout the sever winter weather conditions they attacked many highly defended targets in [deleted] fact [/deleted] the face of intence [sic] fire and searchlight[deleted]s[/deleted] defences. The could always be relied upon to attack the primary target successfully and largely due to the skill and courage of Sgt. Dawson, the safe return of the aircraft was always ensured. Sgt. Dawson continued to display the same gallantry and courage after conversion to Captain One night in June he was Captain of an aircraft detailed to attack a target in Kiel. Extremely bright donditions [sic] prevailed because of the moon and the northern lights. On the way to the target whilst crossing [deleted] the [/deleted] Denmark the aircraft was held in a cone of searchlights and attacked by 3 M.E. 110. using cannon and machine gun fire. Displaying great coolness and courage Sgt. Dawson successfully evaded the three fighter aircraft and the searchlights. He then proceeded to the target which was bombed successfully and a fire started.
Just see what you have done Steve, you clever little boy. Anyway you deserve it. [/inserted]
[inserted] RECOMMENDATION FOR D.F.M.
SEPT. 1941. {/inserted]
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[duplicate bookmark]
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GOT IT!!
H.Q No. 5 Group,
Royal Air Force,
Grantham,
Lincs.
23rd November, 1941.
Dear Dawson
I was very glad to see your Distinguished Flying Medal in the Gazette the other day. Many congratulations on a very well earned decorations [sic]. Well done.
Yours sincerely
J C Slessor
Sgt. S. R. Dawson, D.F.M.,
No. 15 B.A.T. Flight,
R.A.F. Station,
Swanton Morley.
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JOLLY FINE SHOW. WHAT!
[newspaper cutting – award of DFM]
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HOW TO SUCCEED AS AN INSTRUCTOR –
NOW 15-15 Bat Flight boys Took off upon a spree,
They taxied out and took the air And headed out to sea.
The air was still, the sun was bright So forming in a Vee
They roared along at zero feet
As happy as could be.
Now Johnson was the first to get
Just a little daring,
So diving on the leading kite
He set the pilot swearing.
Flight Sergeant Gordon found the wreck
So dived to show us whether
It could be done, he thought it could
But now he’s gone for ever.
Old Peter Woolfe at wave top height
Was banking much too steep,
His wing-tip hit the briny mass
Poor Pete’s now fast asleep.
Johnson and Smith were having fun
Flying in formation,
Their wing-tips hit and now they lie
Pending their cremation.
Flight Sergeant Dawson, D.F.M.
Was practising stall turns,
He did them good, in fact too good
For now in Hell he burns.
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- OR THE ‘BAT’ FLIGHT DITTY.
1942.
The Squadron Leader of the Flight
Turned round and flew for home,
A Boston cut across his path
And pranged him on the ‘Drome.
Now Donald Craik, a married man
Thought all the boys insane,
So working hard both day and night
Promotion quickly came.
To A.O.C. at Two Command
It came as such a blow,
So in the Auth’risation [sic] Book
Is Duty NOT C.O.
The moral of this story is
Time you must not squander,
Just stick to Beams and then it seems
You’ll be a Wing Commander.
F/LT. CRAIK AND F/SGT. JOHNSON WERE LATER KILLED IN A CRASH FOLLOWING A MID-AIR COLLISION ON THE “BEAM” IN BAD WEATHER.
IN MEMORIUM.
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JUNE – NOVEMBER 1943
[Certificate – Award of Path Finder Force Badge]
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JUNE – NOVEMBER 1943
Headquarters,
Path Finder Force,
Royal Air Force.
12th September, 1943.
To:-
Pilot Officer S.R. Dawson. (142531)
[underlined] AWARD OF PATH FINDER FORCE BADGE. [/underlined]
You have today qualified for the award of the Path Finder Force Badge and are entitled to wear the Badge as long as you remain in the Path Finder Force.
2. You will not be entitled to wear the Badge after you leave the Path Finder Force without a further written authority from me entitling you to do so.
[signature]
Air Commodore, Commanding
[underlined] Path Finder Force. [/underlined]
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“LEST WE FORGET.”
97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron,
Royal Air Force,
CONINGSBY, Lincoln.
26th July, 1944.
Dear Dawson,
Thank you for your letter enquiring about your old crew. I very much regret to inform you that the following signal has been received:-
“13/7 Telegram from IRCC quoting German information states 15/3 seven dead 1039039 F/Sgt T R Shaw 124514 F/Lt W A Meyer (DFC) 161470 P/O R C Pike (DFM) 133485 A/F/Lt B J Starie (DFC) Can/R147703 W?O2 A Mc Barrowman and two unknown. Named reclassified missing believed killed. Reclassification of the unknown pending further confirmation. Kinformed all personnel”.
It is very sad, they were such a decent bunch of fellows. We are all very proud of the wonderful job they have done.
I hope you are doing well and like your station – when will you be calling in this way? There are very few of the old Bournites left, but w ewould like to be back there.
The best of luck!
Yours sincerely,
[signature]
Flight Lieut. & Adjutant,
[underlined] No. 97 Squadron. [/underlined]
[inserted] [underlined] MY CREW. [/underlined] [/inserted]
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ANOTHER “GONG.” MORE BLURBS.
R.A.F Form 1924 [underlined] POSTAGRAM. [/underlined] Originator’s Reference Number:-
97/C.813/P.2.
To: 142531 A/F/L Dawson, S.R. DFM. DFC., Date:- 13th February 1944
Officers’ Mess, 14 OYU,
MARKET HARBOROUGH.
From: Officer Commanding No. 97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron.
Congratulations on the award of the DFC.
Originator’s Signature [signature] F/Lt. Time of Origin 10.00
[Post Office crest]
POST OFFICE TELEGRAM
[postmark]
573 4.10 HULL Q 20
FLT LT S R DAWSON OFFICERS MESS RAF
MARKETHARBRO-LEICESTER =
CONGRATULATIONS YOU CAN NOW HOLD UP YOUR HEAD =
= DICK AND LINDA +
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[watermark]
[underlined] London Gazette dated 11th February, 1944. [/underlined]
[underlined] Distinguished Flying Cross. [/underlined]
[underlined] Acting Flight Lieutenant Stephen Rayner DAWSON, D.F.M., [/underlined]
[underlined] (142531) R.A.F.V.R. No.97 Sqdn. [/underlined]
As pilot and captain of aircraft Flight Lieutenant
Dawson has completed numerous operations against the enemy,
in the course of which he has invariably displayed the
utmost fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.
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ANOTHER “GONG”.
[newspaper cutting re S.R. Dawson]
[page break]
MORE BLURBS.
[various newspaper cuttings re award of the DFC to S.R. Dawson]
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[newspaper cutting 9 DAYS’ DIGGING TO FIND
DUMMY 10-TON BOMB]
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THE “GRAND SLAM” OR “TALLBOY LARGE”.
MARCH 13TH 1945 AT “ASHLEY WALK” RANGE
[newspaper cutting ‘MIRACLE’ OF NEW BOMB]
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R.A.F. BOSCOMBE DOWN. A.& A.E.E.
[newspaper cutting Aeroplane and Armament Demonstration]
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BOMBING AT ‘LARKHILL RANGE’. JULY 24TH ’45.
[newspaper cutting NOVEMBER 23, 1945 599 THE AEROPLANE]
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R.A.F. BOSCOMBE DOWN. A.& A.E.E.
[newspaper cutting THE AEROPLANE 600 NOVEMBER 23, 1945]
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R.A.F. BOSCOMBE DOWN. A & A.E.E.
[inserted] [one newspaper cutting] [/inserted]
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BOMBING AT “LARKHILL RANGE”. JULY 24TH ‘45
[inserted] [one newspaper cutting] [/inserted]
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[underlined] FRIENDS [/underlined]
[inserted] [two newspaper cuttings] [/inserted]
[inserted] RAY MARLAND P.O. DAVIS RAMSEY [/inserted]
[page break]
[inserted] [two newspaper cuttings] [/inserted
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The notebook contains written accounts of 32 operations to targets in Germany, Italy and France between June and November 1943 and a list of his crew. Accounts include bomb loads and descriptions of operations including Pathfinder operations while on 97 Squadron. This is followed by Royal Air Force joining paperwork including attestation, photographs of himself and others while training. Next are photograhs and cockpit details of Hampdon aircraft as wells as newspaper articles on mine-laying and rescue operations using Lindholme gear. Included is a booklet on the responsibilities of prisoners of war. There is correspondence and other details of awards of a Distinguished Flying Medal, Distinguished flying Cross and his Pathfinder badge. There is an article on the dropping of the first Grand Slam bomb as well as an annotated article on weapons trials at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment at Royal Air Force Boscombe Down. Also included is a poem, a letter concerning his old crew and articles about some of his friends.
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Stephen Dawson
Aeroplane Magazine
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eng
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Germany
Germany--Essen
Germany--Gelsenkirchen
Germany--Krefeld
Germany--Wuppertal
Germany--Cologne
Germany--Hamburg
Germany--Nuremberg
Germany--Leverkusen
Germany--Berlin
Germany--Munich
Germany--Frankfurt am Main
Germany--Friedrichshafen
Germany--Ludwigshafen am Rhein
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Italy--Milan
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Trevor Hardcastle
David Bloomfield
Janice Waller
Tricia Marshall
Joy Reynard
Steve Christian
Robin Christian
97 Squadron
air sea rescue
bombing
bombing of Hamburg (24-31 July 1943)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Medal
Grand Slam
Hampden
mine laying
Pathfinders
RAF Boscombe Down
RAF Swanton Morley
searchlight
Spitfire
target indicator
training
Typhoon
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Twells, Ernest
Ernie Twells
E Twells
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19 items. The collection concerns Flying Officer Ernie Twells DFC (1909 - 1979, 6042416, 805035 Royal Air Force) and contains his log books training notebooks, his medals and lucky mascot. It also includes a scrap book of photographs.
Ernie Twells served as an engine fitter before remustering as a flight engineer. He completed 65 operations with 619 and 617 Squadrons including sinking the Tirpitz.
The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Ernest Twells and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
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2015-10-26
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Twells, E
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ROYAL AIR FORCE.
Small Notebook for use in Schools.
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[underlined] Molybdenum [/underlined]
[indecipherable] propitys [sic] of steel similar to tungsten but 4 times more intense
[underlined] Manganese or Hadfield Steel [/underlined]
steel with 12% mang. with 1% to 1.2%. when coold [sic] slowly quite hard and brittle but if quens [sic] in water from 950c [deleted] so [/deleted] [indecipherable word] soft and ductile. magnetic when hard and brittle nonmag. in soft state
[underlined] Uses [/underlined] tran [sic] way points lys [sic] for dredge bukets [sic] and pans for ore crushes
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[underlined] Vanadium [/underlined]
ad [sic] to steel in small quantys [sic] inparts [sic] fatigue [deleted] propitys [sic] [/deleted] qualitys. [sic] Steels 0.25% vanadium pos high elastic limit and are exceedingly tough
[underlined] Uses [/underlined] valve springs also [indecipherable word]
[underlined] Tungsten [/underlined]
ad [sic] to steel inparts [sic] air harding [sic] qualtys [sic]. Enables the aloy [sic] to be hardend [sic] to a high degree. Retains its [missing word] and hardnes [sic] at dul [sic] [missing word] heat. Uses are engine [missing word]
[underlined] Cobalt and Chromium [/underlined]
ad [sic] to carbon steel produse [sic] sps [sic] car [sic] such as mon skaling [sic] at high tem [sic] non crod [sic] and air harding [sic].
Uses areo engine Valvs [sic] and Ex manifold
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[underlined] Aloys [sic] Steells [sic] [/underlined]
Steel witch [sic[ ows [sic] it distinkif [sic] cuallys [sic] to some element or elements other than carbon or jointly with carbon is termed aloy [sic] steel generaly [sic] these steels are low in carbon.
[underlined] Nickel [/underlined]
added to steel varying [indecipherable word] ° - 40° increase toughnes [sic] raises elastic limet [sic]. steel 3° - 5° nickel for parts that requid [sic] case harding [sic]. Over 27° steel is non magnetic and almost non [deleted] crodable [/deleted] corodible [sic]
[underlined] Nickel Crominum [sic] [/underlined]
added to low carbon steel inparts [sic] high [deleted] ductill [deleted] [inserted] ductility greater hardness beter [sic] wearing [indecipherable word]
[page break]
high elastic limit.
High Tensile steel used in aircraft 3°-5° nickel 0.5-1.5° chroniun [sic]
[underlined] Mild [/underlined]
0.5° - 0.8°
[underlined] Medium [/underlined]
0.8° 1%
[underlined] Air Harding [/underlined]
1% - 1.5%
Small % of chromium inparts [sic] great hardness and tenactey [sic] and confers air harding cualtys [sic] chromium is non magnet [sic] [indecipherable word] 12% known as stainless steel
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[underlined] R R CARB [underlined]
Is of the twin choke type filled with rotary controled [sic] valves by which the flow [indecipherable word] the float chamber to the defusers may be regulated from the pilots seat to suit [indecipherable word] conditing [sic] of altidude [sic]
A seperate [sic] slow running device is incorpared [sic] consisting of a pilot jet and small aug defuser. When the throtles [sic] are in slow running position the depreser [sic] on a small hole ajation [sic] to the throtle [sic] edge of right hand choke this hole is ajustable [sic] to the throtle [sic] edge ana [sic] bung partly in comication [sic] with engine side of throtle [sic]
[page break]
tranfers [sic] a low pressure to the jet and therefore draws in fuel The posion [sic] of the hole in relation to the throtle [sic] edge alows [sic] for a slow running ajustment [sic].
An accelerlat [sic] pump is connected to the main throtle [sic] lever Amey [sic] rapid opening of the latter ejects a streem [sic] of fuel into the left hand choke thereby preentin any flat spot as the throtle [sic] is incresinly [sic] opened the depresion [sic] is felt on the emulsion tube. defuser air entering a small passage in the carb behind the lip of the choke tube passes through an air bleed tube wich [sic] is partly submerged in the fuel this tube has small holes by witch [sic] the air bleed into or forms bubles [sic] with the fuel, The amount of fuel passing throu [sic] the main defuser is controled [sic] by the
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rotarey [sic] controled [sic] valves
[underlined] BRACKET [/underlined] = BASIC SETING [sic]
BUSH
DIFFERANCE x 9 + BUSH IF BUSH IS GREATER. IF BUSH IS LESS DIFF + 9 – BUSH
[calculations]
[page break]
[page of calculations relating to radiators and coolants]
[page break]
CLOCKWISE UNTIL LAMP LIGHTS THEN BACKWARDS UNTIL IT JUST GOES OUT FROM THAT POINT UNSCREW A FURTHER 230° I io° FINAL CHECK WITH 5 TEST PLUGS IN BREECH LAMP AND BATTREY [sic] CONNECTED OPERATE INDEXING LEVER 5 TIMES LAMPS SHOULD REMAIN A LIGHT CONTINUOSLY [sic]
[diagram inserted]
AFTER 75 100 CARTRIDGES HAV 1 TEASPOONFULL OF COFFMAN OIL IS PUT INTO THE BREECH AT THE SEALING PISTON BY AOLDIA THE BREECH OPEN GIVE ONE PUMP OF GRESE [sic] GUN TO NIPPLES OIL THE BARRELS SEATING AND ALL THE EXPOSED PARTS BY WIIPING OVER WITH OIL ON A CLOTH.
R. TAX HAND AND ELECTIC [sic] STARTER
[diagram inserted]
[page break]
[page illegible due to poor scanning]
[page break]
filled with the above units the electric plugs from this unit must allso [sic] be checked for securety [sic] before flight.
[underlined] [indecipherable word] [/underlined
[underlined] Take [/underlined] off clutch lever in then move controls and rudder far over full range. mam control cock [underlined] out [/underlined] so Airborne MCC to spin for 7 to 10 minutes [underlined] 3 [/underlined] [indecipherable word] altitude control and steering lever put the main Switch off 4 From the A,C to in fly as near as possible hands and feet of 5 Note the air pressure remains steady at 60 lbs per square inch and put the MCC to in. and the aircraft [indecipherable word] under George. If the nose and tail heavy gauge is [indecipherable word] the elevator brimming [words missing]
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DEGREES OF TARTANIC AND HARDNESS
[calculations and diagrams inserted]
[page break]
3 further warming expands the thermal bellows untill [sic] at 100° C the main spring tuches [sic] the ajuster [sic] plug and because the internal and external [indecipherable words] the valve in in[sic] a state of ballance [sic]
4 Further use in engine temp expands the bellows fully up the top of cage until it overcome [sic] the pressure of the main spring there upon the valve lifts and act as a relieve valve opperating [sic] at a pressure at 30 lbs per square inch.
5 On cooling the system loses pressure untill [sic] a partial vacuum is formed in the header tank the vacuum bellow now admits air through the stop plate to the [deleted] pressure [/deleted] header tank untill [sic] equal pressure is obtained
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[underlined]D.A VALVE [/underlined]
[diagrams inserted]
[page break]
[duplicate scan]
[page break]
30LBS
TADDINGTON THERMO OF HEADED TANK VALVE
[diagram inserted]
[underlined] 1 WHEN COLD THE THERMAL ELEMENT
cage is held down to its [sic] stop plate so closing the valve and depressing the vacume [sic] bellows slightly.
[underlined] 2 [underlined] During the initial warming up expansion of engine coolant caused positive pressure in vaccum [sic] compartment raising vac bellow in contract with stop plate and if pressure exceeds 2 1/2 per square inch valve will be opened lifting the cage against the 2 1/2lbs spring so [indecipherable word] the pressure
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DEGREES OF TARTANIC AND HARDNESS
[calculations inserted]
CHLORINATED WATER AD [sic] HYPOSULPHATE 1/2 OZ TO 100 GALS OF SODIUM SULPHATE
THERMOSTAT BELLOWS FILL WITH [underlined] ETHER [underlined] ETHOLEN CO2 AT 25 LBS
[diagrams inserted]
80% START 105% FINISHED IGF IT WORKS AT ANY OTHER TEMP FIGURE THE BOTTOM BELLOWS ARE FILLD [sic] WITH COM AIR
IF TWO YELLOW BANDS ON THE THERMOSTAT IT MUST NOT BE USED FOR 100% EG
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WELLINGTON 1A PAGE XVIII
ENGINE LEADING PATICULARS [sic]
MAX POWER RATING 1000 B.H.P. 3,000FT 2600 RPM + 5 1/2 BOOST MAX REV CON CRUSING [sic] 2250 REVS + 2 BOOST MAX REVS ECOMICAL [sic] CRUISI [sic] 2250 ZERO BOOST MAY FOR TAKE OFF 2600 RPM + 6 BOOST C.H. AVT 95 MB ING 2 TH 025E9 MAGS (TWIN C B) COMP RATION 6.25 TO 1 REDUCTION GEAR .5 MB TWOJ SPEED IS FITTER TO GIVE INCREASED PEFORMANCE [sic] AT ALTITUDE [inserted] LOW [/inserted] M 6.9 TO 11 [inserted] HIGH [/inserted] S 9.9 TO 11 RATED ALTITUDES M RATION 4,750FT S.R 14,750 ING TIMING A 14° BEFORE TDC 29° FROM 1200 ES TO FULL THROTAL EXCEPT AT ECONIACAL [sic] CRUISING SPEED 35 TOC E. CRUISING
RUNING [sic] AND TESTING OF ENGINES
[underlined] STARTING [/underlined] MK 13 BEFORE STARTING PORT OPEN AIR RELESE [sic] SYSTEM TO EXPELL AIR FROM STEAM PIPE
[page break]
COCKPIT
[underlined] 1 [/underlined] HBRO SELECTER [sic] LEVER DOWN
2 CHECK SWICHES [sic] OFF AND U/C LOCKED DOWN (GREEN LIGHTS)
3 COWLING GILS FULLY OPEN
4 CARB INTAKE SHUTTERS TO COLD AIR
5 S/C IN M RATIO [deleted] A/S CONTROL [/deleted]
6 A/S CONTROL FULLY FORWARD TO MAX RPM
7 TURN FUEL COCK
8 MIX THROTAL [sic] CONTROL S OPEN M/C A. R
9 SWICH [sic] ON MAGS
10 PRESS STARTER BUTTON (10 SECS)
[underlined] CREW [/underlined]
1 CONECT [sic] LEADS FROM AGOM TROLLY [sic]
2 TURN ON PRIMING COCK PRIM [sic] ENGINE
3 SWICH [sic] ON H/S MAG
4 PRESS BUTTON ON ACC TROLLEY
5 SWICH [sic] OFF H/S MAG TURN OF [sic] PRIMING COCK WARMING [underlined] 1 [/underlined] CHECK OIL PRESSURE NOR 80LBS SQUARE INCH EMERCANGY [sic] 5 MINS LIMIT 70LBS SQUARE INCH
2 RUN ENGINE 600 RPM FOR FIVE MINS
3 CHECK TEMP. MIN FOR TEST CYL HEAD 100° C OIL 5° C
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[underlined] AIR SCREWS [/underlined]
TRACTER [sic] AIRS An air screws dezined [sic] to produce tenson [sic] on the air screw shaft L.H. AND R.H. L.H is an air screw dezined [sic] to rotate Anti-clockwise to an obserber [sic] behind the airscrew. R.H.T clockwise [deleted] Angle. Blade the acute angle between the chord of an element [/deleted]
BLADE ANGLE The angle at which the blade [deleted] at wi [/deleted] the plane of rotation
[underlined] PITCH [/underlined] The distance throgh [sic] which an H/S advances along its axel throug [sic] one revolution
[inserted] diagram of a propeller [/inserted]
D/H. V/P. A/S 10° and 20° TYPES.
Purpose of V.P To enable and engine to develop max H P for take of [sic] and level flight
[inserted] diagram and calculations [/inserted]
[page break]
[underlined] OPPERATION [sic] [/underlined] OF A/S The ops is mounton [sic] on the forward end of the aps shaft and the change of pitch is effected by the Hydro pressure from the engine oil system and by counter weights which apply cent force to the blade in flight the tendency of the blade is to take up the corse poss [sic] under the cent pull of the counter weights which is allways [sic] in being when the a/s is rotating and the fine pos is obtained by admiting [sic] oil under pressure to a cylinder which then moves along a fired piston and through the [indecipherable word] of a cam motion forces the blades to take up the fine pitch poss against the pull of the counter weights.
When the pressure is released the blades are returned to course pos and the oil is returned to the crank case under the pull of the counter weights
An a/s is in station balance if on
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a knife edges it will remain at rest in all poss.
[underlined] MASTER SPLINE OPPERSITE [sic] No 1 BLADE [/underlined]
OILITE PACKING WASHER SELF LUBRICATING GETTS [sic] OIL SEAL MICARTA [sic]
[inserted] diagram and calculations [/inserted]
NO LESS THAN 1 WASHER FOR BALLANCE [sic] OR MORE THAN 12 PER BLADE OR MORE THAN 25 FOR AIR SCREW BYL MADE OF DURAL. LINER OF CAST IRON
BASIC SETING FIXES PERMENTLY [sic] THE RELATIV [sic] POSS OF THE BLADE AND THE C.W. BRACKET
TORQUE LOADING OILITE PACKING PLATES 25 TO 90 F LBS
STEEL PACKING 40 120
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MATERIALS TERMS USED IN THE STUDY OF MAT
A) [underlined] STRAIN [/underlined] ANY FORCE HOWEVER SMALL APPLIED TO AN OBJECT MAKING IT CHANGE IT SHAPE
[underlined] STRESS [/underlined] IS THE INTERSITY [sic] OF THE INTERNAL FORCE CALLED INTO PLAY WHEN AND OBJECT IS STRAINED STRESS = [calculation inserted]
[underlined] ELASTICITY [/underlined] IS THE STRESS REQUIRD TO PRODUCE A GIVEN STRAIN HOOKS LAW [calculation inserted]
[underlined] DUCTILITY [/underlined] ABILITY TO FLOW WITH OUT FRACTURE TENACITY TO RESIST FRACTURE BY STRETCHING FORCE THIS IS VERY EMPORTANT AND IS MEASURED BY THE [underlined] TENSILE TEST [/underlined]
[underlined] ELASTIC LIMIT [/underlined] UP TO THIS POINT THE STRAIN DISAPPEARS IF THE LOAD IS REMOVE BEYOND IT A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF PERMANENT SET OCCURS
[underlined] THE 1% PROOF STRESS [/underlined] STRESS REQUIRED TO PRODUCE A PERMANENT SET OF 1% AT THE GAUGE POINT YEILD POINT A SUDDEN EXTENSION OCCURS HERE WITHOUT MUCH INCREASE OF LOAD (D) [underlined] ULTIMATE STRESS [/underlined] THE MAXIMUM LOAD THAT CAN BE APPLIED (E) [underlined] FRACTURE [/underlined] OCCURS HERE
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DISMANTLING SEQUENCE
REMOVAL OF A/S FROM AIRCRAFT
(1) CHANGE A/S TO COARSE PITCH
(2) REMOVE SPLIT PINS PISTON LOCKING PLATE
(3) REMOVE CYL HEAD CIRCLIPS AND REMOVE HEAD.
(4) REMOVE 16 PISTON HEAD SCREWS AND SPRING ASSEMBLY
(5) TAKE WEIGHT OF AIR SCREW
(6) UNSCREW PISTON (TWO TIGHT SPOTS)
[underlined] ORDER OF DISMANTLING [/underlined]
(1) LOWER A/S ON TO BASE PLATE
(2) REMOVE ALL SPLIT PINS
(3) REMOVE COUNTER WEIGHT CAPS AND NOTE BLADE ANGLES
(4) REMOVE COUNTER WEIGHTS AND PITCH ADJUSTING SCREW
(5) REMOVE COUNTER WEIGHTS SHAFTS, RACES. ECT [sic]
(6) LIFT CYLPISTON SNAP RING LOCK PLATE AND SPLIT CONE COMPLETE
(7) REMOVE BARREL [deleted] USING WEDGES [deleted] BOLTS
(8) SEPARATE BARREL USING WEDGES
(9) REMOVE BLADES
(10) REMOVE OIL SEALS, ECT [sic]
[page break]
[underlined] INSPECTION OF PARTS AFTER CLEANING [/underlined]
BLADES VISIAL [sic] EXAMINATION FOR CRACKS AND CORROSION. CHALK AND OIL TEST. CHECK SEATIN OF INER [sic] THRUST RACE ON BLADE CHECK BLADE [inserted] BRONZE [/inserted] BUSH FOR CREEP AND ROLLERS.
BARREL [sic] TEST VISIL [sic] AND MAGNO FULX TEST. FACING TEST ON SURFACE PLATE WITH FEELERS .002” LIMIT.
SPIDER VISIAL [sic] EXAMINATION DISTORSION [sic] CRACKS SPLINES FOR PICKING UP THEN CHECK FOR WEAR
OILITE RING SOAKED FOR 24HRS IN DTD 109 AT 90°C [underlined] MICARTA [/underlined] SUPORT [sic] BLOCKS EXAMIN [sic] FOR DAMAGE LEATHER WASHERS. FIT NEW ONES EACH INSPECTION [inserted] SOAK IN DTD 109 10 HRS 50°C [/inserted]
[underlined] C.W. BRACKET [/underlined] EXAMIN [sic] DISTORSION [sic]. CRACKS.
PISTON EXAMIN [sic] FOR CORROSION AND DISTORISION [sic] EXAMIN [sic] THREAD FIRS AND LAST IF DAMAGED O.K. ANY OTHER PISTON U.S.
SPLIT CONES MUST BE VERY ACURATE, [sic] [inserted] FIT [/inserted] IN CONICAL SEAT
LOW B SHAFT EXAMIN [sic] FOR CRACKS OR WEAR DAMAGE TO THREAD
CYL IF MOR THAN TWO THREADS AR [sic] DAMAGED. U.S.
[page break]
[inserted diagram and calculations]
[underlined] NOTE [/underlined]
ALL NICKS, DENTS, SCRATCHES MUST BE REMOVED WITH A SMOOTH FILE AND FINE EMERY CLOTH FROM SHARP INDENTATION INTO SMOOTH ROUNDED DEPRESSIONS
SPIDER TRANSMITS TORQUES LOADS BARREL ABSORBS CENTRIFUGAL LOADS
[page break]
[underlined] FINAL BUILD [/underlined]
(1) FIT ROUGH WASHER
(2) SMEAR ALL BRIGHT PARTS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WITH LANOLIN
3 FILL BLADES TO 2” FROM TOP WITH INTAVA OR EQUIVELENT [sic]
4 PULL ON BLADES TO SPIDER USING PULLER AND SLACKING GREASE NIPLES [sic]
(5) ASSEMBLE AS BEFORE PACKIN ALL RACES ECT [sic] WITH A/S GREASE INCLLUDE CONE OIL RETAINING WASHER AND PISTON LOCK PLATE (6) TEST ALL BLADES FOR FULLNES [sic] USING GREASE GUN
7 DURING ASSEMBLY CHECK TORQUE ANGLES TRACK AND BALLANCE
8 EFFECT FINAL BALLANCE USING LEAD WIRE IN HOLLOW BARREL BOLTS
9 FIT ALL LOCKING DEVICES AND SMEAR SPLINES ECT [sic] WITH WHITEMORES COMPOUND AND REFIT
[underlined] NON OPERATION OF AIR SCREW [/underlined]
(1) CHECK OIL SUPPLY CONTROL RODS AND C/O VALVE
2 LEAKING LEATHERS
3 C/W BEARING SHAFT WRONG SIDE OF PITCH ADJ NUT SCREW PITCH ADJ SCREW WRONGLY FITTED OUTER HALF OF C/WT THRUST RACE WRINGLY FITTED
4 TORQUE LOADING TO HIGH (5) CLEARANCES INSUFFICIENT
VIBRATION CAUSES
1 LACK OF GREASE IN BLADES CHECK BY G/G
2 LOOSE PISTON RMOVE A/S INSPECT SPLINES AND CONE SEATINGS ECT DRESS UP ANY HIGH SPOTS RESMEAR WITH WHITMORES COMPOUND AND REFIT
3 TRACK, ANGLES, CLEARANCES AND TORQUE LOADING READJUST AS NECESSARY
[sketch of DH constant speed unit]
ROTAL A/S 20[DEGREES]
TYPE NO R 4.5 “ “ INTERNAL RANGE “
“ R 5 OR 6 EXTERNAL RANGE 35”
“ RXF 5 OR 6 “ EXTERNAL FEATHER “ 75”
“ RS 5 OR 6 “ “ “ 65
BLADES WOOD OR MAGNESIUM DURAL ARE [two words?]
[sketch of oil flow in hub]
INSIDE OIL TUBE L/H THREAD EACH END
OUTER TUBE SPLINES TO SPIGOT OUTER END HAVE KEYWAY FOR LOCKING PISTON
PISTON TWO OIL SEAL LEATHER WASHERS
CYL ALUMINIUM ALLOY ANODIC TREATED
CYL HEAD HELD IN POS BY 15 ¼ BSF AND 3 I BOLTS
SYN RUBBER SEAL
HUB S65 HUB CENTRE DETACHABLE CONE AT F R AND SLINED TO MATCH A/S SHAFT L/H THREAD AT FRONT OF HUB FOR REMOVAL FROM A/S SHAFT
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RACES 3 FOR THRUST AND 1 PRE-LOADING
THIS IS THE TOP RACE V POINS [SIC] TOWARDS THE TIP OF BLADE
[sketches of blade ball races]
[sketch of method of fitting pin]
BLADE ASSEMBLY
1. FIT BALANCING SHIM AND COVER PLATE
2. PASS BEARING HOUSING OVER BLADE ADAPTER
3. FIT PRE-LOAD NUT (COMPLETE WIT SEAL)
4. SELECT STACK OF RACES AND PACK WITH MOBIL GREASE NOTE 2OZ
5. PRESS BEARING OVER BLADE ADAPTOR AND FIT ADAPTOR NUT COMPLETE WITH SEAL V TOWARDS TIP
6. PRESS BEARING HOUSING OVER BEARING AND FIT BEARING HOUSING NUT
7. SET BEARING PRE-LOADING 10 – 35 FT LBS
8. FIT VERNIER PLATE AND SHIM
9. FIT ALL LOCKING DEVICES
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING A BLADE ASSEMBLY FROM HUB
1. RELEASE PRELOAD NUT APPROX ½ TURN AND REFIT LOCKING TABS
2. HOLD BLADE FROM TURNING SUPPORT TIP OF BLADE TO PREVENT TIP FROM BINDING AND KEEP LINK ARM CLEAR OF HUB
TOLERANCE OF BA
3”OZ N A/S 5”OZ FOR USED A/S
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REMOVAL SEQUENCE
ROTOL EXTERNAL TYPE CYL RX AND RXF
1. REMOVE SPINNER NOSE PIECE
2. UNLOCK SPINNER AND REMOVE
3. UNLOCK AND REMOVE 3 EYE BOLTS AND 15 CYL COVER NUTS AND BOLTS AND BOLTS AND TWO CYLINDER BLEED SCREWS
4. REMOVE CYL COVER PISTON NUT AND PISTON AND KEY OR LOCATING PEGS RXF TYPE
5. REMOVE CYLINDER
6. “ OIL TUBES L/H THREAD ON INNER
7. WITH NO 1 BLDE DOWNWARDS PLACE SLING OVER NO 2 AND 3 BLADES
8. REMOVE CIRCLIP, RETAINING PLATE AND LOCK RING
9. UNSCREW HUB NUT AND FIT EXTRACTOR NUT AND RING AND REMOVE AIRSCREW
10. REMOVE DEICING PIPES, INNER RING OF SPINNER AND SPINNER BACK PLATE
FIT A/S REVERSE THIS SEQUENCE (SMEAR SPINES WITH WHITMORES COMPOUND) FIT PILOT BUSH OVER INNER OIL TUBE END TO PROTECT CYL OIL GLAND WHEN PASSING CYL OVER TUBES
THREE STEEL TABS HELD IN PLACE A CIRCLIP [DELETED] HELD IN P [/DELETED] IN PRELOAD STRAIGHT OFFSET R O/S L
LOCKING DEVISE [SIC] IS SERATED STEEL TAB BOLTED AND TAB WASHERED [DELETED] TO FRO [/DELETED] BOLTED TO FRONT SPINNER PLATE
INSPECTION
DAILY EXAMINE BLADES AND SPINNER EXTERNALLY FOR DAMAGE
40 HOURS REMOVE SPINNER AND EXAMINE BACK PLATE FOR CRACKS EXAMINE HUB FOR LOSS OF GREASE AND OIL
480 REMOVE A/S EXAMINE OUTER BEARING SURFACE OF CYL FOR WEAR OR SCORING 2. EXAMINE OIL TUBES FOR BRINELLING DUE TO CHATTER 3. EXAMINE FORK JOINTS OF OPERATING LINKS AND EYE BOLTS 4. EXAMINE SPLINES AND CONE SEATINGS IN HUB AND SHAFT FOR PICK UP OR FRETTING 5. EXAMINE BLADES FOR DAMAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND CORROSION 6. EXAMINE SPINNER AND BACK PLATES FOR DAMAGE
C.S.U. EXAMINE FOR OIL LEAKS AND SECURITY AND ADJUSTMENT OF CONTROL SYSTEM
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960 HOURS RETURN A/S AND C/S UNIT TO REPAIR DEPOT FOR COMPLETE OVERHAUL
WOODED [SIC] BL SCHWART JABLO AND RAYOID PAINTED BLACK WITH 4” YELLOW TIP
MAGNESIUM BLADE SCREWED TO BLADE ADAPTER WITH TOFNAL BUSH AS PROTECTION FROM STEEL ADAPTER
[sketch of blade defining areas]
[table of repairs according to area]
Cylinders Examine for cracks scores fretting overheating fins for cracks. Test flange for truth on surface plate having hole slightly larger than spigot Scrape true
Dimensional Cylinder bore for size ovality & taper with cylinder gauge Take 6 readings two at top stroke 2 at centre 2 at bottom. One parallel with & one at right angles to the gudgeon pin in each position.
Cylinders Water cooled test water jacket for leaks Blank off all outer ports attach air blast to inlet port immerse in hot water at 80°C apply pressure of 50lbs/sq” for 5 minutes. Leaks indicated by bubbles. Remove from tank dry thoroughly spray with lubricating oil to prevent rust.
Cylinder Heads Examine for cracks especially between ports, valve guide houses and stud houses Studs for non alignment firmness and condition of thread. Plug adaptors for firmness and condition of thread Test seats for width max 3/32 [four words unreadable] valve seats for truth using new valve or special gauge and marking. [one line unreadable]
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to bring the pointer to zero
7. To turn with George put the main switch on and move the steering lever left or right.
8. Dive or climb by rotating the altitude control to the required angel
9. Landing Put the clutch lever and main control cock to the out position.
Ground checks
1. See that there is one pint A/F oil in bottle
2. See that air dryer has been recharged with silca gel
3. Put clutches in and move controls over the full range
4. With the port engine running check that the air pressure is steady at 60lbs/sq”
5. Put the MCC to the open position and note that the rotors are spinning
6. Replace covers securely and check that the plugs are secure in the there [sic] sockets
7. Put the MCC to the out position
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[this is on a loose page, not part of this notebook]
to make easy reading these degrees per [one word?] are rated 1 to 4
C.S.U. 1825 OF ENGINE PUMP CENT GOVENOR
PAD GOVERNOR CAN BE USED FOR EITHER L OR R HAND DRIVE PORT NEAREST SPLINE IS FINE OUTLET PORT BLANKING PLATES SMALL ONES SUCTION LARGE ONES PRESSURE BLANKING OIL ENTERS IDLER GEAR SPINDLE FITTED WITH NON RETURN VALVE AND RESTRICTER
[UNFINISHED SKETCH]
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VALVE TIMING FOR MERCURY [DELETED] iii [/DELETED]
1. TURN C/SHAFT UNTIL CONROD IN NO 2 CYL AT TDC
2. FIT THE FRONT COVER LESS THE FRONT COVER BALL RACE
3. INSERT THE TIMING ROD THROUGH LAYSHAFT CAM SLEEVE, HOLE IN FRONT [DELETED] COVER [/DELETED] WALL OF C/C CASE ON TO FRONT WEB OF C/SHAFT
4. ENGAGE C/SHAFT GEARS CENTRALISE SERRATIONS
5. FIT DUMMY RACE TO FRONT COVER AND [DELETED] RING [/DELETED] NUT
6. REMOVE THE TIMING ROD
7. FIT PUSH RODS AMS SET TAPPETS
8. FIT PPI TO NO 6 CYL (NO 6 ONLY)
9. FIT TIMING POINTER
10. SET T. [DELETED] PI [/DELETED] BY MEANS OF P.P.I
11. CHECK VALVE OPENING 29° BTDC
[SKETCH OF VALVE TIMING]
[in green ink in a different hand]
Just one point
Oliver Cromwell
Who always
asks for
[underlined] more and more [/underlined]
CNA MERCURY RADIAL ENGINE
CRANK CASE CYL HOLDING DOWN BOLTS .010” .020” .030”
[SKETCH OF STUD]
CHECK. CLEAN WITH PARIFFIN [SIC] HOT OIL AND CHALK TEST
A/S SHAFT MADE OF N/O STEEL
UNEVERSAL [SIC] THRUST BALL BEARING
REAR BEARING SINGLE THRUST BEARING
REAR SPHERICAL SEATING AL-BRONZE
ANCOR MEMBER HOUSING N/S
REAR BEVEL WHEEL CARRIER
SEALING RING IRON BRONZE
DISMANTLING
1. INSERT EXTENSION SHAFT THROUGH HOLE IN BENCH 2. REMOVE FRONT COVER PLATE 3. WITH RING SPANNER REMOVE THRUST NUT (LH) 4. LIFT OF OIL THROWER 5. WITH EXTRACTOR PRESS A/S SHAFT FROM MAIN BALL BEARING [INSERTED] SKETCH OF SOMETHING [/INSERTED] 6. TAP OUT ANCHOR MEMBER HOUSING FROM CASING 7. LIFT OF [SIC] FRONT BEVE [SIC] WHEEL AND SPHERICAL RING
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CRANK SHAFT
TO REMOVE MANETON WEB EXPAND TO .015”
“ REPLACE “ “ “ TO .040
PERMISSABLE STRETCH OF MANETON BOLT .009 TO .010
“ END FLOAT OF MASTER ROD ASSEM .008 - .012
FIT A BOLT MARKED E TO THE MANETON
BIG END BUSH IS A FULLY FLOATING STEEL SHELL LINED WITH CADMIUM NICHEL [SIC] ALLOY
REMOVAL AND FITTING OF BUSHES
DRILL AND PRESS OUT BRASS DOWEL PEGS
PRESS OUT BUSHES USING SPECIAL TOOL AND WORLSHOP PRESS
FITTING NEW BUSHES ARTICULATED RODS
IMMERSE EYE OF ROD IN CASTOR OIL AT A TEMPERATURE OF 200°C FOR 30 MINS REDUCE TEMPERATURE OF BUSH TO -60°C AND PRESS IN BUSH USING SPECIAL TOOL AND WORLSHOP PRESS. WHEN FITTING NEW BUSH TO MASTER ROD THE TEMPERATURE OF THE OIL MUST NOT BE ABOVE 150°C
REMOVE [INSERTED] F. [/INSERTED] KEYS BY 2BA BOLT. 1 KEY IN FRONT 2 IN REAR. EXPANDER JACK FOR OPENING THE MANETON WEB TAKE OUT JACK AS SOON AS MANETON WEB IS REMOVED. REAR OIL RETAINER MADE OF ALLY-BRONZE WRIST PIN NO 1, 4 HAVE
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STEEL PLUNGERS SPRING LOADED BLANKING PLUG HAS SPRING AND STEEL WASHED AND FELT RING WASHER TO MAKE OIL TIGHT JOINT BETWEEN SPLINES OF TAIL SHAFT
OIL FEED TO BIG END [DELETED] FACE [/DELETED] ALWAYS ON LEEDING [SIC] FACE
MANITON POS GAUGE FOR SUBASSEMBLY
16-12-41
CYLS AND BARRELS
1. EXAMINE FIRST FOR MAJOR FAULTS WHICH Any [one word?] the rejection of the Cyls shucl [sic] as a. louse [sic] head head joints (showe [sic] by sin [sic] of burnt or discoloured oil between the head and the barrel b. heavy bluing of the barrel c. distorted [deleted] scirt [/deleted] skirt d. cracks in cyl head e. distortion or slakness [sic] of valve seats (shown by signs of gas blowing past f. badly worn and stripped threads in [one word?] and gas starter non [one word?] valve adaptors
2. Decarbonise combustion Chamber taking care not to damage head and seals with scraper. 3 view bore of cyl barrel and work to fits and clearances and marginal notes AP 1451A Vol 2 4. Check ovality and dia with a cyl gauge fitted with (DTI) (MERCER) OR use inside mic take at least three readings in length of barrel 5. Reduction of fin cooling area of cyl head and removal of cracks from cooling fins AP 1451. G Vol 2 PART 3
NEOPRENE VIRBRATION [SIC] DAMVERS [SIC]
VALVE SEATS ALLY BRONZE LATER TYPE NGM AND NCM WITH EXHAUST STELITED SEATING SCREWED SHRUNK AND PEENED IN POSITION
SPARKING PLUG ADAPTERS EARLY TYPE ALLY/BRONZE S – S PIN IN POSITION LATTER TYPE STEEL S.S.P. HEAD HEATED IN CASTOR OIL TO 200°C ½ HRS VALVE GUIDS FITTED COLD
Removing and fitting Sparking Plug Adapter
1. Centre pop silver steel dowels
2. [word?] drilling [word missing] and drill out dowels
3. Heat head in oil at 200°C for ½ hr
4. Remove adapter with lock extractor
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5. machine a face with a face cutter
6. Test with spring loaded depth gauge
7. Machine B face with B face cutter
8. Make final check with spring loading gauge
9. Tap out (G.S .037) .009 oversize
10. It’s no3
11. Fit O>S adapter with [word?] inserting tool
12. Fit drilling jig and drill at 90° to
13. reamer holes and fit dowels
14. clean thread with 18MM tap
15. reprove inserting grove with spring loading facing cutter.
VALVE KE965 C-
STEMS NITRIDED NECK AND HEAD BRIGHT RAY TREATED ANGLE 451/2° EXHAUST SODAM [SIC] MELTING POINT 97°C BOILING POINT 883° 080MA .50 MIN FACE STELLITED INLET 45° ANGLE EXAMINE WARPT HEADS STRETCH
IF VALVE STEM FROM CYL TO WASHER AT TOP OF VALVE IS TO [SIC] LONG FIT WASHERS .050 OR .100 DISTANCE SHOULD BE 1.870 SPRING TESTING OUTSIDE 42 INT 35 INER 20LBS ALL TO PASS A GAUGE OF 1.344
TYPE OF METAL USED BY COLOUR IDENTIFICATION
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SHELTER NO 62
MECURY VIII VIII IX REAR COVER
[SKETCH OF MERCURY REAR COVER GEAR BOX]
A.P. 1491B
CROSS DRIVE SHAFT [TWO LETTERS?] OIL PUMP ON PORT SIDE ON STARBOARD TACHOMETER DRIVE THEN BTH A/COMP OR VAC PUMP THEN DUPLEX FUEL PUMP. TWO MAGS G.GEAR AUX CASING 3 AUX MARK II VAC PUMP R.A.[INSERTED] AIR [/INSERTED] COMP OR 3 STAGE H.P. OIL PUMP GENERATOR [DELETED] OIL PUMP [/DELETED] [INSERTED] CROSS DRIVE SHAFT [/INSERTED] BEARING MAGNESIUM ON OIL PUMP SIDE OTHER SIDE DEEP GROVE [SIC] BALL BEARING TAIL SHAFT BUSH BEARING PHOSPER [SIC] BRONZE W.M LINED SPRING DRIVE MAGNESIUM BUSH IN BEVEL AND ON STUB REVE MAG BEVEL DRIVE MAGNESIUM REAR BEARING PHOSPER BRONZE FRONT BEARING OF AUX MAGNESIUM REAR BEARING BALL AND BALL
HIGH INITIAL OIL PRESSURE
ON ENGINES AFTER SERIES VIII PROVISION IS MADE FOR SAFE GARDING [SIC] THE ENGINE AGAINST STARVATION DURING THE FIRST FEW MINUTES OF RUN [INSERTED] N [/INSERTED] ING. THIS CONCISTS OF A HIGH INITIAL OIL PRESSURE DEVICE INCORPORATED IN THE OIL PUMP. THE DEVICE AD TO INCREASE THE PRESSURE TO THE BEARINGS AND AT THE SAME SUPLYS OIL TO AN AUX JET MOUNTED IN THE TOP OF THE C/C AND SO POSITIONED THAT A SUPLY IS DIRECTED ON THE BIG END AND CON RODS AND PISTONS AND CYL WALLS AS TEMP RISES THE H.I.P. FALLS UNTIL THE NORMAL WORKING TEMP IS OBTAINED WHEN THE DEVICE GOES OUT OF ACTION.
VOLUTE COVER VOLUTE CASING BLOWER CASING CHECK [WORD?] CASING AND VOLUTE BY FEELERS AND BEAM GAUGES
FUEL PUMP
WITH THE GAG [INSERTED] GED [/INSERTED] DOWN AND THE PUMP RUNNING 2400 RPM CHECK RATE OF DELIEVERY [SIC] OVER A PERIOD OF 15 MIN A DEL OF FROM 200 TO 250 GALS PER HOUR UNDE SUCTION LIFT OF
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6 FEET AND A DELIVERY HEAD OF 12 FT SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE OUTLET PRESSURE SHOULD BE 6LBS/SQ” VARING [SIC] BY NOT MORE THAN A 1/4SQ” IN EITHER HALF OF THE UNIT. AFTER THE ABOVE TEST HAS BEEN MADE CHECK THE RATE OF DELIEVERY [SIC] IN EACH HALF OF THE UNIT. WITH THE PUMP RUNNING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS THE RATE OF DE NOT LESS THAN 144 [INSERTED] GALS [/INSERTED] PER HOUR SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AT EITHER SIDE OF THE UNIT. IT WILL BE [INSERTED] NECESSARY [/INSERTED] EACH HALF OF THE PUMP OF THE PUMP TO REMOVE THE DRIVEN GEAR FROM THE SPINDLE FROM THE THA HALF OF THE PUMP NOT UNDER TEST
EXTERNAL BRIGHT PARTS YELLOW GREASE AND PAPER CAMSHAFT ASSEMBLY BEFORE PACKING CLEANED AND COVERED WITH LANOLISED OIL CAM COVER BOLTED DOWN SO AS TO LEAVE [WORD?] AIR SPACE
1. ENGINES EXPECTED TO BE OUT OF USE 1 MONTH OR MORE
i. ENGINES WHICH CAN BE RUN A DRAIN THE ENGINE SUMP AND THE FUEL AND OIL TANKS FILL WITH CLEAN OIL AND D.T.D 224 B. RUN THE ENGINE AT 1,000REVS FOR 1/2HOUR C. DRAIN OIL SYSTEM AND THE SUPPLAS [SIC] FROM THE OIL SCAVENGE FROM RADIAL D. REMOVE ALL OIL AND CONDENSATION WITH SRINGE [SIC] PISTON TDC E. SPRAY EACH CYL INTERNALLY WITH ANTY [SIC] [WORD?] INHIBITER 33C/563 PISTON AT BDC ON POWER STROKE NO MORE THAN 20CC FOR EACH CYL
AS 12 TO 14 CC PER CYL
BRISTOL 16 TO 20 “
DH 6 TO 8 “
NAPIER 5 TO 6 “
ROLLS KESTREL 8 TO 10 “
ROLLS MERLIN 12 TO 16 “
PRATT AN WITNEY 12 TO 14 “
WRIGHT 16 TO 20 “
FIT DUMMY PLUGS AND BLANKING PLATES REPEAT EVERY SIX MONTHS
ii. ENGINES WHICH CAN NOT BE RUN BUT CAN BE TURNED, TURN THE ENGINE 6 TIMES BY HAND OR TEN MINS BY MECHANICAL RIG
iii. ENGINES THAT CANNOT BE TURNED PROCEED AS PAR D, E, F AND G SUCH ENGINES TO BE MADE SERVICABLE AS POS
2. ENGINES NOT OUT OF USE MORE THAN 1 WEEK ENGINES WHICH CAN BE RUN AP 1464 VOL II LEAFLET C 32
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OIL AND PETROL SYSTEM OF NAPIER DAGGER III
[SKETCH OF OIL AND FUEL SYSTEM OF NAPIER DAGGER III]
[TABLE GIVING SPECIFICATION OF AVIATION FUELS]
DISPOSAL OF FUEL AND OIL
1. PETROL SALVAGED FROM A CRASH USE IN MT
2. “ “ FROM MAC OTHER THAN A CRASH MAY BE USED FOR FLYING PURPOSE AT THE DISC OF C.O
3. “ “ SALVAGED FROM A crash at sea will be filtered and know as MT fuel grades 3 Oil taken from aircraft is sent to be cleaned or refined and is used for MT.
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RUNNING FAULTS
ENGINE FAILS TO START
IF HT SPARK CAN BE HAD IN MAIN MAG distributor IGN defective hand starter switch or circuit defective HT lead HS mag faulty contact at end of lead dirty slip ring faulty carbon brushes HS mag C/B points dirty or out of adjustment sticking rocker arm faulty or broken CB spring internal fault in mag. If no fuel can be pumped from the connection nearest the engine ineffective primer pump primer pipes broke or blocked primer jets blocked. If both sparks and priming are correct engine over or under primed
Engine starts but fails to pick up when main switch is put on defective switch or switch circuit
Fuel incorrect poss of throtal [sic] incorrect poss of fuel distribution cocks air lock in fuel supply pipe slow running jets blocked water or jet wells
Engine cut out when run on one mag defective switch defective CB faulty mag
Excessive drop in RPM when switching of one mag defective SPs defective HT leads on connection dirty worn or incorrect [word?] at CB points
Engine Vibrates Misfiring on one or more cyls from any cause due to ignition indicated by excessive drop in RPM airlock in induction system or otherwise incorrect incorrect mixture
Mechanical tappets out of adjustment uneven compressions worn reduction gear
Air screw loose on air screw shaft out of track out of balance
General Loose bearer bolts loose engine mounting loose bracing on engine bay unsteady engine R.P.M. faulty rev drive due to faulty installation sharp ends frayed drive shaft insufficient lubrication faulty RPM indicator misfiring from any cause incorrect boost reading loose breyal on gauce incorrect adjusted gate or control faulty boost control leaks in pipeline engine to control from from control to to gauge dirty filter in gauge faulty gauge
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Excessive temp incorrect poss of rad or rad shutters incorrect filling of coolant system causing air lock obstruction in pipe lines damaged water pump faulty gauge
Incorrect Oil Temp high insufficient oil in tank cooler blocked bypassed or dirty engine over heating. Incorrect oil pressure High very low temp faulty gauge Low oil press air leak on suction side of pump restriction on pipelines suction side of pump dirty oil filter pressure side of pump insufficient oil in tank oil cock incorrect relieve stuck open leck on press side faulty gauge
[sketch and calculations]
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[back cover feint drawings and calculations]
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