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Summary of medical board
For George Thomson navigator medical classification A3B.
RAF personnel railway ticket
Made out from Cosford to Glasgow, Note was only valid when attached to a leave pass. Conditions on the reverse.
George Thomson future career choices
Asks for him to state his desire to further flying duties, ground duties or release from the service. Gives some information on each choice. Is addressed to ex prisoners of war.
Request to fill out form
Asks recipient to fill out form which would be in recipients interest. Mentions that when he came back to Cosford the question of his future would arise. It would be easier to decide if they knew his preferences. On return he would be interviewed by…
Letter to George Thomson from Group Captain commanding No 106 PRC (POW) RAF Cosford
Contains letter with extension of leave pending medical board. Date of board unknown, he would be informed when known. Food ration card for 21 days enclosed.
Stanislaw Sewerin's Pilots Flying Log Book. Three
Pilots Flying Log Book for P2 Stanislaw Sewerin covering 5 August 1948 to 9 March 1954 detailing training with: 1 Air Navigation School at RAF Topcliffe, 3 Air Navigation School at RAF Bishops Court, 201 Advanced Flying School at RAF Swinderby, 128…
Stanislaw Sewerin's Pilots Flying Log Book. Two
Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…
Air Ministry Orders
Temporary orders and notices. It includes a New Year's message to all ranks, awards to airmen, award of explosive course, flight engineer leader's school, flying instructor courses, sport, Auster, Halifax and Lancaster notes and other equipment.
Air Bomber Sergeant Jackson and Geoff Clarke's records
A head and shoulders portrait of Sergeant Jackson, a fellow crew member to Brian Clarke and a list of Geoff's service locations.
St Swithun's Prayer Book
The covers of a prayer book. In the frontispiece is a dedication to Geoffrey Herbert Clarke confirmed in the Church of St Michael, RAF Cosford.
Arthur Mace's Leave pass
RAF Form 1690, a leave pass valid for 28 days, issued on his return from being a prisoner of war.
Arthur Mace's medical card
RAF Form 657 issued to Arthur after a medical. Also a ration card.
Letter to Arthur Mace from Air Ministry
The letter explains charges to be paid by Arthur for service clothing.
Transcript of conversations with Jack Bromfield
Jack talks in detail about joining the RAF, initial induction and training as a wireless operator and air gunner. He crewed up with an otherwise Canadian crew (pilot, navigator, bomb aimer and air gunners) at OTU and describes some of them, as well…
Dan Nash memoir
Born in 1916, Dan spent his early childhood in Kent with his grandmother before moving back to his parents in Fulham. He left school aged 16 to undertake a job with the Hudson's Bay Fur Company, where he met Joyce, his future wife. At the outbreak of…
Thomas McMahon's service record
Form 543, record of Thomas McMahon's personal and service history, from 25 July 1940 to 29 January 1946.
Invitation to a Garden Party from the King
An invitation sent to Doug Box from the King.
On the same page is a group photograph of ten trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse each man has signed his name and added his hometown.
On the same page is a group photograph of ten trainees arranged in two rows. On the reverse each man has signed his name and added his hometown.
Enclosing a money order
Sending a money order to the value of £432 to Edward as part of his pay due to him.
Belated charge for socks
The senior account officer requesting the sum of 3.0d be forwarded following the transfer of his pay account.
Flight Sergeant Ronald Arthur 'Tom' Gorton
A summary of Tom's early life, marriage and service career. Includes a description of his aircraft being shot down over Wetten, with photographs of his caterpillar badge and postcard to his wife confirming he was a prisoner of war and his…
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He thanks her for looking after Georgie and himself. He is now back in Cosford and sun-bathing.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
They have 18" of snow. He says the RAF has too many pilots. He needs a thumb-stall to prevent more damage to his thumb.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has no water at his camp due to the freezing conditions. He asks for stuff for Georgie and his 'bottom drawer'. He expects to get more leave. He is thinking of buying a motorcycle.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has had no recent mail and suspects the Irish Republican Army blew it up at Euston. He is expecting some leave.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris and Art
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He writes that he has been doing labouring work whilst they wait for a posting. Weather is good. He has little news.