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The Beveridge Report
Article headlines: The Beveridge Report; comprehensive scheme of social insurance; benefits in unemployment, sickness and old age; new provisions for home and family. Covers summary of main provisions and table of security of provision in detail.
Rex Searle and family
Six photographs from an album.
Photo 1 is a family on a promenade, captioned 'Dec 1942 Hearty Greetings for Christmas and the New Year'.
Photo 2 is Rex Searle captioned '1942-3'.
Photo 3 is Rex Searle dated 1947.
Photo 4 is a girl captioned…
Photo 1 is a family on a promenade, captioned 'Dec 1942 Hearty Greetings for Christmas and the New Year'.
Photo 2 is Rex Searle captioned '1942-3'.
Photo 3 is Rex Searle dated 1947.
Photo 4 is a girl captioned…
Christmas 1942 with Peter and Chris Hillman
On the left, Ursula Valentine is sitting with Frances Valentine on her lap. In the centre a Christmas tree on a sideboard. On the right a woman in light blouse and dark shirt looks across at Frances. Further right a man wearing a suit with arm round…
Dafoe Digest
The first issue of The Dafoe Digest, a magazine produced by No 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe. Each section on the base has had a chance to write a short article about their activities.
Keith Thompson's promotion to sergeant
Three photographs, two captioned ' A bevy of new sergeant air navigators, Dec '42'.
RCAF leave pass made out to Keith Thompson.
A photograph of female, head and shoulders captioned 'Tommy Adams Doris' friend'.
Four photographs of a small number…
RCAF leave pass made out to Keith Thompson.
A photograph of female, head and shoulders captioned 'Tommy Adams Doris' friend'.
Four photographs of a small number…
Christopher Cheshire
Full length portrait of a man wearing jacket and tie standing in front of foliage. He is holding a pipe. On the reverse 'Christopher Cheshire, taken in Poland, December 1942'.. Reported as taken when he was a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft III.…
Mere Gen 1942
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A duplicated magazine, produced by the personnel at Branston Mere. It includes 'in' jokes, poems, cartoons, and a ghost story.
Christmas dinner menu RAF Graveley 1942
Served to the officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers of RAF Graveley, some signatures on inside.
Letter of condolence from Doris to Mr Moth
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Letter to Mr Moth from Doris explaining how sorry she feels for Winnie and all of Harry Brooks' relations and asks recipient to convey her sympathy to Winnie. Apologises that she had insufficient time to wire a wreath for Harry's funeral.
Empress of Scotland at Gourock
Empress of Scotland at anchor, taken from from a tender on the way to shore. Captioned 'Being taken ashore by tender to Gourock, Scotland on safely completed crossing of Atlantic (6 days). December 1942. Our transport Empress of Scotland in…
De Wervelwind
Contents include Dutch royal birth, bombing of the Philips factory in Eindhoven, messages from royal family and commanders, and an overview of the war situation in Europe.
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes after Christmas, relating the cards he received and all that happened to him. Everything went very well: he went to camp pantomime and cinema just before Christmas and spent Christmas Day at his friends' house in Lower Heyford. He…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother and all
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Bill thanks them all for the parcel which included pyjamas, a cake, a carrot and notepaper and envelopes.
They have been working very hard and have managed to get a day off tomorrow. Expecting to go into Oxford and go to a theatre in the…
They have been working very hard and have managed to get a day off tomorrow. Expecting to go into Oxford and go to a theatre in the…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes of flying activity, or lack of it when flights are abandoned or postponed. Mentions visit of circus comprising Ju 88, Me 110 and Heinkel which gave flying demonstration and after he was able to look over them. Was not impressed with crew…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes of being very busy with night flying - although often they are almost ready to go before it is cancelled due to bad weather. His bike has arrived at Upper Heyford station but he has not had time to collect it.
Describes his crew in…
Describes his crew in…
Letter from Bill Akrill to Ros and Harry
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Bill relates how he has been showing Michael's photograph to everyone he meet, whether they are interested or not. Mentions how he has had a long day flying and has been invited to spend Christmas with friends living locally. Describes a visit to…
William Holmes memoir - training in Canada
Describes crossing the Atlantic to Canada and journey to Bowden, Alberta and then on to Estevan, Saskatchewan. Day by day account of activities, flying and life in Canada, Concludes with journey back across Canada
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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The author writes home with thanks for letters and Christmas cards. He tells of his New Year social activities and other personal items. He mentions his impending posting to Weyburn.
Cigarette and Chocolate Ration Card
A card issued to Ted Neale. On the reverse are handwritten notes with names and numbers.
Sam Saunders in Egypt
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…
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…
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Only one letter this week. He describes Christmas breakfast and dinner in detail. Followed by sing songs and a dance.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Only one letter received this week. He has met someone who thinks he knows his father. They have 2000 parcels for Christmas. He is in good spirits and health.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received more cigarettes and one letter. There has been major football matches and drama club activity.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received another cigarette parcel and three letters. He talks about the war as a football match. He is well.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He writes that he is well asks Minnie for a pullover. The library is thriving but they are short of cigarettes, still. He asks for two black ties.