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Hymn for the RAF
A torn postcard showing the poem 'Hymn for the RAF' by Patience Strong. A quote from the Prime Minister is printed on the reverse 'Let us all strive without failing in faith or in duty.'. The poem was found in the wallet of Sergeant Eric Bailey.
Poem written on post card by Harold
Six verse poem about six man crew flying operations. Annotated 'written by Harold during flight to Cologne'.
Harrold Bratley - biography
Relates early life and employment before the war. Was RAF reserve and was called up at beginning of the war. Mentions training including operational training unit before joining 9 Squadron. Includes letter describing in some detail his first…
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
Interview with Charles Meacock
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Charles responded to a newspaper article for motorboat crew and joined the Royal Air Force in July 1941. He was eventually called up to Cardington and kitted out at Penarth, with an Initial Training Wing at Weston-super-Mare. From Great Yarmouth, he…
For Johnny
A poem by John Pudney.
Death is Nothing at all
A poem about death.
Tale End Albert by Harry Holmes
A poem about a rear gunner in the style of Albert and the Lion by Marriott Edgar made popular by Stanley Holloway.
Poem
Handwritten poem, two verses reflecting on the way they used to celebrate Christmas with friends and family and now someone is missing.
Poem
Poem with a photograph of Hubert standing in the back garden, row of houses in the background.
A History Corrected
A poem about Churchill and the absence of a medal for Bomber Command.
To My Wife and Sweetheart
A poem by John Taplin
Ivan Ure's prisoner of war diary
Dairy contains drawings, poetry, names and addresses, and cigarette packets.
Fred Roberts, letter to his wife
Letter sends belated birthday greetings and a poem, Tail-end Tommy.
Frank Williamson’s RAF pilot’s flying log book. One
Frank Williamson’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 15 December 1940 to 25 February 1943 detailing training, operations and instructional duties as a pilot. He was stationed at RAF Desford (No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School), RAF Shawbury…
The Last Flight and The Confirmation
Two poems about loss, love and hopefulness.
The Bomber Boys Prayer
A poem about bombers and their crew.
Poem by WB Yates
Handwritten is 'Johnnie Holden - killed June 1944. Collected poems of WB Yates'. Included is 'When you are old'.
A W/OP's Lament
A poem about a wireless operator lying, dying. His body is full of aircraft parts. There is also a 'Chad' sketch and reference to Gremlins.
An American invitation
Six verse poem about a visit of WAAFs to an American celebration which involved Glen Miller band.
Interrogation
Multi-line poem about post operation debrief of aircrew. With considerable handwritten editing and notation.
Air raid final version
Five verse poem about the horrors of bombing.
Air raid draft version
Four verse poem about the horrors of bombing with fifth verse annotated.
Air raid
Four verse poem about the horrors of bombing.