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Maurice Stimpson beside a Railway Carriage
Maurice standing in front of a railway carriage belonging to Canadian National. On the reverse 'On the way up from the States'.
On a second copy of the reverse is added 'Maurice. Training complete on the way back to MonctonCanada [sic] for return…
On a second copy of the reverse is added 'Maurice. Training complete on the way back to MonctonCanada [sic] for return…
Maurice Stimpson and a Locomotive
Maurice in khaki standing at the front of an Atlantic Coast Line P-5-B locomotive. On the reverse is handwritten 'His worship, Valdosta' and printed 'Maurice on the front of train in Valdosta'.
Identification kindly provided by Doug Smith and…
Identification kindly provided by Doug Smith and…
Maurice Stimpson at the Footplate of a Locomotive
Maurice at the front of a locomotive during a stop. On the reverse 'A rest on the way down'.
View of Train Tracks
A view looking out of the back of the train. Single track and trees. On the reverse 'Between Chatenoga [sic] & Atlanta.
Nower Hill School Service of Remembrance and Rededication
In memory of Maurice Stimpson DFC
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Cochran Field
A book detailing the activities undertaken at the training airfield of Cochran. It describes the history of the field, the training courses and names the staff and students.
One Gulden Banknote
A one gulden banknote issued in the Netherlands.
One Shilling Banknote
A banknote issued by the British Military Authority for 1/- .
One Mark Banknote
Both sided of a German banknote
RAF Leave/Pass Form
RAF form 295 used for spells of leave or as a temporary pass. Uncompleted.
Tailor's Receipt
A receipt for the purchase of uniform items.
Order of Ceremony Runnymede Memorial Unveiling
The unveiling of the Runnymede Memorial Order of Ceremony. This includes the hymns to be sung and the lesson.
Pilot's Notes
Notes recorded by Maurice during his pilot training.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father from the Imperial War Graves Commission
Envelope, letter, details on the unveiling of the memorial and ticket for the ceremony at Runnymede.
Maurice Cecil Stimpson’s pilot’s flying log book. One
Pilot’s flying log book for Maurice Cecil Stimpson, covering the period from 19 December 1941 to 30 July 1943. Detailing his flying training and operation flown. He was stationed at RAF Perth, USAAC Alabany, USAAC Moody Field, RAF Little…
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Mother
The letter asks if his mother has entered his news in the Observer.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter advises that Maurice is now considered killed in combat.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson from The Colne Valley Electric Supply Company
The letter accompanies a cheque and offers congratulations and best wishes.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Tom and Vera
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The telegram congratulates him on his grand achievement.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Aunt Gladys
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The message advises Maurice that a Swan Pen has been obtained and he does not have to feel obliged to accept.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Aunt Gladys and Uncle Geoffrey
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The telegram congratulates Maurice on being awarded a DFC.
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Doris
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The telegram congratulates Maurice on his grand achievement.
A Biography of Maurice Stimpson
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.