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  • Type is exactly "Text. Poetry"

MNichollsJEK2011088-200201-10.pdf
Poem remembering Bomber Command airfields, countryside and bombers taking off, facing defences and returning, and those who did not return.

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Poem about playing chess.

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Three verse poem about Christmas. Relates children's party and mentions WAAF officer doing party planning trying to bring cheer to Waltham station. On the reverse 'Keith Burrows, RAFA'.

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Five verse poem about converting a squadron from Wellington to Stirling.

MWarburtonW1067053-160217-01.pdf
Scrapbook prepared by Bernard Clark for his son containing contributions from the crew of William Warburton's Lancaster. First page has sketch of Lancaster with crew positions noted. Other page includes signatures and other material from: Alan…

MWilsonRC1389401-170113-28.pdf
A German marching song but also a love song to Erica.

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A poem titled Dawn Patrol

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A five verse poem recording the end of 517 Squadron's meteorological flights.

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Poem of four verses of seven lines each in remembrance of those who flew and the freedom that they died for.

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Seven verses telling the story of a dying flight engineer.

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Three verse poem with a tribute to a friend.

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Dedicated to C.R.W, killed March 7 1944 in an aircraft accident. Contrasts the pain of death with the serenity of afterlife.

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A three verse poem about 'Johnny'.

MConlonDV19200531-200812-01.pdf
A poem written by Michael J Conlon

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Five verse poem about those left behind of lost men.

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Poem remembering those who did not live to see the end of war.

LFertichF[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Frank Fertich’s Flying Log book as air gunner covering the period from 24 January 1944 to 17 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RCAF Mont Joli (9 B&GS), RAF Wellesbourne Mountford (22…

LWilliamsonF2-1061862v1.pdf
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…

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Letter sends belated birthday greetings and a poem, Tail-end Tommy.

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Three verse poem about dark thoughts, despair and love.

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Three verse poem. Malayan landscapes spur a reflection on human condition.

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Four verse poem on winter.

MWarrenGC1580687-190813-02.pdf
A collection of poetry and prose written by George.

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Multi-line poem relates story of crews arriving back at fog bound airfield from operation to Berlin. Aircraft crashed and 18 aircrew were lying dead in medical centre. Laments hoping they did not die for nothing.

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Two verse poem about things that haunt.
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