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EDorricottLWVarious41-42.pdf
Note book containing 84 pages of letters covering the period 1 September 1941 to 4 July 1942. It covers his training in the UK, Canada and the USA. He describes, in detail, his social life and eating arrangements but very little about the actual…

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A poem about the perils of flying.

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MStimpsonMC155249-190922-10.pdf
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.

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Arthur Spencer joined the Royal Air Force after leaving school. He began pilot training in Florida but then re-mustered as a navigator and trained in Pensacola. He completed two tours of operations as a navigator with 97 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa…

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BLovattPHastieRv1.pdf
An incomplete biography of Roy Hastie. Only pages 1 to 46, 104 to 106, 128 to 133 and 34 additional unnumbered pages are included.

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BLovattPHastieRv2.pdf
A biography of Roy Hastie.

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On the left side a Harvard with main wheels on the ground and tail wheel still up landing on a grass surface. In the background a track and low trees. On the reverse 'One of the boys landing on satellite drome at Eglin Field, Florida'.

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EWilsonRCWilsonWJ-M420424-0001.jpg
He is on leave at West Palm Beach, Florida with a colleague. The image is a drawing of a hotel and its patio.

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BWilsonRCWilsonRCv1.pdf
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.

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Reg advises that he has completed primary training and has been on leave at West Palm Beach.

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Bob Culpin worked for the civil service before joining the RAF in 1941. He was posted to Alabama for pilot training but was remustered and instead, completed a navigation course in Miami. When he returned to Great Britain, Culpin formed a…

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Letter from Terry to his family. He writes about his social activities, that he has been recommended for a commission, passing his cross country Wings and has gone solo at night. He also mentions that the weather is warmer now and he is having a…

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A record of Cyril's flying at Pensacola.

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A report issued to Cyril covering his training with the US Navy.
A second report only refers to extra formation flying training.

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A form completed by Cyril referring to his performance. He is instructed to undertake further training to bring his standard up to the required level.

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Orders issued to Cyril James with respect to his training.

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A report issued to Cyril summarising his non-flying suitability.
There are two copies

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A report on a violation of flight discipline by Cyril.

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Cyril failed to pass his stage C checks but the board allowed him 4.5 hours extra training.

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A certificate awarded to Cyril on completion of his course.

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Airmen in uniform are lying on a grass area, seen in the background through an arch at Miami University. Among them are people in civilian clothing. On the reverse 'Afternoon Break, University of Miami, April 2nd 1942'.

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The contesters in swimsuits and high heels are descending a staircase leading to a pool, surrounded by a civilian crowd. A man dressed in white is on the right, with a peaked cap. On the reverse '2nd Prize winner Miss Miami Contest, Biltmore Pool,…

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Personnel are walking or standing in irregular formation wearing side caps. Trees are visible in the background. On the reverse 'Pay Parade. May 1st 1941, Miami' and '678'.

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People on sandy beach are sunbathing, swimming or standing. A line of palms is visible in the background. On the reverse 'Matheson Hammock. Miami. April 5th 1942'.

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Leonard Dorricott and two men wearing swimming trunks are sitting on a chain fence by a swimming pool. Leonard Dorricott is on the right. There are palm trees in the background.

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