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Gower peninsula
Three men wearing swimming trunks, two sitting, and one standing behind a woman standing wearing a dress. All on a rocky hillside. On the reverse 'Gower peninsular August 1938, P. Peter Lambert, Marigold, Tim Allen'.
Grandma and Grandpa Turner
On the right a man wearing a suit with hand sin his pocket talks to a woman on the left dressed in skirt, suit and hat. In the background an arched church doorway. On the reverse 'Grandma and Grandpa Turner, July 1938'.
Group of men
Eighteen men some in Army uniform, some in civilian clothes sitting and standing in front of trees. Captioned 'Some of the jocks 1938'. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
H W Bennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book. One
H. W. Bennett’s RAF Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 23 April 1937 to 14 June 1943, detailing training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Observer, Air Gunner, Bomb Aimer and Navigator. Includes bombing and…
Handley Page Heyford
A postcard of a Heyford biplane coming into land. On the reverse '1938 The first aircraft Grandad flew as air gunner observer for training. Open cockpits.'
Harry Redgrave's Driving Licence
A licence issued to Harry Redgrave
Headquarters Polish Air Force records
Extract of record for Tadeusz Wierzbowski gives personal and service details. Includes decoration cross of valour.
Henley Royal Regatta
Left page: reports of various rowing events.
Right page: reports from the Henley Royal Regatta.
Right page: reports from the Henley Royal Regatta.
History of 106 Squadron
A short history of 106 Squadron. Covers formation in world war one. Reformed in 1938 with Hinds and Battles. Equipped with Hampden at beginning of the war. Initially a advanced training unit. Became operational in September 1940. Describes early…
Interview with Harold James Warren. One
Harold joined the Royal Air Force just before war started. After some basic training, he went to a technical school to learn about engines and airframes. He spent some time at RAF Boscombe Down. When war started, he was in France as part of 218…
Interview with Harry Rossiter
Harry Rossiter grew up in East London but his family moved to Essex, which gave Harry a “ringside view” of the Battle of Britain. He volunteered as a bicycle messenger and tried to join the Royal Navy as a telegraphist. He was encouraged to join…
Interview with Jack Hayley
Jack Hayley was born in Caterham and worked for an insurance company before he joined the Royal Air Force and trained to be a pilot. He trained to fly in Canada and after going through an Operational Training Unit in England, he was posted to 625…
Interview with Peter Offord Davies. Part One
Peter was born in Coventry. Although in the army, Peter was stationed on RAF airfields and joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment in October 1938, aged 16, transferring to the Royal Artillery. He then joined the Army Air Corps (AAC) and was part of…
Interview with Robert Norman William Didwell. Two
Robert joined the RAF at the end of 1938 when he was 18. He flew with 99 Squadron, spending three and a half years overseas. Robert recalls how his older brother was a regular soldier before the war in the 1920s, and his mother was a kitchen maid.…
Interview with Ted Stocker. Three
Ted joined the air force in January 1938 as an apprentice at RAF Halton. This was accelerated because of the war, and he was posted to RAF Boscombe Down.
Although he wanted to be a pilot, Ted’s skills were needed as a flight engineer. He was…
Although he wanted to be a pilot, Ted’s skills were needed as a flight engineer. He was…
Interview with Vivian David Williams
Vivian joined the Royal Air Force in July 1938 as a flight mechanic and served for seven and a half years. After square drills at RAF Uxbridge and a course at RAF Manston, he did a basic engineering course at RAF Henlow. After six months at RAF St…
J Flint's RAF pilot’s flying log book. One
J Flint’s Flying Log Book covering the period 30 August 1938 to 16 February 1944.
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Tollerton (27 E&RFTS), RAF Hanworth (5 EFTS), RAF Yatesbury (10 EFTS), RAF Brize…
Detailing his flying training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Tollerton (27 E&RFTS), RAF Hanworth (5 EFTS), RAF Yatesbury (10 EFTS), RAF Brize…
Jack's life and service up to 1942
A memoir by Jack of his life before and service in the R.A.F. up to 1942. Has his comments on postings and events up to 1942.
Jamboree Holland 1937 and Southampton 1938
Ten photographs from an album.
Photos 1 to 7 are of Holland 1937.
Photos 8-10 are Southampton 1938.
Photo 1 is a scout sitting on the shoulders of a second scout.
Photo 2, 3 and 4 are scouts on a beach.
Photo 5 is a scout.
Photo 6 five scouts…
Photos 1 to 7 are of Holland 1937.
Photos 8-10 are Southampton 1938.
Photo 1 is a scout sitting on the shoulders of a second scout.
Photo 2, 3 and 4 are scouts on a beach.
Photo 5 is a scout.
Photo 6 five scouts…
James William Hooker 1938
A half length portrait of James Hooker in naval uniform captioned 'Brother James William first photograph in uniform 1938.' Also included is a photograph of a gravestone for Hilda Ruth Hooker and James William Hooker who died in a prisoner of war…
Jessie Redgrave's 1938 diary
Diary kept by Jessie Redgrave with detailed daily entries on her life.
Jill Carter
Two photographs of Jill Carter.
Photo 1 is a young girl standing in a garden. Additional information supplied with the collection states 'aged 1 year 9 months, taken 2-8-38'.
Photo 2 is a young girl in a photographer's studio 'aged 3 years 5…
Photo 1 is a young girl standing in a garden. Additional information supplied with the collection states 'aged 1 year 9 months, taken 2-8-38'.
Photo 2 is a young girl in a photographer's studio 'aged 3 years 5…
Jill Carter
Jill standing in the garden of her house. Information supplied with the collection states '1 year 9 months old, 2-8-38'.
Jim Taylor's RAF Memoirs 1932-1939
An autobiography of Jim Taylor's time in the RAF before the war. He spent time training with Oliver Bell, who is recorded in the memoir.
Jo Lancaster’s pilots flying log book. One
Pilots flying log book for J O Lancaster covering the period from 6 July 1937 to 15 September 1943. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Sywell, RAF Ansty, RAF Desford, RAF Sealand, RAF…