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LHolmesWC176554v1.pdf
Royal Canadian Air Force pilots flying log book for W C Holmes, covering the period from 18 August 1942 to 18 May 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and post war flying with 512 squadron and transport command. He was stationed at…

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ETrengrouseL[Recipient]450828.jpg
Letter from Air Vice Marshall, Director General of Organisation to the Air Officer Commanding, Headquarters, Number 11 Group sending a painting of the badge and motto for Fighter Command Communication Squadron, as approved by The King. Letter states…

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LKimberleyTHF1286586v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas Kimberley covering the period 5 March 1943 to 25 September 1945. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 35 operations, 20 night time and 15 daylight, as cameraman / air gunner with…

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MLovattP1821369-190903-74-01.pdf
A continuation of Peter's thesis on electronic warfare during the war.

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-011.pdf
The news-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers refurbishing the memorial to "The Fifty" and the construction of a replica hut 104 at Zagan., the 65th anniversary of the Great Escape, the Royal Windsor Tattoo, a POW day at High…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-010.pdf
The news-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers the award of an OBE to the Association's President, the Prisoners of War memorial at Hendon, Trooping the Colour, the annual parade of the Air Cadets, a visit to RAF Cranwell, Lunches,…

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MCurnockRM1815605-171114-016.pdf
News-sheet of the RAF ex-POW Association. This edition covers the 60th anniversary of VE day, Great Escapes at the Imperial War Museum, requests for help, Obituaries, Sixtieth anniversary of the Great Escape, Recco report on ex-POWs, Kriegies help…

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PCothliffKB15110053.jpg
The first Canadian built Lancaster, KB700, at RAF Northolt, 15th September 1944. Information supplied with the collection adds that it was piloted by Squadron Leader Reg Lane.

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BWhymarkRJWhymarkJPv1.pdf
A resume of 'Jack' Whymark's family and service career. Includes extracts from Jack’s diaries, details from his logbook and histories of the crew and passengers of Lancaster PA278.

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LSewerinS704459v4.pdf
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…

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LRidingRH1525125v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R H Riding, navigator, covering the period from 5 January 1942 to 25 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 1332 Heavy Conversion…

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SBeckettG622136v10012-0002.jpg
A line of lorries and two tanker trucks lined up in front of a two story building at RAF Northolt. On the reverse 'March 3 1940, 23 Squadron transport lined up prior to departing for foreign service'.

Identification kindly provided by Harry…

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-03.pdf
A collection of RAF squadron badges kept in a booklet.

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A book containing 30 badges of various squadrons. The cards were free in cigarette packets and the booklet cost one penny.

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MFoskettW1323050-230609-12.jpg
An aircraft procedure to be used, on request, at Northolt.

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PWillettS1908.jpg
Two officers in uniform standing on opposite sides of a table covered with the union flag. The officer on the left is presenting a framed picture of the communication squadron badge to the officer on the right. A fighter aircraft is visible in a…

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PWillettS1910.jpg
A group of airmen march past a saluting officer. Aircraft are parked on the airfield behind the parade including an Oxford, B-24 and C-47.

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MChadwickF132173-190213-020001.jpg
RAF Form 4216 completed by Fred.

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PCoombesHS20010017.jpg
A group of airmen arranged in three rows in front of a Mosquito. The wings have been painted in black and white invasion stripes.

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SBeckettG622136v10029.jpg
Top - view of two story building with lorries parked in front including two bowsers. Captioned 'Top: No 213 Squadron's transports lined up prior to departure for foreign service 3rd March 1940. The line up includes two fuel bowsers and servicing…

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EWhiteheadTRidingGH-[Mo]440618-0001.jpg
The letter expresses sadness that Ron is missing.
[only one page of the letter is present]

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EBrametteDRidingGH-[Mo]440619-0001.jpg
The author expresses sympathy over the disappearance of their son.

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ERamsayWAAshmoleB450327.jpg
Letter from Wing Commander Ramsay, Fighter Command Communication Squadron, to Wing Commander Ashmole, PSO to the Commander in Chief, Fighter Command, requesting approval of the design of the badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron.

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ERamsayWAHeatonArmstrongJD450207.jpg
Letter enquiring whether designs for a badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron can be submitted to the College of Arms. The letter states that Commander in Chief, Air Chief Marshall Sir Roderic Hill is in favour of the proposition.

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ERamsayWAHeatonArmstrongJD450327.jpg
Letter thanking the College of Arms for the design of a badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron. Wing Commander Ramsay states that he has sent the design to the Commander in Chief for approval.

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