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Addressed to Red Cross in Washington DC and is a receipt for prisoner of war package. No entries of name, rank, number, prison camp and country.

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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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YLeighJL746703v1.pdf
A ten page letter written by John whilst crossing the Atlantic. They reach New York and settle into a hotel then explore the city.

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#1 is John Leigh standing on the wing of a Battlet. #2 is John at the controls of a Wellington. #3 is a postcard of the Washington memorial. #4 is an aerial view of the Lincoln memorial and bridge.

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Eight postcards of Washington.
#1 Union railway station.
#2 US Capitol building.
#3 The White House.
#4 Department of Justice building.
#5 Library of Congress.
#6 George Washington's home at Mt Vernon
#7 Capitol Plaza at night.
#8 Tomb of the…

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Two postcards.
#1 the US Supreme Court, Washington DC.
#2 is the Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

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#1 and 2 are views of the road from a car.
#3 is the Arlington Memorial Bridge.

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#1 is a street scene with parked cars.
#2 was taken at Scott circle, Washington D.C. and shows the statue of General Winfield Scott.

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Alan writes that his course is pretty tough compared with Cambridge. He sailed across in a large luxury liner, the food was good. Chocolate, fruit and cigarettes were for sale in unlimited quantities. The sea became rough and many were sick. Then…

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A cutting with brief details of Squadron leader Harold Johnson's flight to identify German radar.

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From RAF staff, British Embassy, Washington DC to U.S.A.F reporting officer requesting that he complete form 1369 (annual confidential report) on Wing Commander Mackie on his termination of duty in the United States and pass it to the next senior…

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Appointment at Andrews Air Force Base Washington DC

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Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…

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LMackieNAJ88410v5.pdf
Norman Mackie’s Pilots Flying Log Book from 3rd September 1956 until 13th July 1960.
Continuing with 69 (PR) Squadron in Germany as a Squadron Commander. Posted to 8 Flying training School in May.
In July 1957 posted to 232 Operational Conversion…

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Annotated Chf Tech Ken Shaw BEM. Inside cover page with title 'German explosive ordnance (bombs, fuzes, rockets, landmines, grenades and ignitors). Includes page with publisher details and contents page. Cover has Dutch title 'Koninkluke Luchtmacht…

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This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.

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BBoydKGBoydKGv1.pdf
Written by Ken Boyd, the brother-in-law of a Bomber Command pilot, Wilfred Comrie, who was killed in a crash at RAF Pocklington in March 1943. Wilfred was an American who joined the RCAF in May 1941 and served on 102 Squadron. Ken Boyd was a first…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-75.pdf
A detailed analysis of very early aircraft and their flying characteristics.

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BLovattPHastieRv2.pdf
A biography of Roy Hastie.

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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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SGillK1438901v10017.pdf
Mentions travel by rail to Moncton and comments on cold weather. Writes of his activities, food available and local shops. Goes on to describe onward train journey to the United States including food, countryside, weather and stops. Arrived at Turner…

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SGillK1438901v10013.pdf
Starts with account of movements in RAF for 1941. Continues lwith entries for daily activities. Embarks Greenock, Leaves Milford Haven on 8 January for voyage across Atlantic and describes voyage to Canada. Arrives Moncton 20 January describes daily…

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Top left - view across lake of bureau of engraving and printing - columned building.
Bottom left - Mt Vernon, George Washington's home - columned veranda two storey wooden house with windows in roof and tower.
Centre - view down national mall of…

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Top left - US treasury building
Bottom left - Edgar Shakespeare Library Washington DC, columned building.
Centre top - the White House.
Centre middle - capitol plaza at night.
Centre bottom - Lee mansion - Arlington.
Top right - US supreme court…

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Top left - view across lake of Washington memorial.
Bottom left - national capitol building.
Centre - the Washington memorial.
Top right - the library of congress building.
Bottom right - the White House.
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