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Cyril Charles Goff’s pilot flight record and log book (USA issue). Two
Pilot Flight Record and Log Book for Pilot Officer Cyril Charles Goff from March 1942 to May 1943. Detailing Arnold Scheme training schedule in the Unites States at Americus, Montgomery, Albany and later at RAF Perton.
Service History of Benny Goodman
Begins with his decision to cease his studies and join the Royal Air Force. Covers recruitment activities and life during initial training including employment as ground gunner while waiting for flying training. Describes basic training on Tiger Moth…
Railway map of Canada and the United States
Railway map covering Canada and the United States listing Canadian Pacific passenger and freight agencies in the United States and showing location of Canadian Pacific Hotels.
Hedley Madgett diary 1942
Beginning of the year daily entries describe weather, training and activities at Medicine Hat. Course finished mid February and takes leave to see female friend in United States before travelling to St Johns. Voyage in convoy back to United Kingdom…
Fifty personnel in front of palm trees
Fifty personnel all apart from one wearing light coloured uniform and most with side cap in three rows. Sitting in front are three men, one in the centre in a dark uniform and one air force officer to the left of him is wearing a peaked hat. In the…
Ronald Mathers pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book for Ronald Mathers covering the period from 1 October 1944 to 24 February 1948. Detailing his flying training, instructor duties and duties with 35 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Swinderby, RAF Finningley, RAF Hullavington,…
Letter to Mrs A Whybrow from TD Hampson
He refers to the end of the war and meeting English RAF cadets. He writes fondly of Fred, too.
Letter to Mrs A Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter refers to a surprise and encloses a copy of the letter and a photograph.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
Letter refers to Independence day, Frances home from hospital, house painting and offers accommodation if Fred and his colleagues can come over.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
Letter to Fred refers to Ted's daughter, Frances having operations to both eyes. Also thanks him for the photographs.
52 trainee airmen
52 airmen arranged in four rows in front of a wooden building. They are wearing sidecaps with a training flash. On the reverse is 'RAF Friends'. On the reverse of the second photograph is ' RAF. Friends Miami, Oklahoma 1942'.
Fairchild Cornell training aircraft
A side view of four training aircraft in a straight line. The nearest is 'B.35' and the next is 'B.24'. Two airmen are located close to the first aircraft. On the reverse is 'Stearman PT13A Miami Okla'.
Harvard training aircraft
A side view of a training aircraft '62' stripped for inspection. On the reverse 'BT17A Miami Okla'.
In the Flax Field
Two airmen and a woman sitting in a field. It is captioned '"In the Flax Field" Fred Whybrow Bernard Rooke Frances Hampson July 5, 1942'.
South side of square, Fredonia, Kansas
A street scene with several cars angle parked into the pavement. Behind is a series of low connected buildings. It is captioned 'South side of square, Fredonia, Kansas' and annotated 'Mr Hampson's Office' with an arrow pointing to his office.
Letter to Mr Whybrow from Mary Margaret Vercheres
The letter describes a letter from him and their visit to Fredonia, especially the dance. She refers to Mr Rooke and Sgt Whitefield and a Prom, tennis and roller skating.
Letter to Mrs Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter refers to a proposed visit to their house by Fred. The end of the letter is missing.
Letter to Mrs Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter refers to the decrease in eating, particularly picnics and wartime activities. He expresses a desire to meet with Mrs Whybrow.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter praises Fred for his treasured visit to their house. He complains, gently, about the lack of letters from Fred, contrary to what he had promised.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter asks that Fred makes a return visit to his house.
Letter to Mrs Whybrow from Mrs Thomas Hampson
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The letter thanks Mrs Whybrow for the New Year's gifts - pillow cases, a lace collar for Frances and cards. She mentions the introduction of food rationing.
Letter to Fred Whybrow from Mrs Thomas Hampson
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The letter refers to lost and returned letters and cards. The writer asks Fred to send her a photograph of himself.
Postcard of United Airlines aircraft
Postcard to Rosemary Chadwick from Roy Chadwick written while airborne between Los Angeles to San Francisco. Sends love to all. Postmarked Seattle, Washington State. On the front a photograph of a United Airlines DC 3.
Postcard from Washington DC
Addressed to Rosemary Chadwick from Roy Chadwick. Writes he has arrived and had an interesting day. Postcard is of hotel where he is staying. On the front a painting of a large multi-story building with American Flags on top and trees in the…
Woking Pilot's "Tough" Holiday
Item 1 is a newspaper cutting about Ron Mathers' trip to the United States.
Item 2 is a photograph of a Lancaster 'TL-C' on the ground.
Item 2 is a photograph of a Lancaster 'TL-C' on the ground.