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Frank's aircrew application for pilot or wireless operator / air gunner

Instructions from the Portsmouth Recruiting Centre for Frank to attend the Reception Depot, Oxford.

Frank's aircrew recruit medical, found fit for aircrew.

Ackowledges that he has joined the RAFVR as potential aircrew.

Internal working slip for Good Conduct Badge when Frank was Flight Sergeant on 75 Squadron .

Signed by Frank when posted to Farnborough.

Three items, first London Gazette Supplement appointing Frank to a Permanent Commission, second is letter from the Air Ministry to his command HQ informing them of his selection, third is the letter to Frank from the Air Ministry informing him of his…

Details his service from 1941 to 1946.

Frank's continued service post war as a Pilot Officer.

Has requested deferred release post war to apply to remain in the service.

Letter to Air Ministry from Officer Commanding 35 Squadron, informing them that Frank and two other officers had accepted their extended service commissions.

Copy of letter to the Air Ministry accepting his extended service commission.

Handwritten recording his initial commission and promotion to Flying Officer and his posting to 35 Squadron.

Acknowledgement that Frank had joined 138 Squadron.

London Gazette Supplement entry for Frank's commission.

Letter from the Air Ministry authorising Frank's commission.

Form signed by his father allowing Frank to join the RAF.

Acknowledgement from Messrs Peacock & Goddard of letter from Frank.

Signal from MOD to RAF Laarbruch requesting that Frank submits his PVR request in writing.

Telegram to Frank at Biggin Hill, message is Heartiest Congratulations.

From HQ Fighter Command to RAF Tengah congratulating Frank and his pilot on their successful ejection from their Javelin.

To his parents written when in training in Canada at 31 ANS.

From his father wishing him a happy birthday and from his mother wishing him a speedy return.

Issued on board HMCS Aurora, to Walter, Frank's father, who was a Petty Officer Cook.

For the Javelin on 41 and 46 Squadrons.