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214 Squadron parade
The first photograph is a large group of men parading in front of two Harrows. The second photograph is the same parade but with three Harrows in the background. The third the same parade and two Harrows behind. Captioned 'Harrow a/c of 214 Sqdn &…
49 Squadron
A squadron group photograph with airmen arranged in six rows. Behind are two Hawker Hinds in the hangar.
The caption reads '49th Squadron - 1937 - Worthy Down - Hawker Hinds - Sqdn. Ldr. W.E. Dibble (C.O. - July 1936 - November 1937)
Front row -…
The caption reads '49th Squadron - 1937 - Worthy Down - Hawker Hinds - Sqdn. Ldr. W.E. Dibble (C.O. - July 1936 - November 1937)
Front row -…
Airman standing by river
A airmen wearing tunic and peaked cap standing on side of a river with bank, trees and a house in the background. On the reverse a note in Polish and date '1937'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with note 'img374' and the third…
Airmen at RAF Cranwell
Top left - three airmen wearing tunics standing on grass with trees either side. Captioned 'Cranwell 1940'.
Bottom left - a group of airmen wearing tunics sitting and standing by a brick building. Captioned Cranwell 1937'.
Right - portrait of eight…
Bottom left - a group of airmen wearing tunics sitting and standing by a brick building. Captioned Cranwell 1937'.
Right - portrait of eight…
Amateur swimming club
Left page:
Seven club members. Captioned 'R.Nicol, L.Beaty, V.S. Davies, R.C.. Wells, A.Muir, A.Izatt, J.M. Walker. Winners of Western Counties Water Polo League. Division 3B 1937'.
Right page:
Nine members of the polo team in swimming attire and…
Seven club members. Captioned 'R.Nicol, L.Beaty, V.S. Davies, R.C.. Wells, A.Muir, A.Izatt, J.M. Walker. Winners of Western Counties Water Polo League. Division 3B 1937'.
Right page:
Nine members of the polo team in swimming attire and…
Arnold Christian on Holiday
Two photographs of holiday snaps.
#1 is Arnold and his two boys, captioned ' L-R: Arnold Louis, Derek Allan, Brian Arnold Holidays - 1937'.
#2 is four children captioned 'from top: Brian, Margaret (family friend), Derek, June summer holiday -…
#1 is Arnold and his two boys, captioned ' L-R: Arnold Louis, Derek Allan, Brian Arnold Holidays - 1937'.
#2 is four children captioned 'from top: Brian, Margaret (family friend), Derek, June summer holiday -…
Athletes, couples, boy scout
#1 three boy athletes about to start a race on a narrow gauge railway, annotated '1929'.
#2 is a man and woman walking along a pavement, annotated '1937'.
#3 is a boy scout, annotated '1929'.
#4 is a man and woman walking along a pavement,…
#2 is a man and woman walking along a pavement, annotated '1937'.
#3 is a boy scout, annotated '1929'.
#4 is a man and woman walking along a pavement,…
Athletes, John and Gladys Leigh, boy scout
#1 three boy athletes about to start a race on a narrow gauge railway, annotated '1929'.
#2 is a man and woman walking along a pavement, annotated '1937'.
#3 is a boy scout, annotated '1929'.
#4 is a man and woman walking along a pavement,…
#2 is a man and woman walking along a pavement, annotated '1937'.
#3 is a boy scout, annotated '1929'.
#4 is a man and woman walking along a pavement,…
Auxiliary Air Force Certificate of Service and Discharge
Peter Hattersley's Certificate of Service and Discharge from the Auxiliary Air Force 1936 to 1937.
Avro Cadet airborne
Front quarter airborne view of a single engine, two seat biplane registration G-ACHO. Both cockpits occupied and Avro trademark forward of registration on fuselage. Bellow right a large factory with chimneys. On the reverse 'The Avro Cadet over…
Avro Cadet II aircraft crash
Two images from different angles of a biplane nosed in in a field with men gathered round. Submitted with caption 'Cadet II G-ADTY AST Ansty 1937 1 and 2 [Jo Lancaster]'.
Bill Lutwyche
A coloured caricature of Bill Lutwyche. Information supplied with the collection states '1937 RAF Wyton The Ginger Baron of 114 Squadron'. Behind is a Blenheim and a hangar.
Bill Lutwyche and Eight Colleagues
Nine airmen, including Bill, in flying kit. Information supplied with the collection states '1937 Corporal C.E.Lutwyche training (with 49 or 114 Sqdn)'.
Bits and Pieces from a Long Career
Covers the period from joining as a Halton Apprentice in September 1932 for training as an Aircraft Fitter. Through the completion of his training and posting to 16 squadron, before being transferred to Egypt in 1937 and on to Iraq with No 4 Flying…
Brighton Outing
Photo 1 is 11 men and women. One man has an accordion. Behind is a single decker bus and a cast iron supported structure.
Photo 2 is 13 men and women at the same location with the same bus.
Both images are annotated "The Gang" but the first is…
Photo 2 is 13 men and women at the same location with the same bus.
Both images are annotated "The Gang" but the first is…
Certificate of Service
Covering letter for the issue of Form 11433, Certificate of Service and Discharge from the Auxiliary Air Force.
Denis Clyde-Smith's pilot's flying log book. One
Pilot's flying log book for Denis Clyde-Smith covering the period from 10 May 1937 to 31 May 1942. Detailing his flying training, Operations and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Sywell, RAF Sealand, RAF Henlow, RAF Calshot, RAF Watchet, RAF…
Dennis Moore, Parents and Baden Powell
Four photographs from an album. The album is annotated 'To Dennis Moore. With our best wishes for the future & to remind you of the 1st Chesham Bois Scouts. We shall be thinking of you. 24/4/41 George A C King'
Photo 1 is Dennis standing in jacket…
Photo 1 is Dennis standing in jacket…
Draft history
List of events covering joining the RAF, selection for pilot, training and start of operations.
Eleanor Lettice Curtis’ Pilot’s Log Book
Eleanor Lettice Curtis’ civilian Pilot’s Log Book from 16th June 1937 until 19th October 1940. Lettice started flying training with Yapton Aero Club at Ford Airfield. After qualifying she was involved in aerial photography. In summer 1939 she…
Eulogy for Philip Jenkinson
Describes early life, joining the RAF, training and joining 10 Squadron as mid-upper gunner on Halifax. Was shot down during operation to Munich on 6/7 September 1943. After evading was capture and prisoner of war until April 1945. Goes on with…
Eulogy for Philip Jenkinson
Description
Describes early life, joining the RAF, training and joining 10 Squadron as mid-upper gunner on Halifax. Was shot down during operation to Munich on 6/7 September 1943. After evading was capture and prisoner of war until April 1945. Goes…
Describes early life, joining the RAF, training and joining 10 Squadron as mid-upper gunner on Halifax. Was shot down during operation to Munich on 6/7 September 1943. After evading was capture and prisoner of war until April 1945. Goes…
Five airmen and one WAAF
The first photograph is of five airmen standing on grass. One is smoking. Captioned 'After all the work was done, the Corporals arrived. 1937'
The second photograph is of a sergeant airman standing, smoking in a photo darkroom. Behind are bottles…
The second photograph is of a sergeant airman standing, smoking in a photo darkroom. Behind are bottles…
Flight Sergeant Peter Raeburn Jenkinson DFM - life story
Covers medical problems in childhood, starting work with Bristol aircraft company in 1937, medically unfit for RAF aircrew, he was sent to work on Beaufighter at RAF Predannack where he was awarded a white feather by a young lady at a social event.…
Flying school photograph
A large group of airmen wearing tunics and peaked caps sitting and standing in four rows in front of a building with columned veranda. Two versions of the same image, the first has Polish language caption and some of the personnel are annotated with…