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Stanislaw Sewerin's resume
The first document is a summary of Stanislaw Sewerin's career and employment with the Warsaw Race Horse Association, the Polish Independent Brigade of the British Forces, the Polish Air Force, Royal Air Force, Pegasus Airlines, Air Safaris Ltd, Eros…
Letters of reference for Stanislaw Sewerin
One letter written by Squadron Leader E F Lapham describes Stanislaw Sewerin as a 'trustworthy individual of mature judgement and initiative' and strongly recommends him as a potential employee. This letter is annotated with a handwritten note by…
Instrument pilot rating (green) certificate
Card certifying that Master Pilot Sewerin has met the requirements for the instrument pilot rating (green) in accordance with Air Ministry orders. The front of the card is dated 18 February 1958 and signed by the commanding officer. The front of…
Certificate of Service
Record of service of Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin (704459). Reason for discharge on 30 June 1959 stated as 'owing to the contraction of the service'. Sewerin's conduct was assessed as 'exemplary' and his ability as aircrew or tradesman,…
W R Wyrill's diary
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…
Stanislaw Sewerin's Pilots Flying Log Book, Four
Pilots Flying Log Book for Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin covering 1 June 1956 to 3 June 1959 detailing flights with 61 Group Communication Flight at RAF Kenley and RAF Biggin Hill. Aircraft flown were Anson, Chipmunk and de Havilland Dove. Pilots…
William Raymond Wyrill
Family history including, early, school and village life, service with the Royal Air Force as an electrician with 242, 22 and 51 squadrons, and life after demob. Includes a photograph of a teacher and 26 children arranged in three rows, captioned…
Reginald Frederick Robert's service record
Roly's service record from 26 September 1933 to 31 August 1940.
Official secrets act signed by Fred Chardwick
RAF Form 3833 copy signed by Fred.
J K Leigh’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J K Leigh, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 25 April 1939 to 27 December 1941. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Volunteer Reserve RAF…
Letter to Cyril Houghton's parents
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The letter reports that he has met some fine Polish airmen.
Diary of events as member of air training corps -2
Continues to describe events taken part in in 1942 from July to December. Includes: camps, visiting aerodrome, flying (DH86), swimming, talks, cadet dance, home guard , rifle drill, church parade, fire watching, boxing, football, pictures, dancing…
Guinea Pig Christmas 1968
Magazine. The cover shows the christening of an aircraft.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He hopes they are coping with the air raids and he is looking forward to his next leave.
Newspaper cuttings
Report on recruiting and reforming squadron including photograph of Flight Lieutenant Mellersh, Mr Proudlove, and Squadron Leader Norman Hayes. Photograph of Group Captain John Cunningham following record breaking flights.
Fighter Plane in Night Crash
Newspaper clipping reporting the death of Pilot Officer Olding in an aircraft crash.
Frank Joliffe's flying log book. Four
Aircrew flying log book 5, for F S W Jolliffe, navigator/radar, covering the period from 8 September 1961 to 8 May 1983. Detailing his flying duties with 60 squadron, all weather fighter combat squadron and number 2 air navigation school. He was…
Cynthia Field - A memoir of life in the WAAF during the war
Cynthia starts with a description of feelings and actions at beginning of the war. Her mother had tried to persuade her to join land army and she mentions brief experience and unsuitability for farming. So she decided to join the RAF. She describes…
The Radio War Waged by the RAF Against Germany 1940-1945
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.
RAF Badges cigarette card collection
A collection of RAF squadron badges kept in a booklet.
Air Gunner
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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My War -Alan Mann
The memoir starts with early life and interest in aviation, including photographs of pre WW2 aircraft seen at Croydon airport. He recalls going to last open day at RAF Biggin Hill, and continues with an account of events of the lead up to, and start…
My recollections of the War - Alan Mann
He reminisces about pre-war and early war days as a schoolboy in Lewisham, recalling events at the beginning of the war. Includes photographs of aircraft and naval ships. He continues with history of events through the war's early years including:…
Biography of Squadron Leader Alastair G Lang DFC
One of three friends at RAF Warboys along with Peter Isaacson and Lighton Verdon Roe. Notes that Lang did 19 operations with 150 Squadron, 3 while on Operational Training Unit and 28 on 156 Squadron before his aircraft blew up over a target and he…
RAF Badges Cigarette Card Collection
A book containing 30 badges of various squadrons. The cards were free in cigarette packets and the booklet cost one penny.