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The Pathfinder Association Ltd - Report and Accounts 31st March 1975
Notice and agenda of annual general meeting and a financial report of the association.
Irene Gordon's ATS and VAD Release Book
Army Book X802 issued to Irene Gordon. It includes her Release Leave Certificate.
Bill Doran's Record of Service
A summary of Bill's service record.
Bill Doran's Log Book
Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying log book for W.R. Doran, Wireless Operator covering his RAF service from 18 March 1948 to 30 October 1953. This period covers his service in 97 Squadron, the Flying Wing (which included 9, 12, 101 & 617…
Bill Doran's Service Record
RAF Form 543 issued to Bill Doran.
Award of Medals to Bill Doran
The award letter attached to Bill's medals.
Invitation to a Tea Party
An invitation issued by the administrator of Peshawar Municipality to the RAF Bomber squadron.
Invitations to Three Officers Mess Events
Invitations for Bill Doran's wife to an annual ball, a dance and an annual ball at three different locations. after the war.
Breakfast Menu RAF Negombo
A menu for the officers' mess.
Certificate Awarding the Pathfinder Badge to W. Doran
A certificate awarding a Pathfinder badge to William.
Tourist Map of Colombo
A street map of Colombo and an envelope for a photographic company in Newcastle.
Bill and Irene Doran's Wedding
Bride, groom, bridesmaids, best man and parents arranged outside an ivy clad building. It is over stamped with 'Proof Turners Photography'.
9 Squadron Battle Order 22nd March 1944
A battle order prepared for the squadron listing aircraft, code, crew, and operations,
Flight Lieutenant Doran's Wartime Clothing Books 1939-1945
Services Clothing Books issued to William.
DFC Award Letter to William Doran
A letter from King George awarding Bill a DFC.
20 Airmen in front of a Lincoln
A group of 20 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Lincoln. On the reverse 'Bill -Fourth from the Left'.
Large Group of Airmen in front of a Lincoln
Five rows of airmen arranged in front of a Lincoln. It is captioned '97 (Straits Settlements) Squadron RAF Hemswell Nov 14 '47' and annotated with a cross and 'Bill Doran (Flt LT)'. On the reverse is 'Bill - 6th From the Right'.
Bill Doran's Medals
Bill's medals, ribbons and photograph arranged in a frame. It is captioned 'Flt Lt William R (Bill) Doran, DFC 16-08-1923 - 11-07-2007'
A second photograph is of his Bomber Command clasp.
A second photograph is of his Bomber Command clasp.
Pathfinders Magazine
A cover dated Summer 1975 with an eagle.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Middle East
Title of the small photo collection
Bill Doran
Two photographs of Bill in tropical uniform.
An officer
An officer in uniform, standing in a field.
Seven Soldiers
A group of seven soldiers at the back of a truck. One man is sitting on a motorbike and has a cross annotated over his head. On the reverse 'Capt HS Beardmore Trani Southern Italy August 1945'.
Nine Airmen including Bill Doran
A group of nine airmen arranged in two rows outside a brick building. On the reverse 'Bill -Second from Left. Front Row'.
Irene Doran and two women
The three women are seated on a sofa in a living room. Irene is on the right.