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192 Squadron
A large number of Royal Air Force personnel in four rows in front of a Halifiax and a row on top of the wings. David Donaldson is in the middle of the front row just to the left of a goat. On the reverse '192 Squadron, B Flight, May? 1945'. The goat…
Group of Women's Auxiliary Air Force talking in a corridor
Several members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force talking to Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) in a corridor with posters in the background.
Three members of Women's Auxiliary Air Force in front of a building
Three members of Women's Auxiliary Air Force, two wearing tunics and one in shirtsleeves. Two are sitting in deck chairs including Joyce Donaldson in the centre. In the background a brick building with window.
David Donaldson
Head and shoulders painted portrait of David Donaldson wearing Royal Air Force greatcoat
King George shaking hands with Royal Air Force officer
King George VI on the right wearing greatcoat shaking hands with a Royal Air Force officer wearing a greatcoat on the left. There is another officer obscured behind the king. In the background a building.
Group of aircrew changing
Group of aircrew putting on flying clothing in a room. On the wall are maps. David Donaldson is seated on the right.
Three airmen standing in front of a Nissen hut
Three airmen all dressed in battledress and two with side caps standing in line in front of a Nissen hut. David Donaldson is on the right; to his right Squadron Leader Roy Kendrick and Flight Lieutenant John Gibby. Additional information about this…
Donaldson family at Buckingham Palace
David Donaldson wearing tunic and side cap on the left accompanied by family in formal dress coats standing in front of railings of Buckingham Palace. His Daughter Frances is wearing a mini RAF wings on her coat. In the background other people some…
David, Joyce and Frances Donaldson in garden
On the left David Donaldson in tunic with pilots brevet and medal ribbon alongside Joyce Donaldson holding Frances on the right. To the right an ornamental statue in front of a circular flower bed. In the background a large formal garden with trees…
Sotonian's D.S.O. won over Germany
Account of David Donaldson's Distinguished Service Order, biographic and family details.
Propaganda photograph
Newspaper cutting of two aircrew in cockpit of an aircraft. David Donaldson is on the left. Propaganda banners at the bottom.
From Daily Telegraph and Morning Post, dated Thursday 31 December 1942.
From Daily Telegraph and Morning Post, dated Thursday 31 December 1942.
Qualification as solicitor to the Supreme Court
Judges that David Donaldson is qualified to act as solicitor to the supreme court date 11 October 1946.
Admission ticket to investiture at Buckingham Palace
Admit one to witness investiture dated 23 November 1943
I O U note for squadron fund
IOU sum of thirty shillings and list of personnel with 10/- and dates.
David Donaldson cover to personal file
192 Squadron personal file cover for Wing Commander D W Donaldson reference 192/[..]2151/P2 openned 23 June 1944
David Donaldson certificate for Distinguished Service Order
Signed by King George on 14 May 1943
David and Joyce Donaldson's marriage certificate
David and Joyce Donaldson's marriage certificate
Newfoundland Customs form
Notes that Captain Donaldson master of Hudson AE 538 with three on board on route to United Kingdom entered and cleared Newfoundland Airport 6 September 1941.
Telegram to David Donaldson from cousin Mary
Congratulations from all signed Mary
Letter to David Donaldson from Lee Waterhouse
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Informs David that her husband Victor Waterhouse is reported missing in action. Request and news that he can obtain. Writes of her family. Victor Waterhouse was a member of David Donaldson's former 156 Squadron Lancaster crew.
Letter to David Donaldson from Lee Waterhouse
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Thanks David for letter and requests he visits RAF Warboys to try and get information on missing husband 'Vic' Waterhouse. Thanks David for his support and that he knew 'Vic' and hopes that he will have landed safely somewhere.
Telegram to David Donaldson from Thornycroft
Congratulations on bar to Distinguished Service Order.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Lieutenant I Thomas
Humorous requests permission to go to Wales. Signed Thomas the Bomb. Approved by Wing Commander Donaldson 192 Squadron. Stamped 'Historic Document No __ permanent preservation, transfer to air ministry (A.H.B.) custody when closed'.
Letter to M H Edwards from A C Rose
Letter to Joyce Donaldson's father, M H Edwards, on headed paper from the Bishop of Dover agreeing to take his daughter's wedding. Goes on to describe his rules for marrying a couple but agrees that he can leave that to M H Edwards in this case.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Lieutenant W W Rollinson
Congratulates David on Distinguished Service Order and Al Roach on award of Distinguished Flying Cross. From the ex adjutant of 192 Squadron serving now in 231 Group, S.E.A.A.F.