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Our Speed Team
A newspaper cutting with an article about the Long Range Development Unit of the RAF. There is also a separate image of a Wellesley and the team of airmen and ground crew involved.
Greenwich Pilot, 19, Killed in Jet Crash
A brief obituary of John Gillard killed when his Vampire crashed in Devon.
Interview with Joyce Exton Wallace. Four
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Joyce Exton Wallace recalls being put on a charge for insolence to a non commissioned officer. Joyce and her colleagues had missed the last train back to camp at Stanmore after attending a dance. She was reprimanded for reacting inappropriately to…
Bertie Henington's Biography
A brief biography of Bertie.
George Highton
Four head and shoulders portraits of George.
#1 and 2 - Two identical head and shoulders portraits of George. The first is in a cardboard mount. On the reverse of the second is a rubber stamped 'Dixon Studios Edgware'.
In the third photograph…
#1 and 2 - Two identical head and shoulders portraits of George. The first is in a cardboard mount. On the reverse of the second is a rubber stamped 'Dixon Studios Edgware'.
In the third photograph…
Flying Officer James Harry Bird DFC
A summary of JH Bird's postings in the RAF.
The Eulogy for Squadron Leader Anthony David Lambert
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A biography of Anthony David Lambert. He joined the RAFVR at age 19. He was shot down over the Baltic Sea and was able to swim ashore, where he was captured. He took part in the Long March. After the war he remained in the RAF.
Envelope
An official, On His Majesty's Service, envelope addressed to Mr. G. L. Royall. 36, Maroma [sic] Road, London, S.E.18. It is post marked 'RUISLIP MIDDX 11AM 16 JNE 1948'.
A return address for the `Ministry of Aircraft Production has been scored…
A return address for the `Ministry of Aircraft Production has been scored…
List of operations
Hand written details of nine operations to Germany, titled 'Re:- Campaign Medals'. Notes on some other operations are also given. There is a file reference in the upper left corner and a private address in the upper right.
Envelope
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Front and back of an envelope, addressed to George Royall and having been redirected several times. Includes postmarks.
Certificate - society of licensed aircraft engineers
Made out for Norman I Powell as associate member.
Letter to N I Powell from Ministry of Civil Aviation
Concerns application for extension of licence.
Letter to N I Powell from Ministry of Civil Aviation
Concerns application for extension of licence.
Eight Seated Airmen
Eight airmen seated in a tent. Information supplied with the collection states 158 squadron, Lissett, Johnny Johnson crew.
There is a second copy with details on the reverse of each man, his crew position and his address.
There is a second copy with details on the reverse of each man, his crew position and his address.
49 Trainee airmen at Lord’s cricket ground
47 trainee airmen with two instructors arranged in three rows in front of an ornate veranda at Lord’s cricket ground. Windows taped against bomb blast, a NAAFI poster visible. On the reverse 'Alphast' and Feb 1942.
Identification kindly provided…
Identification kindly provided…
Address Book
24 pages of an address book.
Birth Certificate
Certificate for James Charles Doughty.
Travel agents flyer for the Schools National Music Festival in 1938
Flyer is published by Dean & Dawson Ltd Travel Organisers. There is also a flyer for the festival in the Albert Hall. Frank was a member of his school choir that took part in the festival.
Extract from 1938 Radio Times and newspaper cuttings
Two pages removed from the Radio Times covering 6 May 1938. A central box draws attention to The Schools Music Festival being broadcast that afternoon from the Royal Albert Hall. Newspaper cuttings record the same event and lists the names of the…
Newspaper cuttings concerning Robert Palmers award of Victoria Cross
Left - Squadron Leader R.A.M. Palmer V.C., D.F.C. & Bar. Father and brother receive medals. Article explains that Robert Palmers father received the Victoria Cross and his brother his Distinguished Flying Cross at investiture at Buckingham…
Extract of citation for Robert Palmer from London Gazette
Gives operational history and descriptions of actions on operation to Cologne in December 1944 where he showed conspicuous bravery. He had a record of prolonged and heroic endeavour which was beyond praise.
London Gazette - fourth supplement
Announcement of award of Victoria cross to Acting Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer DFC (115772) RAFVR (missing). Gives some of his operational history and describes actions leading to award.
Letter to Robert Palmer's father from Buckingham Palace
Letter of sympathy from the King.
Army and RAF officers at Wellington Barracks
A large group of Army and RAF officers, some with pilot's or observers brevet sitting and standing in five rows.
A warrant officer stands on the left and an senior RAF officer with cane sits fourth from left in front row.
The officer seated…
A warrant officer stands on the left and an senior RAF officer with cane sits fourth from left in front row.
The officer seated…
Hanover A Blazing Ruin
A newspaper article describing an attack on Hanover. It is annotated 'No 10 22/3 9/43'.