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Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
A message from the Secretary of State for Air welcoming airmen into the RAF.
War Damage Act Private Chattels Scheme
War Damage Act 1943 (Part 1). Issued after European war was over and covers answers to questions on when people will be paid, increases in compensation and payment of interest.
War damage act 1943 (part 2). Private chattels scheme
States that the government has decided to pay all deferred private chattels as soon as possible in next financial year to include the amount claimed, interest and a supplementary payment where applicable. Goes on to provide details. Payment aimed at…
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Letter concerns reburial of her husband from cemetery in Venlo to the British Military Cemetery Jonkersbosch, Nijmegen. Goes on to explain that this was as a result of policy to ensure upkeep of graves by Imperial War Graves Commission. States…
Royal Air Force remission of death duties
Details legal provision for death duties payable on deaths of Royal Air Force personnel of the ranks of sergeant and above who are killed or die from wounds inflicted, accidents occurring or disease contracted while on active service. Death duties…
Letter to Mr HP Arrowsmith from Air Ministry
The letter refers to Les Arrowsmith being reported missing following an operation in a Lancaster to bomb Duisburg on the night of 21-22 May 1944.
Extract from London Gazette dated 17 July 1945
The extract refers to the award of a Distinguished Flying Cross to Flying Officer Noel Appleton. He has completed a tour of 37 sorties.
After the War was Over
Jim Allen's experiences after the end of the war. He married in 1944 and had three children. His first job was as a bus conductor, then an insurance agent but he was unhappy so rejoined the RAF. He trained as a Fighter Controller and was posted to…
The Awful End of Astro
An explanation of the end of astro-navigation on board bomber aircraft in addition to GEE navigation. Navigators were required to carry sextants and take three astro readings every hour. One night the wrong astro-projector settings were supplied and…
We're On Tonight
A description of what happened before and during and operation. The battle order was posted, the crew checked over their aircraft, the bomb load was planned, the crew received their briefing, dinner was eaten (bacon and eggs), they dressed,…
The best thing I ever did
Ted Neale's account of his early experience from the age of 17. The factory where he worked burned down in a bombing attack so he volunteered for the RAF. He was posted to Scarborough then Carlisle to train on Tiger Moths. He met a girl called Mary…
Operations - Pardubice Oil Refinery
Operations Record Book of 37 Squadron detailing an operation to the Pardubice Oil Refinery, from Tortorella, Italy on 21/22 July 1944. Twelve Wellingtons took part and there are summaries of each aircraft's activity.
Extract from bomber command summary of operations, Le Havre E-boat pens - effect of 12,000 lb bombs
Mentions two or three direct hits which penetrated the roof as well as some near misses. Describes damage to roof and foundations and subsequent collapse of the roof.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Squadron Leader L P Moyna,
An officer from the RAF Film Production Unit concerning someone from that unit conducting night filming from Lancaster.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From St James Palace informing him of investiture to receive the Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to his late son. At Buckingham Palace on 5 December 1944.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Officer commanding 61 Squadron
Writes about reasons for Hedley's award of Distinguished Flying Medal. Was not for specific event but gallantry and devotion to duty throughout his tour.
480 minutes with a hero
A minute by minute account of a night bomber operation on Germany. Found in the papers of an airman recently lost in action. Records every incident in flight of Lancaster.
For gallantry - Pilot Officer H R Madgett DFM
Notice of award of Distinguished Flying Medal at the same time as reported missing. Some details of citation for medal.
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is missing
Missing from operation on 30 May 1942. Would communicate if any further news
Letter informing Ursula Valentine that her husband is a prisoner of war
Confirms previous telegram that information from red cross quoting German information that her husband previously reported missing is now a prisoner of war.
Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
A message from the RAF welcoming Homer Lawson into the RAF.
Fifth of His Crew to be Decorated
A newspaper cutting announcing that Charles has been awarded a DFM. He completed 35 operations and on the last one his aircraft crashed.
Award of Distinguished Flying Medal to Charles Turner
A citation referring to the circumstances of the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to Charles.
Congratulatory letter to George
From Commissioner Generals Office Singapore on his award of the Air Force Cross.
Instructions and Guidance to all officers and airmen of the Royal Air Force regarding the precautions to be taken in the event of falling into the hands of the enemy
Informs what the enemy will try to find out and some of the methods they may use.