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News-sheet of the British Prisoners of War Relatives' Association February 1945
The news-sheet covers the return of prisoners of war and issues that they will face, POW letters from the Far East, Prisoners and Parliament, Camp visits by the YMCA, Prison Camps as schools of Citizenships, Next-of-kin Parcels, International Red…
Memories of an Airman
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…
Look Before You Leap
A brochure to encourage service members to continue in the RAF. There are ten questions with handwritten answers indicating that Jose was happy to leave.
Letters in a newspaper cutting
Two letters, the first referring to RAF warrant officers being reduced in rank to sergeants from 1 July 1946 and the second about older veterans mocking young soldiers for not having overseas service ribbons.
Letter to L V Rosser from Johnny Cantrell
Congratulates him on award of DFC and ask how things are in 'civvy street'. States he was due out next April but is considering a deferment. Goes on to write about news from the squadron and his activities. Invites him to a party in the mess and…
Letter to James Banks from the Royal Air Force Association
From the General Secretary stating that he had received further information from Air Officer Commanding Records that James Bank's re-enlistment had been turned down on medical ground and that no purpose would be served by further medical board.
Letter to James Banks from the Air Ministry
From the director of manning regretting that James Bank's re-enlistment in the air force cannot be authorised.
Letter to Jack Marsden
The letter includes his Certificate of Discharge and instructs Jack on how to keep it safe.
Letter from Ted Neale
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He refers to feeling 'isolated and diminished' when returning to civilian work. He rejoined the Royal Air Force, but the jobs became more menial and supplies and maintenance were poor. He describes the contrast with some of the operations he took…
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
The RAF has changed their plans and they are not being sent overseas or mixed with transport command. Redundancy looks likely.
Letter from Harold Wakefield to his mother and Laura
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Says he is back and would be flying that night. Mentions visit to Bournemouth and seeing film. Writes about colleague waiting for demob. mentions his new second pilot from New Zealand.
Leaflet for Men and Women Leaving the Forces
Details about how to return to employment particularly with former employers.
Leaflet for men and women leaving the armed forces
Details rights under law to return to former employer after war service. Details requirements to qualify and how to claim rights. Describes what employer has to do, what to do with employers reply and how long is employer bound to employ you. Goes on…
Keith Bruhn's record of service
R.A.A.F. P/P 149 records that Keith was demobbed on 19 February 1946 after 2 years and 9 months service.
Jose Hayhurst Roll of Released Personnel
A record of Jose being released from service and proceeding to PDC (Personnel Despatch Centre) Wythall.
John Martin's memoir
The story of John Martin's last operation, how he was shot down, escaped the aircraft and was captured. He was interrogated at Dulag Luft in Frankfurt then transferred to various Stalg Luft camps. His story covers in his life until he was repatriated…
John Leadbetter's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520C issued to John covering his time in the RAF.
James Banks Statement of Service and Certificate of Discharge
Service in the Royal Air Force (25 April 1935 to 23 January 1948), then released as Temporary Flight Sergeant. Mentioned in despatches 14 June 1945. Contains dates of enlistment and discharge as well as personnel details, trade of photographer, his…
Jack Marsden's Discharge Letter
A discharge letter issued to Jack whilst in hospital.
Jack Leadbetter's Certificate of Service
Jack's RAF service record.
Interview with William Cooke
William Cooke joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18, becoming a rear gunner on Lancasters. He followed his brother and sister into the RAF.
Tells of his spell of guard duty on board a troop ship, and losing one of the people he was showing…
Tells of his spell of guard duty on board a troop ship, and losing one of the people he was showing…
Interview with Tom Coles
Tom Coles was born in Watford and signed up for the Royal Air Force at the age of 18. He went to Canada for training, a period saddened by the loss of his sister who was in the Womens Auxilliary Air Force. Tom flew Manchesters, then went to 158…
Interview with Thomas Charles Arthur Long
Thomas Charles Arthur Long was born in Quorn, England. He was in the Home Guard and worked at Brush as a draughtsman, also gaining a Higher National Certificate from Loughborough College. He decided to join the RAF being that the only way to get out…
Interview with Taff Owen
Aneurin ‘Taff’ Owen was born neat Dolgellau, near Penmaenpool in Wales, and joined the Royal Air Force at the age of 18 in 1942. Taff was a farmer’s son and as such was put into a reserved occupation, so some of the areas of the Royal Air Force…
Interview with Stuart Michael Heaton
Michael Heaton grew up in Worcester and was a member of the Air Training Corps. He worked in a bank before joining the Royal Air Force and trained as a navigator in Canada. He completed 22 operations as a navigator with 50 Squadron from RAF…