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Letter to Mr AB Geach from Wing Commander, RAF Witchford
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A letter written by David Geach's Wing Commander to David's father in reply to a request for his belongings. Also included are the front and reverse of a telegram envelope.
Note addressed to David Geach
A compliments slip addressed to David Geach from his Commanding Officer
Caterpillar Club Membership Card
A Certificate of Membership of the Caterpillar Club awarded to David Geach complete with a welcoming note.
Postcard to David Geach's parents
A card signed by David advising his parents that he had returned to UK. The card was pre-printed by the Salvation Army.
Card accompanying a gift
A card accompanying a gift of 'Fags and Sweets' presented by Pilots and Observers from the 1914-18 war.
The Bombers
A poem about bombing with a sketch of two Whitleys flying amongst searchlights.
The Airmen's Club Card
A membership card for a social club for airmen. Open daily for reading, writing, dances, sing songs and meals, it is operated by the Winnipeg Women's Air Force Auxiliary. On the reverse is a sketch of the club's location.
Registered envelope to RAF Central Depository
A registered envelope marked with a blue cross written to the Officer in Charge at the RAF Central Depository. Handwritten on the front is F/O PH Todd and on the reverse'1394781 F/Sgt Geach DG'.
Dafoe Digest
The first issue of The Dafoe Digest, a magazine produced by No 5 Bombing and Gunnery School, Dafoe. Each section on the base has had a chance to write a short article about their activities.
The Lay of the First Air Bomber
A poem about bombing.
The RAF Greeting
A calendar for a child. A child is in a model aeroplane with a dog. There is also an enamel metal RAF badge. On the reverse 'All the best to you David, & boys of the Crew, Betty'. The front is signed by David's crew and has bombs indicating…
Das War Hamburg
Propaganda leaflet featuring an aerial vertical photograph of Hamburg after a Royal Air Force operation. Buildings are either completely destroyed or gutted, light falling through the gaping windows. Text describes fronts closing in, the Royal Air…
Die Andere Seite
Propaganda booklet with illustrated articles on the current war situation as seen from the Allies' perspective. Authors include Winston Churchill, Henry Wallace, the archbishop of Canterbury, Richard Hillary and John Steinbeck.
Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to David Geach. the book contains details of his service record.
50 airmen at Lord's Cricket Ground
A group of 50 trainee airmen at No. 1 Air Crew Reception Centre (A.C.R.C.) arranged in three rows. Behind is a large building with a cast iron and glass veranda. The windows have crosses of tape on them.
Cover of Scrapbook
The cover of a scrapbook with an RAF crest.
Two groups of airmen
Photo 1 is a group of trainee airmen arranged in six rows outside a stone building. Photo 2 is a group of 13 airmen arranged in two rows. They are all wearing flying boots.
Airmen on parade and a single airman in the snow
Photo 1 is of four officers at the top of steps leading to a building with a parade of airmen flanking the path to the steps
Photo 2 is an airman in a Sidcot suit, thick boots and gloves. He is standing in the snow. Behind is a large two storey…
Photo 2 is an airman in a Sidcot suit, thick boots and gloves. He is standing in the snow. Behind is a large two storey…
Sun Lounge & Marine Court, St Leonards
A postcard of a seafront hotel, captioned 'Sun Lounge & Marine Court, St Leonards-on-Sea 16144'.
View over Montréal and a house
Photo 1 is a view over Montréal taken from the top of a hill. In the background is the Saint Lawrence River.
Photo 2 is a two storey wooden house taken from the side of the road.
Identification kindly provided by Gianluca Mazzanti of the…
Photo 2 is a two storey wooden house taken from the side of the road.
Identification kindly provided by Gianluca Mazzanti of the…
Trainee airmen in the snow
Photo 1 is nine airmen in gym kit standing outside a building. There is snow on the ground.
Photo 2 is 11 airmen in Sidcot suits and thick boots standing outside a building. Again there is snow on the ground.
Photo 2 is 11 airmen in Sidcot suits and thick boots standing outside a building. Again there is snow on the ground.
Snowplough and gym
Photo 1 is a snow plough tractor. Behind are wooden huts.
Photo 2 is inside a gym with two badminton courts and a stage. On the wall are winged air gunner and observer crests.
Photo 2 is inside a gym with two badminton courts and a stage. On the wall are winged air gunner and observer crests.
Airmen in the snow
Photo 1 is a group of 11 airmen standing outside a wooden building in the snow. They are wearing Sidcot suits and boots.
Photo 2 is a group of six airmen draped over a farm machine, in the snow. They are wearing Sidcot suits and boots.
Photo 3…
Photo 2 is a group of six airmen draped over a farm machine, in the snow. They are wearing Sidcot suits and boots.
Photo 3…
Fairey Battle and Bristol Bolingbroke
Photo 1 is a side view of a Fairey Battle parked on a snow covered apron. Behind is a hangar.
Photo 2 is a side view of Fairchild built Bristol Bolingbroke, RCAF 9928. It is parked outside on a snow covered apron, in front of an open hangar.
Photo 2 is a side view of Fairchild built Bristol Bolingbroke, RCAF 9928. It is parked outside on a snow covered apron, in front of an open hangar.
Avro Anson and 12 airmen
Photo 1 is a rear/side view of Anson '9478' of the RCAF. It is parked on a snowy apron in front of a hangar.
Photo 2 is a group of 12 airmen standing on a snowy field. Behind is a cloth mural of an aircraft.
Photo 2 is a group of 12 airmen standing on a snowy field. Behind is a cloth mural of an aircraft.