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Telegram to Mrs Muir
Informing her that her son is missing after operations.
Letter from Robert Stott's wife, Agnes to Mr Blandford
Letter to Pilot Officer Blandford's father, thanking him for his letter, celebrating the fact that his son had survived and sharing the news that Robert and other crew members had died.
Letters between Robert Stott's wife, Agnes and Mr Blandford
Five letters from Agnes Stott to Mr Blandford, a fellow crew member's father, and one to Mr Blandford from a fellow crew member (Pilot Officer G G Whittle) who did not fly with them on their last operation.
Three letters from Robert Stott's wife
Letters from Agnes Stott to a fellow crew member's father, comments on confusion about regular crew member who did not fly with them on their last operation and telling him that she had received formal notice that Robert had died.
My Maternal Grandparents
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A document written as a Summer Project whilst Aidan was at school. She discusses their early years after her grandparents got married in London. During the war the family moved to Wales for safety.
After the war John, possibly her brother, became a…
After the war John, possibly her brother, became a…
Operation Manna
An account of how the operation came about and evolved. Describes the events leading up to the need for food relief in Holland, a brief account of how the operation was set up and executed.
Air Defence Cadet Corps membership card
A membership card issued to Alan North.
A Reminiscence of the Flying Characteristics of Many Old Type Aircraft
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.
King's appreciation letter
A letter signed by the Secretary of State for Air, Harold Macmillan, on behalf of the King, addressed to Jean Thompson for distinguished service. Accompanying the letter is a portrait photograph of Jean Thompson in a WAAF uniform.
Notification of death
A letter sent by the Air Ministry detailing the death of Sergeant William Richard Hunt. The letter includes the date of William Richard Hunt's presumed death and where he is buried. It is signed by a Flying Officer.
Letter to J F Mills
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Letter informing Flight Lieutenant Mills that his service with the Royal Air Force expired.
Going to London?
A guide to socialising in London.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Ronnie of his retirement and his liability for recall.
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from Air Ministry
The letter advises that he will shortly be getting an official letter. It also recommends various associations that can help him find work or assistance.
Envelope addressed to Dick Rooke
An On His Majesty's Service envelope sent to Dick.
Ron Riding's Certificate of Good Service
A certificate issued to Ron for his good service and an accompanying letter.
Bill Bailey's Cadet's Flight Log
Cadet's Flight log of Bill Bailey issued by City of Leicester Wing, Air Training Corps. It records one flight in a Tiger Moth on 30 May 1942, duration 10 minutes
Air Training Corps Certificate of Proficiency
A certificate awarded to Dick Curnock for passing the Aircrew syllabus.
Air Training Corps Sports Certificates
Five certificates awarded to Ivor in June and July 1942.
Air Training Corps Certificate of Service
Alan North's certificate of service.
Telegrams awarding Arthur Horry the Distinguished Flying Medal
Two telegrams and a note awarding Arthur Horry the Distinguished Flying Medal.
RAF Gatwick Christmas 1944 Menu and Programme of Events
The menu for Christmas dinner followed by a list of events on Christmas , Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The writer expresses delight that Reg is safe, also his pilot.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Parents
The letter expresses delight that Reg is safe, as is their son and John Bushell.
Interview with Sir Fitzroy Augier
Fitzroy ‘Roy’ Augier was born in Saint Lucia. When Roy was ten, his father owned a shop in the main town of Castries. Roy had a good education and after school went to work at the Post Office. However, his ambition was to go to university to…