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Billets at Darr
A large two storey building identified on the reverse as billets at Darr.
Four Airmen being Street Hustled
A boy trying to sell papers to four airmen on a pavement. On the reverse 'We didn't but it after all'.
AT-10 Wichita
A side view of a Beech AT-10 Wichita. On the reverse 'Ready for Take off AT10'.
Terry and Canoe
Terry holding a paddle beside a canoe. On the reverse' Terry'.
In a second photo Terry is in the canoe.
In a second photo Terry is in the canoe.
Four Storey Building
The corner of a tall building with a palm tree in front.
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.
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.
Horse and cart in front of a House
A cart pulled by two horses in front of a detached house, 4498 Bemiss Road, Valdosta. On the reverse 'A common scene at Valdosta'.
Valdosta Street Scene
A street scene with cars and pedestrians, identified on the reverse as Valdosta.
County Building Valdosta
A municipal building identified as the County Building, Valdosta, Georgia.
Service record John Henry (Jack) Thomas
Covers enlistment and early training in the Royal Australian Air Force. Continues with description of journey to England via the United States and training in England. Lists his crew formed during training. Joined 102 Squadron with Halifax Mk 3 on 12…
Norm George Smith video interview
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Norman George Smith completed his Australian training as a pilot before being posted to the UK. He was posted to 463 Squadron where he completed ten trips before the war ended. Although he was an officer Norman would borrow his navigator’s jacket…
Steam Engine with Freight Cars
Atlantic Coast Line switch engine at Valdosta station with a bus in the foreground. On the reverse 'The Chatanooga [Chattanooga] cho cho? Valdosta'.
Identification kindly provide by Curtis Brown and Doug Smith of the Fans of all steam locos…
Identification kindly provide by Curtis Brown and Doug Smith of the Fans of all steam locos…
Valdosta Station
Two views of Valdosta station and identified on the reverse.
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.