Describes the effects of sowing hatred. Hitler had talked about war for 20 years, prepared for 7 years and started it on 1st September 1939. The people whose land he has occupied and attacked are said to hate him. An ever increasing hatred is…
Summary of Bob Butler's RAF career written by his nephew, Richard (Dick) Heslop. Describes Bob Butler's training and operations with 'No. 11 OTU', 99 Squadron and 218 Squadron.
Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…
A notice sent to Bob Butler requiring him to join the 'Volunteer Reserve Town Centre at Nottingham' on '1 Sep 1939' and listing the documents he should take with him.
Andrzej Jeziorski was born in Poland and, when war broke out, fled to Britain, where he flew as a pilot with 304 Squadron. Remembers the 1st of September 1939. Talks about his father, a Navy officer who served in the First World War. Mentions his…
Writes that he is happy that she and Penny are safe. He states he is ready for anything. Prays that she will be protected from the terrors of war. Concludes by saying that if anything should happen, tell the children he was one of the first to go.