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Roy Chadwick - no finer aircraft designer - volume 1 (draft)
The story of Roy Chadwick, Chief Designer of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd from 1919 to 1947, The aircraft he designed, and the lasting contribution he made to Britain's aviation industry. Covers chapter 1 - 15. Starts with early years and then a has a chapter…
Dinner programme for incorporated accountants society of Manchester and district
Cover, committee members, menu, toasts list and programme of music.
Letter to W T Baker from Air Ministry
Informs him that his son was promoted to flight sergeant of 28 February 1944 and warrant officer 28 February 1945.
Letter from L L Irvin to W T Baker
Thanks for letter and enclosing membership card for caterpillar club. Could not help with finding the person that packed his son's chute.
Letter from L L Irvin to W T Baker
Glad that his sons life was saved by their chute and welcomes him to the caterpillar club. Gold pin could not be sent at that time due to supply difficulties. Would be sent at first opportunity, possibly after the war
Letter from WT Baker to secretary of the caterpillar club
Informs addressee that his son had been liberated and was due back in the England in near future. Asks to be sent pin as he only received membership card.
Letter from WT Baker to secretary of the caterpillar club
Informs addressee that his that his son Sergeant Robert Baker is entitled to become a member of the club after baling out 25/26 June 1943. Asks to be send application details.
National Service enlistment notice
Made out for R Baker calling for him to go to RAF Padgate on 30 October 1941. Called for service in the Royal Air Force Reserve. Encloses travel warrant and on the reverse notes for joining.
Invitation to aircrew selection board
For R Baker to attend the No 3 RAF Recruit Centre Padgate on 27 October 1941 for aviation candidates selection board. Gives advice to attendees. On the reverse subsistence allowances.
Receipt for wedding reception
Bill for £17 16s 5d for luncheons and wine. Receipt made out to R Baker.
Britannic Assurance letter to R Baker
Covers conditions attached to reversionary bonus declares as at 31 December 1951. Letter on declared bonus.
Incorporated accounts society of Manchester and District annual dinner table plan
Table plan and list of members of society.
RAFVR postponement of calling up for service
Delayed entry to service until called forward. In meantime remain in reserves with no pay or allowances.
National service grade card
Made out for Robert Baker placed in grade 1 (one) by Manchester medical board. On the reverse a description of man.
Letter to W T Baker from war casualties accounts depot
Confirms £8 found in son's effects is noted as credit to his account. Asks for authority that sum can be remitted.
Telegram to LA Barker [sic]
Return to unit immediately.
Letter from W T Baker to LL Irvin
Thanks him for letter and writes that he had informed his son that his membership of the caterpillar club would be forwarded in due course. Asks about parachute packer and writes of the circumstances of his son's surviving to become prisoner.
Telegram from Bob Baker
Reporting he was back in England.
Field Service postcard from Robert Baker to Mr and Mrs W T Baker
Pre-printed postcard with phrases to be crossed out indicating sender was quite well, was being sent down to the base and letter follows.
Prisoner of war postcard from Bob to Maud and Bill Armstrong
Thanks them for letters and reports lack of cigarettes but hopes for improvement. Thanks them for blades and reports on friends study progress.
Prisoner of war postcard from Bob to Maud and Bill Armstrong
Reports arrival of several items of mail. Suggests they know where he is and that Fred, Dusty and Joe were all in same camp. Writes that food parcel situation is acute but hoping for merry Christmas.
Part of prisoner of war letter to W H Armstrong
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Letter from torn in half with just left hand side visible. Addressed to Maud and Bill.
Frank Nolan history
Dates of main events of life of J F Nolan including birth, education, army service 1939-1941, then Air Ministry AID in various locations including Vickers Armstrong and A V Roe.
Letter to Frank Nolan from T G Green, A.I.D office A V Roe
Writes that he agrees that Nolan should have preferential treatment regarding retention as he was an ex-servicemen. He would pass letter to "powers that be".
Letter from Frank Nolan to T G Green, A.I.D Office at A V Roe
Argues that his seniority for redundancy should be dated back to 3 September 1939 (not 9 March 1942) as he served earlier during the war and war in receipt of disability pension.