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Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Reports on arrival back from a 10 day visit and describes couple they stayed with as well as activities undertaken. Mentions meeting the daughter of Earl and Countess of Sandwich at Hinchinbrook [sic]. Writes of going to the theatre, a dance, of…
Sam Saunders Final Flights
Details of Sam's citation for his DSO, further training in Navigation and as an instructor. He then returned to transport in the Mediterranean. His last flight was from Malta to Cairo.
There are three photographs of his wife.
There are three photographs of his wife.
Hadrian's Wall and Houghton Mill
Five photographs from an album.
Photos 1 is a view of stone walls.
Photo 2 is a ruin.
Photo 3 is Houghton Mill, St Ives.
Photo 4 and 5 are Hadrian's Wall.
Photos 1 is a view of stone walls.
Photo 2 is a ruin.
Photo 3 is Houghton Mill, St Ives.
Photo 4 and 5 are Hadrian's Wall.
David Leicester’s Royal Australian Air Force flying log book for pilots
Flying log book for L D Leicester covering the period from 11 November 1941 to 12 December 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. It also contains an extract for the award of a bar to his DFC, technical notes, certificates…
Letter to Joan Wareing from Wing Commander P H Cribb
From officer commanding 582 Squadron, informing her that her husband has failed to return from an operation over enemy territory on the night of 7/8 August 1944. Mentions that he was captain of experienced crew and comments on character. No further…
Ken hook's servicing authorisation
Authority is to carry out the armament first line servicing on a Lincoln II
Ken Hook's Crew classification certificate
As an Air Gunner on a Lincoln, shown to be Combat/Select, had to be re-certified annually.
Ken Hook's RAF observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book. One
K G Hook’s air gunner’s log book covering the period from 6 June 1943 to 30 November 1954. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Penrhos (9 OAFU); RAF Newmarket (1483 [Bombing] Gunnery Flight),…
Letter to Mrs Wareing from Reverend A W Steedman
Letter of condolence to Joan Wareing from the Padre of the RAF station at Little Staughton. Also mentions he has acted as effects officer and her husbands effects have been sent to the central depository.
Letter from Robert Wareing to his wife, Joan
He writes that he has managed to take his car in to get fixed, and that he is looking forward to his leave with her. He says that she seems to put in a lot of time at her work and that she must be appreciated as she has just received a pay rise.…
Ken Hook's RAF flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners, flight engineers. Two
K G Hook’s air gunner’s log book covering the period from 3 December 1954 to 1 June 1956. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as air gunner. He was stationed at RAF Eastleigh (Nairobi) and RAF Upwood (49 Sqn) and RAF Shawbury…
Letter from Flight Lieutenant Henry Woods to Mrs Joan Wareing
From Adjutant of No. 582 Squadron to Mrs Joan Wareing, He writes that he wanted to send a few lines of appreciation for Robert and his work and says that he also knew Robert’s brother Stanley. He says that they were both charming and had a keen…
Letter from Group Captain Commanding RAF Little Staughton to Mrs Wareing
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Enclosing key she would need.
Letter from Group Captain Commanding RAF Little Staughton to Mrs Wareing
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Acknowledges her letter and returning her husband’s car Registration Book. He regrets that they can’t issue petrol coupons and the car is not at the Station but suggests she write to her local Petroleum Board and make an application through them.
Memorandum from the Officer Commanding No. 582 Squadron, RAF Little Staughton to the Air Ministry.
He writes that he has received a complaint from Mrs Joan Wareing regarding her request for documents pertaining to her husband’s car and the subsequent delay. He asked that the Air Ministry expedite the matter.
Letter from the Officer Commanding 582 Squadron to Mrs Wareing
He thanks her for her telegram and letters and is delighted at the good news and sends her good wishes and a speedy reunion. He mentions two of her husband’s crew and the unofficial reports that they are back in England.
Letter from the Officer Commanding 582 Squadron to Mrs Wareing
Writes thanking her for her letter and also the letter from Flying Officer Walkden about her husband. He also advises that he has been officially informed that two of her husband’s crew have arrived safely back in England but that there is no news…
Letter from Officer Commanding No. 582 Squadron RAF Little Staughton to Mrs Wareing
Writes thanking her for her letter and informing her that she is still entitled to a travelling pass.
Letter to Mrs Wareing from Officer Commanding 582 Squadron, RAF Little Staughton
He writes thanking her for her letter and regretting that there is no further news of her husband and is unable to provide any information on the target of his operations. He hopes that good news will come soon.
Letter to Mrs Wareing from Officer Commanding 582 Squadron, RAF Little Staughton
He writes that he was delighted to receive the good news regarding her husband and that the Group Captain also sends his good wishes. He regrets that he is unable to provide her with her husband’s log book as that is the property of the Air…
Letter to Mrs Wareing from Officer Commanding 582 Squadron, RAF Little Staughton
Writes thanking her for her letter and enclosing a copy of a letter which he had written to the Air Ministry.
35mm slides by Noel Chaffey 620 Squadron of WW2 1943/6 and 1954 onward
Typed and handwritten list of slides captions.
Crew and aircraft
Top - seven aircrew all wearing battledress standing in two rows. Captioned 'Geo Wilcock (Nav 1), Nobby Clarke (Nav 11), Dave Hicks (W/Op), rish Miller (pilot), Sid Loseby (R.G.), Ron Baker (M.U.G.), Allan Edwards (F.E.)'. Titled 'Warboys Huntingdon…
The lucky crew
Memoir including photographs of the crew and aircraft. Thomas Jones was a flight engineer on Stirling and Lancaster and completed 64 operations on two tours. Describes early life, joining the RAF, selection and training., crewing up and first posting…
My life in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command
Includes several b/w photographs of people and aircraft. Writes of early life and mentions beginning of the war and volunteering for the air force in January 1940. Continues with account of initial training and mustering as an airframe mechanic and…