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Avro Vulcan in flight structural failure
A photograph of a Vulcan that suffered a structural failure at a Battle of Britain Day sir show at RAF Syerston.
Canadair CL-13 Sabre
An air to air starboard view of a Sabre.
Avro CF-100 Canuck
Two identical air to air photograph of two Canucks, viewed from starboard.
No 31 RAF Administrative Course
19 airmen arranged in three rows. It is captioned 'RAF Hereford' and further captioned with each man's identity in order.
RMS Samaria
Two views of the troopship, Samaria.
#1 is the front
#2 is the stern.
#1 is the front
#2 is the stern.
Spitfire
This Spitfire has clipped wings and is viewed from the front.
Meteor F4
Three views of a Meteor, VT124.
#1 a port side view.
#2 a front/side view
#3 a port side view
#1 a port side view.
#2 a front/side view
#3 a port side view
Vampire F1
Two photographs of a Vampire.
#1 A starboard side view of a Vampire F1 with many RAF spectators.
#2 A port side/ rear view of the same Vampire.
#1 A starboard side view of a Vampire F1 with many RAF spectators.
#2 A port side/ rear view of the same Vampire.
Three passport photographs and envelope
Three head portraits of Don Sparkes plus an envelope.
#1 front/side
#2 front
#3 side
#1 front/side
#2 front
#3 side
Airman
An airman standing at a door beside a series of pigeonholes.
Airmen in Mess
Two photographs of mess games.
#1 Seven airmen playing mess games.
#2 two rows of airmen playing a game.
#1 Seven airmen playing mess games.
#2 two rows of airmen playing a game.
Airman
An airman bent down fixing the strap on his rifle.
Airmen marching
A small group of airmen marching along a street. They have rifles and are wearing berets.
Mumbai street scene
A group of people waiting at a bus shelter. Behind are buildings belonging to the University of Mumbai.
Envelope
An envelope with a small collection of photos, annotated RAF Uxbridge.
Don Sparkes' service record
RAF Form 543 issued to Don.
Parfumerie Parisienne
An advertising card for a perfume shop.
Purim Gala Dance
A souvenir programme for the dance.
RAF Scampton
Booklet about RAF Scampton written by Mervyn Hallam. On the cover is the station crest.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Gunnery Sense
Some hints for air crews at Air Gunners' Schools.
Official Secrets Acts Declaration
RAF Form 4216 signed by Don Sparkes.
Don Sparkes' wartime medals
Two documents accompanying the three medals awarded to Don.
Applications for Mechanical Transport for Duty Journey
Air Force (India) Form 658 issued for transport from Poona to Bombay. Two different copies.
RAF Poona Christmas Menu 1946
A menu for the Christmas dinner at RAF Poona.
Mess Subscription Card
An RAF Poona mess card issued to Don Sparkes.