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- Collection: Rooke, Francis Charles, Dick, and J
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Envelope addressed to Dick Rooke
An On His Majesty's Service envelope sent to Dick.
Dick Rooke's British Legion Membership Card
A membership card issued to Dick and a receipt for his membership subscription.
Dick Rooke - The Early Years
Autobiography of his early years. Mostly his training in the States.
Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by…
Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by…
Christmas Card from Dick Rooke
The card is addressed to J Rooke and is annotated 'Fondest Love Dick'.
Frontispiece
The title page to the photo album with, handwritten, -
'FC Rooke RAF
A Chronicle of Events
at No.1 BFTS
Miami Oklahoma USA
From Feb 8th 1944'.
'FC Rooke RAF
A Chronicle of Events
at No.1 BFTS
Miami Oklahoma USA
From Feb 8th 1944'.
Francis Rooke’s Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book.
Francis Rooke’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 10 February 1944 until 26 January 1947. Pilot training took place at 24 Empire Flying Training School, 3 British Flying Training School, 1 School of Technical Training, 1 Air Gunnery School and 1667…
RAF Trade Groups, Outline of Conditions of Service, Pay and Allowances
RAF Form 1306, A detailed list of RAF trades and their conditions, pay and allowances.
RAF Dependents Allowance Application Form
RAF Form 1219 used for applying for a dependents' allowance.
Joan Fletcher's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520 D issued to Dick Rooke's wife, Joan Fletcher.
Dick Rooke's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Dick.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Notice Paper
RAF Form 2168 issued to volunteers.
RAF Volunteer Reserve - Postponement of Enlistment
RAF Form 2150 issued to Dick Rooke.
For Johnny
A poem by John Pudney.
Kodak Photograph Wallet
Double sided Kodak Wallet with handwritten annotations 'Dad overseas' and 'Dad overseas Egypt'.
Dick Rooke's Identity Card
National Registration Identity Card issued to Dick Rooke
RAF Association Membership Book
A membership booklet issued to Dick. It has details of his annual subscription.
RAF Coltishall ROC Open Day 14th August 1960
A programme of events for the Royal Observer Corps Open Day.
Dick Rooke's Volunteer Reserve Attestation Letter
A letter sent to Dick requesting him to attend a Recruits' Centre for attestation.
Dance Invitation for Cpl Fletcher
An invitation to a dance being held at RAF Deversoir, Egypt.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Attestation of Francis C Rooke
Dick's part completed attestation form.
Dick Rooke's Inoculation Certificate
RAF Form 1657A issued to Dick for Yellow Fever.
Letter to Dick Rooke from 101 PDC
The letter accompanies two sheets of calculations regarding his finances.
Christmas Card from Dick Rooke
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A card with a Lancaster photographed at sunset. On the reverse is 104 Squadron's crest. It is inscribed 'Best Wishes to All From Dick RAF Shallufa Egypt'.
Christmas Card from Dick Rooke
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The card has 'from East Africa' printed and 'Nairobi' handwritten on the front.
On the back is a photograph of a giraffe and handwritten 'Dick with love'.
On the back is a photograph of a giraffe and handwritten 'Dick with love'.
Corporal J Fletcher's War Medal
Paperwork attached to J Fletcher's War Medal. Also included is the ribbon for the medal.