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Letter to Albert Millson from Air Ministry
The letter congratulates Albert and crew on their completion of so many sorties and a wonderful finish at the Albert Hall.
War diary 1942
Entry for activities on 18 January including cold weather, work on Hampden aircraft and bombing attack on base he was working at.
Entry for activities on 26 February - working on aircraft hydraulic system, and then going to cinema.
Entry for…
Entry for activities on 26 February - working on aircraft hydraulic system, and then going to cinema.
Entry for…
Recent news
Roly writes to his mother about the recent bombing in Croydon. He describes meeting friends and visiting the theatre and working on his motorbike.
Letter from Roly Roberts to his mother
Roly describes his aircraft acting as stooge to draw fire on an operation, leave having been cancelled, an invitation to a dance at Lincoln Assembly Rooms and the arrival of his motorbike, albeit having been damaged in transit.
Thanks for the socks
Roly writes to his mother thanking her for the socks and describes how he has visited friends, playing tennis and attended a dance. He looks forward to his next leave and has started saving his ration tickets.
Another move
Writing to his mother Roly describes his recent move and how his 'gang' has been posted to different stations. Roly describes roller skating and going to a dance and being driven to his new station by a WAAF.
Dearest ma
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Roly asks where his weekly letter from his mother is and describes receiving some hand knitted socks from Beryl. He asks 'pop' to look for insurance for a motorbike ridden by a pilot and reports a visit to the theatre, a dance and playing tennis.
Sergeant Reginald Frederick (Roly) Roberts
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…
Farewell party, Officers' Mess, Waddington
Airmen and women dancing at a party.
On the reverse 'Taken at Farewell party, Officers' Mess, Waddington. Friday 28th December 1945. 617 and 9 Squadrons posted to Far East'.
On the reverse 'Taken at Farewell party, Officers' Mess, Waddington. Friday 28th December 1945. 617 and 9 Squadrons posted to Far East'.
Story of my war
Describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. Covers recruitment and life during initial training, Recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie' Hockin (N),…
Bomber Command reunion dinner
Arthur Harris speaks about the reduction of frontline soldiers available to the Germany army, due to the redirection of men to anti-aircraft defences and repairs to the German armament industry, as a result of bombing by the RAF and the 8th USAAF. He…
Barnes Wallis's 90th birthday party
Following the playing of the Dambusters' March, are speeches from the 90th birthday celebration for Sir Barnes Wallis. These include an introduction by Sir Arthur Harris, a message from Queen Elizabeth II, a speech by Bob Knights, a presentation,…
Dinner invitation
Invitation to the RAF Bomber Command reunion dinner.
Reunion dinner menu
Toasts, menu and guest list for the RAF Bomber Command reunion dinner at Grosvenor House.
West Camp dance
An invitation to a dance issued to Miss Jankauskiene and escort.
A month with the Russians
A newspaper article about John's return from captivity.
Liberation of Stalag 3A
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he is thinking of them on Christmas day. He has been involved with films at the theatre.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that they have has two falls of snow. He has been studying calculus. He has received cigarettes.The camp has put on two plays.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received the June parcel. He repeats his previous request for things to be sent. He passed his Spanish exam. He has been working at the theatre with Jimmy.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received letters and cigarette parcels. There has been a play and next week, a concert.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes he has received three letters and photographs. There have been plays and a concert.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that little has happened. There have been musical recitals. Some words have been blacked out by the censor.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has no news.
Letter from John Mansell to his mother
John writes wishing his mother a happy birthday. He received a single letter, from his father, with photographs. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. Several words have been underlined.