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EDoughtyJCDoughtyW[Date]-020001.jpg
Thanks her for postal order. Writes of his routine during training in Torquay. Mentions recent journey back to base.

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POatesJ1719.jpg
42 airmen arranged in three rows. The majority are trainees with officers and instructors at the front. On the reverse 'J. Oates Top Row 2nd right'.

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POatesJ1715.jpg
A group of 15 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all wearing Sidcot suits, boots, gloves and carrying flying helmets. On the reverse 'J. Oates Front 2nd Left'.

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LHadfieldL1066643v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for L Hadfield, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 March 1941 to 6 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF…

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PFieldPL1937.jpg
An older woman with baby on her lap. On the reverse '1952,Paignton, Ann V [...] & Sarah'.

PFieldPL1935.jpg
A man and a woman in costume, man holding parrot in a cage.

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PFieldPL19070006.jpg
Left page:
Top left - woman holding a baby with pram to the right outside a house.
Top centre - a woman holding a child with house in the background.
Top right - woman holding a baby,
Middle left - a young toddler sitting on sand.
Middle centre…

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PFieldPL19070005.jpg
Top left - man wearing suit and tie holding a baby.
Top right - a man with baby and two women sitting on chairs in long grass.
Middle left - man holding baby on his lap,
Middle centre - baby wearing overcoat and restraints standing in…

PFieldPL19070004.jpg
Left page - single photograph of large wave breaking over harbour pier wall.
Right page:
Caption on spine 'Paignton'
Top left - view out to sea with low cliffs, bay and land on the far side.
Top right - a woman crouching down with a young girl on…

PFieldPL19070002.jpg
View of a seashore with low cliffs, a bay and land on the far side in the distance.

Identification kindly provided by James Clarke of the identified photos of the British Isles Facebook group.

PFieldPL19030015.jpg
Front view of an elephant in zoo enclosure. On the reverse 'Paignton Zoo, February 2, 1953'.

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PFieldPL19030013.jpg
View of rear quarter of an elephant in an zoo enclosure. On the reverse 'Paignton Zoo, February 2 1953'.

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PFieldPL19030009.jpg
View along cliffs of waves crashing on rocks. On the reverse 'March 28, 1952, 4.30 pm'.

PFieldPL19030007.jpg
Waves crashing on rocky beach. On the reverse 'March 28 1952, 4.30 pm'.

PFieldPL19030005.jpg
View down cliffs of waves crashing on rocks. On the reverse 'March 28 1952, 4.30 pm'.

PFieldPL19030003.jpg
harbour side with boats pulled up. Railing and sea in the distance. On the reverse 'March 29 1952, 7.30 am'.

Identification Kindly Provided by Andy Macdonald of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

PFieldPL19030001.jpg
Waves crashing over breakwater. On the reverse 'March 29 1952 7.30 am'

Identification Kindly Provided by Andy Macdonald of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

MLovattP1821369-190903-74-01.pdf
A continuation of Peter's thesis on electronic warfare during the war.

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MLovattP1821369-190903-62-01.pdf
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.

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BLovattPHastieRv1.pdf
An incomplete biography of Roy Hastie. Only pages 1 to 46, 104 to 106, 128 to 133 and 34 additional unnumbered pages are included.

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SChristianAL29160v10121-0012.jpg
Air-to-air photograph. The seaplane is flying straight and level and the biplane is banking to the left. Behind is a large number of storage tanks, Tamar river with Devonport dockyard centre and Torpoint left.

Identification kindly provided Johnny…

SChristianAL29160v10121-0011.jpg
A formation of nine biplanes flying over the River Plym in Plymouth; Laira Bridge and Pomphlett Lake left of centre.

Identification kindly provided by Gareth Hughes of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

BPerryWRPPerryWRPv3.pdf
Gives outline of service history. Goes on to describe joining the RAF, early training, journey across the Atlantic to Canada for pilot training. Gives account of training in Canada and on return to the United Kingdom. Writes of operations on 106…

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BPerryWRPPerryWRPv2.pdf
Memoir starts by describing early life and education in Tunbridge Wells before moving to Cornwall. Writes about beginning of the war. Volunteered for aircrew in Plymouth (which had been bombed the day before) shortly after his 18th birthday.…

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SPerryWRP1317696v20006.jpg
Congratulations from all at Bideford post office

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