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OS2U Kingfisher
A US Navy OS2U seen from the port side/front. On the reverse 'OS2U'.
Flying boats on the ramp
Two US Navy flying boats on a ramp. Several airmen are standing to one side. On the reverse 'Getting ready at 9am on the ramp. 2nd plane is Catalina'.
OS2U Kingfishers
Five Kingfishers on an airfield ramp. The nearest is '171'. On the reverse 'One [indecipherable] on landing wheels instead of floats. Landing speed 76 knots.'
Consolidated P2Y being Beached
A side view of a flying boat at the side of the sea. On the reverse 'Beaching crew at work on a 10 year old sea plane used for primary training'.
Aircrew waiting
US Navy and UK aircrew waiting. On the reverse 'Hanging round flight [indecipherable] ready for "hops". '
Cyril James Flight Instruction Record
A record of Cyril's flying at Pensacola.
Cyril James Training Reports
A report issued to Cyril covering his training with the US Navy.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.
Unsatisfactory Progress in Training
A form completed by Cyril referring to his performance. He is instructed to undertake further training to bring his standard up to the required level.
Cyril James Identity Record
Cyril's identity paper at Pensacola
Transition Orders to Further Training
Orders issued to Cyril James with respect to his training.
Cyril James Training Report
A report issued to Cyril summarising his non-flying suitability.
There are two copies
There are two copies
Squadron Report Sheet
A report on a violation of flight discipline by Cyril.
Field Flight Board Proceedings
Cyril failed to pass his stage C checks but the board allowed him 4.5 hours extra training.
Cyril James' Naval Aviator Certificate
A certificate awarded to Cyril on completion of his course.
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Coast Guard Station, Jacksonville
A two storey building with a look out tower, identified on the reverse as the Coast Guard Station at Jacksonville.
A second photo shows the tower and a small boat.
A second photo shows the tower and a small boat.
Suburban Florida Street Scene
One car and a cyclist on an otherwise empty road, flanked by mature trees.
This has been identified as 214 East King Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.
This has been identified as 214 East King Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.
Maurice Stimpson
Maurice standing outside a house. On the reverse 'Maurice at the house with Dorris'.
The house has been identified as 214 East King Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.
The house has been identified as 214 East King Street, Quincy, Florida 32351.
Maurice Stimpson
Maurice standing in uniform in the garden of 306 East King street Quincy, Florida. Part of a second man is visible on his left. On the reverse 'Maurice. Photo possibly taken by Dorris since she has tried to cut Pete out of the frame'.
Dorris' House
A large house in a semi-tropical garden. 318 East King Street, Quincy, Florida. On the reverse 'Maurice spent some time at this house since there are many photo's [sic] of Dorris and Maurice. There is a large photo in his personal album of possibly…
Dorris
Dorris standing by the steps of a house. On the reverse ' This is Dorris and her surname may well have been Lester. A Dorris sent a telegram to Maurice congratulating him on his being awarded the DFC and she also sent him a Swan fountain pen.' The…
John Lee Mcfarlin House
Two men and a woman standing in front of a large building. The image is slightly out of focus.
Airfield Pennants
Four pennants for Jacksonville Beaches, Darr, Cochran and Turner fields.
Ivon Warmington's pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book one, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 16 April 1942 to 24 October 1943. Detailing his flying training. He was stationed at RAF Clyffe Pypard, USNAS Grosse Ile, USNAS Saufley Field, USNAS Chevalier Field, USNAS…
A year in the Life
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.