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Thumbnail photographs
48 thumbnail head and shoulder portraits of a man wearing tunic looking in various directions. In the last three rows he is wearing a peaked hat. Another version has transparent sheet with numbers. Envelope from company producing photographs.
The Radio War Waged by the RAF Against Germany 1940-1945
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.
The Offensive Phase
A continuation of Peter's thesis on electronic warfare during the war.
The memories of LAC Fred Perkins
Covers joining the RAF, training as an engineer and first posting to RAF Christchurch which undertook radar research. Writes of life and flying as observer in Fairey Battle on radar measurement flights. The unit then moved to RAF Defford. Goes on to…
Telecommunications Flying Unit, Defford
Neil Ramsey's account of his time at the Telecommunications Flying Unit, Defford, Worcester. The unit was divided into a defensive and an offensive section and because of his experience he was posted to the bomber section.
Various aircraft were…
Various aircraft were…
Storage of fuel oil
Instructions for storage of various fuels handwritten on the back of another document asking for amendment to an order.
Seven Airmen
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…
Saintbury Airman's Death
A brief newsclipping about Fred's death on active service.
River Severn scenes at Worcester
Airmen on rowing boats on the River Severn at Worcester. Top photograph taken under Worcester's main road bridge, showing Worcester Cathedral and Worcester Porcelain Factory in the distance. Bottom photograph taken further downstream, with…
Receipt for parcel
From YMCA HQ MEF Cairo. Receipt for parcel from Mrs M Powell.
RAF and family photographs
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…
Top centre - two members of the Women's' Auxiliary Air Force in…
Postponement of calling up for service
Required to report for regular service in accordance with instructions. In the meantime would remain on the reserve with no pay or allownaces.
Postcard from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Addressed to Rosemary Chadwick at V.P.S. Camp at Wells House School, Malvern Wells. Glad to receive arrival telegram and relaying family news. On the front a girl in pink dress in front of tree with spider and poem Little Miss Muffet.
Postcard from Roy Chadwick to Rosemary Chadwick
Addresses to the Wells House Malvern Wells thanking her for letter and adding family news. On the front artwork illustrating the poem Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross.
People and places
Top left - view down tree lined road. Captioned 'Avenue of oaks at side of hall, 18.5.44'.
Top right - An airman wearing short sleeved shirt and tie sitting on a bed in a barrack room with long shelve above his head and clothing hanging on racks…
Top right - An airman wearing short sleeved shirt and tie sitting on a bed in a barrack room with long shelve above his head and clothing hanging on racks…
Peacock
A peacock in long grass at the base of Dudley castle mound.
Operation to Calais
Calculations, observations and chart used for an operation to Calais.
Norman Powell's Decorations
Three individual decorations: 1939–1945 Star , Italy Star and War Medal 1939–1945 and brown OHMS envelop addressed to NI Powell.
Norman Powell CV
Gives qualifications as aeronautical engineer. Education and employment history including service in the RAF from 1943 to 1947. Management experience and family background.
Nominal role of recruits
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.
News-sheet of the British Prisoners of War Relatives' Association February 1945
The news-sheet covers the return of prisoners of war and issues that they will face, POW letters from the Far East, Prisoners and Parliament, Camp visits by the YMCA, Prison Camps as schools of Citizenships, Next-of-kin Parcels, International Red…
National Service Acts grade card
Made out for N Powell. Grade 1.
Money order certificate
Certificate of issue of British money order for Mr R Powell for £35.
Michael Beetham pilot's flying log book. Three
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (231 OCU), RAF Andover (RAF Staff College), RAF Pershore (10 AFTS), RAF Manby (RAF Flying College), RAF Gaydon (232 OCU) and RAF Marham (214 Squadron).…
Memorandum from the Officer Commanding No. 582 Squadron, RAF Little Staughton to the Air Ministry.
He writes that he has received a complaint from Mrs Joan Wareing regarding her request for documents pertaining to her husband’s car and the subsequent delay. He asked that the Air Ministry expedite the matter.