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William Homewood's Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
W R Homewood’s Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 2 May 1944 to 12 March 1945, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at SAAF East London (41 Air…
William Coulton's wedding
Titled ‘Our Wedding 1st December 1945’. William Coulton is in uniform tunic. The bride is wearing a hat, dark suit and skirt and is carrying a floral bouquet.
William Arthur Coulton's wedding
Wedding group of three men and three women. The groom is in Royal Air Force uniform, the bride and bridesmaid are holding floral bouquets. The two non-uniformed men and the woman at the far left are all wearing flowers in their lapel.
Wharf at Fremantle
View across narrow strip of water to wharf completely filled with people with buildings behind. 'Captioned 'Crowded wharf at Fremantle, December 28 1945'
Warrant to Edmund Thomas Neale
A warrant issued to Ted Neale notifying him of his appointment to Warrant Officer.
Two Airmen
Two seated men with others in the background. On the reverse 'Christmas Day 1945. In the Sergeants' Mess. Campoformido Udine Italy'.
On the reverse of a second copy 'Xmas Day'.
On the reverse of a second copy 'Xmas Day'.
Trip to India
Top left - view on landing from aircraft window of airport buildings including control tower. Runway in foreground. Captioned 'Taken just as we landed at Dum-Dum aerodrome, Calcutta, March 46'.
Top right - snake charmer with snake in basket.…
Top right - snake charmer with snake in basket.…
The Dining Hall
An ornate room with many hanging lights. At the back is a long table laid with decorations and flowers. On the reverse 'The Dining Hall before the tables were brought in. Seletar Dec 19th '45'.
Terence Leedham's life
Top left first page - three-quarter length portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Text notes that he joined Royal Air Force in 1936 as a Halton apprentice armourer. Promoted to flight sergeant at the beginning of the war he began a long…
Telegram from John Valentine
Reporting he had been re-admitted to hospital.
Sports Souvenir Programme
Details of football, boxing, cricket and hockey events.
Southwark 'Pathfinder' on goodwill mission
Top left - Arthur Pearce in the rear turret of a Lancaster.
Bottom right - Arthur Pearce leaning out of the rear door of a Lancaster rear turret which is rotated fully to port.
Bottom left - newspaper cutting title 'Southwark "Pathfinder" on…
Bottom right - Arthur Pearce leaning out of the rear door of a Lancaster rear turret which is rotated fully to port.
Bottom left - newspaper cutting title 'Southwark "Pathfinder" on…
Sergeants' Mess RAF Maison Blanche Xmas Menu 1945
A menu signed by Ted Neale and others for the Christmas meals. Final page has 'ETH Neale, his effort'.
Sergeants Mess Christmas dinner menu
Drawing of tree with birds and signs, list of food for dinner for sergeants' mess at RAF Abu Sueir. Signatures on the reverse.
Request to report to the local housing board headquarter
Angelo Bernabe is requested to report to the local housing board headquarter to speak with a lawyer.
Reg and Barbara Lane's Wedding
Reg and his bride on their wedding day with bridesmaid and best man.
Information supplied with the collection states 'Reg and Barbara Lane's wedding at St. John's Church, Alwoodley, Leeds 3 December 1945'
Information supplied with the collection states 'Reg and Barbara Lane's wedding at St. John's Church, Alwoodley, Leeds 3 December 1945'
RAF Station Maripur Christmas 1945 sergeants' mess
Christmas greetings and Christmas dinner menu.
RAF personnel documentation - C W Eyles
Gives personal details. Notes awarded DFM (presented by the King) and Pathfinder badge. Lists postings to 78 and 35 Squadrons, mustering, promotions and qualifications.
RAF Leeming Mess at Christmas
Two images of a party held in the Leeming mess at Christmas, 1945.
RAF Leeming Control Room Christmas Party
Two images on one photograph of a group of airmen and women having a party in the Control Room at Leeming, 1945.
Postcard from Saint-Tropez
Postcard to Rona Hay from her father. He writes that he has gone to Bordeaux and hopes she and her mother have a happy Christmas.
Postcard from Cote d'Azur
Postcard to Rona Hay from her father. He writes that he is looking forward to getting back to the South of France from Bordeaux and wishes her and her mother a Happy Christmas.
Postcard from Cannes
Postcard to Rona Hay from her father. He tells her how long it took for him to fly back from England to Marseilles.
Peter Jenkinson Distinguished Flying Medal
Top - extract from London Gazette on approval of award of DFM to Sgt P R Jenkinson with citation for 27 successful sorties, skilful, disregard for own safety, cheerful courage and fine offensive spirit..
Bottom - Extract from the narrative "I flew…
Bottom - Extract from the narrative "I flew…
Peter Field - a memoir
Starts with account of life at school (Rendcomb College) from 1931 to 1937. Continues with decade 1938-1948 starting with time at Cheltenham Art School in 1938 and 1939. Continues with account of wartime activity including enlistment, training at RAF…