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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.
Sleeping Out Passes
Six passes allowing John to leave his unit overnight.
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.
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.
Letter to John Hitchcock's Parents
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The letter advises them that John has completed the first stage of his journey.
Letter to John Hitchcock from King George
The note expresses regret that he is unable to present the award personally.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
Explanations of why John was awarded a DFC and AFC.
John S Hitchcock DFC AFC
A brief extract of John's service life.
First Aid in Chemical Warfare Certificate
A certificate awarded to John on completion of an examination.
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.
Leave Pass
A handwritten note allowing John to leave his station for one hour.
John Hitchcock's Sergeants' Mess Bill
A bill for messing at John's Mess.
To Every Officer; From the CAS
A note warning of the dangers of careless talk, rumours, gossip and criticism.
Route and orders
RAF Form 433A completed for a triangular route from Grantham-Market Rasen-Netherthorpe-Grantham.
RAF Shallufa Sergeants' Mess Bill
A bill for messing at Shallufa paid by John.
Aircraft Clearance Form
A form allowing a flight from Heliopolis to Shallufa.
91st Flying Instructor's Course Upavon
43 airmen arranged in four rows at the front of a large building. Underneath each man is named on a printed caption.
John Hitchcock
A head and shoulders portrait of John in uniform.
Model Horse Race
An officer bent over a horse silhouette, part of a model horse race. He is watched by many airmen. All are in khaki and shorts. On the reverse 'RAF Shallufah MEF. Victory Celebrations VE+1 day 9-5-45'.
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…
RAFVR Notes for the Information of Candidates
Detailed notes about what is expected from candidates for the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
RAFVR Notice Paper
Form 1866 completed by John with his personal details.
John Hitchcock's Private Flying Licence
A licence issued to John in 1939 allowing him to fly land planes.