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Six airmen
Six airmen standing at the rear of a Lancaster coded 'AA'.
Lancasters and aircrew
Top is a group of airmen in front of a Lancaster. Captioned '207 Squadron (Aircrews and Ground Staff) At Stradishall, Suffolk. February 1947'.
Bottom is the rear of an air-to air view of a Lancaster captioned 'Lancaster EM-A in which we flew on…
Bottom is the rear of an air-to air view of a Lancaster captioned 'Lancaster EM-A in which we flew on…
Malcolm Staves Diary
Copy of a day by day diary kept by Malcolm Staves from 26th April 1943 to 6th January 1945. Covers training, lectures, gardening and cleaning tasks. Also covers his social life and home leave.
Reference issued to Malcolm Staves
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A reference written by Malcolm Staves' Signals Leader, 207 Squadron praising his work and character.
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book
The cover of an Observer's and Air Gunner's Log Book.
Cottingham Welcome Home Committee gift to Malcolm Staves
A record of a cash gift given to Malcolm Staves in recognition of his services, from the local community.
Method of Wrapping Pigeons for Dropping from Aircraft
Nine drawings showing how to wrap a live pigeon prior to dropping it from an aircraft.
A Message from your Commander-in-Chief
A letter of encouragement to RAF trainees from the Air Marshall of Flight Training Command, P Babington.
Warrant appointing Malcolm Staves Warrant Officer
Appointment of Malcolm Staves as a Warrant Officer in the Royal Air Force.
Postponement of Calling up for Service
A document issued to Malcolm Staves advising him that his calling up is postponed.
Results of Medical Board for Malcolm Staves
A record of the results of Malcolm Staves' medical.
Summary of Medical Board examination of Malcolm Staves
The results of a medical examination of Malcolm Staves with a summary of medical classification.
207 Squadron Pilots May 1945
24 airmen arranged in three rows and captioned '207 Sqdn. Pilots May 1945.' On the reverse '406 Malcolm Staves'.
No.1 Officers School, 84 Course
34 airmen and a dog arranged in four rows. Captioned ''A Squadron Aug. - Sept. 1946'. The individuals are named; Pilot Officer Malcolm Staves is fourth from the right on the third row.
Wireless Operator's Dial
Three images of a metal dial with a red bakelite knob on top. It has the letters 'Q P N M L K J' on the top
De-mob Cigar
A cigar given to Malcolm Staves on his de-mob. Manufactured by Justus van Maurik
Medal ribbon
Malcolm Staves' medal ribbon, both sides.
1939 to 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939 to 1945.
1939 to 1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939 to 1945.
Pair of scissors and case
Scissors and case, Universat brand
RAF Boot Knife
Pen knife intended for cutting top away from escape flying boots, in order to convert them into shoes.
Signaller's brevet
Cloth brevet badge
Malcolm Staves' dog tags
Two identity discs issued to Malcolm Staves. An octagonal and a round RAF Volunteer Reserve disc both with his name and number. There is a cloth tie for wearing round his neck.
Side Cap
A cap belonging to Malcolm Staves as part of his RAF uniform.
Malcolm Staves' scarf
A maroon, blue and white scarf owned by Malcolm Staves.
Malcolm Staves' Flying Boots
A pair of boots issued to Malcolm Staves. The uppers could be cut away to convert them into shoes if the wearer was shot down behind enemy lines.
Malcolm Staves' Money Belt
A leather belt with two pouches for money.