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Ruler
A ruler with various scales controlled by a rotating knob.
Scale rule
A scale rule, photographed on front and reverse.
Alan North's Grade Card
A card with the results of Alan's medical.
Pocket Planisphere
A planisphere with instructions for its use on the front cover.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomical Museum
A leaflet for the planetarium in Chicago.
Postcard to Alan North's mother from DN Roberts
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A thought for the Quiet Hour by Patience Strong, Hymn for the RAF postcard. He asks after Alan.
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan writes that he should be getting leave from 22nd December for 12 days. He has been flying patrols despite the weather.
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Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan thanks her for two letters. He is missing her. He describes flying through cloud canyons.
He describes trips to Bocholt, Germany and Orleans.
He describes trips to Bocholt, Germany and Orleans.
Letter from Alan North to Joan Strong
Alan describes his working day. He saw General de Gaulle in Brussels. He toured around Brussels then went to see a film.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for sending newspapers. His squadron is about to move to Germany. They had a large farewell party.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that the weather has been cold and miserable. They have moved into new accomodation in a former German mess. He asks for food and something to use in hot drinks.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking for a letter and newspapers. He went to Belfast on his day off, visiting the cathedral and the City Hall.
He has been doing a lot of flying.
He has been doing a lot of flying.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for a letter and parcel. He describes his daily routine. It appears very tiring but the food is good. He went to Durham one sunday.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for their letters. He is finding the navigation course troubling. He is planning to visit the States and he has not heard from Barbara for a while.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for letters and newspapers. His current course is astro-navigation.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for their letters. He travelled to Calgary by train, then Banff and Lake Louise, then Vancouver. He spent a week in Vancouver looking at the tourist sites.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan thanks his parents for their letters and newspapers. He has visited Ottawa where he had a tour conducted by a Mountie of the parliament buildings. He has sent stamps for Mr Lee. He discusses his school education and Barbara.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan thanks his parents for their letters and newspapers. He is about to be transferred to Ontario.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for their letters and papers. He asks for a copy of Leicester Illustrated Chronicle to be sent each week. He is about to get 14 days leave but is not sure where he will go because train fares are high. He writes about…
Air Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that he has had no letter for nine days. He has been on a weener roast. He ate his first banana. He has been horse riding.
Air Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes thanking his parents for their air letter and ATC Gazette. His course is not so arduous as at Regina, he gets lots more free time. He gets weekends off and goes to dances and hikes.
Airgraph from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that he is being transferred to Edmonton, Alberta. He will be taking courses in navigation, air bombing and wireless operator/ air gunnery.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that his course is pretty tough compared with Cambridge. He sailed across in a large luxury liner, the food was good. Chocolate, fruit and cigarettes were for sale in unlimited quantities. The sea became rough and many were sick. Then…
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that he will be home on leave on Friday. He has been to Ely cathedral.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that this letter will be short because he is on duty at Jesus college that night. He has several fillings which saves him pain when flying at altitude. He has been out to see a film.