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Seven aircrew around the door of a Lancaster. Text reveals that Jonny French (standing second left) was pilot of Lancaster 'NG364, LS-P'. Lists ther remainder of crew. Mentions that Flight Sergeant Henry Bysouth joined the crew after the original…

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Letter to Gilbert's mother with details of his service Estate, amounting to £34 3s 4d. Advising that a payable order in this amount is to follow under separate cover.

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Letter to Mrs A Nicholson informing her that a war gratuity of £24 10s is payable in respect of service of Sergeant G L Gard.

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Left hand page: Photograph top left shows 9 Lancasters flying in formation. Photograph top right shows Stanislaw Sewerin and another airman, both in uniform, standing outside in front of a hut. The photograph in the centre of the page shows thirty…

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Jack writes that he may only be based at Tangmere for a short time and may go to Scotland.

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Jack writes that he is sorry she is feeling lonely. He thinks they are leaving for Scotland very soon. This is for intensive gunnery training. They are going to see a film. They have been issued with extra clothing.

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Jack writes that he has arrived at Tangmere. His squadron is about to move to Croydon.

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Jack writes he has received a letter and a parcel from her. He has dirty laundry to bring home. His pay was reduced for an unknown reason and they are going to complain en masse. He had a tooth taken out.

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Jack writes that he has had little mail. He has been flying fighter affiliation. He writes about his next leave.

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Jack writes that he is thinking of her and the children all the time. He tries to clear up a misunderstanding in a previous letter. Then he talks about letters he has written and received.

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Two photographs of groups of airmen doing gymnastics near the bottom of London Road, Grand Parade, St Leonards on Sea. Albert Edward Millson is front right.

Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.…

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A group of airmen marching past Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards, Hastings. Albert Edward Millson is the third airman on the right.

Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.

Identification kindly provided…

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Two airmen and two civilians walking along Hastings promenade. Albert MIllson is second from the left. One is annotated 'Charley'.

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Extracts of the order for the Battle of Britain 'At Home' flypast and displays. Annotated 'F/LT Mason - W/O Crew'. On the reverse is a calendar with some days crossed off and others highlighted.

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Top left: Presented to Horace on his retirement by the Air Training Corps with humorous entries and autographs.

Right: A letter advising Horace that he can retain his rank of flight lieutenant following completion of his service and the…

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Letter commending the actions of Captain Taylors men in rescuing members of an aircraft crew.

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P M Edge’s Flying Log Book 5 from 9th August 1966 until September 1977. Posted to Transport Command Examining Staff as navigator and route checker. Continued to serve with Air Support Command Examining Unit. February 1968 saw posting to 242…

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During his time as medical officer at RAF Waddington, James Burt was responsible for inspecting sanitation and food hygiene, as well as general medicine. On one occasion he also had to travel to RAF Tangmere to investigate the death of a member of…

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Detailing Tommie's discharge from the Royal Army Service Corps on 21 August 1940, with the rank of corporal, as his services were no longer required, Provides personal details and confirms his participation with the British Expeditionary Force.

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Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas Kimberley covering the period 5 March 1943 to 25 September 1945. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 35 operations, 20 night time and 15 daylight, as cameraman / air gunner with…

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Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…

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Frederick Chadwick’s Fighter Controller’s Log Book from 14th April 1958 to 29th December 1961.

Posted to School of Fighter Control and 336 Signals Unit.

Served at RAF Patrington and RAF Wartling.

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George details his training and service with Air Sea Rescue in Great Britain and Malta. The document also includes various photographs of George and crew members.

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Noted that hey had learned his son was missing and were writing to get in touch with next-of-kin in case their help was needed.

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A large group of trainee airmen arranged in front of No 1 Elementary Air Navigation School, Eastbourne College. One man is circled.

Additional information kindly provided by Robin Talbot and Paul Wells of the Unidentified photos of the British…

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