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Wilsford Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting about George Robinson being reported missing. It briefly describes the circumstances and gives some details about his late father, his recent marriage and his education.
Route and orders
RAF Form 433A completed for a triangular route from Grantham-Market Rasen-Netherthorpe-Grantham.
Belgian Machines visit Grantham 1931
Four photographs of Breguet XIX of the Belgian Air Force visiting Grantham.
#1 and 3 are port side views.
#2 is a port side view of four aircraft.
#4 is a front view.
#1 and 3 are port side views.
#2 is a port side view of four aircraft.
#4 is a front view.
Bristol Fighters and Bulldogs, RAF Grantham
Four photographs of two different aircraft.
#1 and 3 are port side views of a Bristol Fighter.
#2 and 4 are front and port side views of a Bulldog.
#1 and 3 are port side views of a Bristol Fighter.
#2 and 4 are front and port side views of a Bulldog.
'D' Flight RAF Grantham
Three photographs of Armstrong Whitworth Atlases.
#1 a port side view
#2 two airmen shaking hands at the front of an Atlas
#3 a port side view of an Atlas with a Hucks Starter vehicle at the front.
#1 a port side view
#2 two airmen shaking hands at the front of an Atlas
#3 a port side view of an Atlas with a Hucks Starter vehicle at the front.
'C' Flight RAF Grantham
Three photographs of Armstrong Whitworth Siskins.
#1 and 3 are port side views. One aircraft is J-8869.
#2 is a front view.
#1 and 3 are port side views. One aircraft is J-8869.
#2 is a front view.
'A' Flight RAF Grantham
Three photographs captioned A Flight Hawker Tomtits. Arnold is in the third photograph. One aircraft is J-9781.
No 3 Flying Training School, RAF Grantham 1931
Two photographs of the school's buildings. There is snow on the ground in the second photograph.
Arnold Louis Christian's Biography
A biography written by his grandson, covering from 1929 to 1941.
13 Airmen and a Hawker Tomtit
13 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Tomtit biplane.
Arnold Louis Christian
Two photographs of Arnold.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.
Medical officer's certificate
Part of document - includes medical officers certificate - recommendation for commission. Followed by similar document with different signatures but same recommendations and extra remarks. Both signed by WRP Perry.
Marion Clark Biography
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Marion's life detailed, from birth, including her days with the RAF.
John Nettleton VC
A biography of John from his attempts to join the South African navy to his time in the RAF.
Doctor's bill
For Wally Layne's wife for professional attendance.
Receipt from Grantham hospital
Receipt for maternity bed.
Telegram to Joan Wareing from Alice
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Writes she is so happy.
Letter to Joan Wareing from Alice
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She writes that she is very happy to hear that Bob is safe and presumes he is a prisoner of war. She also writes about her social activities and the weather.
Letter to Joan Wareing from Alice
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The author, Alice, writes to Joan thanking her for a letter. She also mentions the speed of delivery of letters from troops at Arnhem.
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Writes that he is due to leave current camp along with eleven officers to go to Stalag Luft 3. Asks for photographs of son David and he would have changed from the baby ones he has. Says he would be pleased to get cigarettes and asks what she thinks…
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from 97 Squadron adjutant
Suggest that she does not send officers uniform to him direct but should write to the international Red Cross committee to get a definite ruling.
Cross country navigation log
Includes route forecast, turning points, courses, speeds and estimated times of arrivals.
Two postcards from Wally Layne
Top - to his wife saying he was writing by flickering lamp. Writes that things are moving quickly and everyone expects to be home by Christmas but he couldn't imagine the war ending.
Middle - front of postcard with address to Mr and Mrs…
Middle - front of postcard with address to Mr and Mrs…
Postcard from Wally Layne to his wife
Reports arrival of seventeen letters, eleven from her. Glad to hear her and baby were doing well. Thinks David Ian are good names and mentions odd letter from a friend.