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Record of Educational and Vocational Training
A card issued to Jose to record her progress on Dressmaking and Handicraft and Embroidery courses.
Certificate of Enrolment
Jose's enrolment into the WAAF. On the reverse are handwritten training notes.
T Barber’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book. Two
T. Barber’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book for Aircrew other than Pilot from 27th June 1943 to 6th May 1945 detailing his training, operations and instructional duties as an Air Bomber. He was stationed at RCAF Station Paulson (No. 7…
Hints for Lecturers
A booklet for Lecturers.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Good-bye Chaps! Tee Emm
The last edition of Tee Emm.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Report on a Conference of Instructors (EVT)
20 page report on a conference about Educational and Vocational Training. Domestic training such as cooking, repairing, cleanliness and personal health and hygiene.
Your 'Ticket' to Post-War Prosperity
Educational and Vocational Training poster. On the reverse is handwritten 'Jose M Hayhurst RAF Duxford'.
Reg Wilson
Reg in leather flying jacket holding his flying equipment.
Reg Wilson and Naval Officer
A naval officer with a full beard and Reg Wilson outside a building.
Reg Wilson's Identity Card
A card issued to Reg by his flying school.
Kenneth Gill - service history
Joined 18 June 1941. Trained as navigator in Canada. After operational and conversions training in England during which he flew two operations. He was posted to 9 Squadron at RAF Bardney where he flew 25 operations which are listed. After a tour as a…
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Mother
Reg advises he has received his wings and wishes his mother happy birthday.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Parents
Reg advises that he has completed primary training and has been on leave at West Palm Beach.
Arthur in Blackpool and on railway
Two photographs one of four individuals observing a damaged railway track.
The second a formal recruit course pose in two rows in front of a row of houses, captioned 'Blackpool'.
The second a formal recruit course pose in two rows in front of a row of houses, captioned 'Blackpool'.
Bomber Command and Notes of Some of My Experiences During 1941-1945
Reg summarises Bomber Command's role in the war then details his personal experiences from training days. He covers in detail the navigational techniques he used. He describes the operation he was on when he was shot down.
Cecil O'Brien Biography
A biography of Cecil written by his niece. It is based on letters he wrote to his brother, Colleen's father. She explains his training and the various locations where he served. He was lost 27 January 1944 over Berlin.
Fred Richardson's log book. Two
Pilots flying log book 2 for F J Richardson, covering the period from 3 March 1943 to 8 October 1945. Detailing his operations flown, flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Langar, RAF Ossington, RAF Church Broughton, RAF…
Three trainee wireless operators
Head and shoulders, all with aircrew trainee flash and telegraphist sleeve badge, all three have inscriptions to Eric and one is dated Oct '43.
RAF trainees in Canada
Newspaper cutting with b/w photograph of four airmen wearing tunics with half brevet and side caps. Text states that here were two Leeds men recent graduates of navigator training in Canada, Lists airmen and addresses including K Gill.
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his family
Writes that he has tonsillitis but is getting treatment. Mentions war situation in Egypt and that he might be sent there for operations. Comments on training they were getting with lectures and shooting with various weapons. Catches up with…
Formal course photograph
43 airmen in greatcoats formally posed in four rows, in a street with shops behind them. A large sign above their heads reads Edge Green and has cigarette advertisements in the window. Most of the airmen have the aircrew training flash in their hats.
Wireless operator / air gunners course photograph
Twelve aircrew posed in two rows, names applied during processing, captioned '79 Course W.OP./AG's'. Signatures on the reverse.
Aircrew course photograph
Formal course photograph, posed in five rows in front of the wall of a building. There are 57 students and five aircrew staff. Erik Pick is seated on the front row, third from the right.
Harold C Rouse’s flying log book for observer’s and air gunner’s
Wireless Operator/Air Gunner’s log book for H C Rouse covering the period from 11 October, 1940 to 16 December, 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown, also includes Gunnery Course results, mine laying operations, bomb loads, a…
Reg Wilson
Reg lying on the grass on his arms, pointing at the camera. Information supplied with the collection states 'Florida, February 1942'.