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PLovattP19010012.jpg
Nine photographs from an album.
Photos 1 and 4 are head and shoulder images of Peter, captioned 'Self -escape photos 1944'.
Photos 2,3, 5 and 6 are head and shoulders of Gwen, captioned 'Gwen WRNS 1942'.
Photo 7 is a diver being suited up with the…

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PLovattP19010011.jpg
Six photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is Peter in a toy car, captioned 'Self Birmingham 1920'.
Photo 2 is Peter and Wendy sitting in a garden, captioned 'Self & Wendy Leamington Spa 1932'.
Photo 3 is Peter with his mother, captioned ' Self &…

MSearleROJ615463-170725-130001.jpg
A pass issued to Rex Searle

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EDonaldsonFIDonaldsonDW[Date]-020001.jpg
Writes of activities and family

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Fifty one airmen and four staff sitting and standing in six rows in front of Eastbourne College. All students are wearing tunic and side caps. On the reverse 'No 1 Elementary Air Navigation School, Eastbourne, 2 Flight, D Squadron, 7.3.42 - 14.5.42'.

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PBowerFG2002.jpg
A group of trainee airmen arranged in six rows at the main entrance of Eastbourne College. F G Bower is in the front row, third from left. On the reverse each individual is named.

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SWooleyAJ[Ser#-DoB]v10035.jpg
One name, two addresses. NZ 436951 Sgt Gray P N. Address in Brighton and New Zealand.

SWooleyAJ[Ser#-DoB]v10036.jpg
One name two addresses. NZ 4216052 Sgt D J Jenkins addresses in Brighton and New Zealand.

MWilsonRC1389401-170113-100001.pdf
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…

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MWilsonRC1389401-170113-100002.pdf
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…

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MSaundersA[DoB]-171003-01.pdf
A document written as a Summer Project whilst Aidan was at school. She discusses their early years after her grandparents got married in London. During the war the family moved to Wales for safety.
After the war John, possibly her brother, became a…

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SHayhurstJM2073102v10003-0001.jpg
A ticket issued to Jose.

PSearleROJ17030022.jpg
Two airmen, one in the cockpit, one about to hand start the aircraft, which has no chocks. It is captioned 'Miles Magister' and annotated 'RAF Tangmere'.

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LBeethamMJ19230517v5.pdf
M J Beetham’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 25 May 1964 to 10 July 2005. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Gaydon (232 OCU), RAF Thorney Island (242 OCU), RAF Khormaksar, RAF…

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PMcBeanLW16010080.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing unbuttoned battledress with pilot's brevet asleep. Captioned 'Asleep in the troop train Retford to Brighton'.

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PLordWCJ18010025.jpg
Photo 1 is Lynne leaning on a bird bath. It is annotated ' "sis" Shirley 1936'.
Photo 2 is Bill in a casual suit sitting on a rowing boat, annotated 'Hove 1936'.

EInglesGLayneAJ430929.jpg
Had learned that her husband was missing. Informs her that information regarding allowances should be sought from the Air Ministry. he should let the benevolent fund know if she required any temporary assistance.

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ECahirFSAlexandratosD430920.jpg
A letter to Spike Alexandratos from Jim. He describes what he has been doing since arriving in England.

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EWilson[GF]WilsonWJ-M440127.jpg
Reg's grandfather expresses sadness that Reg is missing after a raid on Berlin. He has sciatica and is struggling.

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EWilson[GF]WilsonWJ-M440330-0001.jpg

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EWilson[GF]WilsonWJ-M440414-0001.jpg
Enclosed with the letter is a postal order for 5/- for cigarettes for Reg. He asks for news about Reg.

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EValentineUMValentineJRM430711-0001.jpg
She writes long account of about her efforts with house hunting in Hatfield Herford, Ashdown Forrest, Essex and possible financial solutions to buy. Mentions going to Epping Forest to visit Sir Hubert and Lady Llewellyn Smith.

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EFullerJWilsonJH440331-0001.jpg
Letter to Mrs Wilson, wife of captain, from mother of Frank Fuller, rear gunner on the crew. Crew did not return from operations on 30/31 March Hoping for news. Will write if they hear anything.

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ERedgraveHCRedgraveJM391213-0001.jpg
Letter from Harry to his wife explaining what he has been doing - guard duty and a maths exam.

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SCheshireGL72021v10038.jpg
Concerns a tracing of a night job done on behalf of squadron. Addressed from Type 16 Beachy Head.

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