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  • Tags: demobilisation

ABowkerD151117.mp3
David Bowker joined the Air Force and was originally training to be a wireless operator / air gunner but remustered as a pilot. He discusses rudder lock on early versions of Halifax. Jacqueline Bowker his wife, discusses her life during the war and…

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Letter written by Bill from India to his parents telling them that he was coming home - leaving for Bombay tomorrow and should be home by March.

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Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic with air gunner brevet and medal ribbons. Captioned 'Demob photo 46'.

OGouldAG1605203-160708-01.pdf
Personal details and service from 7 October 1942 to 8 October 1946.

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To officer commanding 242 Squadron RAF Oakington from Flt Lt William Roy Peter Perry requesting postponement of release for 6 months.

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A form to be used when reapplying for employment with a former employer.

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middle pages from RAF Form 2520 issued to Bill at the end of his service.

BMilesRJMilesRJv1.pdf
A detailed Biography of Reg' service and post service life.

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A note instructing personnel to return Order Books on their discharge.

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Newspaper cutting referring to Bomber Command bringing back Army men from Italy in Halifax and Lancaster bombers.

OAbbottsC1583753-151022-01.pdf
Service in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (16 November 1942 to 11 December 1946), then released as class A warrant officer. Statement of aptitudes and qualities 'A very sound and reliable Warrant Officer who has given all his energies to the…

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Full length portrait of Derrick Allen in suit standing with pipe in his left hand. In the background a brick building with door on the left and window on the right. On the reverse 'Derrick in his demob suit [.......]'. Second photograph same as the…

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A receipt issued to Jose for the return of her service clothing.

OSmithEW174520-150713-01.pdf
Service and release book of Flying Officer E W Smith, last day of service 30 November 1945.

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Two pages from booklet which includes some personal details and service from 23 May 1941 until 24 May 1946 with overseas service from 13 August 1943 until May 1946.

MHadfieldL1066643-150702-01.pdf
Book on what to do when leaving the service and how to do it. Covers: release leave and uniform, matters for immediate attention, pay and allowances, other service matters, resettlement into civil life, national insurance and pensions, Northern…

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A booklet offering what to do on leaving the service and how to do it.

This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.

MHoneyFWG915946-150421-02.pdf
RAF Form 2520C issued to Fred.

BGriffithsGGriffithsGv1.pdf
Discusses his training and service with Air Sea Rescue in Great Britain and Malta

BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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MAnsellHT1893553-160730-03.pdf
Service and release book of Sergeant Henry Ansell from 12 April 1943 to 15 May 1947.

OMossH3041799-181105-01.pdf
Made out for Flight Sergeant H Moss. last day of service 10 April 1946. Gives some personal details. Served from 22 October 1943.

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RAF Form 3813: Discharge from the Royal Air Force upon joining the Royal Auxiliary Air Force

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Alec Stuart Dixon volunteered for the Royal Air Force via the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. After training he flew Beauforts and Ansons, then trained as a Hudson pilot. He flew convoy escort operations and reconnaissance flights looking for…
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