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PRidingRH21050063.jpg
Seven photographs from an album.
#1 is the Algiers Grand Post Office with palm trees and a pool in front.
#2 is a sunken ship with a man leaning on it.
#3 is Ron in flying kit at his station on his aircraft.
#4 is a statue on a plinth, in a…

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LRidingRH1525125v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R H Riding, navigator, covering the period from 5 January 1942 to 25 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 1332 heavy conversion…

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Declaration concerning the Italian government had accepted the conditions of an armistice.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

BScottEWScottEWv1.pdf
Text and numerous b/w photographs (some of which are also located in sub-collection albums) covering from immediately before and during World War II - (1939-1946). First page has colour photographs and description of prisoner of war medal. Continues…

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Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.

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Henry, volunteered for the RAF and learned to fly Tiger Moths at Brough. He then was transferred to South Africa on a troopship. His flying training came to an end after a poor solo flight. He was retrained as a navigator. On completion of his…

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SFoxleeBT404595v10010-87.pdf
Flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s for B T Foxlee, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 14 April 1941 to 15 October 1947. Detailing his flying training operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at…

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Letter from a Womwn's Auxilliary Air Force friend or colleague stationed at Maison Blanche in Algeria. Catching up with news and writing of her experiences in North Africa. She talks of other service woman as well as local people. She mentions her…

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BThickettPSaundersEJv10014.jpg
After a spell with 512 squadron mostly transportation flights Sam returned to the UK, flying as an instructor.
A the end of 1943 he returned to Bomber Command, 627 Squadron.
There is a photograph of the squadron grouped in front of a Mosquito.

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BThickettPSaundersEJv10013.jpg
These pages are mostly biography of Sam's time in Egypt and his time with transport aircraft in the Mediterranean region.
Photos 1, 2 and 3 are scenes from Cairo.
Photo 4 is a side head and shoulders profile of Sam.
Photo 5 is a Battle aircraft in…

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Script of telegram stating removed from Aumale Algeria, received all cables, several letters dated May 29, writing twice weekly.

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Letter from manager at Jaffe and Sons Ltd mentioning ex work colleagues from prewar employer. Many had now left and were in the forces. Asks how he likes Algeria. Mention fund raised by members of the company to send comfort to members of staff who…

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Letter of thanks to families for food parcels etc, plus detailed description of Laghuoat prisoner of war camp and surrounding area. Mentions they were allowed out twice week to walk in the desert and obtaining a few items through a local agent.…

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Writes that she sent cable and copies content. Replies that she has had all the cables he sent as well as photographs enclosed in letters. Mentions she is delighted to get his letters. Comments on weather and reminisces. Catches up with family news…

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410817-0001.jpg
Week of memories, four letters Monday.

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Welcome letters, special thoughts for Monday.

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Reports she sent cable pre-paid reply, no response, delighted received letter Medea.

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Notes letter received from Medea. Dads holiday week.

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Reports cable received awaiting letter.

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410614-0001.jpg
Chestnut trees in bloom, brings memories, hope.

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410610-0001.jpg
Reports letters and postcard received. In own home with pleasant garden.

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410530-0001.jpg
Notes cables received letters om the way.

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410520-0001.jpg
Best wishes for 21 May. Anxiously awaiting news. Tells of move from Kensal (house sold) to Nelson.

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410516-0001.jpg
Announces move to Nelson complete.

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EHudsonPHudsonJD410510-0001.jpg
Notifies receipt of cable awaiting further. Mentions moving and supplies new address.

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