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LHaileyKJ1449497v1.pdf
K J Hailey’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 6 May 1943 to 9 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Manby (Empire Air…

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LForthHO19200321v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book three for H O Forth, covering the period from 2 January 1943 to 16 March 1946 and from 3 January 1950 to 20 May 1953. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties, operations flown, and post war flying with 77 Squadron. He…

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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BGardnerM-ManuelRWickhamHWv1.pdf
Recalls Harry's joining the RAF and describes his initial, then basic and advanced aircrew training. Follows move to operational training unit, and joining 102 Squadron flying Whitley. Mentions operations to Berlin, Stettin and Duisburg. Converted to…

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-46.jpg
From YMCA HQ MEF Cairo. Receipt for parcel from Mrs M Powell.

MPowellNI1896919-191029-45.jpg
Required to report for regular service in accordance with instructions. In the meantime would remain on the reserve with no pay or allownaces.

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-44.jpg
From CRC Worcester to officer i/c attestation section, no 2 recruit centre. Lists three names including Powell N I. Expected draft 1943-04-15.

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-41.jpg
Certificate of issue of British money order for Mr R Powell for £35.

BPowellNIPowellNIv1.pdf
Gives qualifications as aeronautical engineer. Education and employment history including service in the RAF from 1943 to 1947. Management experience and family background.

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PPowellNI19050003.jpg
Three individual decorations: 1939–1945 Star , Italy Star and War Medal 1939–1945 and brown OHMS envelop addressed to NI Powell.

PWhittakerH17010004.jpg
Seven airmen in flying kit, standing at the rear of their Halifax. 158 Squadron, Lissett, Johnny Johnson crew. A second copy is annotated '158 Sqdn RAF Lissett 4 Group 1944' and each man is identified with their crew position. Another copy has each…

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PPowellNI19020002.jpg
A large group of air cadets with officers and non-commissioned officers wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in six rows. Worcester Baptist Church and other buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Norman Powell, 4th from front, 2nd…

PPowellNI19010002.jpg
A large group of air cadets with officers and non-commissioned officers wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in six rows. Church/chapel and other buildings in the background. On the reverse 'Norman Powell, 4th from front, 2nd from…

PDydeFW17010012.jpg
The letter expresses regret that, due to illness, he was unable to meet them. He complements Fred for being one of their best and most popular crew members.

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PDydeFW17010009.jpg
A brief newsclipping about Fred's death on active service.

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MPowellNI1896919-191029-210001.jpg
Made out for Norman I Powell

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Made out for N Powell. Grade 1.

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BBarryCGBarryCGv1.pdf
Starts with description of feelings and actions beginning of the war. Mother had tried to persuade her to join land army and mentions brief experience and unsuitability for farming. Decided to join the RAF. Details enlistment and initial training…

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PFieldPL19080002.jpg
Top left - a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force standing in front of a brick wall. Captioned 'Taken by Ian Hay during my telephonist training July 1940 at the Firs Worcester'.
Top centre - two members of the Women's' Auxiliary Air Force in…

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MHitchcockJS740899-170926-190001.jpg
An official log kept by John of his parachute.

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MRosserLV745193-190517-48.jpg
Includes route forecast, turning points, courses, speeds and estimated times of arrivals.

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MLovattP1821369-190903-74-01.pdf
A continuation of Peter's thesis on electronic warfare during the war.

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MLovattP1821369-190903-62-01.pdf
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-60.jpg
A record of Jose being released from service and proceeding to PDC (Personnel Despatch Centre) Wythall.

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-57.jpg
A list of Jose's postings whilst in the RAF.

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