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Jim Taylor's RAF Memoirs 1932-1939
An autobiography of Jim Taylor's time in the RAF before the war. He spent time training with Oliver Bell, who is recorded in the memoir.
Record of service for Squadron Leader Robert Antony Maurice Palmer VC DFC* AE (115772) RAFVR
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…
Course photograph
Forty-six airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows. One officer wearing peaked cap sits in centre of second row up. Titled 'B Flight No 2 Squadron, 3 I.T.W Hastings, October 1939'. Captioned 'Bob Palmer second row from…
1,700 Tons on Hanover - Emden is Hit Again
A newspaper article about attacks on Hanover and Emden. It is annotated 'No 12 27-9-43'.
The Surprising Details of a Few Years of World War 2 1939-1945
A memoir written by a Royal Australian Air Force wireless operator. Firstly he describes major events in the war but he continues with his own experience training in Canada then commencing further training in the UK. Only three pages are…
Vincent Francis Christian
A biography of Vincent, Arnold's father.
Jose Hayhurst's Postings
A list of Jose's postings whilst in the RAF.
Royal Air Force Route
RAF Form 296 issued to Jose to allow her to travel from RAF Barton Hall to RAF Wratling.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295B issued to Jose to allow her to travel to Eastbourne.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
A pass issued to Jose to allow her to travel home.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
A pass issued to Jose to allow her to travel home.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
A pass issued to Jose to allow her to travel to Manchester.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295 issued to Jose to allow her to travel to London.
Royal Air Force Route
RAF Form 260 issued to Jose for travel from RAF Wartling to RAF Duxford.
Military Personnel Railway Ticket
A ticket issued to Jose.
Army Railway Ticket
A ticket issued by the Army for travel between Bexhill and Preston.
Chocolate and Sugar Confectionary Card
A ration card issued to Jose.
EVT Census Form
A census form for Educational and Vocational training filled in by Jose.
Leave or Duty Ration Card
A card allowing Jose to buy food.
Australian Red Cross Welcomes You
An information leaflet with addresses, activities. clubs, assistance , tipping, places to visit, map of central London and a tube map.,
Letter to Reg Wilson's Parents
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Reg's grandfather expresses sadness that Reg is missing after a raid on Berlin. He has sciatica and is struggling.
My POW Days - Postscript
Reg starts with a page about the Caterpillar Club then describes his life after the war. Over the years he had many reunions and he undertook research regarding the four crew members who died the night they were shot down. In 2001 he and 90 or so…
My Prisoner of War Days
Reg's account starting when he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. After Berlin he was transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…
Letter to Reg Wilson's Parents
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Enclosed with the letter is a postal order for 5/- for cigarettes for Reg. He asks for news about Reg.
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