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RAF Form 280 issued to RT Black

RT Black's flying log book from 6 January 1938 to 18 December 1939. His pilots on operations were Flying Officer Allison and Flying Officer Bailey. He was killed in action 18 December 1939.

Three medals awarded to RT Black, 1939 to 1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal 1939 to 1945.

A half length portrait of RT Black, in a frame.

A group of airmen, in four rows, in front of a Wellington.
At the top is handwritten '[indecipherable] Squadron (B Flight)'
And at the bottom 'Why the scrowl? 6th from the right - top row.'

16 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a hangar door.
It is captioned 'The Squadron at War No 3 Section of No 9 (B) Squadron, Honington, as it was in October 1939.
Went the day well?
We died & never knew
But Well or ill, Freedom
we died for…

32 airmen arranged in four rows.
On the reverse is handwritten 'Aug 34 Entry No. 4 Wing. June 1937'.

The writer expresses regret that her husband is missing in action.