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B. O. N. magazine - May 1943
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. On the front cover is written: '1801494 LAC ROYALL G.L. 27/6/43'. The magazine contains articles of local and war news, a description of what life is currently like in Britain, photographs of key personnel at…
B. O. N. magazine - July/August 1943
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. Contains articles on local news, letters of thanks, entertainment, keeping fit, sports reports and results, poems, personal experiences in the RAF, sketches showing life at RAF Woodbrook, South African…
The Woodpecker magazine - October 1943
42 air school magazine. Articles, cartoons, artwork, club information, sports news, poems, advertisements, editor, padre, news from other stations in southern Africa, weddings and births, sports results.
Union Jack newspaper 25 July 1945
Four page Western Italy edition of the newspaper containing articles from various operational theatres around the world and from Britain.
Page 1 headline is: 'I SAW GENERAL SHOOT AT PRISONERS'.
Page 2 is given over to the forthcoming General…
Page 1 headline is: 'I SAW GENERAL SHOOT AT PRISONERS'.
Page 2 is given over to the forthcoming General…
Meteorology for pilots and navigators
Official (Canadian) booklet on meteorology. Covers and table of contents only.
1st image: Front cover. Annotated by hand: 'Sgt GL Royall' and 'Sgt Hardy JC. R103813'
2nd image: Title page.
3rd image: Table of contents.
4th image: Back cover…
1st image: Front cover. Annotated by hand: 'Sgt GL Royall' and 'Sgt Hardy JC. R103813'
2nd image: Title page.
3rd image: Table of contents.
4th image: Back cover…
Navigation map reading examination paper
Two images showing a three-question, written examination paper in navigation map reading for air bombers. Page one gives the time and marks available and written instructions and sets a scenario for the examination. Page two has four question, the…
Bombing examination paper
Two images showing a five-question, written examination paper in bombing knowledge. The time allowed, marks available and some written instructions are included.
Durban advertisements
Two images of a printed flyer containing advertisements and a street map for various business in Durban.
Letter to George Royall
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Author describes journey to her home and that they had enjoyed time together. Continues with domestics, activities and gossip. Letter had been redirected from England via Canada to Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Extracts from George Royall's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Nine images on three sheets of selected pages from George Royall's log book, each showing a double page spread.
The three images on the first sheet cover nine bombing operations as well as training and air test flights. Each image has the…
Interview with George Royall
George volunteered to be a pilot but settled for Air Observer. He talks about his selection and training in London and then in Stratford-upon-Avon, where enjoyed the theatre and how, at Brighton, illness separated him from the rest of the course. So,…
Bombing Sense
Training pamphlet on bombing. Covers and table of contents only.
1st image: Front cover, having a bomb aimer brevet, title and a bombing photograph.
2nd image: Table of contents
3rd image: Rear cover, blank apart from the printer's…
1st image: Front cover, having a bomb aimer brevet, title and a bombing photograph.
2nd image: Table of contents
3rd image: Rear cover, blank apart from the printer's…
Meteorology. Notes for students
First part of a training booklet. The following chapters are included:
I. Introduction: Meteorology and Air crews
II. Atmosphere, pressure and temperature
III. Wind
IV. Cloud and fog
V. Weather
VI. Clouds
VII. Visibility
VIII. Wind
IX.…
I. Introduction: Meteorology and Air crews
II. Atmosphere, pressure and temperature
III. Wind
IV. Cloud and fog
V. Weather
VI. Clouds
VII. Visibility
VIII. Wind
IX.…
Meteorology. Notes for students
Second part of a training booklet containing notes for students. The following chapters are included:
XII. RAF Meteorological Service
XIII. Flight weather reports and forecasts
XIV. Routine forecasts and warnings
XV. The basis of…
XII. RAF Meteorological Service
XIII. Flight weather reports and forecasts
XIV. Routine forecasts and warnings
XV. The basis of…
Air Training Corps certificate of service
ATC certificate of service, No. 56 (Woolwich) Squadron, for Royall G.L. Includes covering letter from RAF Record Office and Form of Receipt.
Flensburg
A radar (H2S) prediction map of Flensburg. Bodies of water are shown in white, lines of communication and built up areas are shown in purple and wooded areas and rail lines are shown in black. The map is also marked with concentric rings, centred on…
George Royall's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
George Royall's log book, detailing his RAF flying from September 1943 to November 1945. It records his training as an observer, gunner and bomb aimer, initially at 48 and 42 Air Schools in South Africa. It then records his flying training with 8…
Letter to George Royall from RAF Records Office
Letter requesting George Royall send his flying log book to the Records Office so that his claim for campaign medals can be assessed.
Port Elizabeth advertisements
Two images of a printed flyer, containing advertisements for various businesses in Port Elizabeth.
The Stars and Stripes newspaper, 25 July 1945
Eight page, Italy edition of the newspaper containing articles from various operational theatres and from home.
Page 1 headline is: 'Bombs Rain On Japan From 1,600 U.S. Planes'
Page 2 first article is titled: 'Nuremberg Likely For Trial Of…
Page 1 headline is: 'Bombs Rain On Japan From 1,600 U.S. Planes'
Page 2 first article is titled: 'Nuremberg Likely For Trial Of…
Letter to George Royall from LAC R W Wheatley
Letter, with envelope, describes Wheatley's training in Canada and his desire to remuster as a navigator. It mentions other colleagues who are in pilot training at Moncton and that his own money problem 'is still a hell of a bind'. He asks how George…
Christmas card
Card with artwork on front and season's greetings inside. Handwritten annotation 'To wish you everything you wish yourself. All my love darling, yours as always, xxx Rose xxx'.
Air Mail magazine
Royal Air Forces Association magazine for July 1947.
Image #1: Front cover with a reproduction of the Westminster Abbey stained glass window which is dedicated to 'the few' killed in the Battle of Britain. Date and price of the magazine are also…
Image #1: Front cover with a reproduction of the Westminster Abbey stained glass window which is dedicated to 'the few' killed in the Battle of Britain. Date and price of the magazine are also…
Air Mail magazine
Royal Air Forces Association magazine for October 1948.
Image #1: Front cover with a drawing of a couple seated together purportedly reminiscing about the Battle of Britain. Behind them an image a WAAF and pilot from that time. Date and price of the…
Image #1: Front cover with a drawing of a couple seated together purportedly reminiscing about the Battle of Britain. Behind them an image a WAAF and pilot from that time. Date and price of the…
Training course
A formal photograph of 46 trainee airmen, a corporal and a sergeant. All are seated or standing, in four rows, in front of a building and are wearing tunics. The trainee aircrew have a white stripe on their forage caps and are wearing white belts.…