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Interview with Stanley Shaw
Stanley Shaw was born in 1926 in Derby and left school at Easter 1940 where he worked in a garage looking after fuel for the nearby camp at Spondon. He saw some soldiers who had returned from Dunkirk, who were reporting to their…
Stanley Shaw’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for S R Shaw, covering the period from 21 July 1942 to 1 March 1947. Detailing flying with the Air Training Corps and following training as an airframe fitter his service flying, and his flying with the…
RAF Vacancies and Enlistment Form
Form 432A listing vacancies in the RAF and an application for enlistment.
54 M.U. RAF Jesus Messing Card
A messing card numbered 49. On the reverse is two handwritten names and addresses and a financial calculation.
Stan Shaw's Air Training Corps Membership Card
A membership card issued to Stan Shaw by the Borrowash Flight 1117 Squadron.
Stan Shaw's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295B issued to Stan Shaw.
Invites to a Social Evening
Two invites to Social Evenings at the Anglo-American Services Club. On the reverse 'USAF Hethel 1945'.
The Air Training Corps: A Wartime Experience
His story begins in June 1941 when the Air Minister broadcast that a new cadet force was to be set up. Stan joined immediately. Initially they marched then received training in relevant subjects - Maths, Physics, Theory of Flight, Navigation, Morse…
Bomber Command Operations from East Anglia 42-45
A brief description of bombing activity during the war. Starting with the ineffectual early operations to 1000+ bomber operations. He lists some of the operations then details some of the hazards for returning aircraft. After the war Stan took a new…
Stan Shaw's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Stan Shaw. Details of Stan's service record.
Communications flight personnel
A group of 12 men arranged in two rows in front of an aircraft. On the reverse each man is named.
Cyclist on a tricycle
The cyclist is dressed as a working man with cap. The tricycle is an elderly design and is partly tipped over with one wheel up in the air. Behind is a concrete ramp and a wooden fence with many spectators.
Cyclist on racing cycle
A cyclist on a racing bike. Behind two airmen are watching and behind them a Nissen hut.
A second image is identical.
A third image has, on the reverse, 'Astride the 'Raleigh Sports' Fayid April 1947'.
A second image is identical.
A third image has, on the reverse, 'Astride the 'Raleigh Sports' Fayid April 1947'.
Racing bicycle
A bicycle propped vertical in a garden.
Bicycle Race
In the foreground a cyclist is being held by an assistant at the start of a race. There are other cyclists behind. A great number of spectators are watching from behind a low fence.
16 airmen
16 airmen grouped together in a mess. Some are holding drinks. They are dressed in white or khaki shirts.
Communication Flight 's Cricket Team 1946
11 airmen dressed in shorts, only two are wearing tops. The front row is seated with the back row standing. On the reverse 'Communication Flight's Cricket Team. Runners Up. 1946.'
Each man is named. Stan is front row, third from right.
Each man is named. Stan is front row, third from right.
Tandem Bicycle on the bank of the Canal
A tandem bicycle with a man working on the chain. Behind is the Suez Canal. On the reverse is annotated 'The "Kiddie" putting the chain back on the BSA. Tour de Egypt May 1947'.
Tandem Bicycle near Port Said
A man holding a tandem beside a concrete road marker with 'Port Said 6'. On the reverse 'Jack Springer, touring partner. Tour de Egypt May 1947'.
Suez Canal Road
A view along a road at the side of the Suez Canal. On the reverse 'A stretch of Canal Road with a Navigation House in the distance. Tour de Egypt May 1947'.
Stan Shaw Cycling
A blurred image of Stan on his bike. On the reverse 'Self taking a corner in Port Fouad Tour de Egypt May 1947'.
Stan Shaw on a Verandah
Stan sitting beside a table on the veranda of a hostel. Behind are two bicycles. On the reverse 'Taking it easy on the Hostel's verandah [sic]. Tour de Egypt May 1947'.
Stan Shaw's friend on a veranda
Stan's friend sitting at a table on the veranda of their hostel. it is captioned 'The "Great" Springer poses. Tour de Egypt May 1947'.
Aden Market Place
A street scene of Maala with people and carts. On the reverse 'Market Place and Bus terminus at Maala. Aden Oct.46'.
Dhow Building
A view of several dhows under construction, annotated on the reverse 'Dhow, building yards at Maala. Aden July 1946'.