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Letter from Leonard Cheshire to P Palmer Institute of Civil Defence
Thanks Palmer for invitations but cannot accept either. States not in a position to undertake holiday camp scheme. States that Gumley is an affiliated branch and no longer Cheshire's direct responsibility.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to F Hornsby of Marshalls Flying School
Confirming telephone conversation. Reorganising construction of VIP. Writes of Whitney Straight's interest in a Mosquito. No idea of asking price.
Statement of Gino Calugi about four English servicemen
Gino Calugi claims he helped four English servicemen: Kirkwood (2928584), 2660672 (Hall), Jarvis (2661005), and Polhill (6019844), giving them food, shelter and clothes. During the day, they lived in a hut near his house, and in the evening they went…
Statement of Giulia Bianchi about some Allied servicemen
Giulia Bianchi claims she helped allied prisoners of war giving them food, clothes, razor blades and cigarettes.
Letter to John Firth from the Air Ministry
References John Firth's request for his log book which was forwarded with this letter.
Letter to Mrs K Brett from the Air Ministry
Covers a report from the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Enquiry Service in Germany. Describes crash of her husbands aircraft which came down 20 miles south of Hamburg. Bodies of some crew were recovered but apart from Flt Sgt Green none were…
Letter to Mrs McLaughlin from the Air Ministry
Covers a report from the Royal Air Force Missing Research and Enquiry Service in Germany. Describe crash of her husbands aircraft which came down 20 miles south of Hamburg. Bodies of some crew were recovered but apart from Flt Sgt Green none were…
Ron Riding's Inoculation Certificate
RAF Form 1657A issued to Ron to cover his Yellow Fever vaccination.
Letter to Doris Muir from Air Ministry
Concerns the removal of her son Reg's grave from the cemetery on St. Trond to the British Cemetery at Louvain, together with those of his crew, for better care and maintenance. Provides location details of his new grave and advises that a photograph…
E A Haire's clothing book
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Clothing ration book 1947-48 junior CB 4/10 made out to Haire E A with ration coupons inside.
J B Haire's clothing book
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Clothing ration book 1947-48 General CB1/10 made out to Haire J B with coupons inside.
E E Haire's clothing book
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Clothing ration book 1947-48 Junior CB 4/10 made out to Haire E E with coupons inside.
War damage act 1943 (part 2). Private chattels scheme
States that the government has decided to pay all deferred private chattels as soon as possible in next financial year to include the amount claimed, interest and a supplementary payment where applicable. Goes on to provide details. Payment aimed at…
Harry Fearns Identity Card
Identity card issued to Harry Fearns on 13 Feb 1943. It records he was medically examined in Sheffield and placed in Grade 1. Final page gives various post-war addresses.
Malcolm Staves' National Insurance Contribution Record
A card issued to Malcolm Staves advising him of his National Insurance record
Dennis Raettig travel identity card
Identity card for travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Passport head and shoulders portrait, signature and name.
Peter Hattersley's pilot's flying log book
Pilot's log book for Wing Commander Peter Hattersley, covering the period 10 April 1937 to 24 September 1948. It details his flying training, operations flown and other flying duties. He was stationed at Hanworth Park, RAF Reading, RAF Netheravon,…
Navigation policy of the Royal Air Force
The document is broken down into Definitions, scope, air warfare, air safety, organisation, Ministry of Supply, Commands, Groups, Stations, Squadrons, Basic and operational training, Post Graduate training, Navigation technique -Policy, Equipment -…
Henry Ansell's service and release book
Service and release book of Sergeant Henry Ansell from 12 April 1943 to 15 May 1947.
James Wrigley's flying log book
Flying log book for Warrant Officer James Wrigley, wireless operator, covering the period from 17 November 1942 to 30 June 1954. Detailing training, operations and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury, RAF Pembrey, RAF Whitchurch…
Jack Hayley’s Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for Jack Hayley, covering the period from 9 June 1942 to 30 June 1950. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at, RAF Newquay, RAF Clyffe Pypard, RAF Heaton Park, RCAF Moncton,…
Andrew Deytrikh’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book for Andrew Deytrikh, covering the period from 20 February 1944 to 15 October 1950. Detailing his flying training, operational flying and test flying. He was stationed at RAF Hornchurch, RAF North Weald, RAF Bognor, RAF…
Richard Vipond’s flying log book for navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers
Navigators, air bombers, air gunners and flight engineers flying log book for Richard Vipond, covering the period from 29 May 1944 to 18 November 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war duties with 514,…