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Dan Nash memoir
Born in 1916, Dan spent his early childhood in Kent with his grandmother before moving back to his parents in Fulham. He left school aged 16 to undertake a job with the Hudson's Bay Fur Company, where he met Joyce, his future wife. At the outbreak of…
Interview with James Douglas Hudson
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James Douglas Hudson followed a friend to join the RAF, trained as a navigator and was posted to 101 Squadron at RAF West Raynham. On his final operational flight with the squadron he ran out of fuel and crashed. He was taken prisoner by the Vichy…
My Wartime Memories by Richard Yates
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifaxes. He did his basic training at RAF Blackpool. While at RAF Cranwell for wireless traiing, he flew in DH 86 and Valentia. He was shot down and became a prisoner of…
Letter to Vernon McNamara from Laurence
Catches up with family news. Complains that he had not been in action yet. Relates tale of his journey from South Africa and subsequent travels in UK.
Appendix VI- Table of Raids
Each page documents a table of attacks on the docks of Malta. The air raids detailed in the table record the raid number, number of casualties, damage (both place and extent) and damage to ships and equipment.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He asks for silk for embroidery work. He asks again for cigarettes.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes the weather is good. He has received many letter from home. Cigarette situation is bad.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes he is settled in his new camp but there is a cigarette shortage. He asks for some to be sent. Weather is good but cold in the mornings. There is a library, board games, concerts, lectures and sports.
Newspaper cuttings
The first cutting refers to the award of the DFM to Patrick Geary and receiving the medal at Buckingham Palace.
The second is from the Prince Albert Daily Herald. It reports an interview with Patrick and a fellow trainee Corporal Phillip Finch, both…
The second is from the Prince Albert Daily Herald. It reports an interview with Patrick and a fellow trainee Corporal Phillip Finch, both…
Patrick Geary and wife
Five pictures.
Two identical of Patrick and his wife on their wedding day.
One of Patrick his wife and their families and friends taken at the wedding. One of Patrick and his wife looking at his DFM.
One of Patrick his wife and family after he had…
Two identical of Patrick and his wife on their wedding day.
One of Patrick his wife and their families and friends taken at the wedding. One of Patrick and his wife looking at his DFM.
One of Patrick his wife and family after he had…
Letter to Tony Barralet's Father from Central Depository
The letter advises that missing items will be searched for.
Letter to Tony Barralet from Central Depository
The letter advises that most of Tony's personal effects have been sent but there are some outstanding items which were retained until his return.
Letter to Tony Barralet's Father from Central Depository
The letter accompanies an inventory of Tony's possessions.
Cynthia Field - A memoir of life in the WAAF during the war
Cynthia starts with a description of feelings and actions at beginning of the war. Her mother had tried to persuade her to join land army and she mentions brief experience and unsuitability for farming. So she decided to join the RAF. She describes…
Lancaster - instructional course handbook
Lancaster Avro type '683' Mk 1 & II, instructional course handbook, inside first pages. Name of holder Sgt E A Blake, 617 Squadron.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Lakeland - Florida Sept- November 1941
Photo 1 and 2 are of Mrs Wolfe and the Life-saving class by an outdoor swimming pool.
Photo 3 is an airman sleeping in a car, captioned 'Afternoon Siesta'.
Photo 4, 5 and 6 are views of the Boche Tower at Cypress gardens.
Photo 4 is a view of the…
Photo 3 is an airman sleeping in a car, captioned 'Afternoon Siesta'.
Photo 4, 5 and 6 are views of the Boche Tower at Cypress gardens.
Photo 4 is a view of the…
Letter to Donald Baker's father
Expresses regret that his son Pilot Officer Donald Arthur Baker was missing as a result of air operations on 5 November 1941. Only information available was that he was captain of a Hampden which set out to bomb the enemy and failed to return. Does…
Sam Saunder's UK Training and Malta
A description of Sam's further training in the UK then operations at Malta.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.
Photo 1 is an informal group photograph with airmen, two WAAFs and three dummies.
Photo 2 is an air-to-air view of a Wellington.
Flying Training School Bobbington (Halfpenny Green) November 1941
49 airmen arranged in four rows. On the reverse are the signatures of those present. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor. RAF Bobbington was also known as RAF Halfpenny Green.
Letter to Douglas Hudson
From W A Clayton apologising for not writing and giving reasons. Hopes he is well and getting some enjoyment from life and that he will be home soon. Catches up with news about someone in the air force and other news of family and acquaintances.
Letter to Douglas Hudson
From W A Clayton writes that he is in their thoughts and that has little news as does not get out much and is concerned about what writing about things they should not. Sends Christmas greetings and hopes he will get home soon. Hopes he is fit and…
V C for Colonel Keyes
Commando raid on Rommel's HQ, Posthumous award. Account of award of Victoria Cross to Lieutenant Colonel G C T Keyes for his part of a raid on Rommel's headquarters in Libya in November 1941 and an account of the action.
Calgary Wings magazine
A monthly magazine produced by personnel of No 37 Service Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Contains message officer commanding and articles on retreat from Greece, religion and local area, a fighter pilot in combat,…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes that he is looking forward to coming home on leave in a week's time. All the parades have paid off since they have been given some extra leave. Before then have a whole week of exams. Trying to find out about the trains, but will have…
Letter from Bill Akrill to mother, Mary and Nip
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A detailed letter from Bill to his family, explaining life and events in the RAF Camp.
Includes orderly room administration duties, being captain of squadron running team, being issued with flying kit (which he details), exams, his visit to an…
Includes orderly room administration duties, being captain of squadron running team, being issued with flying kit (which he details), exams, his visit to an…