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Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
A pass issued to Jose to allow her to travel home.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
A pass issued to Jose to allow her to travel home.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
A pass issued to Jose to allow her to travel to Manchester.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295 issued to Jose to allow her to travel to London.
Royal Air Force Route
RAF Form 260 issued to Jose for travel from RAF Wartling to RAF Duxford.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295 issued to Jose.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295 issued to Jose.
Jose Hayhurst and M Harvey Plotting
Jose and another WAAF working on vertical boards. On the reverse 'Given by the News of the World filing dept in Fleet Street on Sunday morning after hitching to London with Jeannie Lund from Hythe July/Aug 44'. Stamped Fox Photos Ltd.
A note…
A note…
Squadron photograph
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a Lancaster and also standing on top of wings. One man sits on each engine and two on top of cockpit.
Squadron photograph airmen and aircraft
In the foreground a "V" formation of a very large group of aircrew wearing Mae Wests. Further back a large number of Lancasters parked close together with ground crews in line in front those at the front.
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Poems
Top left - poem - cheers for the men on the ground by E Sykes 1942. Six verse poem about forgotten ground crew compared to those who fly. Top right - a reply to Mr Sykes ode (newsletter No 26) by 'Bif' Baker (No 18). Letter putting Mr Sykes to rights…
Course photograph and newspaper cutting
Top - a large group of trainee airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps sitting and standing in three rows in front of a brick building with large windows criss-crossed with blast tape. On the reverse signatures. Captioned 1 - 'Heaven help poor old…
Jose Hayhurst's Dog Tags
A set of dog tags issued to Jose.
Jose Hayhurst's Uniform Badges
Four cloth badges from Jose's uniform - a 195 squadron crest, her sergeant's strips, and a wireless operator's sleeve badge. There is also an air gunner brevet.
Jose Hayhurst's Uniform
Jose's uniform - skirt, blouse, jacket, hat and belt - both sides. The reverse of the belt has badges from friendships.
Jose Hayhurst Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520B issued to Jose, detailing her wartime service.
Join the WAAF - Help the RAF
A brochure encouraging women to joing the WAAF.
Women's Auxiliary Air Force - Notes for the Information of Candidates
Notes to encourage women to enlist in the RAF.
Look Before You Leap
A brochure to encourage service members to continue in the RAF. There are ten questions with handwritten answers indicating that Jose was happy to leave.
Folie Franchise
A programme for a drama performed at the No 4 Instructors' School (EVT)
Letter to Jose Hayhurst
The letter asks if she enjoyed service life and asks if she will help train girls for the services.
British Gunner
A magazine article written by an American journalist about bombing operations.
Embarkation Card
Four embarkation cards for the ferry to Fleetwood.
Tobacco and Confectionary Ration Card
A card issued to Jose whilst serving at RAF Ventnor.
Chocolate and Sugar Confectionary Coupon Card
A ration card issued to Jose.