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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-10"
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Jack Robson's Telephone Notes
Notes kept by Jack during his training.
Jim Cahir, Sister and Brother
Jim Cahir standing in a garden with his sister and brother. Behind is a garden settee/swing. On the reverse 'Brother, sister & Jim at my sister's home. Berkshire Oct 1943'.
John Joyner's scrap book
A log book used as a scrap book. The photographs and documents cover his aircrew training from November 1943. It has sergeant's mess subscription cards, photographs, correspondence and cuttings.
Many of the entries are post war and a number refer…
Many of the entries are post war and a number refer…
John Mitchell - notes for memoire
Notes describing first leaflet sortie, problems with starboard engine, forced landing and activities in France and return to England. Then moves on to 207 Squadron and lists operations and flying after finishing second tour and post war.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295 issued to Jose.
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…
Kew Gardens and Brighton
Top left - view down on a courtyard with buildings surrounding. Bridge and games court in open space. Captioned ' Courtyard behind the Hotel Metropole, Brighton, Oct 43'.
Top right - half length image of two airmen wearing tunics with pilot's brevet…
Top right - half length image of two airmen wearing tunics with pilot's brevet…
Kew Gardens, Landram Bay and Tiger Moth
Top left - view of ducks in foreground with tree surrounded pond in distance. Captioned 'Kew Gardens, Richmond, Oct 43'.
Top right - view across lake of trees. Captioned 'Kew Gardens, Richmond, Oct 43'.
Bottom left - view of a Tiger Moth in a…
Top right - view across lake of trees. Captioned 'Kew Gardens, Richmond, Oct 43'.
Bottom left - view of a Tiger Moth in a…
Lancaster KB700
The Lancaster is running its engines on the ground watched by ground crew, who have just removed its chocks.
Lancaster KB700 at Woodford
A rear/port view of a Lancaster on the ground. Information supplied with the collection identifies this as Woodford, October 43.
Lancasters issued to No. 166 squadron between September 1943 and April 1945
12 pages listing 204 aircraft that were flown by No. 166 Squadron. Six columns record each aircraft's registration number, the date received, where it came from, the code letters and details of it's loss or disposal. For some aircraft the number of…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave is glad to have received news from his fiancée, Betty. He is still waiting for the 20-hours flight test. Dave has sent Betty a birthday present and wishes her well. He concludes with words of love, looking forward to seeing her again.
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave relays which letters he has recently received from Betty. He recalls a memory of time spent together; and looks forward to the day he can return home to marry her. Dave writes about the very cold weather and snow. He misses the cohort that he is…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave hopes his fiancée, Betty, had a happy birthday and asks if she has received his gift. He tells about the cold weather and snow, but says that the flights continue. Dave lists the films that he has recently watched; and expresses the desire to…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave informs Betty that he was unwell, but is now much better and continues with his flights. He hopes to return home soon, but fears he might be ordered to stay in Estevan after the course. Dave relays news that his instructor at Elementary Flying…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave has received letters from Betty and is waiting for a parcel. He describes working hard for various exams. Dave has not yet decided where to spend his Christmas holidays. Dave updates Betty on the latest films he has seen; and emphasizes his love…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave thanks his fiancée, Betty, for a letter and a photograph. He considers sending Betty a picture of himself. He hopes to have a rest during the Christmas holidays. Dave plans to send a parcel of items to Betty and describes a small financial…
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the social activities at RAF Cark, domestic arrangements and expected timelines for postings.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of looking for accommodation in Manchester, his flying duties and social activity and the weather. He discusses an electric heater he has purchased and his bank balance.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of moving into a new billet, his colleagues, the weather and the lack of flying due to the bad weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes from Farnworth and writes of his social activities and of a house for rent.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of their finances, moving to a new billet, flying duties and domestic details.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of flying duties, his colleagues, domestic details, the weather and issues with his electric fire.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his flying duties and his electric fire.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about flying duties and social activities.