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Philip James was a valet to Captain Fletcher at Margham Castle before joining the Royal Air Force. At the age of 19, he trained as a flight engineer at RAF St Athan, working on the Halifax. At RAF Dishforth in Yorkshire, crews were formed and Philip…

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On her Majesty's Service envelope. Addressed to Mrs K Wynn postmarked Norwich, Norfolk.

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Robin was born in Norwich on 16 June 1937. His father was in the Royal Air Force in Manchester, and then in Thetford Forest where the Merlin engines were stored. He finished his service at RAF Marham. Robin spoke about his school days. He…

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Addressed to Wing Commander Donaldson, 192 Squadron. Letter concerns contributions to present for A.O.C. and possible contributions for another person called 'Our Rory'. Notes that such subscription lists are strictly against peacetime regulations…

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Thanks him for having allowed them six barrels of beer for a farewell party for aircrew leaving the squadron.

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A memoir written by Cliff Watson divided into 20 chapters.

The Earliest Years.
Born in Barnoldswick, then in Yorkshire, now in Lancashire in 1922. His father ran a wireless business until 1926. He describes his years at schools and a move to…

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A chart used for a navigational exercise over the south east of England. It is annotated 'R Curnock 3087 June 30th 1942'. A route crosses Cambridge, towards Norwich then south east to east of Clacton, South south west to the Thames then returns to…

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Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '193 LMG. Millard. 427'

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Left page - letter from John Collier on Norfolk and Nowich Aero Club headed paper, thanking Jill Nicholls for her letter which thanked him for the flight she took with him. Right page - Title at top - 'Alex Henshaw Kings Cup 1938 and Cape records…

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Left page. Top - autograph from Jean Batten after congratulations for record flight Australia to England. Bottom - autograph from Giles Guthrie and note of England to South Africa air race with W A Scott.
Bottom right - photograph of two men…

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The menu for the squadron Christmas Dinner. There are signatures of some of the participants.
A second copy contains more signatures and a newspaper cutting about the event. It is annotated 'Don't lose this please'.

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Drawing of man wearing check shirt and trousers holding a cigarette.

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Four pages from wireless operators log book. January, February, March and April 1946. Aircraft Lancaster. Includes local flying and trip to Italy and France.

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, and describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.

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Details of data for routes Spalding to Broxbourne to Norwich area: giving tracks, distances, courses, groundspeed and times.

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Outlines four things that make Battle of Britain stand out: it turned the tide of war, it was fought by a small number of men, it was a battle between two sets of military men (no civilians involved) and those who fought it were very young. Then puts…

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Batchelder was the pilot of this operation. They bombed inside flares but the navigator insisted it was not Mannheim. Damage to one engine from flak, later they were attacked by a Me 110. They successfully landed at RAF Horsham St Faith, Norwich.

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From a friend. Author states that he will be in Norwich the following weekend and suggest they meet up. Writes about his upcoming activities at a transport OTU.

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Comments on weather and that Lewis should be flying. Dreams of bike ride and picnic. Catches up with news of friends and speculates over next date. Mentions going into Norwich.

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Acknowledges receipt of letter and parcel. Says he spends most of his time reading and that he is trying to get a bicycle. Writes that he had not been into Norwich yet but might go that week. Mentions station dances and cinema. Mentions getting…
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