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PHitchcockJS17020001.jpg
John Hitchcock's DFC, presentation case and a newspaper cutting explaining why it was awarded to him.

MHitchcockJS740899-170926-03.pdf
A licence issued to John in 1939 allowing him to fly land planes.

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Ten photographs of John's uniform badges.
#1 Flight Lieutenant Epaulettes
#2 and 3 Front and reverse of Pilot's wings
#4 Sleeve bands
#5 and 6 Front and reverse brass buttons
#7 and 8 Cuff links
#9 Jacket with insignia
#10 Close up of jacket…

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SJoynerJH1812689v1.pdf
A log book used as a scrap book. The photographs and documents cover his aircrew training from November 1943. It has sergeant's mess subscription cards, photographs, correspondence and cuttings.
Many of the entries are post war and a number refer…

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Head and shoulders portrait of John Kell in uniform with pilots brevet.

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LKennedyJL19210211v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for John L Kennedy, covering the period from 2 February 1942 to 30 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Induna, RAF Kumalo, RAF Perth, RAF South Cerney,…

PLeadbetterJ16020001.jpg
Seven aircrew standing in a line in front of their Lancaster. John Leadbetter third from left.

Additional information about this item has been kindly provided by the donor.

EMartinESBatchelderHE20170502.pdf
The story of John Martin's last operation, how he was shot down, escaped the aircraft and was captured. He was interrogated at Dulag Luft in Frankfurt then transferred to various Stalg Luft camps. His story covers in his life until he was repatriated…

LMcCredieJ418236v1.pdf
Air Forces in India pilots flying log book for J D McCredie, covering the period from 12 August 1942 to 24 December 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying. He was stationed at RAAF Temora, RAAF Point Cook, RAF South…

LMitchellJEF550261v3.pdf
L Mitchell’s pilot’s flying log book covering the period from 20 August 1953 to 31 October 1955. Detailing his operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at RAF Aldergrove (202 Squadron), RAF St Mawgan (School of Maritime Reconnaissance/236…

LMitchellJEF550261v2.pdf
John Mitchell’s wireless operator’s flying log book covering the period from 12 October 1941 to 9 August 1948. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Kinloss (19 OTU), RAF Forres (19 OTU),…

PDorricottLW15090101.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of Squadron Leader John Dering Nettleton VC.

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A head and shoulders portrait of John. On the reverse 'Dad 1944'.

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RAF Form 551 - a medical report for the pilot of the Wellington that Sam lost his life in.

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Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing tunic with pilot's brevet. Captioned 'Sgt John Sanders February 1943'.

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PTurnerAJ1729.jpg
Head and shoulders portrait of a pilot wearing tunic with brevet.

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PTurnerAJ1718.jpg
View of collection of documents including log book and passport along with 9 Squadron Badge and photographs of John Turner and a Wellington airbourne.

PTurnerAJ1730.jpg
An airman wearing flying helmet and goggles in the cockpit of a biplane with blind flying hood folded down. On the reverse 'John Turner, Penny and Carols dad'.

LTurnerAJ561939v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for A J Turner, covering the period from 18 February 1935 to 31st August 1939. Detailing his flying training and pre-war flying duties with 216 Squadron and 9 Squadron. He was stationed in Egypt and at RAF Aldergrove, RAF…

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A three quarter length portrait of John.

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SKnoxRW[Ser#-DoB]v80002.jpg
John in flying kit, captioned 'No. 3 Flying Training School, Grantham, 1936'.
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