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Signed official secrets act form
Ministry of aircraft production official secrets act document signed by Frank Nolan while assistant examiner at Aeronautical Inspection Directorate at Liverpool.
Blank paper
Lined paper covering a letter from the ministry of aircraft production stamped GTC Preston.
Process check on welding
Instructions for welding on one side. On reverse accepting quote for an order.
Letter to Frank Nolan from the ministry of aircraft production
Notifying him that he was to move on long term detachment to Vickers Armstrong Blackpool with effect from 18 August 1944.
Letter to Frank Nolan from the ministry of aircraft production
Request that he report for duty as inspector-in-charge, aeronautical inspection directorate, Liverpool district on 9 March 1942.
Letter to Frank Nolan from the Ministry of Aircraft Production
Offering him, subject to conditions to be appointed as examiner in the Aeronautical Inspection Directorate in Liverpool.
History of aircraft flown by Leslie Davies and crew
States that the crew flew operationally on no fewer than six Lancaster aircraft. Mentions operations along with aircraft flown on them and some of aircraft's subsequent history and where they were built.
Combat report and biographies of Ernest Tansley's crew
About Lancaster (ED655) of 57 Squadron over target 22/23 September 1943. Report on engagement on two enemy night fighters by mid-upper and rear gunners. First enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed. Damage to Lancaster engine sub-frame. Continues with…
Jack Dalton
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing uniform tunic and side cap. On the reverse 'Pilot Officer Jack Procter Dalton, 161782, second pilot'. Gives other details.
Jimmy
A poem about a colleague who was missing in action.
Crew list
List of crew and next of kin. Nest of kin addresses.
Letter to Joan Wareing
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Letter from [indecipherable signature] saying how pleased they are to know that she has heard from Bob.
Andrezj Jeziorski and Dragon Rapide
Andrezj standing at the wing tip of a Dragon Rapide. On the reverse 'June 26th 1950. Squires Gate, Blackpool. Rapide with Pilot C. Jones'.
Seven Photographs
#1 A port side view of a Mitchell on the ground. Two more are behind.
#2 A front, port side view of a Mitchell 'Y' with its engines running.
#3 Air to air image of the port side of two RAF Mitchells.
#4 Colin McDermott and Two Airmen standing at…
#2 A front, port side view of a Mitchell 'Y' with its engines running.
#3 Air to air image of the port side of two RAF Mitchells.
#4 Colin McDermott and Two Airmen standing at…
Colin McDermott and His Mother
Colin and his mother standing outside her house. Colin is in uniform and smoking. On the reverse 'Mother & Me Sgt Air Gunner Ada & Colin 4, East View Deepdale Rd Preston'
Summary of medical board
Some personal details and return to unit.
List of crew and next of kin, Lancaster ME674, 12/13 July 1944
Captain Flying Officer Charles Ronald Phillips and list of crew and next of kin.
Log Book Extracts
Two pages from a logbook. Ralph is mentioned as a second pilot or passenger.
Four newspaper cuttings
Left - Dovercourt Man gets GCM - part of cutting also on the right side.
Top center - crippled bomber lights full on won dog-fight. Account of enemy fighter attack on a bomber, wounding four crew and damaged aircraft. One enemy hit and the other…
Top center - crippled bomber lights full on won dog-fight. Account of enemy fighter attack on a bomber, wounding four crew and damaged aircraft. One enemy hit and the other…
Telegram to William Warburton's mother
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Informs her that her son is reported missing in action after air operations 27/28 January 1944.
Canadian Train, Blackpool and two Airmen
Six photographs from an album.
Photo 1 and 3 are train coaches.
Photo 2 and 4 is the promenade at Blackpool.
Photo 5 is a sergeant airman standing with his hands in his pockets.
Photo 6 is a different sergeant standing with his hands in his…
Photo 1 and 3 are train coaches.
Photo 2 and 4 is the promenade at Blackpool.
Photo 5 is a sergeant airman standing with his hands in his pockets.
Photo 6 is a different sergeant standing with his hands in his…
National registration act card for A M Hodel
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Certifies that Annie Mary Hodel has been registered under the National Registration Act 1915.
George and Barbara Hutton's Wedding
Five photographs of George and Barbara's wedding day.
Photo 1 is George in uniform standing with his bride. On the reverse 'George & Barbara Hutton 30/8/45'.
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders image of the couple.
Photo 3 is the couple cutting their…
Photo 1 is George in uniform standing with his bride. On the reverse 'George & Barbara Hutton 30/8/45'.
Photo 2 is a head and shoulders image of the couple.
Photo 3 is the couple cutting their…
Wedding Invites, Telegrams, Cards and Mementos
32 items from an album.
Item 1 is an invitation to George and Barbara's wedding.
Item 2 is a sprig of white heather.
Item 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21 are congratulations telegrams.
Items 6, 7, 8, 10 - 15, 22, 23, 25-30 are gift tags.
Item 9,…
Item 1 is an invitation to George and Barbara's wedding.
Item 2 is a sprig of white heather.
Item 3, 4, 5, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21 are congratulations telegrams.
Items 6, 7, 8, 10 - 15, 22, 23, 25-30 are gift tags.
Item 9,…
Dennis Denton in Blackpool
Sitting on low wall, looking out over promenade and sea, North Pier and Blackpool Tower in background.