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Two Railway Locomotives
Two large steam locomotives viewed from the side. On the reverse 'The engines that helped us to reach here (Atlanta)'.
Maurice Stimpson and a Locomotive
Maurice in khaki standing at the front of an Atlantic Coast Line P-5-B locomotive. On the reverse is handwritten 'His worship, Valdosta' and printed 'Maurice on the front of train in Valdosta'.
Identification kindly provided by Doug Smith and…
Identification kindly provided by Doug Smith and…
Maurice Stimpson at the Footplate of a Locomotive
Maurice at the front of a locomotive during a stop. On the reverse 'A rest on the way down'.
View of Train Tracks
A view looking out of the back of the train. Single track and trees. On the reverse 'Between Chatenoga [sic] & Atlanta.
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Cochran Field
A book detailing the activities undertaken at the training airfield of Cochran. It describes the history of the field, the training courses and names the staff and students.
Maurice Cecil Stimpson’s pilot’s flying log book. One
Pilot’s flying log book for Maurice Cecil Stimpson, covering the period from 19 December 1941 to 30 July 1943. Detailing his flying training and operation flown. He was stationed at RAF Perth, USAAC Alabany, USAAC Moody Field, RAF Little…
A Biography of Maurice Stimpson
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.
Cyril James' Naval Aviator Certificate
A certificate awarded to Cyril on completion of his course.
Field Flight Board Proceedings
Cyril failed to pass his stage C checks but the board allowed him 4.5 hours extra training.
Squadron Report Sheet
A report on a violation of flight discipline by Cyril.
Cyril James Training Report
A report issued to Cyril summarising his non-flying suitability.
There are two copies
There are two copies
Transition Orders to Further Training
Orders issued to Cyril James with respect to his training.
Cyril James Identity Record
Cyril's identity paper at Pensacola
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 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.
Cyril James Flight Instruction Record
A record of Cyril's flying at Pensacola.
Two Airmen in Detroit
Two airmen walking along an urban street. On the reverse 'Detroit'.
Cyril James and Paddy
Two airmen standing in the snow. On the reverse 'Paddy and I outside Cincinati [sic] Railway Station.'
Aircrew waiting
US Navy and UK aircrew waiting. On the reverse 'Hanging round flight [indecipherable] ready for "hops". '
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'.
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.'
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'.
Cincinnati Station
The railway station at Cincinnati, in the snow. On the reverse 'Railway Station Cincinnati Paddy & I'.
OS2U Kingfisher
A US Navy OS2U seen from the port side/front. On the reverse 'OS2U'.