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The letter accompanies two flying log books.

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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…

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The letter describes Georges movements during training. He asks for a few items to be sent to him. He tells his sister about the days he will train.

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An envelope addressed to Mrs E Warren in Birmingham.

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Gillie Street was born in Aglionby, Carlisle, and spent her early childhood in Tyneside before moving back to Cumberland, aged eleven. Gillie recalls attending grammar school in Brampton and her first flying experience on a Barnstormer. Upon leaving…

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Full length portrait of a man wearing Sidcot flying suit, boots and gloves as well as a parachute harness. In the background abuilding. On the reverse 'Sgt Ivor Francis Groves, wireless operator Ivor Groves in flying gear'. Note attached with further…

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BDowardATansleyEHv3.pdf
Covers background, marriage, civilian occupation and family. Followed by service history including basic and flying training in England and the United States and then advanced flying training and operational conversion back home. Posted to 57…

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MTansleyEH149542-161027-01.pdf
About Lancaster (ED655) of 57 Squadron over target 22/23 September 1943. Report on engagement on two enemy night fighters by mid-upper and rear gunners. First enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed. Damage to Lancaster engine sub-frame. Continues with…

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Informs them that no further information has been received concerning their son Sergeant J R Davies RAF.

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Informs them that they had heard from the air ministry that their son Sergeant J R Davies was reported missing believed killed in action. Their son and four other members of his crew lost their lives on 3 August 1944.

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Card made out for Jones, Thomas John

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Made out for T J Jones placed in grade 1 (one).

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Full face portrait of a young man wearing open collar shirt. On the reverse '1934, Thomas Jones, 100 Mapleton Road, Hall Green, Birmingham'.

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Informs him that his son was missing from air operations on night 24/25 July 1944.

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Informs them he is in a United States Army medical facility and getting better.

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Advises them he had arrived back in England at RAF hospital Wroughton.

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Details non-commissioned service. appointments and promotions and postings with dates for all.

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BPayneGPayneGv1.pdf
Geoff Payne's autobiography divided into five chapters.

Chapter 1. Under Training.
Having been assessed in Birmingham Geoff sets off to London in August 1942 for training, at Lords. Initial training was at Bridlington then gunnery school at…

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BPayneTPGunningFVv1.pdf
A biography of Vivian, born in Beaminster in 1920. He trained at Aldergrove and served at Bassingbourne, Wattisham, West Raynham, Watton then Wyton. Losses were high. He was shot down near Le Bourget, his two crew members dying with him. Additional…

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Names and next of kin of crew. Flight Sergeant Ronald Johnson - WOP/Air Gunner, Flight Sergeant William Jack - air gunner, Flight Sergeant Joseph Sagar - air gunner, F/O John Berrington - pilot (Rhodesian), Acting F/L Laurence Flynn - pilot…

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A white, detached, shirt collar with names and addresses.

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Form with list and numbers of items in (Brighton Laundries (B'Ham) laundry made out for Kriescher D M.

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A notification of a certificate awarded to Dennis for good service and a leave pass.

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Top left - Marble arch monumental gateway. Captioned 'Marble Arch from Hyde Pk gates, Oct 43'.
Top right - three policemen walking along path towards camera with trees either side. Captioned 'Three "Bobbies" Hyde Park London, Oct 43'.
Bottom left -…

BBainesCOBrienCv1.pdf
A biography of Cecil written by his niece. It is based on letters he wrote to his brother, Colleen's father. She explains his training and the various locations where he served. He was lost 27 January 1944 over Berlin.

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