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Front view of a ship Watchet harbour with DH.82B Queen Bee on board. There are two men on the fore peak and others amidship. The aircraft is in the centre. There is a man looking out of the wheelhouse window. Ship named Radstock has three tyre…

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PCulkinJ17010361.jpg
Four photographs, first five young men sitting in a trailer, wooden barrack huts in back ground, reverse captioned '1939, R.A.F. Cosford nr Wolverhampton, 38th entry Apprentice Wing, Day, Astley, Self, Pete Smart, Porrit, O'Neil. Joined R.A.F. Sept…

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LMathersRW55201v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Ronald Mathers covering the period from 8 May 1942 to 30 September 1944. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Sywell, RAF De Winton, RAF Swift Current, RAF…

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SBondS-WensleyRv10013.pdf
Richard Wensley’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 27th June 1943 until 28th September 1946. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then 214 Squadron for operations. In November 1943 posted back to 1657 Conversion Unit.…

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Family members of Arthur Thomas. Rueben and Eliza are his great grandparents.

SClydeSmithD39856v10011.pdf
Starts with joining on short service commission and covers, in great detail, his pilot training activities, including a crash landing during a cross country. After receiving his wings award, he moves to trials work, target towing and aircraft…

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Photo 1 is the farm cart Reginald built with himself at its side. Behind is a wooden building with 'RH Thomas Coachbuilder and Wheelwright'.
Photo 2 is the same image but with Uncle Edwin also standing by Reginald.

PThomasAF20010012.jpg
Half length portrait of Arthur Thomas' father, Reginald.

PThomasAF20020028.jpg
Photo 1 is the interior of Puxton church.
Photo 2 and 4 are Puxton church with its leaning tower.
Photo 3 is Ted and Carol Thomas on Banwell church tower.
Photo 5 is Banwell abbey from the tower of Banwell church.
Photo 6 is Banwell from the…

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Postcard mentions memories. Painting of a memorial on side of tree lined country lane going down a hill with cottages to the right and hill in the distance. Selworthy by E W Haslehurst.

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Writes that he is well and that he had received no letters as yet. Writes that they had a merry Christmas as were allowed some beer. Mentions entertainment and seeing new year in. Says contact Red Cross or post office for most suitable writing paper.

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List of Pilot Officer Floyd's crew and next of kin. Includes P Floyd, John Valentine, Sergeant Propert, Sergeant J Smith, Sergeant Wright, Sergeant Woodrow and Sergeant Randal giving next of kin address in S Wales.

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Eight photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is Gwen & Wendy on a beach, captioned 'Gwen & Wendy 1949'
Photo 2 is Peter sitting on a rock on a beach, captioned 'Self Watchet 1947'.
Photo 3 is Gwen in WRNS uniform seated on a bench with a dog.
Photo 4…

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SMathersRW55201v10004.jpg
Photograph 1 is a group of 49 airmen arranged in 4 rows. Behind is a building. It is captioned 'No 63 course 3 F.I.S. Lulsgate Bottom 14th June-12th July 1944' and underneath 'With some reluctance we became instructors (names on the back)'.
Below is…

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LBeethamMJ[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book one for Michael James Beetham, covering the period from 2 March 1942 to 17 November 1945. Detailing his flying training. Operations flown, instructor duties and post war squadron duties. He was stationed at RAF Perth, USAAC…

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A man wearing dark blazer and holding a mug standing holding the top strand of a wire fence. He's standing on a footpath that crosses Palace Fields south towards Dulcote. The walls of the moated Bishop's Palace in the background. In the background…

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List of twenty-nine letters sent by Donald Baker to his mother between June 1940 and September 1941. Also notes he was shot down on 5 November 1941.

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List and next of kin of crew of James Lee's aircraft. Includes Wing Commander C L Gomm, Flying Officer T J Phillips, Flying Officer A H Rearden, Pilot Officer H N Pritchard, Warrant Officer L L McKenny.

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Enquires whether he is now allowed to correspond with his son and to inform relatives that he was safe and well.

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His letter refers to Glenn being missing.

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EBrooksJBrooksSW441120-0001.jpg
His letter refers to Glenn being missing.

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EOCRAFWytonMackieRF430320.jpg
From his son's effects officer informing him that his son's personal effects would shortly be sent to the RAF central depository. Mentions some rules for release.

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EOCRAFWytonMackieRF430326.jpg
Letter replies to Major Mackie that the station could not supply and inventory of his personal effects as that would now be in the hands of the standing committee of adjustments at RAF Colnbrook. Forwards insurance documents for Norman Mackie's car.

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EOCRAFWytonMackieRF430502.jpg
Covers enclosure of registered package which he was sending on.

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EWilsonDELMackieRF430313.jpg
Explains that his son who had been reported missing was on an important mission against the enemy. He commented that large numbers of missing airman had safely baled out.

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