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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-02"
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Interview with Michael and Ann Akrill
Michael and Ann Akrill talk about their uncle, William Akrill, who grew up in Lincolnshire, and studied art in London and under the tutelage of Robert Kiddey. He considered becoming a contentious objector, but volunteered for the RAF and, after…
Interview with Paolo Racugno
Paolo Racugno (b. 1917), recollects the February 1943 Cagliari bombing. He mentions scenes of destruction with wounded civilians and describes how he used his coat to protect two girls from falling debris.
Interview with Richard Hollis
Richard’s father, Arthur Hollis, went to Dulwich College as a day boy. He left aged 16 to join the Home Guard, then worked for a firm of accountants for a couple of years before joining the Royal Air Force. He was sent to Manchester University for…
It won't work - Bomber Harris
Copy of a note from Arthur Harris to R Saundby with title added 'It won't work Bomber Harris'. States that the idea was tripe of the wildest description with not the smallest chance of working. Goes on with other reasons why it would not work and…
John Sanders
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing tunic with pilot's brevet. Captioned 'Sgt John Sanders February 1943'.
Keith Thompson's diary July 1942 to July 1943
During this period Keith was under training in Canada and then in England from June 1943 on 28 OTU at RAF Wymswold.
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill has now received his posting and is coming home on leave. Rushing about clearing out and saying goodbye to friends.
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother
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Bill writes he will now be staying at East Wretham for the time being. Possible conversion course in two weeks but currently training on Wellington. Pilot arrived after touring country looking for Honnington. Most crews have now arrived. Describes…
Letter from Bill Akrill to his mother and all
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Relates journey to new station and 115 Squadron somewhere in Norfolk/Suffolk. Arrived at Honnington but no 115 Squadron. Arranged transport to correct base at Wretham. Well looked after at Honington by American maintenance squadron. Many other…
Letter from Frank Hobbs to his daughter
Writes that he is sorry she has caught mumps and then catches up on family news. Writes of activities on his last leave and encourages her to be good and to do dance lessons.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has received five letters. Weather is improving. Three lines are blacked out by the censor. He is expecting Red Cross parcels but needs cigarette parcels.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail. They are expecting Red Cross parcels. They have had their cutlery and plates confiscated with no explanation.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has only had one letter. He complains he has had no parcels. There seems to be good news about the war.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
He writes that he is sorry that John is missing. He hopes that John will turn up safe and well.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
The writer expresses sorrow that John is missing.
Missing
A cutting reporting John Taplin is missing.
Navigator's Log
RAF Form 441 completed for flights to Lossiemouth and Bari, Italy.
Navigator's Log
RAF Form 441 for a circular route around England and Wales.
Note on Frederick Sawyer's service career
Note on Fred's service career.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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A card letting his parents know he is safe and well.
RAF Leave Form
Issued to Ted Neale whilst at Heaton Park.
Roma Sanders
Head and shoulders portrait of a woman wearing top with flowered collar. Caption 'Roma Sanders February 1943'.
Ronald Boone operations on 77 Squadron
Details of nine operations carried out between February and May 1943 from RAF Elvington on 77 Squadron flying Halifax. Targets include Cologne, Berlin and several in the Ruhr.
Royal Air Force personnel at RAF Chivenor
On one page 29 airmen, an officer and a sergeant in three rows. All airmen apart from one in battledress are in uniform tunic and side caps. Front row is seated with a flying officer and sergeant in the centre. Rear two rows standing. To the left…
Service history
Joined in 1942 and then details training and tour on 115 Squadron, gunnery course, tours as gunnery instructor. Further tour with 625 Squadron, crashed twice before another instructors tour. Mentions 14 ops on first tour and 20 on second. Comments on…