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Interview with Rex John Arnett
Rex was born in 1924 and grew up in Toronto, Canada. In 1942,aged 18, he joined the RCAF as aircrew. He initially started training as the second member of a Mosquito crew but was later changed to wireless operator/air gunner. Having completed his…
Interview with Geoff Brown
Geoff was born and lived in the same area of Grimsby all his life, at the date of his interview he was 93. The first part of the interview concentrated on his experience of finding a German butterfly bomb close to his home. Geoff described how, after…
Interview with John Albert Taplin
John volunteered to join the RAF in 1940, wanting to become aircrew as a wireless operator as he had an interest in early radios. While awaiting his aircrew application to be processed he did his initial training, as a ground wireless operator, at…
John Russell and Joan Champkin's wedding
Wedding party in a garden including the bride and groom, three bridesmaids and two men in civilian suits.
Harold Wigley's RAF Pilot's Log Book
The Log Book runs from 20 August 1940 until 10 March 1944. The first flight is recorded at No 7 EFTS, RAF Desford flying in the Tiger Moth, he remained there until 28 September when he moved to No 12 SFTS flying in the Anson. In January 1941 Harold…
William Norman's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
William began his training at the No 12 AGS RAF Bishops Court in October 1943 flying in the Anson, he left there in December and by March 1944 he was at No 18 OTU, RAF Bramcote, flying in the Wellington, remaining there until April. In May he was…
Keith Hailey's Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book
K J Hailey’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 6 May 1943 to 9 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Manby (Empire Air…
Memorandum on steps taken to trace missing personnel
Describes procedures including compiling lists, contacting the International Red Cross. Mentions work of Red Cross and St John organisations as well as service department. Continues with role of casualty branches of services and notification of next…
Letter from Terry Ford to his father
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First part of letter from Terry Ford to his father, comments on Fishy taking up music again, playing table tennis. Thinks that Roy Hussey has done well and is pleased that Don is off ops again. That he has paid half his Income Tax, that he went to a…
Letter to Terry Ford from Uncle Reg
He wishes Terry Ford the best of luck on joining the RAF, talks about Roy Archibald's passing out parade, firing off pistol ammunition that was no longer required and a football match.
Comments on the 1944 Warsaw Air Bridge
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Quotations referring to the attempts to supply the Poles in Warsaw with armaments.
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writing again one day after previous to announce arrival of letter number 24. Glad to hear they had received another 6 of his letters. Tells of another letter arriving via Germany, envelope covered in eagles and swastikas. Reminisces and catches up…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports arrival of several letters and postcard and attempts to answer all his questions and future plans for the house. Mentions buying adjacent plot of land getting it at a very good price and possibility of keeping rabbits. Continues with…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Describes garden of new house along with plans for future. and buying trees and plants. Writes of other daily activities; shopping and family plans for future and arrival of birthday presents.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of making cakes for prisoner of war raffle and collecting contributions round the neighbourhood. Catches up with friends news and mentions offer from chartered accountants library to supply professional material. Writes of other organisations…
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Her first letter to John since she heard that we was a prisoner of war. She describes the time when he was missing and the reactions of friends to the good news. Suggests starting a game of chess and asks him to tell her what he wants her to send…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 71-128. Discusses house purchase and that he will endorse any decisions she makes. Mentions financial issues, arrival of books and continuing study of violin.
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 22. Reports arrival of parcels and asks her to send thanks. Attended concert three times out of five showings. Played rugby and scored try. Will be 31 tomorrow.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 29. Mentions he has had no recent letters from her. Writes of health issues effecting his activities but he is keeping on with violin. Mentions camp duties and difficulties organising other prisoners, Goes on to explain that life in camp is…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 28. Mentions receiving a letter from former client and asks Ursula to thank him. Catches up with friends/ family news. As this might be last letter before Christmas sends seasons greetings to all. Writes he is still persisting with violin.…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 21. Lists letters arrived. Still allowed only one letter and one card out a month. Limits ability to write to anyone else as saving allowance for her. Red Cross has issued some clothes but mentions he still need some article s to avoid having…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 20. Notes that letter ration has been reduced to one letter and one card outbound and 4 letter inbound in per month. List letters arrived including some from friends. Not able to reply to them due to limits on letters out. Writes of domestic…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number [censored]. List letters that have arrived and mentions one from Swiss friend promising parcel soon. Food situation now better than it was in first month when there were no Red Cross parcels. [censured lines]. More about food and sport. Time…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 18. Thanks her for efforts to organise food parcels but disappointed with one rich acquaintance. Thrilled to get old photographs of her. Continuing effort with his now own violin. Red Cross food parcel arriving regularly and well as some…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
First letter as a prisoner of war. Asks her to let him know how long she was in suspense with him missing before he was reported as prisoner. Writes of conditions in camp. Describes how pilot stayed with aircraft and allowed the rest of the crew to…