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1549105 LAC Leadbetter
A letter allowing Jack to have his meals as quickly as possible.
A Message of Welcome
A letter welcoming Jack into the RAF.
Jack Leadbetter's Mess Bill
A mess bill for August 1944.
Jack Leadbetter Inoculation Certificate
A certificate listing Jack's inoculations.
Meteorological Information
The weather for a practice bombing run.
Jack Leadbetter's Certificate of Service
Jack's RAF service record.
Police Constable Jack Leadbetter
A newspaper cutting stating that Jack has left the police to join the RAF.
Flying Officer J. Leadbetter
A newspaper cutting noting that Jack has been promoted to flying officer.
Cologne, Germany - May 1945
A low level oblique aerial photograph of Cologne showing the cathedral, severely damaged building and a destroyed bridge. It is mounted in a frame with the caption 'Cologne, Germany - May 1945'.
A Flight No.1 Squadron 13 Initial Training Wing June 1942
53 trainee airmen arranged in four rows. The image is mounted on a card and framed. Many of the group have signed their names on the card. It is captioned 'A Flight No.1 Squadron 13 ITW June 1942'.
582 Squadron and Lancaster
A large group of airmen arranged in six rows in front of a Lancaster. In the centre is a plaque stating '582 Sqdn PFF May - 1945'.
Bunk Bed
A bunk bed with shoes and uniforms ready for inspection. Sheets and blankets are folded up with pillows on top.
18 Airmen
A group of 18 airmen arranged in three rows around a sign stating 'WAAF Only. Out of Bounds to RAF'. One man has his arm in a sling.
Two Airmen
Two airmen standing outside a building. The man on the right is Jack. A third man is sitting on a doorstep reading a book. On the wall is a letter 'O'.
On the reverse is 'Allies Poland & England'.
On the reverse is 'Allies Poland & England'.
Six Trainee Airmen
Six airmen standing outside their hut. On the wall is letter 'O'. On the reverse is 'A few of the chaps'.
Gloves, Helmet and Leather Waistcoat
Three items from Jack's service.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.