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Letter to N I Powell from Air Registration Board
Acknowledges receipt of application for extension to aircraft engineer's licence in category "C". States that he would not be subjected to normal examination procedure. Asks him to return enclosed form.
Letter to Jack Darby's Wife
Jack writes thanking her for her letter. He might be getting a 48 hour pass and he discusses how they could meet in London.
Letter to Jack Darby's Wife
Jack describes his journey back north.
Letter to Jack Darby's Wife
Jack describes his journey back.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes that he has received several letters on the same day. He is working as a sorter in the camp post office.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes about her cycling.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes he has moved 2700 miles by train. They stopped at Montreal for 10 hours. Food and accommodation was very good. They were met at Winnipeg by a reception committee. His journey finished at Lethbridge.
J C Cockram and crew
First is of a crew, posed in two rows on grass in front of a wall. Given names and crew position recorded.
Second and third are the crew posed in front of Halifax 'Jane' on dispersal, servicing equipment in the background.
Fourth is of a Halifax…
Second and third are the crew posed in front of Halifax 'Jane' on dispersal, servicing equipment in the background.
Fourth is of a Halifax…
Memoir notes - Cranwell
Describes arrival at Cranwell in a cold December. Describes accommodation in detail. Goes on with mention of living conditions and description of camp and facilities. Continues with descriptions of daily activities, classrooms, instructors and…
Memoir notes - Bawtry and Grimsby
Describes farewell concert at undisclosed location and closure of chapter of authors introduction to service life. Goes on to write of arrival at Bawtry Hall with friend Dorothy at new location with description of accommodation and cleaning…
Memoir notes
Describes posting to, journey to and arrival at Bawtry Hall. Goes on to describe accommodation and living conditions. Continues with description of duties including cleaning ablutions and lecture rooms. Goes on with description of life and…
Part of letter to Kathy
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Catches up and reminisces over past good times. Mentions previous boy friends and current one.
Letter to Kathryn from Ford Killen
Writes of his current situation. Mentions receiving a letter from her. Expresses his love for her but wonders what she would be letting herself in for. Mentions problems of sending her a ring. Writes about his daily activities and his current…
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks he for her letter. He works seven days a week and has completed his first week with 21 to go. He describes his busy life without time off.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has been horse riding again in the mountains.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He writes saying it is very dry and dusty. His course has become more interesting with practicals and flying.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for the newspapers she has sent. He has been practice bombing. They have been having sporting competitions and a dance.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks he for her letters and poetry. They have been flying and buzzing farmers on their tractors.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He expresses surprise that he is married. He has been on leave but snow stopped his progress. He went horse riding in the National Park.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has been horse riding and flying. He enjoys bombing and evasive action. He has four weeks of the course left.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for her mail and newspapers. He has been night bombing.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has had no mail and he is nearing the exam period. He has been doing a lot of flying. There has been a parade and an air show.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
Ha has been to Banff on leave. After hitch hiking locally they hired bike and swam in the hot springs. On a flight their undercarriage stuck up but they landed safely.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for her mail. He has left Lethbridge and is now at Edmonton. The food at his new base is good. An Anson crashed killing five crew and trainees.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He has a six week course to complete before returning to the UK. They have been doing 300 mile round trips using dead reckoning to drop a trial bomb.