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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1942-10"

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For George Thomson informing that he was not at present in position of RAF form 1250 (ID card).

Complete history of the aircraft from 1942 to placement in RAF Museum. Delivered to 83 Squadron at RAF Scampton. Lists all flights with crews and provides details of operations and other sorties. First operation was on 8/9 July 1942. Was founder…

MWillettS[Ser#-DoB]-190703-04.pdf
A paper written about the loads carried by different types of transport aircraft operated by the German Air Force during the North African campaign. Types of aircraft used and details of consignments carried are described. There is a header 'MOST…

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Steve Bond explains the purpose of the interiew, that he is gathering information from personnel involved with the Wellington with a view to producing a book on the "Wimpy". Jo starts by talking about his training and Wellington flying. He starts by…

SBondS-LancasterJv10018.pdf
Partial transcript of a conversation from minute 21 to minute 45:44 of the oral recording. Starts by describing his training at EFTS and OTU; includes details of crewing up. Posted to 40 Squadron at RAF Wyton & RAF Alconbury on Wellingtons. He…

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Rear quarter view of three Anson lined up on grass in front of taxiway. Several figures gathered around aircraft. Submitted with caption 'Anson I Staverton Oct 42 3'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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Front quarter view of four Anson lined up on grass with several spectators looking on. Submitted with caption 'Anson I Staverton Oct 42 2'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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Front quarter view of a Anson parked on grass with several airmen looking on. Submitted with caption 'Anson I Staverton Oct 42 1'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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Gives service history of Wing Commader N A J Mackie DSO, DFC currently OC Admin at RAF Coningsby. Completed 32 operations on Hampdens and Manchesters with 83 Squadron. Instructional tour on Wellingtons then return to 83 Squadron on Lancasters. Shot…

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Provide explanation of conditions of service. Describes entry, training, qualifications, selection and training as pilot, advancement to commission, pay during training, remustering, promotion and pay, war pay, family allowance, dependent allowance,…

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Six photographs from an album, annotated Oulton Broad, October 1943.
#1 is a half length portrait of Gordon smoking a pipe.
#2 is a civilian Gordon leaning on a tree.
#3 is a half length portrait of Gordon in uniform.
#4 is a half length portrait…

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SLambertBrownP19330417v10009.pdf
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.

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Photograph and text for program of public meetings. On the reverse addresses for Lois Trethaway.

YBeckettG622136v1.pdf
Diary from 7 November 1941. Notes being posted to air gunner course after ITW. Posted to Bridlington then RAF Llandwrog. Daily diary from 21 March 1942. Goes on to describes daily activities and training including flying. Writes about leaves and…

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Part of RAF Air Ministry pamphlet detailing qualifications; selection for training as pilot; selection for advancement to commission; pay during training; remustering, promotion and pay; war pay; dependents allowance; voluntary allotments; and war…

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Lists of Ceylonese in three batches and miscellaneous arrivals who volunteered for and joined the RAF with some details of their service. Includes b/w photograph of Sergeant Rex De Silva in 1943.

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Top left - an airman wearing tunic and side cap standing by a doorway. Captioned 'Jock Ross, Calgary'.
Bottom right - an Oxford parked on airfield with fuel bowser in front. Behind left a control tower. Captioned 'Penhold, Oct 1942'.

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Top left - photograph missing.
Top middle - three airmen wearing tunics and side cap sitting on a wall with trees in the background.
Top right - view over a valley in open countryside.
Bottom left - an airman wearing tunic and side cap reclining…

YPattissonC1264245v1.pdf
Transcription of day by day account of activities from 19 April 1942 to 3 October 1942. Commences with photograph of Squadron in front of Halifax and of pilots on training course (Pattisson top left), Records daily activities, casualties, losses of…

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Four album pages, the first page is captioned 'No 31 E.F.T.S. R.A.F. De Winton, Alberta, Canada. September-November 1942'. It has five photographs.
The first has a Tiger Moth over snow covered expanse, captioned 'Tiger Moth about to take off'.…

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These pages are mostly biography of Sam's time in Egypt and his time with transport aircraft in the Mediterranean region.
Photos 1, 2 and 3 are scenes from Cairo.
Photo 4 is a side head and shoulders profile of Sam.
Photo 5 is a Battle aircraft in…

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Some details about operations carried out by Sam after he transferred to 40 squadron.
Photo 1 is a vertical aerial photograph partly obscured by tracer fire.
Photo 2 is the 40 squadron crest.
Photo 3 is Sam in shorts and tee shirt in front of a…
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