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BBlacklockGBBlacklockGBv1.pdf
From his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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EDoughtyJCDoughtyW421218.pdf
Apologises for not writing but says he has now news and is saving paper. Writes of his civilian work and lack of luck with local girls. Comments on doctors and getting his finger lanced. Continues with gossip and family news.

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A large group of men mostly wearing civilian dress but two in overalls and one in the centre wearing battledress and beret. Three men kneeling in front, with most standing in line and five behind on top of a Chipmunk aircraft. In the background…

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Report on quarantine of bonded hoses and notes on despatch hoses. On the reverse letter about an order.

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Second version of a brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest. Slight amendment to…

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Mentions formation of Pathfinder force. Gee, pulse phasing radar, new compasses. Continues with short note of H2S, OBOE. Lists locations and RAF stations.

BWareingRWareingRv10001.jpg
Brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest.

BHopgoodPMHopgoodPDv1.pdf
The detailed biography begins with government measures at the start of National Service. Philip Hopgood volunteered and enlisted at Padgate, Warrington. He was classified as medically Grade 1. Initial training was at RAF Regent's Park (Lord's Cricket…

EStewartMJMadgettLR-AG430826.jpg
From Mary Stewart expressing shock over news that Hedley was missing, especially after news of award of Distinguished Flying Medal.

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Letter of sympathy over bad news of Ian.

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Letter to Kath from Norah writing how sad she is to hear about Ian.

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MChadwickR18930430-150622-11.jpg
Certificate of burial for Roy Chadwick in parish of Woodford in city of Chester on 27 August 1947. Annotated 'Grave Number M.W. B13 and 14'.

MChadwickR18930430-150622-10.jpg
On 23 August 1947 near Adlington, death of Roy Chadwick in aircraft crash.

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Addressed to Mrs F Lapham thanking her for Christmas greetings and sending their's in return. Signed Barnes Wallis. Enclosed is photograph of Barnes Wallis and a women seated looking up at another woman who is leaning down to talk to them. Three…

SMaddockLyonR2205669v10003.jpg
Item 1 is a grade card issued to Roy Maddock-Lyon after his medical examination in Chester, 18 December 1942
Item 2 is a letter enlisting Roy Maddock-Lyon into the RAFVR, dated 29th June 1943.
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