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Service certificate for David Boldy
Service certificate for David Boldy who served as a cadet and as an active member of Bareilly Contingent form 10 September 1934 to 9 September 1936.
Three Handley Page Harrows in flight and AOC's parade
The first photograph is of three Handley Page Harrows in flight, taken from a fourth Harrow. The closest Harrow is coded 'M'. Captioned 'No37 Squadron Born of 214 Sqdn in 1938 C/O Sqdn Leader (Batchy) Hargreaves The Original C/O of 37 Sqdn 1918'. …
Officers Mess Party
Seven officers at the top table, one is standing. Two airmen are partly visible with their backs to the camera. On the table are glasses of drinks and a trophy. Captioned 'Officers Mess Party 1937 Group Captain D'Arcy Craig, Station Commander One…
Officers Mess Party
Group of officers seated at long tables, some turned to face the camera. In the background an officer is standing. A waiter and a waitress are attending at the back. In the middle is a table with a plaque and two decanters.
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 &…
Lightning Strikes Harrow A/C in Flight
A page from a scrapbook. The photograph is missing and only the caption remains 'Lightning Strikes Harrow A/C in flight 1937'.
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…
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,…
Auxiliary Air Force Certificate of Service and Discharge
Peter Hattersley's Certificate of Service and Discharge from the Auxiliary Air Force 1936 to 1937.
Certificate of Service
Covering letter for the issue of Form 11433, Certificate of Service and Discharge from the Auxiliary Air Force.
School Report Book of Henry Ansell
A record of Henry Ansell's time at Plaistow Secondary School, West Ham from 15th September 1936 to 25th July 1940. Includes marks for each subject, attendance, height and weight.
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…
Frank Hobbs driving licence
London County Council driving licence for Frank Hobbs address Tooting. Valid 1 December 1937 to 30 November 1938 with extension sticker to 9 December 1940. One conviction stamp for minor offence 20 November 1939
Interview with Frances Elizabeth Secker
Frances Elizabeth Secker is a lifelong resident of Feltwell. She was still at school when RAF Feltwell opened in 1937, and she remembers the Harrow being the first aircraft to arrive, followed by Wellingtons.
Elizabeth has clear memories of…
Elizabeth has clear memories of…
Interview with Eric Horsham
Eric Horsham was born in East London in 1923. Leaving school at 14 he was a messenger at the Royal Ordnance Factory before working for the railways. In 1937 he joined the Air Training Corps and learned about aircraft maintenance. On his first attempt…
Summary of medals and Royal Air Force Service for David and Joyce Donaldson
List medals for David Donaldson including Distinguished Service order and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross. Medal for Joyce Donaldson, War Medal 1939-45. Lists RAF Service for David Donaldson from 1934 to demob in November 1945. Lists Joyce…
Oxford undergraduates
Large group of young men all wearing jacket an tie seated and standing in a university common room. On the left a figure with glasses is sitting in an arm chair and on the right a man identified as Cheshire's friend Jack Randall is standing.…
Oxford undergraduates
Large group of young men seated in armchairs at the front and standing at the rear in a university common room. Several men have there hands up in a vote. The figures sitting at the front are identified as Peter Higgs on left and Jack Randle on…
Young Cyril Barton
Cyril is sitting on a table. He is holding a model aeroplane. On the reverse 'A/C model Cyril made from balsa wood age 16½ (1937) after a very serious illness 3 months in hospital!'
G Cruickshank - Army Certificate of Service
555914 Gordon Cruickshank enlisted on 2 January 1936 in corps of cavalry of the line. Includes report on leaving 20 April 1937 and discharge on 22 April 1937.
John Turner's pilot's flying log book
Pilots flying log book for A J Turner, covering the period from 18 February 1935 to 31st August 1939. Detailing his flying training and pre-war flying duties with 216 Squadron and 9 Squadron. He was stationed in Egypt and at RAF Aldergrove, RAF…
Turner family's Christmas 1937
Family group of four men and five woman with a boy to left and girl sitting in front. In the background a curtained bay window and on the left a radio. On the reverse ' Back row, John's aunty, John's mother, Grandpa Turner, John's uncle and John.…
Man and woman on path
On the left a woman in light dress holding a handbag. On the right a man wearing jacket, light trousers and a flat cap. Both are walking on a path with railings and hedge behind them. On the reverse '1937'.
Kaye and John Turner on a sand dune
A woman on the left and a man on the right both reclining on a sand dune. Woman is wearing a skirt, jacket and beret. The man is wearing a jacket, trousers and a hat. In the background at the top of the bank a wire fence. On the reverse 'Kaye and…
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…