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Interview with Jack Smith
Jack volunteered for the Royal Air Force (RAF) in September 1940. He went to Padgate and then on to Blackpool where he trained as a wireless operator. Jack proceeded to a radio school at RAF Compton Bassett and then RAF Bramcote. He was posted to…
Interview with Frederick Joseph Keith Martin
Keith Martin was working for an agricultural machinery merchants in Shrewsbury when the war started. This was classed as a reserved occupation but when he was nearly 20, he decided to volunteer for the Royal Air Force in April 1942 and was selected…
Flannel Dance Ticket
A ticket for the Flannel Dance at Durban YMCA. Features Dennis Abraham and his orchestra. Price 1s 6d to members of the forces.
Aircrew parade order 14 December 1943
Base commander's inspection and parade order for all aircrew to parade outside their respective messes and details 11 squads.
Training programme 11 December 1943
Details night flying training for six crews on 11 December. Details five crews for day training fighter affiliation and bombing for 12 December. Lists eight crews for link training. Details personnel for church parade on 12 December 1943.
Cherbourg, 'Gardening' Edward King's 1st operation of his tour
Three items, Edward's description of the mining operation off Cherbourg, they were the only aircraft operating from their base that night. Edward's navigation plot and a map of the Cherbourg area.
Life lost on operations
Article on loss of Flying Officer Francis Dunsford Norton lost his life on 18 August 1943. Buried at Griegswald [sic] Weick.
Letter to David Donaldson from his mother
Sends best wishes for Christmas and catches up with news of family and acquaintances. Mentions a nurse keeping them all in order. Mentions reflected glory she gets from him with fellow magistrates. Writes of granddaughter and hope to see them soon.
Cartoon - airman and officer
Airman facing a senior officer wearing greatcoat and peaked cap. On the reverse 'I understand you have been rude to the Station Warrant Officer?, Not at all sir ..... I merely told him to "wrap up"'. Note 'This drawing must not be reproduced without…
Letter to Mrs K Wynn from Florence Russell
Florence is upset that her son Gordon and Mrs Wynn’s husband are now presumed dead. Goes on to write about financial help from RAF Benevolent Fund. Catches up with family news and of other acquaintances including one who died in Japanese prisoner…
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Christmas card to his daughter
On the outside address and stamps. On the inside left a Royal Air Force crest and greetings. On the right a photograph of a Lancaster.
Navigational Log
A navigational log produced by Fred Edwards. His orders were to navigate by multi-course winds.
Navigational Log
A navigational log produced by Fred Edwards. His orders were to pinpoint his position, sextant shots and 'MTBS'.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
Letter from George Harker & Co Ltd enclosing cheque and offering condolences.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the RAF war casualties account department
Thanks her for letter and returning family allowance book and informs her that the questions raised in her letter have been forwarded to the Air Ministry as they would be dealing with the matter.
Signal from Leonard Cheshire to Group Captain P C Pichard
Writes that he hopes to see him at Coningsby on 9 December 1943
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Squadron Leader L F Moyna
To officer at RAF Film Production Unit unit.Thanks him for his letter and offer of cooperation and help.
Prisoner of war post card for Lilian
From George Grundy thanking her for her letter and comments on the letter contents.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Alan North Leave Pass
A pass issued to Alan by RCAF Mountain View.
Acknowledgement of letter
Acknowledges a letter sent to Under-Secretary of state by Mr L R Madgett and stating that it will be actioned.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Air Ministry Casualty branch
Acknowledges receipt of letter on 28 December 1943 and two letter enclosed have been forwarded.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the Air Ministry
The letter refers to the crash of Doreen's husband's aircraft.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that her husband now a prisoner of war was appointed to a commission and goes on to explain resulting financial matters. Writes that as an officer he needs a bank account and suggests how they go about arranging this.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Covers some financial matters and birth certificate for expected child.