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Jack writes that he is being transferred to a wireless training school at Cranwell.

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Jack writes that he is now under canvas. He discusses the camp and social visits to Cirencester.

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Jack writes that he hasn't had a letter for a while. He has moved to new accommodation and is very pleased with it. He describes his new role as a second pilot and his leave situation.

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Jack writes that his course is tough. He describes some of the action that his colleagues have been involved in.

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Two letters.
#1 Jack writes that he has leave at the weekend.
#2 Jack complains that he has had no letters all week. He has not moved from Croydon. Their pay has still not been sorted but Jack thinks he has been slightly overpaid.

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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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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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An officer in uniform standing outside holding a framed picture of the badge (crest) and motto of the Fighter Command Communication Squadron. The reverse of the print is annotated [indecipherable].

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Seven officers in uniform standing to attention on an airfield. The officer on the left of the line up has a framed picture in his left hand. The officer at the front is saluting. A fighter aircraft can be seen in one of the hangars in the…

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Crest and motto of Fighter Command Communication Squadron bearing the signatures of King George VI and J D Heaton-Armstrong, Chester Herald and Inspector of Royal Air Force Badges, College of Arms.

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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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Letter from Flt/O E Sokolowska, PA to the Commander in Chief Fighter Command, regarding arrangements for presentation of crest (badge) to Fighter Command Communication Squadron on 18 September 1945

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Letter notifying the College of Arms that the Commander in Chief, Fighter Command has approved the design of a badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron and requesting that the badge be submitted to the Chief of Air Staff for sanction by…

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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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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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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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Letter from J D Heaton-Armstrong (Chester Herald, College of Arms) informing Wing Commander Ramsay that the badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron has received the sanction of The King.

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Letter regarding approval of the design of the badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron.

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Letter from J D Heaton-Armstrong (Chester Herald, College of Arms) to Wing Commander Ramsay regarding a proposed design of a badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron. Letter refers to the the design requiring approval of the Chief of Air…

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Letter requesting payment of ten guineas due to the College of Arms in respect of the badge for the Fighter Command Communication Squadron.

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Jack writes about how easy it is to get home from Northolt. He describes his daily routine.

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Jack writes that he will not be able to attend his Gran's funeral. He has had money problems and borrowed 2/- to go to the pictures.

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Jack thanks her for the money she sent. They are being transferred to Northolt soon. He asks about his children.

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Jack writes he has been flying and couldn't get home. He describes an accident involving a mid-air collision which ended well.

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Jack apologises for not having written. They have been very busy getting ready for an inspection. He is hoping for leave soon.
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