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Letter to Ronnie Abbott from the Air Ministry
The letter advises Ronnie of his retirement and his liability for recall.
Letter to Jim Cahir from the Airboard
The letter accompanies Jim's Certificate of Service and Discharge.
Interview with Eric Horsham
Eric Horsham was born in East London in 1923. Leaving school at 14 he was a messenger at the Royal Ordnance Factory before working for the railways. In 1937 he joined the Air Training Corps and learned about aircraft maintenance. On his first attempt…
Receipt for document
P J Hogan signs for receipt of Royal Australian Air Force airmen's certificate of service and discharge and officer's certificate of service.
The memories of LAC Fred Perkins
Covers joining the RAF, training as an engineer and first posting to RAF Christchurch which undertook radar research. Writes of life and flying as observer in Fairey Battle on radar measurement flights. The unit then moved to RAF Defford. Goes on to…
Invitation to Buckingham Palace
Invitation to E Milling to attend at Buckingham Palace on 14 May 1946 to receive the Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to her late husband.
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Apologises for incorrectly quoting her husbands rank, that of pilot officer in previous correspondence on 13 April 1946. Ensure her that grave will be correctly inscribed she will be sent a photograph of it in due course.
Albert Cluett's service and release book
Albert Victor Cluett is released from service on 16 May 1946. Includes service details and reference.
Albert Cluett's return and receipt voucher and other documentation
Lists articles of clothing and equipment returned on discharge, deficiencies of kit form and follow up signatures and charging details.
Aircrew categorisation card - wireless operator (air)
Made out for Clifford Dayman and contains record of qualification and courses. Includes b/w photograph head and shoulders portrait.
Letter to Vera Gill from RAF central depository
Mentions that they have forwarded Flying Officer K Gill's flying log book.
Constantine Tribute fund - division of money
Notes that fund was to be shared between 147 people who served with H M forces. Encloses cheque for £4.0.0 for addressee share.
P J Hogan covering letter
Letter covering enclosed certificates for service and discharge covering the period he was an airman and covering the period he was an officer on the active list of the Royal Australian Air Force.
RAAF certificate of service and discharge
Made out to Geoffrey Maxwell Michell Langworthy. Gives description and airman ranks and trades held.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
RAAF Officer's certificate of service
Made out to Geoffrey Maxwell Michell Langworthy. Includes commissioning date, highest rank held and honours and awards.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Letter to Mrs Whybrow from TD Hampson
The letter refers to a proposed visit to their house by Fred. The end of the letter is missing.
Application for postponement of release
To officer commanding 242 Squadron RAF Oakington from Flt Lt William Roy Peter Perry requesting postponement of release for 6 months.
Tom Jones and Roy Baker
Three quarters portrait of Tom Jones and Roy Barker. On the reverse it is captioned 'L-R Thomas 'Tom' John Jones DFC Roy Barker May 1946 1332 HCU Transport Command RAF. Dishforth.'
Dennis Raettig national registration identity card
Made out for Dennis W Raettig Beverly Road, Kirkella, East Yorkshire. Date stamps 30 May 1946 and 10 January 1952.
Formation over Amsterdam and Queen Whilhelmina's Palace
Photograph 1 is of 12 Lancasters over Amsterdam. In the fore ground is a Dutch flag and a Union Jack. There are various buildings behind. It is captioned 'Fly Past in honour of Dutch Liberation Day 4th May 1946.' and underneath 'Formation over…
Lancastrian at Newfoundland
Top, photograph of a Lancastrian with its crew on a airfield with aircraft in the background, captioned 'May 1946 Gander'.
Centre left, is a photogrpah of an airman in uniform, seated with back to photographer, over looking a coastline, captioned…
Centre left, is a photogrpah of an airman in uniform, seated with back to photographer, over looking a coastline, captioned…
Pressure pattern flying trial flight May 1946
Top, photograph of Lancastrian 'Aries' landing, annotated Pressure pattern flying trial flight May 1946, Captioned ' Aries', 'May 1946', 'RAF Shawbury'.
Centre, photograph of Lancastrain 'Aries' on the ground with eight crew signatures. Captioned…
Centre, photograph of Lancastrain 'Aries' on the ground with eight crew signatures. Captioned…
Sergeant James R Burdin's service and release book
RAF service and release book, listing the terms and conditions of his leaving the RAF on the 31st of May 1946, as well as assessment of character and statement of aptitude and qualities., Includes instructions covering the event of re-mobilisation.
Avro, Woodford
Five airmen standing under the nose of a Lancaster aircraft, annotated 'Avro Visit'. A second identical photograph is annotated 'Day trip to Avroe Woodford May 46'.
15 Squadron air gunners
Four airmen sitting on grass with four standing behind, annotated 'Gunners 15 Sqdn May 46'.