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Top left - a waterfall through woods - captioned 'Riviere de Lupe'.
Top centre left - view down river of distant bridge - captioned 'Riviere de Lupe'.
Top centre right - view of river rapids - captioned ''Riviere de Lupe'.
Top right - view of…

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Idwal writes with his new address. He asks his parents to write to a lady in Toronto who gave him wonderful hospitality.

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Idwal writes that he has finished at Florida and has returned to Canada. He describes his travel back to Canada and some of the people he met.

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Idwal writes that he has been sent on leave. Christmas dinner was very good, then he caught the train to Toronto. He has been ice skating. His selection board want him to train as a navigator/air bomber.

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The CPR Royal York hotel in Toronto.
On the reverse 'CPR Royal York hotel, Toronto, Canada. Now Fairmont Royal York 100 Front St West'.

MMcMahonT1061081-240301-02.pdf
A compilation of names and addresses. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers and identifies his camp barrack as 17A.

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An inventory of items forming a collection of Alan's RAF memorabilia.

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ENorthWANorth[Fa-Mo]431217.pdf
Alan writes thanking his parents for their letters. He travelled to Calgary by train, then Banff and Lake Louise, then Vancouver. He spent a week in Vancouver looking at the tourist sites.

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ENorthWANorht[Fa-Mo]440124.pdf
Alan writes about the slowness of mail from the UK. He has completed his exams and has done well. He has qualified as a pilot and completed air bombers and air gunner courses. He enjoyed Christmas. He travelled to Chicago and was impressed with the…

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MSmithRW425992-230825-02.pdf
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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Covers his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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A postcard of the City Hall.

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A postcard of Union Station.

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Canada reunion issue. Reports on trip by 30 members to Canada. Travel via Toronto to Regina where they took part in a number of events. Includes visit to RCAF Moose Jaw.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Gives account of Canadian reunion attended by UK and Canadian participants. Photograph of president of association Dixie Deans, Mrs Wings Day and Wally Floody.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Parade of servicemen wearing tunics and side caps standing in formation with large wreath by the war memorial outside Old City Hall, Queen Street West, Toronto. "Toronto Mutual Life" and "Dun & Bradstreet" advertised on the windows.

Identification…

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A summary of Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson D.S.O, D.F.C service career, following his retirement. Annotated 'Aug 1961 Chief Intelligence Officer of the Far East. Changi. Singapore. Returned to England. March 1964' and 'Medmenham. June 1964.…

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LIvesonD19171121v1.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson covering the period 3 June 1939 to 10 June 1947 and 13 June 1947 to 15 June 1958. Served with 76 Squadron, 77 Squadron and 462 Squadron in Europe and North Africa. Aircraft flown were…

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The photograph on the top left of the left page shows a steam train at a train station. Snow can be scene covering the scene. The photograph is captioned with "MONCTON STATION ALL ABOARD FOR THE STATES."
The photograph on the top right on the left…

EStevensonHEllisEL430612.pdf
Writes of recent journey across Canada to 12 EFTS in Ontario. Mentions a little about his new location and that it was run by RCAF and civilians. Writes about which uniform everyone is wearing in hot weather. Comments on current weather and comments…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430902.pdf
Was now at Moncton and would probably be on his way home soon. Writes about previous leave in Toronto. When he returned after a three day journey to Paulson, he discovered he was posted to Moncton. mentions meeting lots of acquaintances and catching…

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E[Author]GEllisEL430508.pdf
Writing of experiences of manning depot in Toronto. Describes personnel at location and mentions compatriot New Zealanders. Speculates on future and describes some activities.

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View from above of entrance to river with boat approaching from top right. Captioned 'Eastern Gap, Toronto'.

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View across water of city skyline. Captioned 'Toronto harbour - view from Centre Island'.

MKethroR156044-210721-05.pdf
A compilation of Rowland's service in the RAF, throughout WW2.

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