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SBondS-LancasterJv10001-0020.pdf
Starts with detailed description of events concerning his growing interest in aviation as a child and young man. He describes his first flight with Cobham's flying circus. He explains his application as apprentice to Armstrong Whitworth and describes…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10001-0012.jpg
Reply to Jo Lancaster's letter stating that he was not prepared to alter the decision to terminate his engagement in the Royal Air Force volunteer reserve. This was due to the seriousness of his breach of regulations.

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Pages for January and part of February 1938 recoding sorties in Hart aircraft. Includes first solo. Last page has summary of hours and proficiency from flying school. Note he had been suspended from further training due to breach of flying…

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SBondS-HornerLv10003.jpg
Lionel begins by mentioning he was on Leeds University Air Squadron at beginning of war. Once he finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United Sates, but due to lack of space on courses, eventually was trained as a…

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SBondS-HornerLv10002.pdf
Partial transcript of conversation with Lionel Horner. He was on Leeds University Air Squadron at the beginning of the war. Once finished his degree, he was slated to train as a fighter pilot in the United States but, due to lack of space on courses,…

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SBondS-HornerLv10001.pdf
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as an Air Navigator from 29th June 1942 until 10th September 1945.
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…

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A ticket authorising the holder to be allowed out after curfew in order to attend a dance.

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Written by Frank Cowlishaw as orderly officer concerning and airman turning up for fire picket duty improperly dressed.

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ESmithKJBSmithE[Date]-06.pdf
Writes that he had just arrived at new camp after hazardous journey which he describes in detail. Mentions falling asleep on train and being woken by an SP who took a dim view of the whole affair.

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A senior officer accompanied by three officers (one with sword) walks down a line of airmen at parade with grounded rifles. Hangar in the background.

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James Burt conducted his medical training St Andrew’s University in Scotland. Although he and his friends had tried to join a Service during the war, their training was a Reserved Occupation and, not only were they refused but they were strictly…

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BDennisFDennisFv1.pdf
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…

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BBrabinHWBrabinHWv1.pdf
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…

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ALloydT[Date]-01.mp3
Terry Lloyd’s older brother was a wireless operator in Bomber Command and became a prisoner of war. Terry was also determined to join the RAF as aircrew. However, he was rejected due to his eyesight and served on Air Sea Rescue launches. Terry was…

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Instructions on how rooms are to be maintained.

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BFoskettPFoskettWv10001.pdf
The first of three chapters of Bill's wartime service. There is a second copy with handwritten edits.

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MParryWE1172401-220531-06.pdf
A lecture given to Andover's Archaeology and Local History Society on 23 February 1996.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]420330.pdf
Comments on training and says they had not flown for a week due to blizzard. Mentions including photographs and information about Cessna aircraft in his previous letter. Writes they had upcoming leave but could not travel due to snow. Mentions…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410914.pdf
Writes about recent photograph. Describes the conduct of a course member who had been discharged for being too tired to swing his arms during drill. States that he was getting on well with all his lessons. Catches up with mail sent and received.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410819.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of parcels and catches up with news of friends. Speculates on future and that he might be sent abroad to complete his training. Writes about strict discipline and his training including PT, swimming, maths and Morse. Discusses…

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Form for permission to be absent from flying training school (12 SFTS Brandon) for E L Ellis for 22-25 May 1942.

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AExtonWallaceJ[Date]-04.mp3
Joyce Exton Wallace recalls being put on a charge for insolence to a non commissioned officer. Joyce and her colleagues had missed the last train back to camp at Stanmore after attending a dance. She was reprimanded for reacting inappropriately to…

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SCheshireGL72021v20022-0001.mp3
Talks briefly of the squadron, Guy Gibson, Sir Ralph Cochrane and international nature of aircrew. Continues with message of peace and sends warmest greetings. Submitted with caption 'Possible message from Group Captain Leonard Cheshire played at the…

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BReidKReidKv4.pdf
Kathleen's account starts with birth and childhood and a description of living conditions. Various pages follow; Description of training instruction; Next page describes invitation and participation to American celebration. Mentions hangers with…

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BReidKReidKv1.pdf
Kathleen's journal commences with call up and journey to RAF Innsworth, describing in detail accommodation, activities and compatriots. She continues with a very detailed description of training and activities at Compton Bassett. Following a farewell…

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