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BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.

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Catherine's birth certificate.

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Writes that he would be unable to get to York as planned. Mentions his new training on signal and voice which was keeping him at his work location. Mentions AOC visit causing issues.

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EMoonMRosserLV420421.pdf
Relates history of his recent postings and that he was happy at Morpeth as it was near his home and girlfriend even though he would have liked to joined Rosser. Asks how things are with him. Mentions he has leave coming and describes some of his…

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EMoonMRosserLV420711.pdf
Writes that he has been very busy and asks how Rosser is getting on. Comments on girl friends/partners. Mentions how he was on standby for 1000 raids but was not called for which he though was just as well as two of his friends were lost (Cologne and…

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EMoonMRosserLV430715.pdf
Apologises for taking so long to write and asks how things are with Vic. Mentions possible future meetings. Complains about his job and reminisces for old days and comments on returning to ops.

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EMoonMRosserLV431010.pdf
Writes just to let him know he is still in circulation and has little news. Writes about his 'staying in camp business' and how fit he feels as a result. Reminisces over past events and mentions his Flying Officer had come through. Says he is trying…

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EPerkinsEWRosserLV410317.pdf
Letter from Ed Perkins at RAF Acklington. Writes that they had been fog bound and unable to fly. Announced one of his squadron had shot down a JU-88 and comments on resulting celebration. Mentions bad news concerning mutual friend. Comments on Rosser…

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ESmithDCRosserLV450718.pdf
Wonders what he was doing now and writes about his own activities, postings, courses and flying. Catches up with news of colleagues. Mentions he is going on embarkation leave but does not know where he is going, probably the Far East.

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LBennettHW561480v1.pdf
H. W. Bennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 23 April 1937 to 14 June 1943, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Observer, Air Gunner, Bomb Aimer and Navigator. Includes bombing and…

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LWilliamsonF1311249v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for F Williamson, air gunner. Covering the period from 27 December 1942 to 27 June 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth, RAF Cottesmore, RAF Fulbeck,…

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Christmas card with a picture of aircraft in action with bombing and searchlights. Annotated 'to Con, Albert and Amy from Olive and George'.

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LMadgeJG1398434v1.pdf
J G Madge’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book detailing operations and training flown covering the period 18 November 1942 to 10 November 1944. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (4 AGS), RAF Little Horwood (26 OTU), RAF Marham (1483…

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LSouterKP129001v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book. One, for Ken Souter. Covering the period from 5 July 1939 to 27 April 1945. Detailing his flying training, operational flying and instructor duties. He was stationed No.43 Elementary and Reserve flying traing School at RAF…

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BBlacklockGBBlacklockGBv1.pdf
From his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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He writes to Doris, his sister. He complains about the long journey to see his wife. The weather is bad.

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He writes that town nearby was bombed. He talks about Art, his sister's husband.

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He writes about family news and bombing.

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He thanks her for a new stationery case. he thinks her husband, Ant, will enjoy his new life in the RAF. He is looking forward to getting married to Georgie and his next leave.

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He thanks her for his Christmas card.

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He thanks her for her letter and a 10/- note. He is waiting for some leave.

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Weather has been bad but he is fit. He is expecting to move to Ayr.

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He complains of the cold weather. He writes about his wedding. He asks about the wedding photographs then complains he has little news.

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His health has improved and he has returned to work. He hopes that Georgie will move up and they can live together.

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He has been too busy to write. The weather has been bad but is just starting to improve. He has no other news.
Sheets 2 and 3 are missing.

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