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George Bubb bedding store certificate
Document is made out to LAC Bubb and is a bedding store clearance certificate stating what has to be returned before he leaves Royal Air Force Spilsby.
Tom and Ivy Jones
Tom Jones and his bride, Ivy Ridsdale on their wedding day, outside the church, captioned on the reverse '2.2.46 Tom Jones Ivy Ridsdale Hambleton Church Yorkshire'.
Tom and Ivy Jones
Tom Jones in uniform and his bride, Ivy, outside the church on their wedding day. They are surrounded by three bridesmaids and six family members. On the reverse '1946 Feb 2nd Hambleton Yorks Tom Jones Ivy Ridsdall' and 'Hilda'.
John Chatterton's pilot's flying log book
Pilot’s flying log book for Flight Lieutenant John Chatterton 30 March 1942 to 15 April 1954 detailing training schedule, instructional duties and operations flown. Served at RAF Dunholme Lodge, RAF Syerston, RAF East Kirkby and RAF Swinderby.…
Leonard Dorricott
Head and shoulders portrait of Leonard Dorricott. On the reverse 'Feb 1946 at RAF Waddington Photograph of a pencil self-portrait via two mirrors.'
Interview with Norman Gregory
Having volunteered for aircrew in 1941 in York, Norman came into active service in 1942. He flew Tiger Moths at RAF Ansty and was recommended for multi-engine aircraft. After RAF Heaton Park, he went to Halifax, Nova Scotia. He spent six months…
Laurence Larmer's officer's certificate of service
Officer's certificate of service for Laurence Larmer. Commissioned 22 September 1944, terminated as Flying Officer on 11 February 1946. Awards were 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal.
No 35 Squadron (B) (Madras Presidency) Squadron
Four rows of airmen arranged in front of a Lancaster. It is captioned 'No 35 Squadron (B) (Madras Presidency) Squadron R.A.F. Graveley February 1946.' Ron Mathers is front row third from the right.
24 A Equipment Accountants course
36 airman in three rows. All have forage caps on and most are wearing Greatcoats. In the centre of the front row on the ground is a blackboard with '24A EQUIP/ACCTS' on it. In the background to the left of the photograph is the end of a wooden…
61 Squadron
100 plus aircrew in five rows in front of a hangar. Titled '61 Squadron (Bomber) at RAF Station Waddington Feb 1946'.
Letter from Air Vice Marshal Davidson to Wing Commander W R John
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John was tasked with investigating Peter Stevens' RAF record in order to ascertain his suitability for British citizenship. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
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Interview with Jack Cook
Jack Cook was born in Mexborough. He left school at 14 and went to work at a Gentlemen’s Outfitters. At 16 he worked on the footplate for LNER. At the age of 18 he volunteered for aircrew and trained as a wireless operator/air gunner; joined 100…
Warrant appointing Malcolm Staves Warrant Officer
Appointment of Malcolm Staves as a Warrant Officer in the Royal Air Force.
Interview with Henry Townsley
Henry Townsley was born near Workington and left school at fourteen years of age and started work as an apprentice vehicle fitter. After a spell as a junior engineer in the Merchant Navy he volunteered, in April 1940, for the RAF, rather than the…
Four men sitting at table
Four men in civilian cloths sitting round a table in a bar with open doors looking out onto countryside with hill. A further two men on another table to left and others to the right. On the reverse 'Repulse Bay Lido, Feb 1946, Winco Syder, Self, Don,…
Large group of airmen in front of a Hudson
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a Hudson. All are wearing khaki shirts and shorts with side caps or peaked caps.
Sticker on back of photograph 'This photograph must not be reproduced without the written…
Sticker on back of photograph 'This photograph must not be reproduced without the written…
Group of airmen in front of a Hudson
Twenty-three airmen in two rows sitting on a bench in front and standing behind in front of a Hudson. All are wearing khaki shorts and shirts and either side or peaked caps.
Sticker on back of photograph 'This photograph must not be reproduced…
Sticker on back of photograph 'This photograph must not be reproduced…
Cruickshank - service and release book
For Flying Officer G Cruickshank. Release 15 February 1946.
British Overseas Airways Corporation DC-3 and six airmen
BOAC flight at Aalborg, Denmark, 2nd February 1946. Left to right: BOAC agent, Second Pilot, Navigator Arthur Long, trainee Cabin Boy, Captain, Radio Operator. They are standing in front of a DC-3, G-AGNE.
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Keith Bruhn's record of service
R.A.A.F. P/P 149 records that Keith was demobbed on 19 February 1946 after 2 years and 9 months service.
Summary of medical board
For W/O Valentine J R M, ex prisoner of war. Gives medical classification, dates for 19 days leave and orders to report to regional hospital Cosford.
Postcard from Antibes
Postcard to Mrs J. V. Hay from her husband. He writes that he is going to Cannes, has no particular news at the moment and hoping to be home in two weeks time.
Postcard from Monaco
Postcard to Mrs J. V. Hays from her husband. He writes about breaking down east of Toulouse, the weather and going to Nice, La Tuchie and Monte Carlo where they went to a casino and had a look at the gambling tables.
Postcard from Saint-Tropez
Postcard to Mrs J. V. Hay from her husband who writes that he had a hectic drive covering 100 miles and about his sailing.
Postcard from La Turbie
Postcard to Rona Hay from her father. He tells her he has bought her a doll and that he has been sailing.