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Jack writes that he is sad Brenda is ill. He borrowed a bike and went fishing. They didn't catch anything.

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Jack writes that he wasn't being careless and that she was over eager. He writes about domestic matters.

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Jack writes expressing sorrow for her lousy week with Brenda being ill. They had a social event in honour of a squadron member who has gone missing and is married with four kids. They had speeches and a raffle.

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Jack writes that he hopes she is not making herself ill. Their friend Stan has been lost and he describes a mid-air collision over the Netherlands. He still awaits news of his posting. ENSA have put on entertainment.

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Jack writes wishing Brenda well. He has had no news about moving.

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Jack writes that he is pleased they had a nice time at the swimming pool. His squadron lost 2 airmen at sea. He will be trying for leave.

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Jack writes that he has received a letter and laundry parcel. He has been in contact with a friend from Ely.

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Jack writes concerned that she has fainted. He discusses camp entertainment.

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Jack writes that his squadron is moving to Lincolnshire. He has been playing cricket. She is not to worry about him. He has sent her £3.

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Jack writes about trips the children have made and films he has seen. He asks for a knitted roll top neck. [Only two pages are present].

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Jack writes that he was flown to Squires Gate, Blackpool and had tea there. He is moving to Scampton and converting on to Lancasters.

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Jack writes that he has been busy and couldn't write. He is definitely moving to Scampton soon.

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Jack writes that he has moved to Wigsley for 2 or 3 weeks. He describes the multiple changes by train with all their kit. Their final party was very good.

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Jack writes that things are dull, no ENSA or cinema. He promises to send some money.

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Jack writes fretting about her health.

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Jack writes about mail, his daughters and new cups and saucers. The hospital is full and he has little news.

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Jack writes that they are about to move to Scampton. [only one sheet present]

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Jack writes that he has sent her £2. He has little to do.

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An autobiography by Jim about his time in the RAF. He was 17 when the war started and he applied and was accepted for the RAF, on deferred service. Training started at Ludlow, Newquay then grading at Sywell. He was selected for further training and…

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Judy has just heard that Ted is a prisoner of war. She tells her news from her new station.

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BBrindKJBrindKJv1.pdf
Ken Brind's autobiography detailing his tour of operations.

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Peter was born in Nelson, Lancashire and had two brothers. He was 16 when he left school in 1940 and got a job until joining the Royal Air Force in 1943. He went to London Air Crew Reception Centre before going to Initial Training Wing at RAF…

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Anthony Kent was born in Wood Green, London, and his family settled in Eltham. Tony started an apprenticeship with Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, at the start of the war and worked as an apprentice draughtsman for 18 months before volunteering for the RAF.…

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Notes written by Wilf Clutton in early 1950's

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King George VI in RAF uniform shakes hands with a sergeant at the near end of the rear rank of airmen parading on grass. To the King's right, two other RAF officers. In the background Venturas are parked in two lines.

Top right a group of officers…

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