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To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A three-page letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. He describes the antics of his fellow airman on New Year’s Eve. He is about to be sent to Scotland, so wants to arrange to see Jessie before he goes.
Reverse of envelope…
Reverse of envelope…
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
Letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry has passed his Maths exam and is on the list to be sent to Prestwick (after an initial confusion).
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A five-page handwritten letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry describes the harsh weather, a trip into Ayr to see an ice hockey match and to the cinema. He includes a chart with his lesson timetable.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to Jessie. He has sent her a present of a tartan skirt and remarks about the amount of homework his has to do.
The back of the envelope has been reused for household accounts.
The back of the envelope has been reused for household accounts.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter from Harry to his wife Jessie. He thanks her for the scarf. With the ground waterlogged, they are not flying but are spending many hours on plotting training. Also saw a theatre show and is going to spend his day off visiting Glasgow.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. He writes about his exam results, the possibility of Easter leave and the bomber that was brought down near Gravesend.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
A letter and envelope from Harry to his wife Jessie. He writes in great detail about his day's leave in Glasgow.
To Jessie from Harry Redgrave
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Three-page (undated) handwritten letter from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes that he is now in a better room and has been to a show and a lecture. He is unable to get leave until Christmas.
Trainee Airmen Relaxing
Three photographs from an album.
#1 Three airmen playing golf.
#2 One airman standing in a park.
#3 Four airmen cycling four abreast across a bridge.
#1 Three airmen playing golf.
#2 One airman standing in a park.
#3 Four airmen cycling four abreast across a bridge.
Travel agents flyer for the Schools National Music Festival in 1938
Flyer is published by Dean & Dawson Ltd Travel Organisers. There is also a flyer for the festival in the Albert Hall. Frank was a member of his school choir that took part in the festival.
Turner Field, Albany, Ga Book
A book about Turner Field with photographs and text. It covers all aspects of the airfield and the staff working there.
Two actors from Cinderella
Two men in costume standing on stage. One man is descending a short flight of stairs. The scenery is a painted backdrop with two mock trees in wooden tubs.
Two actors from Cinderella
Two men dressed in jackets and white trousers. In their right hands they have top hats. Behind on stage are the painted walls and mock trees in tubs.
Two actors from Cinderella
A man in costume is talking to a page with an item in his hand. Behind on stage are the painted walls and mock trees in tubs.
Two Airmen and a dog playing Billiards
Two airmen are playing billiards with a small dog on the table. Behind them is a blackboard with diagrams chalked on and a poster explaining how to bale out.
Two airmen playing cards
Two airmen with uniform shirt sleeves rolled up sitting across from each other round a small table, playing cards inside a tent.
Two Invitations, Skyscraper and newspaper cutting
Four items from a scrapbook.
#1 is an invitation to the Presentation of Wings
#2 is the Kansas City Power and Light Building
#3 is an invitation to the Wings Dinner, after the Presentation.
#4 is a newspaper cutting about a dance . Dick Rooke…
#1 is an invitation to the Presentation of Wings
#2 is the Kansas City Power and Light Building
#3 is an invitation to the Wings Dinner, after the Presentation.
#4 is a newspaper cutting about a dance . Dick Rooke…
Two Lancaster aircraft airborne
Air-to-air view of two Lancaster aircraft airborne in echelon formation. Taken from the port side of the two aircraft. The aircraft carries a mocked up bouncing bomb for the filming of 'The Dam Busters'. On the reverse 'Shuter, Dick Lambert, Mike…
Two post cards from Wally Layne to his wife
Top - Says he is keeping well but little news. Looking forward to receiving mail.
Bottom - writes that he is fit and had been to performance at the camp theatre. Mentions pantomime starting in a few days.
Bottom - writes that he is fit and had been to performance at the camp theatre. Mentions pantomime starting in a few days.
Two Stage Show Programmes
Two programmes, the first for 'Take a Look' a victory revue and the second for 'The Desert Song', a musical. They are captioned 'Two programmes for stage shows held at RAF Station Cosford during last half of 1945'.
Union Jack newspaper 25 July 1945
Four page Western Italy edition of the newspaper containing articles from various operational theatres around the world and from Britain.
Page 1 headline is: 'I SAW GENERAL SHOOT AT PRISONERS'.
Page 2 is given over to the forthcoming General…
Page 1 headline is: 'I SAW GENERAL SHOOT AT PRISONERS'.
Page 2 is given over to the forthcoming General…
Unit Routine Orders
The orders refer to the cessation of hostilities with Japan and VJ day. Celebrations include a sports meeting with monetary prizes and a concert.
University of Miami
Photo 1 is a group standing on a lawn in front of a building, annotated 'Graduates from Univ..of Miami before Graduation Dinner.
Photo 2 is four airmen, three seated on a bench, one standing, annotated 'University of Miami. After dinner relaxation…
Photo 2 is four airmen, three seated on a bench, one standing, annotated 'University of Miami. After dinner relaxation…
Usher's Trowbridge Ales
A beer mat with handwritten annotations - '22/8/44 Farewell party to F/Lt Monty Dawson DFM DFC At Roundstone Hotel Trowbridge. Now on PFF'.
Variety Show Programme
A programme for a variety show to held in the Station cinema.