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A biography written by his daughter about her father. It describes his early years but mainly his time in the RAF.
Photo 1 is of EJ Saunders.
Photo 2 is EJ Saunders cycling on an egg and spoon race.
Photo 3 is his Mother, Francis and…

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

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

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SBriarsRA1299161v1.pdf
Starts with tribute to crew and has colour photograph of a 617 Squadron Lancaster over Lincoln. Writes of his joining the RAF, selection as an air gunner and his basic training. Goes on with description of gunnery training, before going to OTU at RAF…

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ADavisR[Date]-01.mp3
Ron Davis talks of his joining the RAF and early training at Cardington, Bournemouth and Halton. He trained as a fitter and was posted to RAF Scampton on Hampdens with 49 Squadron. Ron tells many stories of life as groundcrew at RAF Scampton…

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R Stubbs writes from RAF Scampton to Mr Woolgar informing him that his son has been rescued and is at the Royal Naval Hospital in Portsmouth. He advises that he will be granted leave after he has returned to the squadron.

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A card issued to Jose whilst serving at RAF Ventnor.

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BMilesRJMilesJv1.pdf
A brief biography of Grandad Miles. He spent the war in Dover repairing and constructing buildings. Reg discusses flying over Dover in bomber attacks near Boulogne.

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BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.

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Eddie Edmunds was born in Walthamstow and was educated at a grammar school, then joined an oil company. He eventually moved to the Electric Supply Company and became an accountant. Eddie had always wanted to fly so he initially joined the reserve and…

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AGuyanS[Date]-01.mp3
'Jock' Guyan comments on his operations. The recording includes audio clips from a documentary including excerpts of Arthur Harris, engine noises and interviews.

Samuel Guyan flew an operational tour with 90 Squadron and a second tour with 115…

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Three receipts for £1 and £2 in respect of aircraft maintenance engineer's licence.

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Acknowledges preliminary application for aircraft maintenance engineer's licence. Sets date and place for examination.

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States that with reference to recent examination a recommendation had been forwarded to the ministry of civil aviation that he had satisfied requirements for "A" licence for Anson aircraft.

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SPowellNI1896919v20011.jpg
States that he was required to attend for oral examination.

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States that he had been recommended for category "A" licence for the DH 104 (Dove)

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States that he had satisfied the technical requirements for category "A" licence for Bristol 170 landplanes.

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States that he had satisfied the technical requirements for category "A" licence for D H gypsy major engines.

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Informs him he had satisfied requirements for category "A" Licence valid for Auster III and V.

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States that he has satisfied requirements for category "A" licence for installation, adjustment and compensation of direct reading compasses in aircraft.

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Asks if he is able to attend oral examination on compasses.

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Satisfied technical requirements for category "A" licence for DH 104 landplanes [DH Dove].

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Acknowledge preliminary application in respect of "A" extension to include DH 104 [Dove] and invites him to attend for written examination.

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Acknowledges preliminary application for licence and invites him for written examination.

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Acknowledges preliminary application for licence extension to cover DH 82 [Tiger Moth] and invites him for written examination.

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