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Postagram to Maurice Stimpson from Arthur Harris
The postagram congratulates Maurice on the award of his DFC.
Maurice Stimpson's Instrument Flight Certificate
A certificate awarded to Maurice for passing his instrument flying course.
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.
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.
Tailor's Receipt
A receipt for the purchase of uniform items.
One Shilling Banknote
A banknote issued by the British Military Authority for 1/- .
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter invites Maurice's father to a reception at Buckingham Palace to receive his late son's DFC.
Maurice Stimpson's Father Training a Land Girl
Maurice's father with a ewe and lamb and a land girl. On the reverse 'Harry teaching land girls Parkfield'.
Parkfield Lodge is at Headstone Lane and the entrance to the lane that ran down to the house is just opposite the Headstone Lane…
Parkfield Lodge is at Headstone Lane and the entrance to the lane that ran down to the house is just opposite the Headstone Lane…
Telegram to Maurice Stimpson from Doris
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The telegram congratulates Maurice on his grand achievement.
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Father
The letter advises that Maurice is now considered killed in combat.
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…
RAF Leave/Pass Form
RAF form 295 used for spells of leave or as a temporary pass. Uncompleted.
Maurice Cecil Stimpson’s pilot’s flying log book. Two
Pilot’s flying log book for Maurice Cecil Stimpson, covering the period from 1 August 1943 to 15 February 1944, when he failed to return from operations. Detailing his operation flown. He was stationed at RAF Warboys. Aircraft flown in were Oxford…
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.
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.
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'.
Pilot's Notes
Notes recorded by Maurice during his pilot training.
Address Book
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.
Maurice Stimpson's 1942 Diary
An intermittent record of Maurice's year. It starts with some time in the UK then he travels to Perth then the US for pilot training.
Maurice Stimpson's 1944 Diary
A diary kept by Maurice. It records his operations. (Note the squadron was visited by the King & Queen on 10th February 1944 and he had lunch with them in the mess. He was killed on 15th February 1944 on an operation to Berlin)
Letter to Maurice Stimpson's Sister and Brother
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The letter is from Maurice's mother to Maurices' brother and sister, Nellie and Harry. She encloses something to give to Maurice.
Nower Hill School Service of Remembrance and Rededication
In memory of Maurice Stimpson DFC
Maurice Stimpson's Path Finder Certificate
A certificate awarding Maurice the Path Finder Badge.
Maurice Stimpson's Birth Certificate
Maurice's birth certificate.