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Eine Botschaft des Oberbefehlshabers der britischen Kampfflugzeuge an das deutsche Volk
Air Marshal Arthur Harris, Commander-in-Chief of Bomber Command, sends a message to the German people. He describes the reversal of roles: Germany is now experiencing what British cities have experienced. The RAF is conducting an extensive campaign…
Race Meeting at Helmieh Track Programme
A programme for a race meeting at Helmieh. There are four races with six horses in each race. On the front are a cartoon of two horses and riders, one carrying a mace and the second has a shirt with the caption 'Another shirt gone?'.
Air Training Corps Flight Log
A log sheet issued to Dick Curnock whilst a cadet in the Air Training Corps. On it he he has recorded three flights.
ATC Mathematics Examination Papers
Three exam papers (the first one is repeated) on the subject of Mathematics.
Dick Curnock's School Reports
11 school reports from 1933 to 1938.
The Narborian
Narborough Road Senior Boys' School No 1 July 1937 school magazine. Articles about school visits, a short story, school sports and activities.
Drinking Licence
A drinking Licence issued to Dick Curnock RAF Ex-prisoner of war
Letter to Dick Curnock from Arthur Woodhead
The letter thanks Dick Curnock for sending photographs and a letter. He describes a short holiday in Manchester and discusses prices of meals, drinks and taxis.
Letter to Dick Curnock from RAF Record Office
The letter asks Dick Curnock to send his logbook or details in order that his claim for campaign medals can be assessed.
Postcard to Leslie Irvin from Dick Curnock
A postcard sent to Leslie Irvin from Dick Curnock whilst a prisoner of war. He refers to his being shot down and surviving thanks to his Irvin parachute. He asks to be enrolled in the Caterpillar club.
Letter to Dick Curnock from Ken
A letter to Dick from his friend, Ken asking him how he is and wishing him well.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his father
The letter congratulates Dick Curnoock on being promoted to warrant officer and is full of domestic news.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter to Dick Curnock from his mother with domestic news.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter to Dick from his mother wishing him a happy birthday, included is domestic news.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his mother
A letter and envelope to Dick Curnock from his mother. It is full of social news.
Map of the Principal Camps for British and Dominion Prisoners of War in Europe
A map of Germany with prisoner of war camps marked. There is an attachment with corrections.
Interview with Richard Curnock
Richard Curnock was born in Grantham and joined the Royal Air Force in 1941.He achieved the rank of warrant officer and served in 425 Squadron. Richard tells of how he followed his two older brothers into the services, and his time serving in the Air…