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For Apprentice Wing on 19 December 1938. Reverse and front has signatures.

The story of Roy Chadwick, Chief Designer of A.V. Roe & Co Ltd from 1919 to 1947, The aircraft he designed, and the lasting contribution he made to Britain's aviation industry. Covers chapter 1 - 15. Starts with early years and then a has a chapter…

Reference is from Clayton Dewandre who employed Aubrey from January 1935.

Reference is from the band master of 4th Battalion the Lincolnshire Regiment Territorial Army.

Personal reference for Aubrey.

Badge was issued in Setember and surrendered in November.

From Director of Music at the RAF College Cranwell, inviting him to arrange an audition as a clarinet player.

Discharged from the Band of the Lincolnshire Regiment, issued when he joined the RAF.

Letter instructing Aubrey to complete an enclosed form and send the documents listed on an enclosed F936. The letter concerns Aubrey's request to join the RAF as a musician.

Photo 1 is a night shot of a decorated town hall, annotated 'Town Hall Clock Coronation Illuminations Croydon'.
Photo 2 is a man on a ladder in a storage room, annotated ' "The Tomb" Tower Chambers 1938'.

Photo 1 is Bill sitting on a child's pedal car with 'L' plates. It is annotated 'Me learning to drive Croydon 1938'.
Photo 2 is Bill sitting on a motorbike annotated 'Croydon 1940'.

Reminisces about pre-war and early war days as a schoolboy in Lewisham. Recalls events at the beginning of the war. Includes photographs of aircraft and naval ships. Continues with history of events through the war's early years including…

Ted Leaviss's certificate stating that he did not need to attend school and could be in full time employment.

Starts with early life and interest in aviation, including photographs of pre WW2 aircraft seen at Croydon airport. Recollects going to last open day at RAF Biggin Hill. Continues account of events of lead up to and start of the war. Writes a little…

Gives personal details dates and locations postings.

Extract of record for Tadeusz Wierzbowski gives personal and service details. Includes decoration cross of valour.

Reports from Kingston upon Hull Grammar School from autumn term 1934 to spring term 1939.

Gives dates attending school and subjects examined and list of subjects studied.

Gives dates attended Northgate school for boys, conduct and exams passed.

A street map of Colombo and an envelope for a photographic company in Newcastle.

Top left - full length image of an airman wearing tunic and peaked cap standing on path. Captioned 'Cranwell 1938'.
Top right - full length image of an airman wearing tunic and peaked cap. Captioned 'Wilkie 1938'.
Bottom - full length image of an…

Top - an airman wearing tunic with side cap stands alongside a boy in shorts and a man wearing civilian jacket and tie. In the background houses. Captioned 1940.
A missing photograph was captioned 'Myself 1938'.
Bottom left - a man and a woman…

A full length image of an airman wearing great coat and peaked cap standing on road. Captioned 'Wilkie 1938'.

Full length image of ab airman wearing greatcoat and peaked cap. Captioned 'Myself 1938'.

Top left - tug of war team picking up rope. Captioned 'C Sqd tug team 1938'.
Top right - View from below of formation of four Hawker Harts. Captioned 'Harts'.
Bottom left - front quarter view of a Sunderland airborne over open countryside.…