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Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan writes that he has received a parcel from his parents. He is being kept busy. There is plenty of sport and he has been to communion. He asks for a compass set, ruler, clean rags and pyjamas. The food in the mess is very good.
Letter from Alan North to his parents
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Alan apologises for not having written for a while. He has been trying, without success, to arrange bed and breakfast for his parents. They have had a visit from Canon Swan who has been lecturing on practical Christianity.
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
Certificate of Baptism
Certificate recording Bob Butler's baptism at St Paul's , Carlton on 'August 23 1914', signed by the Rector.
Dutch Commemoration Document
Document for a commemoration day in Schiermonnikoog. Names mentioned: Mr and Mrs Feijes, Mr Rutherford, Nina van Leur, Iris Schut, Ambrosius Feijes.
Commemoration Programme
Programme for commemoration in Schiermonnikoog. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford in uniform and full length photograph of Ambrosius Feijes in uniform at the helm of a ship.
Order of Service for Memorial Service for Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford
Order of service for a memorial service conducted at sea. Head and shoulders photograph of Flight Sergeant Kenneth Rutherford, 935212, in uniform on the front cover together with 15 signatures ('Jacqui Whitehead' and 14 indecipherable). Border of…
Raymond Keating in a church procession
Raymond in the centre of a procession holding a cross.
Bob Smith's Memoirs Book 5
Miscellaneous papers from Bob's service in the RAAF.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Includes copies of his identity cards, certificate of service and discharge and a cartoon about the role of the observer.
Order of Services, First Baptist Church
A document from the church with details of the church service. It includes messages about the war.
Postcard to Bill Foskett
A postcard of the First Baptist Church, Thomaston, Georgia. On the reverse is a message from AB Hawkes.
News of Former Members - Frank Claydon
The article gives a brief resume of Frank's life. He worked as a councillor for Barnet but joined up despite his commitment to pacifism.
Frank Claydon's Memorial of Baptism
A memorial card presented on Frank's baptism.
Secretary's report for congregational church for year ending 30th September 1944
Reports that two of their flock, including Mr Russell Luxton and J R Flaxman had made ultimate sacrifice and Mr C Lambert was missing. Gives some biographical details and describes activities for J R Luxton and Jimmy Flaxman.
J Russell Luxton's Bible
Cover and inside page with inscription to Russel Luxton. Cover has cypher for King George VI.
Letter to Arthur Hope from Samuel Day
Samuel asks Arthur to attend the Confirmation of a fellow prisoner of war.
Ecco i vostri alleati
Titled "Here are your allies" the booklet highlights Italy's alliance of with a harsh and hypocrite regime. It provides short bios and photos of key Nazi leaders, condemns antisemitism, denounces Nazi massacres and the oppression of religion, and…
The Little Bible
Notes kept in a bible.
Service to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of Britain
A group of men from an advanced Kittyhawk fighter bomber wing at a service held by RAAF Padre Squadron Leader R Davies. Some men are seated on benches but most are on the concrete. In the foreground is an Alsatian. In the background are Australian…
Letter to Jack Pittwood's Mother from his Base Chaplain
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The letter expresses sympathy that her son is missing.
Interview with Peter Zolty
Peter was born in Erdington, Birmingham. He joined the RAF and was trained at the Empire Air Training School in Canada. He re-mustered as a navigator and was with 49 Squadron for a short time. Peter then joined 106 Squadron and did a tour of 34…
Personal Prayers for those on Active Service
A booklet of prayers. It is annotated 'Thornhill. CE'.
On Active Service
The front page of a prayer book complete with a newspaper cutting about the sea war in the Far East.
Metal Christ Badge
Both sides of a metal badge of Christ and a cloth badge.
Two Crucifixes and a Religious Medal
Both sides of two crucifixes and a religious medal on a chain.