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Instructions for the Handling of Wellington Aircraft
Step by step instructions for handling a Wellington.
First Aid in Chemical Warfare Certificate
A certificate awarded to John on completion of an examination.
Letter to John Hitchcock from King George
The note expresses regret that he is unable to present the award personally.
Letter to John Hitchcock
The letter congratulates John on being awarded the Air Force Cross.
Leave or Duty Ration Card
A card issued to John for his rations.
Model Car Box
A box which would have contained a model car kit.
Letter to John Hitchcock from Air Ministry
The letter advises that he is being promoted to Pilot Officer.
Issue of Officers' Pay and Allowances
AM Pamphlet 106 with details of pay and allowances.
Manual of Air Navigation Vol 1
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
RAF Reserve Standard Notes
A booklet with information and guidance.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
John Hitchcock's Officers' Record of Service
John's service record as an officer.
List of John Hitchcock's decorations
The note is a transmittal for the medals and the list is a tick list of the enclosed medals.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Badge Receipt
A receipt kept by John for his badge.
Authority to Purchase RAF Uniform
A note given to John to allow him to purchase a suitable uniform.
To Every Officer; From the CAS
A note warning of the dangers of careless talk, rumours, gossip and criticism.
RAFVR Notes for the Information of Candidates
Detailed notes about what is expected from candidates for the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
John Hitchcock's Private Flying Licence
A licence issued to John in 1939 allowing him to fly land planes.
Instructions and Guide to all Officers and Airmen of the RAF regarding Precautions to be taken in the event of falling into the hands of an Enemy
Contains instructions if captured by the Enemy. It advises the type of information they will seek, the methods they will use and how to avoid being tricked.
Vrijheid Vergaat Niet
Freedom does not perish. A Dutch language newspaper dropped by the RAF.
Outfit Required on Appointment to a Commission in the RAFVR
A formal list of clothing to be purchased.
John Hitchcock's Parachute Log Book
An official log kept by John of his parachute.
RAF Bible
The cover and frontispiece of a bible. The cover has an RAF crest and the frontispiece has a message from the King. There is a handwritten note ' From, h.S.P. November 1039'.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre /…
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre /…
John Hitchcock's Service Record
A record of John's service in the RAF.
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book. One
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 25 April 1941 to 28 June 1941, detailing flights as a Transport Command pilot based in Egypt. Very short logbook, includes a summary record of service from 4/12/37 onwards. The last entry reads:…
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book. Two
J.S. Hitchcock’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 5 December 1941 to 1 November 1945 detailing training and operations as a pilot and flying instructor. He was stationed at RAF Upavon (Central Flying School), RAF Little Rissington (No. 6 Flying…