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Letter to Homer Lawson from Acme Welders
A letter to Homer asking him to return to work
Interview with Joseph Musgrove
Born in York in 1922, Joseph left school at 14 and started work in a chocolate factory and attended two nights of further education per week. In 1936, a fighter aircraft had landed nearby which stimulated his interest in flying which he retained all…
Letter to Mrs R Wynn
Informs her that a war gratuity was payable in respect of Ian Wynn's service.
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs J Wynn
Letter concerning payment of war gratuity for the late Pilot Officer I A Wynn.
Equipment Receipt, Jose Hayhurst
A receipt issued to Jose for the return of her service clothing.
Frank Jolliffe acceptance of extended service commission
Copy of letter to the Air Ministry accepting his extended service commission.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother concerning war gratuity
From Air Ministry confirming war gratuity is payable and encloses form of application for payment. Matters of wills and probate need to be considered. Includes leaflet on advice to relatives of a man who is missing.
Letter to Henry Simpson's father
Inviting him to an investiture for award of his son's DFM.
Two Letters to Fred Dyde's Parents
The first letter is to Fred's mother and refers to her war gratuity.
The second letter itemises the sums to be paid to Fred's mother and father.
The second letter itemises the sums to be paid to Fred's mother and father.
Leave or Duty Ration Card
A card issued to Jose allowing her to buy rations.
Ration Card
A card allowing Jose to buy food.
Ration Card
A card issued to Jose to allow her to buy food.
James Banks wife's Navy, Army and Air Force Institute pass
Pass for Mrs Banks to deal with Navy, Army and Air Force Institute grocery bar at RAF Feltwell.
Dennis Raettig's service and release book
Made out for LAC Raettig W, Class of release 'A'. Release authorized 23 July 1946. Served from 23 February 1941 to 28 May 1946. Awarded Defence Medal, good character reference.
Ted Neale's Pass
A pass allowing Ted Neale to be absent from Quarters on a daily basis, between 17:00 and 08:00.
Ted Neale's Pass
A pass allowing Ted Neale to be absent from Quarters between 17:00 and 08:00.
Letter to Albert Evan's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter advises that his logbook cannot be sent to her but if his widow agrees then it can be forwarded.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Mr and Mrs J Girdwood thanking them for the cutting they sent. Confirms their sons grave in in Venlo Holland along with all his crew. Sorry that Madgetts have no news of Hedley's grave. Writes that their daughter a nursing sister had died after…
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Lionel Curtis
Writes about how things are going with the VIP Association in 1946. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Two newspaper cuttings
First - over 400 times they led the way. Article about RAF Pathfinders. Crest and details about 35 Squadron. Also mentions 7, 83 and 156 Squadrons as nucleus of force in August 1942. Mentions some of their attacks and numbers of decorations awarded.…
Telegram to John Goldby from his Mother
A telegram offering John heartiest congratulations.
Certificate of competence
Certifies that Flight Sergeant Powell carried out maintenance and inspection work while on 104 Squadron. Two versions of the same document.
RAF Leave Form
A form issued to Jose. It includes her rail ticket.
RAF Leave Form
A leave form issued to Jose allowing her to travel to Manchester.
Diary of voyage on repatriation to UK from Burma
The diary covers the period 29 July to 16 August 1946 on board S.S. Carthage, from Rangoon to the Bay of Biscay. The cover has the Royal Air Force crest. The inside front cover has the inscription 'To Ray from Mary'. Notebook is in poor condition and…