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  • Collection: Staves, Malcom Ely

BFortPaullMusStavesMEv1.pdf
Malcolm Staves' life in the RAF, starts with his school reports through his enlistment in 1942. He trained at Bridgnorth then was assigned to 207 Squadron at Spilsby. His colleagues included George Cearns who joined 166 Squadron and Hank Williams who…

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A letter from Captain A Macdonald to Officer in Charge, 'B' Squadron, asking permission for Malcolm Staves to attend the wedding of the writer to Malcolm's sister. Also attached is the wedding invitation to Mr and Mrs Ely on the occasion of the…

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A letter to Malcolm from his Grandparents. A lot of domestic news but also congratulates Malcolm on his promotion.

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Two letters to Malcolm Staves from his grandparents. Domestic news and wishes him a good christmas.

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A letter to Malcolm Staves from his grandparents. News from the farm and family matters.

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A letter to Malcolm Staves from his grandparents, with some notes from the farm.

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A list of seven aircrew including Flight Lieutenant DA MacArthur

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LMacArthurDA[Ser%20-DoB]v1.pdf
Flying log book for D A MacArthur, navigator, covering the period from 24 April 1944 to 2 August 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Hemswell and RAF Kirmington. Aircraft flown in was Lancaster. He flew a…

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A handwritten note simply stating 'Christina's Godfather'.

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Three newspaper cuttings referring to the death of DA MacArthur.
1 - intimation of DA MacArthur's death
2 - Tragedy of Legion Official. David MacArthur was county treasurer and died at the age of 68.
3 - Mayor at Funeral Service. David MacArthur…

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Two pages from Malcolm Staves' log book referring to his training at 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit at RAF Winthorpe.

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MStavesME203137-160226-02.pdf
Issued at RAF Bridgnorth to Malcolm Staves on 31 May 1943, it covers his deposits and withdrawals until 21 June 1945.

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A bible with Malcolm Staves' name and address in Cottingham. There is a stamp with 'With Very Best Wishes. Charles Nunnerley, 154, Marine Parade, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex'.

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A ration book issued to Malcolm Staves.

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A menu produced by the RAF 2 Base Area Rest and Leave Camp, Rome. On the reverse are several signatures.

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A card authorising Malcolm Staves to take part in Civil Defence Fire fighting.

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MStavesME203137-160226-15.pdf
Wireless Operator's (Air) Log Book for operation to Cham 17 April 1945 including call signs, actions, bearings and fixes taken.

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A list of equipment issued previously to Malcolm Staves and returned on his promotion to Flying Officer.

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A greetings telegram to Malcolm Staves' mother from his sister, Gwen.
A card from a florist with a birthday message to his mother from Gwen.
A card to his mother from Gwen and a printed message.

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An invoice addressed to the Rev WR Hebron, Cottingham and a receipt for the amount on the invoice.

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A notebook used by Malcolm Staves for mathematics at 18 Initial Training Wing.

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MStavesME203137-160226-22.pdf
A notebook used by Malcolm Staves for recording his training notes on Wireless.

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MStavesME203137-160226-23.pdf
Notes written by Malcolm Staves as part of his wireless operators training course. Captioned 'Bags of Gen' on the cover.

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MStavesME203137-160226-24.pdf
Notes written by Malcolm Staves during his training as a wireless operator.

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MStavesME203137-160226-25.pdf
Notes written by Malcolm Staves during his training as a wireless operator.

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