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Jane Waterhouse
Head and shoulders portrait photograph of Jane Waterhouse (later Carrington) in uniform.
Jane Waterhouse with a marching band
Jane Waterhouse (later Carrington) marching past at least one saluting officer whilst playing a drum. On the reverse 'Skegness 1944?'.
Jean Smith
head and shoulders portrait of Jean Smith from her left side, in uniform, smiling, inscribed ’With love Jean 1943’.
Jean Thompson with WAAF personnel
Jean Thompson is standing with two other women, all wearing Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniforms. On the reverse:
"1. Edith 2. Me [Jean Thompson] 3. Beryl" "J 6195"
"1. Edith 2. Me [Jean Thompson] 3. Beryl" "J 6195"
JF Neilson's memoir
Growing Up -The Hard Way WAR -1939
He joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at Blackpool,…
He joined the Local Defence Volunteers at first then realised he did not want to become infantry. He did mount road blocks and fire watches. He applied to join the RAF and was accepted. Training was at Blackpool,…
Jill Nicholl's MT course notebook
Includes don'ts for MT drivers, technical terms, notes on vehicle chassis and drive shafts, brakes, bearings, care and maintenance, inspections, controls and engines. Goes on with using maps and routes. Continues with lubricating systems, accident…
Jill Nicholls
Head and shoulders portrait of member of Women's Auxiliary Air Force wearing tunic and Cap.
Jill Nicholls
Head and shoulders portrait of a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force wearing tunic and hat.
Jill Nicholls mentioned in despatches
Cover letter and certificate for mentioned in dispatches award announced in London Gazette to Leading Aircraftwoman J E K Nicholls.
Jim Allen's 1944 Diary
A diary recording events during 1944. Includes detailed notes on operations, military life, the weather etc.
Jo's Birthday
A group of airmen and WAAFs arranged around Jo and her birthday cake. Information supplied with the collection states 'Jo's birthday Leeming 1945'.
Joan Fletcher's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520 D issued to Dick Rooke's wife, Joan Fletcher.
Joan M Wilson
Half-length portrait of Joan Wilson in Women's Auxiliary Air Force uniform. On the reverse '486004 I. M. Hill 1944. TAKEN ON LEAVING 5 GROUP FOR CEYLON'.
Jocelyn “Joyce” Strawford and Sergeant Arthur Long
Jocelyn “Joyce” Strawford standing with Sergeant Arthur Long. They are both in uniform. They are in a garden just outside a porch in front of a house.
John Blair and six sports people
John Blair and six airmen and airwomen in various sportswear, one holding a trophy. Caption: 'John as part of an RAF sports team.'
John Blair with aircrew
Eight RAF personnel, seven in flying gear (8th is a WAAF) standing beside an aircraft, John Blair is on far left. Caption: 'The Crew before take-off, in front of their Halifax bomber, 1945.'
Photograph has been double exposed [film failed to…
Photograph has been double exposed [film failed to…
John Martin's memoir
The story of John Martin's last operation, how he was shot down, escaped the aircraft and was captured. He was interrogated at Dulag Luft in Frankfurt then transferred to various Stalg Luft camps. His story covers in his life until he was repatriated…
John Taylor Brittain and Jose Margaret Hayhurst
A photograph of John with brief service dates and a second photograph, of Jose, with her service dates. Their service numbers are handwritten on.
John Thacher and Margaret Glendinning
An airman and a member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force both wearing tunics with corporal and sergeant rank respectively sitting side by side. On the reverse 'John Thacher & friend (Margaret Glendinning) Colne 1941'.
Join the WAAF - Help the RAF
A brochure encouraging women to joing the WAAF.
Jose Hayhurst
Three newspaper cuttings with a photograph of Jose plotting V-1 flying bombs.
Jose Hayhurst
A head and shoulders portrait of Jose in her WAAF uniform with a wireless operator badge.
Jose Hayhurst
Jose in WAAF uniform with sergeant stripes, holding her cap. On the reverse '1945/46 On way back to Duxford'.
Jose Hayhurst
A head and shoulders portrait of Jose in WAAF uniform.
Jose Hayhurst and Buster
Jose and Buster standing in a park. Jose is in her WAAF uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Mr Mather 3917 [indecipherable]
Aunt Florries address
46 Pereira Rd
Harborne
Birmingham'.
Aunt Florries address
46 Pereira Rd
Harborne
Birmingham'.