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RAF Crest
An embroidered crest mounted on a ring with a clip for attachment.
British, American and German Aeroplanes in Operational Service
Plan, head-on, angled and side views of 65 aircraft in use during the war.
Dick Curnock's prisoner of war identity discs
Four images, two of the front and two of the reverse of Dick Curnock's POW identity discs, complete with neck cord.
Dick Curnock's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 252A issued to Dick Curnock. It records details of his time in the RAF.
Dick Curnock's Certificate of Service, Air Training Corps
Three certificates for his service in the Air Training Corps.
Final Re-Union Dinner
A programme for the event being held at the Royal Hotel, Leicester. It includes the menu, the list of speakers and space for autographs.
Dick Curnock's Wartime Log
In the log Dick Curnock recorded crew and friends names and addresses, an obituary of Ginge Wheeldon who was shot by a Typhoon whilst on a march, cartoons, sketches of aircraft, dates of letters received and samples of window.
Silhouettes of British, American, German and Italian Aircraft
A leaflet with silhouettes of aircraft listed for the second grade test of the Royal Observer Corps Club. There are side, plan and head-on views of 62 aircraft. 53 views are included for the second grade test.
Silhouettes of British, American and German Aircraft
A booklet with silhouettes of aircraft listed for the third grade test of the Royal Observer Corps Club. Each of the 62 aircraft is a black image seen from the side and plan.
Scale Silhouettes Photographs and "Oddentifications"
Cartoons of aircraft and lists of 65 aircraft categorised in a table.
Blank Application for MT for Duty form
An uncompleted form for the use of a vehicle. On the reverse are Italian towns and numbers.
Motor Fuel Ration Book
An unused ration book for fuel.
German "Peace"
A propaganda leaflet with a jackboot and swastika image. The text gives examples of the brutality of the Nazi regime, to Germans and to countries invaded.
Meteorology and Operational Flying
A detailed account of weather and its effects on flying.
Dick Curnock's Identity Card
An identity card issued to Dick Curnock.
Royal Air Force Association Life Member Card
A card issued to Dick Curnock by the Leicester branch.
Identification Card for Mechanical Transport Drivers
RAF Form 1629 issued to Dick Curnock authorising him to drive vehicles on Government duty. On the reverse the vehicle types have been identified.
Statement of account for period ended 31 Jul 1946
A statement of Dick Curnock's finances. It lists his pay and cash issued.
International Movement Order
A document issued to Dick Curnock authorising him to move from Austria to Udine, Italy.
RAF Receipts
Four receipts for money received from Dick Curnock.
The first is for £40 sent to his mother. The other three are for messing in Helmieh camp, Cairo.
The first is for £40 sent to his mother. The other three are for messing in Helmieh camp, Cairo.
Advertising Leaflet for Cairo
The leaflet has two maps of Cairo and adverts for holidays, restaurants, a book on Cpyrus [sic], language books and Arabic, French and Italian phrases.
Air Movement Authority
A document issued to Dick Curnock authorising him to travel by air on leave.
Dick Curnock's Identity Card
A card issued to Dick Curnock in Germany. It is specifically for ex-prisoners of war.
The Royal Air Force School for Prisoners of War
A magazine produced in a prisoner of war camp. It describes the need for education in the camp, the lecturers, the subjects taught and examinations taken or about to be taken.
POW Parcel Contents
A list of contents of a parcel being sent to Dick Curnock by his mother.