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Bill Foskett Biography Chapter One
The first of three chapters of Bill's wartime service.
There is a second copy with handwritten edits.
There is a second copy with handwritten edits.
Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Two
The second of three chapters of Bill's wartime service.
Bill Foskett Biography Chapter Three
The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.
Postcard to Bill Foskett
A postcard of the First Baptist Church, Thomaston, Georgia. On the reverse is a message from AB Hawkes.
Order of Services, First Baptist Church
A document from the church with details of the church service. It includes messages about the war.
Birthday Card
A flying related birthday card with coloured drawings of aeroplanes. On the last page the message reads 'Thomaston, Ga. Saturday. Many returns of happy joyous birthdays. Tour Georgian friends, Mr & Mrs [indecipherable] Jones'.
Bill Foskett’s civilian Pilot Flight Record and Log Book (Log Book 2)
Bill Foskett’s Aviation Supply Corporation Pilot Flight Record regarding his pilot’s training from 8th July until 2nd October 1942 at the US Army Air Force Training Detachment. Served at Souther and Cochran Fields, Georgia.
Aircraft flown were…
Aircraft flown were…
Bill Foskett’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book. (Log Book 1)
Bill Foskett’s Flying Log Book from 20th March 1942 until 9th August 1943. Training started at 3 EFTS before moving to training bases in America. Returned to England to 15 OTU from July 1943.
Served at RAF Shellingford, Souther Field USA, Cochran…
Served at RAF Shellingford, Souther Field USA, Cochran…
Bill Foskett’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot (Log Book 3)
Bill Foskett’s Flying Log Book as Bomb Aimer from 6th November 1942 until 3rd July 1945. Retrained in Canada as bomb aimer and air gunner at 31 Bombing and Gunnery School (Picton) and 31 Advanced Navigation School (Port Albert). Posted to 2…
Evacuation Why and How?
A public information leaflet published by Civil Defence. It gives information about the scheme to evacuate children to safer areas.
Short Form H Travel Permit
A form allowing Bill to travel to the USA.
RAF Identity Card
RAF Form 1260 Issued to Bill.
Room Arrangement AM Inspection
Instructions on how rooms are to be maintained.
Wings Club Membership Card
Bill's membership card.
Inoculation Certificate
RAF Form 1657A issued to Bill certifying him inoculated against Yellow Fever.
Turner Field, Albany, Ga Book
A book about Turner Field with photographs and text. It covers all aspects of the airfield and the staff working there.
Christmas Card and menu 1945
A card issued by 61 Staging Post, Officers' Mess. It includes the menu and on the reverse signatures collected on the day.
The Road Home
Notes for soldiers and airmen returning home by road. It details the towns that they will pass through, starting at Villach in Austria and ends in Calais. There is a map of the route.
On the last page the times of departure and arrival are recorded.
On the last page the times of departure and arrival are recorded.
Flight Lieutenant stripes
Front and back photographs of uniform stripes.
13 Airmen
A group of 12 airmen arranged in and around the starboard waist gun position of a B-17.
Three Airmen
Three airmen dressed in Sidcot suits with parachutes. Behind are wooden huts.
Two men
Two men positioned at a garden table. Behind are trees and a suburban house.
Two Airmen on top of a Fire Engine
Two men standing on top of a fire engine. On the reverse: "The Fire Officers on the Job" Udine 1946'.
Three Airmen and a cart
Three airmen with a cart. Two are sitting on it whilst the third is pulling it. Behind is a large pile of timber.
Willie and I
Two men dressed in khaki and shorts walking down steps. Signs reads: "Palazzo al mare". On the reverse ' Willie & I. Same Place, Another Day Venice Lido June 1946'.