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  • Spatial Coverage is exactly "England--Swindon (Wiltshire)"

SDunnFT1319229v10002-Transcript.pdf
Transcript of F Dunn's memoir describing life before and after joining the RAF. Includes induction and starting off in the RAF in England and then sea voyage to South Africa and then initial training in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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SDunnFT1319229v10002-0001.pdf
Autographical account of life at the beginning of the war including service in ARP in Swindon. Reasons for volunteering for the RAF. Registered for military service in February 1941. Waiting for call-up. Induction at St John's Wood London and…

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PFieldPL19070009.jpg
Left page:
Top left - two girls sitting on lawn in garden.
Top centre - head and shoulders image of a baby wearing coat with hood.
Top right - a crowd, including a young girl and woman with baby in pushchair watching an elephant.
Middle left -…

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PFieldPL19070008.jpg
Left page:
Top left - woman holding a baby.
Top centre - a young girl standing in doorway.
Top right - young child playing on path.
Middle left - a woman holding a baby.
Middle centre - young girl standing with baby in pushchair.
Middle right…

PFieldPL19070007.jpg
Left page:
Top left - view down snow covered street with figures in the distance.
Top centre - a young child standing in a back garden with wall to the right.
Top right - view over garden with bungalows in the distance.
Middle left - two women…

BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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Introduces Michael G Hanson an RAF reservist and tells of time sailing before stating training. Covers elementary and advanced training before joining 233 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on Hudson. Relates life on the station, in local area and on maritime…

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