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Leave Pass
A handwritten note allowing John to leave his station for one hour.
Authority to Purchase RAF Uniform
A note given to John to allow him to purchase a suitable uniform.
RAF Volunteer Reserve Badge Receipt
A receipt kept by John for his badge.
First Aid in Chemical Warfare Certificate
A certificate awarded to John on completion of an examination.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
A brief extract of John's service life.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
Explanations of why John was awarded a DFC and AFC.
Letter to John Hitchcock from King George
The note expresses regret that he is unable to present the award personally.
Letter to John Hitchcock's Parents
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The letter advises them that John has completed the first stage of his journey.
Bomb Aimer's Forms
Four forms for training using a 11 1/2 lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Shows wind set, true wind and error, height, speed and yards error on the ground.
Bomb Aimer's Form
A form for training using a 11 1/2 lb practice bomb with a terminal velocity of 955 feet per second. Shows wind set, true wind and error, height, speed and yards error on the ground.
Sleeping Out Passes
Six passes allowing John to leave his unit overnight.
11 FIS Ballah MEF Ground Personnel and Instructors
39 airmen arranged in four rows in front of an Oxford. Some of the men are named on the reverse.
11 FIS Ballah Course 21
19 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Harvard.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 20
14 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 19
18 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 17
23 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 18
20 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. Each man is named on the reverse.
23 Airmen
23 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 15
20 airmen arranged in three rows. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 14
22 airmen arranged in three rows. Each man is named on the reverse.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 13
21 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. On the reverse each man is named.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 11
22 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. On the reverse each man is named.
11 FIS Shallufa Course 9
21 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building. On the reverse each man is named.
21 Airmen
21 airmen arranged in three rows in front of a building.
Six Airmen
Six men in a row at the entrance to a brick building. Two of the men are pilots.