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David Donaldson's CV
Service history of David Donaldson including postings, promotions and awards.
Page 27 of D C Bradbury Scrapbook
A brief history of 514 Squadron from its formation in 1943 to its last mission before VE day.
Annotated under heading 'Last Mission before VE Day' - "7 May 1945 - 20 Lancasters dropped supplies to Dutch at The Hague, Internet info. last updated…
Annotated under heading 'Last Mission before VE Day' - "7 May 1945 - 20 Lancasters dropped supplies to Dutch at The Hague, Internet info. last updated…
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Lieutenant I Thomas
Humorous requests permission to go to Wales. Signed Thomas the Bomb. Approved by Wing Commander Donaldson 192 Squadron. Stamped 'Historic Document No __ permanent preservation, transfer to air ministry (A.H.B.) custody when closed'.
Letter to David Donaldson from Flight Sergeant F L Preece
Thanks David for letter and assistance. Regrets hearing of more losses on the squadron.
David Donaldson certification of mobilisation
Notes that Acting Wing Commander David Donaldson D.S.O and bar, D.F.C, R.A.F.V.R was mobilised on 3 September 1939 until 1st October 1945.
Letter to David Donaldson from E P Fernbank
Writes to inform David of two crews coming to him from training unit; Flying Officer Stephens and Flying Officer Mitchell. Catches up with news.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer H Gruniss
Congratulates the warrant officer on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Telegram to David Donaldson from his wife
Wishes him happy birthday
Message to David Donaldson from his mother
Sends congratulations and is full of pride. Telephone out of order.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer M Would
Letter to catering officer of RAF Foulsham thanking him for excellent catering arrangements for party on previous night.
Letter from David Donaldson to Pilot Officer A E Worrad
Commiserates with him over lack of available aircraft at conversion unit. Mentions possibility of training on squadron aircraft in the future.
Letter to David Donaldson from V Willis
Covering letter for references for two men, one a navigator who was about the best on the squadron.
Letter from David Donaldson to manager Whitbreads & Co, Norwich
Thanks him for having allowed them six barrels of beer for a farewell party for aircrew leaving the squadron.
Letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer A D Thomson
Congratulates the flying officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander J F Sutton
Concerns defects on a H.2S Halifax lent to squadron by B.D.U. Writes that working party sent but repair will take a little longer than a week.
Letter from David Donaldson to Group Captain R G Slade
Enclosing £1 contribution to S.A.S.O's presentation.
Letter from David Donaldson to Colonel Rooney United States Army Air Force
Addressed to Colonel Rooney, 603 Squadron United States Army Air Corps thanking him for kindness and hospitality shown to Flight Lieutenant Morley and crew one of David's squadron who diverted to his base at RAF Nuthampstead.
letter from David Donaldson to Mrs G Rollinson
Husband had left squadron before new badge approved. Is sending a photograph and asks that she gives it to him on his return to united Kingdom.
Letter from David Donaldson to Flight Lieutenant J E Nixon
Congratulations on promotion to flight lieutenant.
Letter from David Donaldson to Pilot Officer G H Moon
Congratulates the pilot officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer W H Mitchell
Congratulates the warrant officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer J R Matthew
Humorous letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer Matthew saying he's sorry to hear he is indisposed.
Letter from David Donaldson to Captain Howard Kasch
Addressed to 36 Bomb Squadron United States Army Air Force officer thanking him for his work while with 192 Squadron at RAF Foulsham.
Letter from David Donaldson to Squadron Leader H G Jordan
As addressee had close association with the squadron, David is sending him a photograph of new squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander Fernbank
Thanks him for details of two new crews. Writes of news at RAF Foulsham.