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H V T Ward's RAF service and release book
Contains dates of Ward's service in the RAFVR, his transfer to and date of release from the Reserve. Also gives his rank and trade and assessmentsof his character and proficiency and his date of birth.
There is also a handwritten note that he…
There is also a handwritten note that he…
Sam Saunders Final Flights
Details of Sam's citation for his DSO, further training in Navigation and as an instructor. He then returned to transport in the Mediterranean. His last flight was from Malta to Cairo.
There are three photographs of his wife.
There are three photographs of his wife.
Bill Foskett and Ginger
Two two men are learning to ski. On the reverse 'On the Nursery Slopes Cortina, Jan 1946. Ginger and I'
Bill Foskett and Two Colleagues
The three men are at the side of a snowy road. Two are armed with snowballs. Bill is sitting on the snow. Behind is a railway viaduct and snow covered mountains.
On the reverse ' "We Three" Cortina Jan 1946. Jack, Ging & I'.
On the reverse ' "We Three" Cortina Jan 1946. Jack, Ging & I'.
Bill Foskett and Colleague
The two men are standing at the side of a road cleared of snow. Behind is a snowy landscape with roofs and hillsides covered in snow. On the reverse 'The Long & Short of It Cortina Jan 1946'.
Three Airmen
Three men sat around a table, drinking tea.
On the reverse ' "Afternoon Tea"Pallazzo [palazzo] Cristallo. Cortina. Italy. Jan 1946.'
On the reverse ' "Afternoon Tea"Pallazzo [palazzo] Cristallo. Cortina. Italy. Jan 1946.'
Two Skiers
Two skiers standing outside a wooden building.
There is a second identical photograph. On the reverse 'Charlie (A member of the dance orchestra) Cortina, Italy Jan 1946.'
There is a second identical photograph. On the reverse 'Charlie (A member of the dance orchestra) Cortina, Italy Jan 1946.'
Navigation chart for Operation Dodge
Geoff did three Op Dodge flights, two with 103 Squadron
Navigation chart for Operation Dodge 3
Geoff did three Operation Dodge flights, two with No 103 Squadron and this one with 57 Squadron.
Navigation log (F441/2) for Operation Dodge
Flight from Naples to RAF Glatton carrying 20 passengers and then on to RAF Scampton.
Navigation log (Form 441/1) for Operation Dodge
Three sheets recording flight from Naples to RAF Glatton with 20 passengers and then on to RAF Scampton.
Invitation and menu
Invitation to Corporal Cross to the Christmas party at RAF Sutton Bridge officer's mess; menu for a Boxing Day meal served at RAF West Malling officer's mess.
Lancaster and Crew
Six airmen standing at the front of their Lancaster. The image is annotated 'The plane & crew that brought us home Jan 1946'.
Keith Hailey's Service and Release Book
Keith joined the RAF 11 Nov 1941 and was released as a WO on the 19 June 1946, from the no 104 PDC Hednesford. He served in the Middle East from 26 Jan 1946 until 12 June 1946.
Bob Burns computer compendium
Draft of memoir with contents page - giving service history. Followed by pages with reference to photographs for name and rank, deferred service, ground training dates and places, training in Canada, back home for service flying, 5 Group, 51 base,…
Letter to Cathie from Ford Killen
Admits issues about his previous life and loves that he had not previously disclosed. Goes on to speak of her recent letter and professes his love for her. Writes of the possibility of her coming to America and tells her of his decision to live in…
104 Squadron personnel occurrence report
List airmen for movements in and out as well as leave.
Permission to be absent from quarters
At RAF Abu Suier. Made out for Flight Sergeant Powell N. from April to December 1946. Two similar forms The second covers January and February 1946.
Royal Air Force service and release book
Made out for Flight Lieutenant J G B Burnside. Gives some personal details and release date.
Frank Jolliffe's F 1369 for 1945
Frank's first confidential report, asked for by the Air Ministry.
Peter Field - a memoir
Starts with account of life at school (Rendcomb College) from 1931 to 1937. Continues with decade 1938-1948 starting with time at Cheltenham Art School in 1938 and 1939. Continues with account of wartime activity including enlistment, training at RAF…
Letter to John Hitchcock
The letter congratulates John on being awarded the Air Force Cross.
Letter to L V Rosser from Johnny Cantrell
Note on envelope 'Johnny Cantrell - deceased 21 Feb 46'. Writes that he had not received to his invitation and then tells a story about spending 12 days at Bari. Continues with news and gossip about the squadron and his activities. Concludes that he…
Course photograph
Titled 'RAF School of Administration and accountancy' and captioned 'No 41 Admin Course "Y" Syndicate 14/11/45-9/1/46'. Forty-six RSF officers wearing battledress or tunics many with brevet sitting and standing in four rows.
Jose Hayhurst's Leave Pass
RAF Form 295 issued to Jose to allow her to travel to London.