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SSmithRW425992v10001-0002 copy.pdf
73 pages of Bob's memoirs. Concerns his recruitment and training. Includes a list of RAAF recruits.

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SSmithRW425992v10004-0002 copy.pdf
Describes his service after completing his tour and the journey back to Australia.

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MSmithRW425992-230825-02.pdf
Bob's memoirs from his early training until he became operational.

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LBaxterPD52604v1.pdf
Extracts from Peter Baxter’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from February 1938 until 16 June 1946. The extract only includes his flying record and is missing front and end covers, details of postings and aircraft flown.

After pre-aircrew…

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BLaydonMKeatingRv2.pdf
A brief biography of Raymond by his sister, Marie Laydon.

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BRookeRRookeRv1.pdf
Autobiography of his early years. Mostly his training in the States.
Also included is an extract from Eleanor Roosevelt's diary, dated September 24, 1942. This includes a thank you letter from RAF trainees who were treated to American hospitality by…

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PRookeFC-J17020006.jpg
Three photographs from an album.
#1 four men playing cricket.
#2 six airmen in khaki.
#3 four airmen in khaki.

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PRookeFC-J17020013.jpg
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is a football match
#2 is a Harvard landing
#3 is a flight line of Harvards

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SRookeFC1807892v10004-0001.jpg
Dick's membership card for the Abu-Sueir sporting club.

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SKeelingRV82689v10003.jpg
Left page: top left, abstract from ships' log; top right, shields of Oxford Universities.
Bottom, a class of 21 girls annotated 'Davenport Spring term 1936 (my last)'.
Right page: top left, report of a dance, top right a rural scene of mountains;…

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SKeelingRV82689v10004.jpg
Left page: reports of various rowing events.
Right page: reports from the Henley Royal Regatta.

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SRookeFC1807892v20001-0005.jpg
Two photographs of Robbo. 
#1 Robbo in front of long tin roofed building. On the reverse 'My "Oppo" Robbo '46 Played football & cricket for the Wanderers (RAF Egypt team)'. 
#2 Robbo holding a cat. Behind is a long tin roofed shed. On the reverse…

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SKeelingRV82689v10008.jpg
Left page: top, an advertisement for a hotel.
Bottom left, view of a cathedral.
Bottom right, view of terraced fields.
Right page: top two rows reports family engagements; centre; a list of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves including R V…

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SKeelingRV82689v10032.jpg
Left page: top, the Luftpost, numbers 10 and 18.
Middle, left report of an aircraft landing on a car.
Middle centre, woman holding a baby, reports of engagements and births of babies.
Bottom left, report of the death of Lieutenant Geoffrey William…

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SKeelingRV82689v10047.jpg
Left page: top right, a man in top hat and tails flanked by two women, annotated 'John Hawkin's wedding August 1960'.
Bottom left ten people inspecting a rowing boat on a frame. Bottom left, head and shoulder portrait of a boy, annotated 'Ricky'.…

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SKeelingRV82689v10057.jpg
Left page: top and bottom, view of the 10 February 1946 Potters Bar station train accident, annotated 'more photographs with Bob as pilot'. Right page: top left, consecration of a new altar; top left, two women walking in a garden; middle tight, head…

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PGouldS19010005.jpg
A male runner wearing sports kit breasting a tape at the end of a race watched by a group of airmen and a couple of officers all wearing tunics.

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BBrabinHWBrabinHWv1.pdf
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.

He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…

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ENorthWANorth[Fa-Mo][Date]-080001.jpg
Alan writes that he has received a parcel from his parents. He is being kept busy. There is plenty of sport and he has been to communion. He asks for a compass set, ruler, clean rags and pyjamas. The food in the mess is very good.

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ENorthWANorth[Fa-Mo]440801.pdf
Alan writes thanking his parents for a letter and parcel. He describes his daily routine. It appears very tiring but the food is good. He went to Durham one sunday.

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Invent-0001.jpg
An inventory of items forming a collection of Alan's RAF memorabilia.

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