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Bernard Ross' service and release book
Service release book for Bernard Ross (WO, 1610215). Contains details and instructions for release from RAF service. Ross was an air gunner in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Bob Burns information re saxophone and clarinet
Account of Bob Burns (semi-professional musician) formation of orchestra in prisoner of war camp after arrival of Red Cross parcel with saxophone and clarinet. Continues with account of long walk from Silesia to Berlin in January/February 1945 in…
Letter from Wing Commander of 50 Squadron to Mrs Coling
A one page letter signed by Flight Lieutenant W R Francis, on behalf of the Wing Commander of 50 Squadron, to congratulate Mrs Coling on the news that her son, Sergeant Eric Coling, is safe and a prisoner of war.
Newspaper cuttings
The first cutting refers to the award of the DFM to Patrick Geary and receiving the medal at Buckingham Palace.
The second is from the Prince Albert Daily Herald. It reports an interview with Patrick and a fellow trainee Corporal Phillip Finch, both…
The second is from the Prince Albert Daily Herald. It reports an interview with Patrick and a fellow trainee Corporal Phillip Finch, both…
Transcription of interview Patrick gave in Canada
The transcript has a note 'Prince Albert March 1943'. The interview records, amongst other things, that Patrick was there to train as a pilot, he was awarded the DFM for shooting down two Me 109s on a raid on Brest in July 1941, and presented with…
Course photograph
Two photographs, 58 airmen including Patrick, posed in three rows in front of wall.
Names are typed below the photographs.
Names are typed below the photographs.
Fighter Plane in Night Crash
Newspaper clipping reporting the death of Pilot Officer Olding in an aircraft crash.
Transcript of My life in the RAF
Transcript of F Dunn's memoir describing life before and after joining the RAF. Includes induction and starting off in the RAF in England and then sea voyage to South Africa and then initial training in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Essay about Frederick Delius
Written at the age of 13 as author had to give this lecture to class at school. Essay on life and work of Frederick Delius.
Night duty Waltham
Gives description of duties and work of R/T operators in flying control at RAF Waltham (Grimsby). Mentions taking notes of all transmissions, giving directional help to pilots and having to divert aircraft due to bad weather.
Letter to Mrs Myers from D Sheehan
On headed notepaper of the national union of operative heating and domestic engineers and general metal workers offering sympathy on the death of Mr Myers.
Letter to K Myers from union general secretary
From the general secretary of the national union of operative heating, domestic and ventilating engineers and general metal workers sympathising over the death of her father.
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes about breaking up with girlfriend. Goes on about book he is writing based on Wuthering Heights and asks her to supply information on everything about the real Wuthering Heights to help him. Mentions recent letter he sent and that he will send…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Mentions death of President Roosevelt and his feelings about it. Writes about subsequent activities on base. Continues letter after break. Mentions getting all the newspapers and comments on president's death. Comments on show he went to see and…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes that he had spent time in Louisiana and that it was a long time since he had written in longhand. Comments on weather and says he buys every Vera Lynn record. Writes about shows he has seen. Continues with long rambling passage on thoughts and…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Starts by describing his desire to be with her. Continues with long rambling description of his feelings, thoughts and activities. Mentions meeting a buddy and talking over times in England. Concludes saying how miserable he had been not hearing from…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes about her recent letters. Mentions poor state of things in England and reminisces over his time there. Writes about the last time he saw her and his journey back to the United States. Continues to express his feelings for her and speculates on…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes of parcel he is sending her for Christmas in which he could not enclose a makeup set due to high customs duty required. Mentions mail embargo in the United States and its consequences. Then relates what is in the package and how he decided on…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes that he planned to go to England later that year. States that he had to see her to give him peace of mind.
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Aplogises for letter and says he was not well. Writes of film he had seen and describes plot. Follows rambling section on his feelings, thoughts and memories. Mentions activities and expresses his feeling for her. After break in letter describes his…
Letter from Ford Killen
Comments on current weather and reminisces over time in England. Writes about his literary work which is based on her. Outlines plot and writes about music. Continues with more reminisces. Mentions speaking to army recruiting officer and speculates…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Quotes from a poem and wishes her happy upcoming Christmas. Speculates on her coming to the United States and possible future. Mentions his worse traits. Says he has looked at other girls but keeps remembering her who made him so happy. Continues…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes that he had received her letters and describes his latest activities including meeting up with his brother who he had not seen for 4 years. Mentions his plans for the future and describes in detail a friend who Cathie seems to have disapproved…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Writes that he was enclosing print he promised. Short letter as he wanted to get photographs off in afternoon post.
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Another long rambling letter describing his thoughts and feelings. Very pleased to receive her letters. Writes about films and their possible future. Writes about the United States and differences in spelling English and American. Continues with long…