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Letter to Terry Ford from Peter Lamb
A letter from Pete to Terry Ford where he writes about Terry starting to fly flying boats. Pete writes about how many hours he has got in flying. He has been to Vancouver on leave and is waiting to hear if he is going on a GR course.
Letter to Terry Ford from Peter Lamb
Peter tells of some of his friends and the training experience
Letter to Terry Ford from Peter Lamb
Peter Lamb describes the training and his desire to visit Terry Ford.
Letter to Terry Ford from Peter Lamb
Peter writes to Terry about receiving his wings and a commission.
Cartoons by Ricky
Two cartoons by Ricky published in the RCAF Wings magazine.
In the first, men in a billet are arguing about having the window open. In the second, there is a rush to use the ablutions in the morning.
In the first, men in a billet are arguing about having the window open. In the second, there is a rush to use the ablutions in the morning.
Cartoon of Terry Ford
A cartoon of Terry Ford phoning RAF Mepal from a phone box in Norfolk after a delayed action bomb exploded on his aircraft.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.
Letter from Terry Ford to his father
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First part of letter from Terry Ford to his father, comments on Fishy taking up music again, playing table tennis. Thinks that Roy Hussey has done well and is pleased that Don is off ops again. That he has paid half his Income Tax, that he went to a…
Letter from Terry Ford to his father
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Terry Ford describes his social life and encloses a photograph.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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The author writes home with thanks for letters and Christmas cards. He tells of his New Year social activities and other personal items. He mentions his impending posting to Weyburn.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes home of his domestic, social and RAF training life.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family where he writes about social and domestic events, a desire to visit the States, an improvement in the weather, the loss of one of his friends on an operation and future flying.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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A letter from Terry Ford to his famliy where he writes about his pleasant crossing back to England and that he is hoping to be on leave the following Tuesday or Wednesday. He is amazed by the greeting they received upon arrival back in Harrogate and…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family where he writes about arriving at RAF Finningley and not expecting to be there longer than a week. He has met up with Dave Park and Alan Harris. Terry went to the pictures and saw “Take my tip” and another…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about Paul Gibbs (the cricketer). Terry has also met up with Denis and they have had a few beers and played games of shooter. He has completed dinghy and parachute drills.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his parents about his trip to Knaresborough with his friend John. He requested various items of clothing and footwear.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry writes to his parents about his journey to his posting at RAF Dalcross.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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Terry writes about his arrival at Dalcross. He is very impressed with the accommodation and food.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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Terry writes home of his first operation and his social life.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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Terry Ford writes home telling his social and service life. He mentions flights to Rabat, Morocco and Calcutta, India.
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes the training for flying–boats takes 18 months – 2 years. The hut has had to be fumigated after Clem Fletcher reported with mumps. He was hoping to see ‘Dubarry was a lady’ at the Opera…
Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about being on a ship which is more comfortable than they were led to expect. Pete Lamb, Allan Harris and Mac are also onboard as is Denis.
Letter from Tery Ford to his parents
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about arriving OK and the ordeal that Ivor and he had the previous evening. His new roommate is from Oxford University. He has been separated from Ivor and has not seen Denis.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about the accommodation in Stratford. He also lists some of the places he visited whilst in London – Tower of London, Tower bridge, Big Ben, Westminster abbey, the Mall and Buckingham Palace…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family describing his new flying kit and mentions his forthcoming exams.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family about his pending time at flying school and that he had been recommended for a commission, although he couldn’t understand why.