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Les Pickford in bus cab
Les in the driving seat of his bus.
Les Pickford and Colleague
Les with another bus driver, in front of their buses.
Les Pickford, Bus Driver
Les is leaning on the front of his bus.
Bristol Blenheim
Two airmen at the cockpit of a Blenheim.
Three Women and a Man
The four are sitting on a bench, in the sunshine. The image is stamped 'Eastern Princess Photos, Gt Yarmouth'.
Three Airmen
Three men in flying kit alongside a Blenheim.
Eight Airmen
Eight airmen arranged in two rows. Each man has signed his name.
Squadron Group Photograph
A large group arranged in five rows in front of a hangar.
Nuneaton OTU 1944
Large group of airmen arranged in five rows. Each man is named underneath.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
On the reverse is 'Nuneaton OTU 1944', '139 Sqdn' and a list of names. Some of the names have 'killed' by them.
Les Pickford's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Les with brief details of his RAF service.
Passing-out Inspection Parade
A programme of events at the parade.
Five Photographs from the Folies Bergere
Five photographs depicting scenes from the Folies.
#1 features 18 women posing on a music themed backdrop.
#2 is a semi-naked woman with a prancing horse.
#3 is a semi-naked woman partly covered in balls of cloth.
#4 is a semi-naked woman dancing…
#1 features 18 women posing on a music themed backdrop.
#2 is a semi-naked woman with a prancing horse.
#3 is a semi-naked woman partly covered in balls of cloth.
#4 is a semi-naked woman dancing…
Folies Bergere
A program for the show at the Folies Bergere. It features photographs of actors and scantily clad actresses taking part.
Communication with Prisoners of War Interned Abroad
Form P2280E issued to family of prisoners of war. Rules and advice on how to communicate with prisoners of wars.
Les Pickford's 1943 Diary
Les' record of his time as a prisoner of war. Lots of sport and camp plays and musicals. He escaped in September when Italy made peace with the Allies. He describes his journey to British lines then back home.
Christmas Card 1941
A card with a seasonal message and an image of Raphael, The Adoration of the Magi.
Les Pickford's observers and air gunners flying log book. One
L Pickford’s Observer’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 17 October 1938 to 17 May 1947, detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Bassingbourn (104 Squadron), RAF West…
Les Pickford’s Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (Aircraft Operating Crew). Log Book 2
Les Pickford’s Flying Log Book from 25 November 1944 until 23 September 1950 as Radio Operator. During this period he was flying with British Overseas Airways and later British European Airways.
Postcard to Mrs Tickford from the Catholic Times
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The postcard to Les' mother advises he is fit and well but has not received any letters. It was sent via Vatican Radio and the Catholic Times.
On the card they use 'Tickford' as his surname.
On the card they use 'Tickford' as his surname.
Letter to Les Pickford from his brother
He hopes Les is well. He reports the family is well.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Three letters received this week. They have been playing cricket.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has only had one letter that week. He watched a musical comedy last night. He has been playing cricket. Weather has been good.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail this week. His friend, Bill has had mail and cigarettes. His health and spirits are good. He is planning a reunion of prisoners of war at home.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
Seven letters received this week. They have a new play to watch. Lots of sport activity.
Letter from Les Pickford to his mother
He has had no mail except for parcels. He has been playing pass ball and cricket. He has been sunbathing a lot.