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Trevor Saint diary/memoir
Diary from joining the RAF in may 1941, through training as groundcrew and then volunteered for aircrew and eventually trained as air gunner and posting to 514 Squadron. Describes operations while on the squadron and notes details and losses.…
Two articles: Mussolini resigns and London Angus association
Article 1. Headlines: Mussolini resigns, King of Italy in command of armed forces, Badoglio as prime minister, two proclamations to the nation, the war continues. Article 2. Account of annual meeting of the London Angus Association.
Book 5, Return to UK
Fifth and final diary kept by David Geach chronicling his time training and on operations. He writes about his return from Canada on the Queen Elizabeth then his training in England which began with arriving at the Posting Centre in Pannal Ash,…
Terence Leedham's life
Top left first page - three-quarter length portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Text notes that he joined Royal Air Force in 1936 as a Halton apprentice armourer. Promoted to flight sergeant at the beginning of the war he began a long…
Terence Leedham's career
Joined Royal Air Force in 1936 as a Halton apprentice armourer. Promoted to flight sergeant at the beginning of the war he began a long association with 57 Squadron then flying Blenheims as part of British Expeditionary Force in France followed by…
The prisoner of war, Vol 2, No. 15, July 1943
Includes: editorial matters; reading in camp; official reports from the camps (two pages missing); the letters they write home; fun and games, our generous helpers (fund raising at home); group photographs from the camps; news from the far east;…
Arthur Hollis' award of the Distinguished Flying Cross
Two newspaper cuttings of same date. First (from The Times) lists RAF Awards for Gallantry in air operations. Includes Distinguished Flying Cross for F/L A N Hollis. Second (from The Daily Telegraph) gives account of Hollis citation stating attack on…
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.
Keith Thompson's diary from July 1943 to January 1944
Keith Thompson was a sergeant navigator under training at the start of this period at 28 OTU at RAF Castle Donington, then on to a holding unit for a month. After that on to 1662 CU at RAF Blyton flying the Lancaster, until 7 November when he was…
From Andrew to Isabel
Written on an aerograph from Andrew training in South Africa. Mainly about letters from home: has just received four of her letters. Various references to awkward situations at home.
From Andrew to Isabel's Aunts Mary and Margaret
Letter in which Andrew describes life on the squadron, including the comradeship of his crew and appreciation of Isabel. Includes envelope.
From Andrew to Mr Williamson
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Letter in which Andrew describes how he feels about life in the squadron and how Isabel has now left the WAAF and is looking after uncle and his son.
To Jessie Redgrave from Walter G & S Beecroft, solicitors
Concerning the sale of "Redwood", Oaken Grange Drive, requesting she sign the enclosed contract.
Interview with Arthur Vickers
Arthur Vickers worked for the Coop before he volunteered for the Air Force. After training he completed an tour of operations as a flight engineer. He discusses life on the station and on operations including a trip when they though they might have…
Interview with Jack Jarmy
Jack Jarmey was born in Romford Essex. At the age of five. following the death of his father, Jack moved to live with his grandparents in Illfracolme. Despite excellent results in all his subjects at Grammar School Jack left school at 15 to work in…
Letter to Fred Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter praises Fred for his treasured visit to their house. He complains, gently, about the lack of letters from Fred, contrary to what he had promised.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about night flying, the weather, and his activities on base at RAF Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his social activities and flying over Bobbington, near Wolverhampton and Rhyl.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the situation in Italy and his night flying as well as his social life. He also mentions the Commanding Officer of RAF Cark receiving the Air Force Cross from the King.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of their meeting for 24 hours and his journey back to RAF Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his night flying and taking three Home Guard for a flight in his aircraft.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife including two poems. He writes about job offers his wife may take and writes about activities at RAF Cark.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
Includes news of activity at RAF Cark, including details of night flying and also social activities. He also writes of the invasion in Sicily.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
Harold writes about life on base at RAF Cark and his social life. He includes details of his some of his colleagues.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of arriving safely at RAF Cark.