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BFoskettPFoskettWv10003.pdf
The third chapter of Bill's wartime experiences.
The first two chapters used Bill's words but the third is written by an anonymous friend.

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BFoskettPFoskettWv10002.pdf
The second of three chapters of Bill's wartime service.

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SCosgroveAE968259v10010-18.pdf
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.

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LHightonG160645v2.pdf
George Highton's pilot's flying log book covering the period from 19 May 1944 to 31 July 1946. As an instructor and Bomber Command communications flight pilot, he was stationed at RAF Kinloss and RAF Halton. Aircraft flown in were Anson, Whitley,…

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MBirdJH184015-180215-27.jpg
A summary of JH Bird's postings in the RAF.

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MBirdJH184015-180215-04.pdf
A collection of exam papers taken by JH Bird, annotated with his marks.

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BCuthillCRCuthillCRv10001.jpg
Draft and final versions. Written by an instructor 20 AFS at RAF Swinderby with account of engine fire after take of in Wellington and successful emergency landing. Draft version had drawing of map of Swinderby on last page.

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PPalmerRAM17010010.jpg
Left - columns of men wearing civilian suits marching behind an RAF sergeant wearing tunic and side cap. In the background a large two storey building.
Right - course photograph with a large group of airmen wearing a variety of uniforms, some with…

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PFieldPL19040031.jpg
Half length image of seven airmen wearing tunics standing in a group. The men front left and far right have corporal rank. On the reverse 'November 1940, RAF 3 FTS (Flying Training School) South Cerney, 1940'.

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PLovattP19140048.jpg
22 airmen arranged in three rows, with a sign indicating their course.

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SChristianAL29160v10121-0002.jpg
Two photographs of the school's buildings. There is snow on the ground in the second photograph.

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SChristianAL29160v10037-0001.jpg
A biography written by his grandson, covering from 1929 to 1941.

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SPerryWRP1317696v70005-0001.jpg
Forty airmen wearing tunics and side caps sitting and standing in four rows. Several men have an "x" above head or on their shoulders. On the reverse 'Pete top left, 56 course 37 SFTS Calgary Alberta Canada, May - Sep 42, "x" LACs, Tabory, Gelfices,…

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SWeirG19660703v090019.jpg
Page showing courses, postings and aircrew assessments. Includes 466 Squadron. Shows E.F.T.S and other training courses as well as post operational career and pilot and other qualifications. Attached is head and shoulders portrait photograph of a…

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PStimpsonMC19060007.jpg
30 trainee airmen arranged in four rows. On the reverse '11 EFTS No 1 Grading School 24-12-41'.
Each man has signed the reverse.

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BFranceAMStimpsonMCv1.pdf
A biography of Maurice covering his birth in 1921 to his death in February 1944.

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P78Sqn1745.jpg
A large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows in front of a building with arched windows. On the reverse 'No 62 Course, No 2 SFTS Brize Norton May 1941 and list of names'.

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MWindmillSA174076-160422-03.jpg
Covers all postings in service including training in England and the United States and operations on 158 Squadron flying Halifax after which he was a pilot instructor.

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PKentKD17010014.jpg
Two photographs, first is formal photograph, 61 individuals posed in thee rows, in front of brick building with large windows. Captioned 'No 38 SFTS RAF Estavan, Saskatchewan, Canada, December 1942.
Second is of 43 aircrew trainees and four staff,…

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PKentKD17010016.jpg
Four album pages, the first page is captioned 'No 31 E.F.T.S. R.A.F. De Winton, Alberta, Canada. September-November 1942'. It has five photographs.
The first has a Tiger Moth over snow covered expanse, captioned 'Tiger Moth about to take off'.…

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PPennLE1702.pdf
A group of 17 pilots including Laurie Penn. Four of the pilots are identified.

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PMonksMA17010026.jpg
Top a row of Tiger Moths on an airfield. Captioned 'Tiger Moths at Bowden'.
Bottom - a Tiger Moth parked on an airfield with two men standing in front.

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PMonksMA17010025.jpg
Top - town street scene with buildings either side. Captioned 'Bowden'.
Bottom - view of town in snow from airborne aircraft. Captioned 'Bowden from a Tiger'.

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PStewartEC17130043.jpg
An airman dressed in flying kit. He is standing in front of a two storey brick building. On the front is handwritten 'Yours truly, with love, Joe' and on the reverse 'RAF College S.F.T.S. 1-11-1942 [indecipherable signature]'

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PJarmyJFD17010001.jpg
A group photo of trainees arranged in four rows.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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