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Interview with John and Vera Casey
Before the war, John Casey worked for Vickers Armstrong. He joined the Royal Air Force and completed his training as a warrant officer at RAF Padgate. He learned how to fly Stirling aircraft at RAF Wigsley, Wellington aircraft at RAF Bruntingthorpe…
Interview with Arthur Poore
Arthur joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 19 when war started in 1939, and completed a navigation course, which lasted six weeks. When the School of Navigation in Cheshire was expanded, Arthur became staff pilot, flying from mid Cheshire across…
Interview with Audrey Poynter
Having worked in her father’s garage, Audrey was called up, aged 17½, and joined the Royal Air Force. After RAF Padgate, she did some square-bashing at Gloucester before going to RAF Halton. She was taught to change plugs, replace faulty studs and…
Letter to Jack Marsden's Father
The letter advises that his son is well and 'getting about again'.
Certificate of Burial
Certificate of burial for Roy Chadwick in parish of Woodford in city of Chester on 27 August 1947. Annotated 'Grave Number M.W. B13 and 14'.
20 Airmen
20 Airmen in four rows all in uniform and side caps. Front row squatting, second sitting and the rear two standing. Ronald Boone is standing on the far right of the back row. In the background part of a wooden building. On the reverse 'This is our…
A bomber pilot’s journey through WWII
Biography of Squadron Leader David James Baikie Wilson, DSO, DFC and Bar (1917 - 1947). He flew operations as a pilot with 214, 196 and 617 Squadrons before becoming Head of Aerodynamic Development and Testing, and Test-Pilot at A V Roe & Co Ltd.…
Copy of letter to Ian Wynn's wife
From Air Ministry casualty branch reporting that the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Inquiry Service in Holland had located husband's grave in Venlo. Goes on to describe graves of aircrew recovered from same crash. Mentions some facts about…
Robert Wareing memoir
Brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest.
Robert Wareing's memoir
Second version of a brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest. Slight amendment to…
Letter to Mrs K Wynn from the RAF Benevolent fund
Thanks her for return of completed forms and notes she would like help with school fees. Suggests they would be happy to do this and request she reapplies later in year. Notes that son will be eligible for a £50 education grant from age eight and…
Copy of Entry of Death - Roy Chadwick
On 23 August 1947 near Adlington, death of Roy Chadwick in aircraft crash.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
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Passes on family news and writes of Rosemary's activities at school in last week. Looking forward to half term.
Postcard from Istanbul
Addressed to daughter from Roy Chadwick. Writes of her recent visit to seaside and a little about heat in Istanbul. Writes he will be glad to get home. On the front a photograph of waterway with many boats and buildings with Mosque on far bank. Title…
Postcard from France
Postcard to daughter from Roy Chadwick. Hoping that she has been good and writing that he had a interesting time in Paris and relating some events. Postmarked Paris. On the front a picture of a young girl in a red coat and hat. She is carrying a…
Postcard from Washington DC
Addressed to Rosemary Chadwick from Roy Chadwick. Writes he has arrived and had an interesting day. Postcard is of hotel where he is staying. On the front a painting of a large multi-story building with American Flags on top and trees in the…
Postcard of United Airlines aircraft
Postcard to Rosemary Chadwick from Roy Chadwick written while airborne between Los Angeles to San Francisco. Sends love to all. Postmarked Seattle, Washington State. On the front a photograph of a United Airlines DC 3.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Writes that they are having a quiet evening and enquires about her activities. Looking forward to the holiday and catches up with family news.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Writes that they are looking forward to he being home and discusses arrangements. Mentions Alan spending time with them before sailing for Kenya. Catches up with other news and wishes luck for examinations. Includes apology for late submission of…
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Sends thanks for anniversary gift and cards. Relates events at party. Writes about cars and family health issues. Discusses actions to prevent falling ill and about food parcels. Concludes with talk of family activities.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Emphasises need to eat and sleep well at this stage of her life. Apologises on state of bananas. Hopes she will enjoy future activities and catches up with family news.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Writes that food is on its way and thanks for recent letter. Mentions it will soon be half term and cancelled hockey match. Catches up with family news.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Sends thanks for nice postcard and discusses family health issues. Mentions he is flying to Paris in a Lancastrian. Catches up with news and mentions they are sending apples.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Asks whether she has received parcels and money, Mentions presents to other family members. Writes of arrangements for holidays and reminds her to bring bed sheets home. Concludes with weather.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Hopes she is settled back at school and writes that parcel with letters and photographs other items is being prepared. Questions her about school activities and hope she has comfortable dormitory. Catches up with family news.