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Interview with Syd Marshall
Syd Marshall grew up in Lincolnshire and was working as an engineering apprentice when he decided to volunteer for the RAF. Initially, he asked to train to be a pilot but when the basis of his apprenticeship became clear it was inevitable he would…
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Interview with David Bowker
David Bowker joined the Air Force, originally training to be a wireless operator/air gunner but re-mustered as a pilot. He discusses rudder lock on early versions of Halifax. Jacqueline Bowker, his wife, discusses her life during the war and being…
Letter to Lewis Ellis from his mother
Writes about articles that he left behind after visit.
Stan Shaw's Certificate for a Spotter's Club
A certificate issued to Stan by the National Association of Spotters' Clubs.
Telegram to Mrs H Brennan
Informs her that her son was missing as a result of air operations 21/22 July 1943
Pat Hogan's recollection of events on 3/4 March 1945 (re-produced by a relative of Flying Officer Alan Shelton)
He recalls his attendance at an annual RAAF Air Crew Europe Dinner in September 1979 where the guest speaker was Donald Bennett. He then describes his activities and training from July 1944 at RAF Lichfield where he was crewed up, and subsequently…
Interview with Frederick Cole
Frederick Cole grew up in Derby and was studying for a degree when he joined the Royal Air Force. He met his wife at an RAF dance during the war. He completed his degree after the war and had a career with Rolls Royce.
Interview with Dinah Smith
Dinah Smith was born in Bamford, Derbyshire in 1937, moving to Darley Dale when her father found a new job as an aqueduct linesman. Dinah outlines her experiences of school, friends, foraging for food, and celebrations during the war. She also…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
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Peter Lamprey writes about life whilst based at Church Broughton, including the deaths of airmen in crashes, frustration at not flying and his social life including a visit to Derby. He concludes with banter about acquaintances also in the military.
Letter from Pete Lamprey to W Gunton
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Pete Lamprey writes about his life whilst stationed at Royal Air Force Church Broughton. He is angry at the amount of Royal Air Force disorganization and the long walk to any of the nearest towns for social activity.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
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Peter Lamprey starts his letter with some banter and then mentions the weather had precluded flying and he had a great night out in Derby. He then make some comments about past flying before concluding with more banter.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he is extremely ‘browned off’ with the lack of information on the heavy conversion course he is supposed to do. He concludes with some comments to friends.
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that has moved RAF stations again and has only flown once on an air-test since arriving. He notes that the station has a good mess and food but that it’s a long way to the nearest town.
Letter from Rosemary Chadwick to parents
Writes about how time at school is very busy and about playing hockey. Continues about school activities and ask mother to order a book for her. States she is settled and happy and sends regards to family.
Postponement of Calling up for Service
A document issued to Stan Shaw by the RAF Volunteer Reserve. It postpones Stan's calling up.
Postcard to Rosemary Chadwick
Postcard from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick at St Elphin's school hoping that she is feeling better. On the front a painting of a schoolboy sitting on a bench seat in a railway carriage. Title 'Is my journey really necessary?'.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Note to go with identity card. Mentions he was at Air Ministry until late and had to drive home. Hope she will not get German Measles. Talks of visits and meetings and flying in the turbine driven Lincoln.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Mentions thaw has set in but blizzard reported raging in Yorkshire. Wonders what conditions were like in Derbyshire. Catches up with family and enquires after school activities. Parcel with apples and oranges on the way and congratulates on…
Postcard from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Recounts recent correspondence and food parcels. Talks of school activities and effects of bad snow conditions. Catches up with family news and events. Plain postcard with address to St Elphin's School on front.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Thanks for letters and glad settled at school. Talks of clothes and food sent. Enquires about life at school and mentions hard work required for exams. Talks of weather and family activities and successes with laying chickens.
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Writes that new accommodation will be good and provide privacy during her school certificate term. Catches up with news. He will send application form for summer camp to school and enclosed booking fee. Provides data on eggs laid by chickens.…
Letter from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Looking forward to seeing her at weekend and requesting train arrival time. Glad school is going well and that measles epidemic is subsiding. Talks of photographs and pullets but no special news.
The Air Training Corps: A Wartime Experience
His story begins in June 1941 when the Air Minister broadcast that a new cadet force was to be set up. Stan joined immediately. Initially they marched then received training in relevant subjects - Maths, Physics, Theory of Flight, Navigation, Morse…
Stan Shaw's Memoir notes
A page from Stan's memoirs starting with the airship R101, Cobham's Flying Circus, Air Training Corps, glimpses of his service activities then ending with the 54 Maintenance Unit.