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LBaileyJD1583184v1.pdf
Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for John Derek Bailey, bomb aimer, covering the period from 6 July 1943 to 5 September 1945, detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Regents Park, RAF…

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Dave informs Betty that he wrote to her on the journey, both from the train and from the boat. He arrived in a thunderstorm and compares similarities between Canada and the towns near home.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430514.pdf
He is not happy that he is still at Moncton. He hitch hiked to St Johns. The camp has now raised $60000 for the Fourth War Loan. There have been bands, variety shows and boxing matches.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430606.pdf
He is still waiting but is working in the camp post office. He has been on parade in Moncton and walking in the countryside.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430616.pdf
He discusses her letters. He has been exploring nearby towns. The weather has not been warm.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430627.pdf
He comments on Jean's previous letter and discusses his five years in the RAF. They had a discussion with senior RAF officers about the lack of a course. He complains about the poor pay and higher prices in Canada. They have not been promised a…

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430419.pdf
Mail has been erratic. Jean has been gardening encouraging flippant comments from Jack. He is still at Moncton awaiting transfer but does not know when that will happen. He has been walking and attending dances. He complains that Canadian girls are…

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430501.pdf
They have raised $20000 for the War Loan Victory effort with dances, boxing matches, films and variety shows. They marched through Moncton. He talks about his impressions of Canada.

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SGillK1438901v10020.pdf
Writes that he had returned to Moncton after being eliminated from pilot training and that after being boarded at Trenton Ontario, he re-mustered as an observer. Goes back to describe his activities while at Moncton including local sightseeing,…

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SGillK1438901v10021.pdf
Writes about recent poor weather, that flying had suffered and no one had gone solo. Hopes better weather coming so he should either go solo or be eliminated from pilot training. Comments on life, facilities, training, discipline and activities.…

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The letter advises he is out of hospital but not flying yet. He describes his training activities. He has been a tourist in a local town. Then he went to a concert and dance.

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Had just arrived in Canada. Mentions and describes some aspects of voyage and arrival in New York. Followed by train journey to Moncton Canada awaiting posting to flying training unit.

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Writes of his activities at Moncton. Mentions social activities, weather, accommodation, the camp and going into town.

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Mentions he wrote this letter just after airgraph and ask he to let him know how long each took to arrive. Writes that he is settling but it is cold with snow but they are comfortably billeted with amazing food. Says there is no shortage of food…

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Terry Ford writes home telling his family about his experiences of Moncton, Canada and the differences there from home.

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He writes that his time at Moncton is nearly finished and he will be moving to St John.

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Two pages from a logbook. Ralph is mentioned as a second pilot or passenger.

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The four men are standing in the snow. On the reverse 'Moncton. Maurice far right others unknown 1942 so returning to UK'.

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PThompsonKG15010035.jpg
Printed menu, some signatures on the front, from No 31 RAF Personnel Depot, Moncton, Canada.

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PQuineJW16020273.jpg
View through window of single and two story buildings with doors and windows. Captioned 'View from my window, Moncton'. Includes individual scan of photograph.

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PBraithwaiteW19010009.jpg
The top left photograph on the left page shows accommodation huts. Snow is on the ground.
The top right photograph on the left page shows snow covering the ground with the accommodation huts in the background.
The bottom centre photograph on the…

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PBowerFG20010012.jpg
Photo 1 is a street scene, dated May 1942.
Photo 2 is a part flooded road annotated 'near Moncton'.
Photo 3 is a street scene, annotated 'Moncton Main St May 1942'.
Photo 4 and 5 are a steam engine, annotated 'Montreal Express (C.N.R.) May…

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PEdgarAG19010088.jpg
An oblique aerial photograph of Moncton airfield in the snow. Seven hangars and many aircraft are visible. On the reverse 'We see Moncton 'Drome from the air. A marvellous sight. Dec 42'.

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Peter's account of his early days training in Canada then his return across the Atlantic to Scotland.

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12 photographs from an album.
#1 a group of trainees arranged in four rows, captioned ' 'C' flight ISQD 13 ITW Torquay (1943)'
#2 is a head and shoulders portrait of Robert Wilfred Hawkes with a trainees cap.
#3 is three trainee airmen standing…

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