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Full length image of an airman wearing great coat with pilot officer rank and side cap standing on grass with a Wellington in the background. On the reverse 'Co-pilot (Pilot Officer Sznidel)'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with…

Head and shoulders portrait of a Polish airman wearing tunic with Polish pilot's brevet and medal ribbons. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img161'. and the third with no further information.

Three white flowers in a vase with a blue check background.

Made out for Mildred Soltysiak and contains personal details and assessment of character and statement of trade qualifications and general conduct,

Made out for Bronislaw Soltysiak and gives personal details and notes on character, aptitudes and qualities.

Made out for Bronislaw Soltysiak

List of Battle, Magister and Wellington aircraft registrations.

Died 15 January 1987 and gives other personal details.

Subjects and results 1927

Records all subjects taken and results in 1930/31

Notes on unidentified photographs. Description on contents of photographs numbered from 314 to 326 and 302 to 306, includes names, places, events and aircraft. These photograph numbers are not otherwise used in items provided in collection.

Notes for unidentified photographs numbered 330, 305, 304, 325, 326, 306.

Five question examination

Gives detailed description of standardized lighting including outside lighting, inside lighting. On the reverse aircraft landing codes gives instructions for encoding and enciphering metrological and other information for landing.

Details procedures for aircraft requesting information on position or any other assistance or urgent information. Continues with some general R/T (radio) procedures.

General principles and role of Bomber Command central flying control, communication of diversion airfield on group operational frequencies and rules and procedures for diverting aircraft. Followed by Fighter Command procedures for sector controllers,…

Covers track and distance on Mercator and topographical maps, peculiarities of Mercator, scales and distances on both types of maps, gnomic projection and relief on Mercator and topographical maps.

Blank claim form for 1939-1945 campaign starts and defence medal.

Six question signal examination with lecture program on the reverse for 33 course.

Navigation information giving positions, speeds, directions, wind, estimated times of arrival and plot.

Black book cover with title in Polish.

This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.

Formal certificate of naturalization. On the reverse an oath of allegiance signed by B Soltysiak,

Made out for Mildred Soltysiak

Romanian identity card for B Soltysiak with b/w photograph and personal details.

Postcard addressed to B Soltysiak providing national insurance number and blank contribution record.