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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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Bill Leckie Bill was born in Glasgow but moved to the countryside, as his father suffered from bronchitis. Initially, working as a cinema projectionist, Bill joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18, enlisting at St John’s Wood in London as a…

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The letter congratulates Terry Ford on becoming a pilot officer and describes the courses John is taking.

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A letter from Jack Lawrence to Terry Ford telling him about the course and subjects he is studying while at Naval Air School in Pensacola, Florida, and their social activities.

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An RAF produced Christmas Card with a photograph of a N3N-1 floatplane. Jack's handwritten message reads 'Wishing you & the family a happy Christmas & all the best in the coming year Jack'.

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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 poem about the perils of flying.

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Cyril in swimming trunks sitting on a beach. On the reverse 'Relaxing on the beach at Pensacola'.

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A port side view of a US Navy Valiant '03155', '58'. On the reverse 'SNO' and '920T'.

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A US Navy OS2U seen from the port side/front. On the reverse 'OS2U'.

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Two US Navy flying boats on a ramp. Several airmen are standing to one side. On the reverse 'Getting ready at 9am on the ramp. 2nd plane is Catalina'.

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Five Kingfishers on an airfield ramp. The nearest is '171'. On the reverse 'One [indecipherable] on landing wheels instead of floats. Landing speed 76 knots.'

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A side view of a flying boat at the side of the sea. On the reverse 'Beaching crew at work on a 10 year old sea plane used for primary training'.

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US Navy and UK aircrew waiting. On the reverse 'Hanging round flight [indecipherable] ready for "hops". '

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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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Cyril's identity paper at Pensacola

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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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Pilots flying log book one, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 16 April 1942 to 24 October 1943. Detailing his flying training. He was stationed at RAF Clyffe Pypard, USNAS Grosse Ile, USNAS Saufley Field, USNAS Chevalier Field, USNAS…
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