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Noel Pearce's service record
RAF Form 543 with details of Noel's service in the RAF.
Alan North collection inventory
An inventory of items forming a collection of Alan's RAF memorabilia.
Albert Thomas Smith's service record
The service record of Albert Thomas Smith covering the period from his enlistment on 15 January 1926 to discharge on 23 March 1953. It includes reference to Albert being twice mentioned in despatches and being awarded the British Empire Medal and the…
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…
Interview with Bertie Salvage
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Bertie Salvage joined the RAF as an apprentice in 1939 and, initially, began his technical training at RAF Cranwell before training was transferred to RAF Halton and also shortened because of the start of the Second World War. Bertie was present when…
Programme for Flying Demonstration by Aircraft of the Home Commands RAF
11 Flying events at RAF Halton.
Letter to Ronnie Abbott from Ham
He apologises for not having written before but is pleased that Abdul (Ronnie) is again fit to fly. He reports that Freddie is in Switzerland and is doing well.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He thanks her for the use of her flat. The weather has been good.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has been inoculated and couldn't take part in the sports day. The weather has been good and he has been sunbathing.
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He has been training for the camp sports. He has moved to RAF Halton.
W G Uprichard - An Account of my Experiences in the RAF during my Long Service of 41 Years
Details of W G Uprichard's time in the RAF.
Notes of Interview with William Parry, 9 Squadron Ground Crew
A biography of Bill covering his RAF years.
Bill Parry's Service Record
RAF Form 543 with brief details of bill's service record.
Memories of an Airman by Charles Saunders
An account by Charles Saunders of his service in the RAF during the war. He served as a mid upper gunner flying in the Halifax with No 102 Squadron at RAF Pocklington and carried out 18 operations. VE day ended his flying career and he was retrained…
Comedy act
Wallie Okin stands on the left holding a sign reading 'Result of careless stork!!'. Henry on the right is reading from a book he is holding with a surprised expression on his face. It is annotated on the reverse 'Wallie and Henry Halton'. They are…
Toy dog
Wallie Okin on the left with Henry Howard in their comedy act. They are representing Stalin and Hitler.
Comedy duo
Henry, standing left, on stage with his comedy partner Wallie Okin. They are representing Stalin and Hitler.
Chorus line
Seven men and three women on stage with capital letters embroidered onto the left breast of their matching silky long sleeved shirts. The men wear light coloured trousers and shoes and the women wear knee length skirts. To the left another man, in…
Henry in costume
Dressed in his comedy stage clothes Henry is standing next to a woman in a long evening dresses. They are standing with six men, three in uniform and three in civilian clothes. The are standing along a fence with trees beyond.
Pantomime couples
Two couples on stage in costumes from Cinderella. The men are wearing military style frock coats and the women crinoline skirts.
Curtain call
Nineteen cast members of the pantomime Cinderella in costume. They are standing on stage all in a line with linked arms.
Girls on stage
Four women and two girls dancing on stage in a scene from a pantomine.
Result of careless stork
Wallie Okin (left) and Henry Howard (right) performing their comedy act on stage. They are representing Stalin and Hitler.
Duet on stage
A man wearing evening dress with wing collar and whit bow tie standing in front of stage curtain accompanied with a woman in a full length evening dress, The couple have their hands clasped together and are looking directly at the camera. They are…
Troupe with piano
Seven men and three women arranged on and around a baby grand piano with an eighth man is sat at the keys. They all wear matching one sleeved made from a silky material with capital letters on their left breasts. Henry is standing third from the…