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[Stamp] JUN 1945
26A5
[Underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL [/underlined]
[Underlined] PRECIS: INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES [/underlined]
Appendices:- “A” – List of Offences Punishable Summarily.
“B” – Orderly Room Procedure.
References:- M.A.F.L. – R.P.. 3 and 4.
K.R. Chap. XV. Sect. III.
A.P. 837, Sect. 24.
[Underlined] Officers who may hear charges [/underlined]
1. (a) Commanding Officer – normally the Station Commander; but on certain stations the officer commanding a unit is specifically authorised by the Air Council to exercise the full disciplinary powers of C.O.
(b) Subordinate Commander – Officer commanding a unit or section who is subordinate to C.O. for disciplinary purposes and to whom C.O. has delegated powers of punishment.
[Underlined] Offences Punishable Summarily [/underlined]
2. There are only certain offences which C.O. (or subordinate commander) can dispose of summarily without permission of A.O.C. These offences are shown in K.R. 1129, and for convenience are set out in App. “A” to this precis. This power of summary disposal does not prevent C.O. from sending accused charged with any of these offences for trial by C.M. when sufficiently serious to warrant punishment beyond his powers.
3. Other offences under A.F.A. normally tried by C.M., but C.O. may in appropriate circumstances apply to A.O.C. to permit summary disposal by C.O.
[Underlined] Charges Against Officers [/underlined]
4. When C.O. learns of circumstances that may lead to charge against an officer, he will investigate them to decide whether:-
(a) To prefer charge; or
(b) To administer reproof (K.R. 1154) or
(c) Refer matter to superior authority; or
(d) No foundation for further action.
5. If charge preferred, C.O. will investigate by hearing witnesses’ evidence in presence of accused and:-
(a) Dismiss charge, if satisfied accused not guilty, or insufficient evidence against him; or
(b) “reprove” him if circumstances warrant it – (see A.P. 837, para. 734 (iv)); or
(c) Order a summary of evidence to be taken to consider whether to apply for trial by C.M. or summary disposal by A.O.C. for which see K.R. 1153.
6. For procedure regarding:-
(a) Confidential reports on and courts of inquiry into misconduct by officers.
(b) Administrative action (not amounting to an air force punishment) which may follow misconduct by an officer;
See A. P. 837, paras. 733 to 735A. (Note that C.O. cannot [underlined] punish [/underlined] an officer, “[indecipherable]” not being classed as a punishment under A.F.A.)
[Underlined] Charges against Warrant Officers [/underlined]
7. Procedure outlined in paras. 4 and 5 above applies equally to
/Contd . . .
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warrant officers, except that, if charge preferred (whether by C.O. or other officer), case first heard formally by subordinate Commander but must always be remanded after investigation to C.O.
[Underlined] Charges against N.C.Os and Aircraftmen [/underlined]
8. Charge to be investigated in first instance by subordinate commander who will decide whether:-
(a) To remand case to C.O. where offence sufficiently serious or beyond Subordinate Commander’s powers, or where charge sent by authority outside station, or
(b) To award a punishment within his powers, subject where applicable to accused’s right to elect trial by C.M. (A.F.A. Sect. 46 (8), or
(c) To dismiss the charge.
9. Charges remanded by subordinate commander are heard by C.O., who may:-
(a) Dismiss charge if insufficient evidence or case trivial, or as a matter of discretion for any reason, e.g. good character of accused; or
(b) Award punishment within his powers, subject where applicable to right to elect trial, or
(c) Order Summary of Evidence to be taken with a view to trial by C.M., or
(d) If offence not punishable summarily, apply to A.O.C. for permission to deal with case.
[Underlined] Use of Forms for Hearing Charges [/underlined]
10. Charge Form 252, for written statement of charge against airman. Raised by person preferring charge and sent to accused’s subordinate commander (via Guard Room, if close arrest).
11. Offence Report F. 281, used by:-
(a) Subordinate Commander when hearing charges.
(b) Adjutant for P.O.R. and documentary action.
(c) C.O. for reviewing punishments by subordinate commanders.
12. Guard Report F. 160, used:-
(a) For recording details of airmen in close arrest.
(b) By C.O. when hearing charges remanded to him.
[Underlined] Orderly Room Procedure [/underlined]
13. “Orderly Room” – term used to denote procedure by which C.O. or subordinate commander disposes of charges and also hears applications and complaints. Should be held each day if any cases (no objection in war-time on Sunday). Hour for C.O.’s Orderly Room should be laid down in Station Standing Orders, to allow subordinate commanders to investigate in all cases first.
14. Orderly Room procedure, described in App. “B” to this Precis, applies not only to C.O. but also to Subordinate Commander who must thoroughly investigate all matters even if beyond his powers to deal with. Junior Officers should be detailed to attend C.O.’s Orderly Room under instruction.
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[Underlined] Civil Offences committed by Service Personnel [/underlined]
15. Civil authorities decide whether to deal with such cases or request C.O. to do so. Certain offences, listed in A.M.O. A.532/42, have to be reported to the civil police.
16. When charges referred by civil power to C.O. to deal with,
(a) Subordinate Commander to investigate and remand to C.O. for final disposal (K.R. 1127 (4)).
(b) If summary disposal appropriate, C.O. to obtain prior authority from A.O.C. as charge falls under A.F.A. S.41.
(c) C.O. to notify civil authorities of action taken against accused (A.532/42 para.4).
[Underlined] Necessity for Investigating Charges Promptly [/underlined]
17. Commanders should ensure that all charges brought against persons under their command are dealt with as promptly as possible. Considerations include:-
(a) Accused, who may be in arrest, is in a state of suspense.
(b) Delay in disposal contributes to lowering of morale.
(c) Evidence of witnesses become less reliable as time passes.
(d) Witnesses may be posted overseas.
[Underlined] Change of Arrest or Release without Prejudice to Re-arrest [/underlined]
18. C.O. has discretion to change arrest from close to open or to release from arrest without prejudice to re-arrest.
[Underlined] Amendments to this Precis : [/underlined]
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[Underlined] APPENDIX “A” TO PRECIS ON INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES. [/underlined]
[Underlined] LIST OF OFFENCES PUNISHABLE SUMMARILY ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITHOUT REFERENCE TO HIGHER AUTHORITY [/underlined]
[Underlined] Sections of A.F.A. Offence [/underlined]
10 (2) Assaulting escort
10 (3) Resisting escort
10 (4) Breaking out of camp
11 Neglecting to obey any general, local, or other orders.
14 Assistance of or connivance at desertion
15 Absence without leave
18 (1) Malingering or feigning or producing disease or infirmity.
18 (3) Producing or aggravating disease or infirmity, or delaying its cure.
19 Drunkenness (aircraftmen only)
20 Permitting prisoner to escape (except if act is wilful).
21 Irregular arrest or confinement
22 Escape from confinement
Deficiency in and injury to equipment.
27 (4) False statement as to leave
33 False answers or declaration on enlistment (except enlistment from R.A.F. reserve).
34 General offences in relation to enlistment.
39A (1) (a) and (b) Damage to aircraft, etc., where the damage is small and the act or neglect is not wilful.
39A (2) (a) Signing a certificate in relation to an aircraft without ensuring the accuracy thereof.
40 Minor irregularities contrary to good order and air force discipline.
[Underlined] Amendments to this Appendix [/underlined] :-
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[Underlined] APPENDIX “B” TO PRECIS ON INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES. [/underlined]
[Underlined] ORDERLY ROOM PROCEDURE [/underlined]
1. Adjutant, having satisfied himself all in order, enters C.O’s office, salutes and reports: “Orderly Room present and correct, Sir”, handing him Guard Report F.160 and charge F.252. C.O. Orders “March In” and puts on his cap. Adjutant passes order to S.W.O., and stands to left and just behind C.O. Subordinate Commander and any officers under instruction enter and stand to right of C.O.
2. S.W.O. then marches airmen in one by one for applications and complaints, which should come first. Then comes the accused. S.W.O. outside orders “Accused, cap off”, and then marches in escort, accused and all witnesses. C.O. reads from Guard Report F.160 the charge, beginning with accused’s service particulars; e.g. “No.345679 LAC Blank, H; is that your correct number, rank and name? . . . You are charged on . . . (date) at . . . (place) with, when on active service . . .”
3. If accused demands, evidence to be given on oath.
4. S.W.O. marches out all witnesses except the first.
5. First witness gives evidence. C.O. asks accused if he wishes to question (i.e. cross-examine) witness. C.O. questions witness further if any points require clearing up. Witness then to be marched out.
6. Same procedure with other witnesses against accused, one by one.
7. C.O. asks accused whether he wishes to make statement and, if so, hears it. Then asks accused whether he wishes to call any witnesses; if so, calls them one at a time and allows accused to question them, i.e. to bring out their evidence.
8. C.O. after considering evidence, adopts one of the courses indicated in para. 9 of precis. If decides guilty, calls for conduct sheet F. 121, which must not be looked at earlier by C.O. under any circumstances so as not to prejudice case.
9. C.O. examines F.121 to consider what punishment in light of accused’s record. If proposing to award punishment involving loss of accused’s pay, asks :- “Will you accept my punishment, or do you elect to be tried by Court Martial?”
10. If accused does not elect, C.O. awards punishment; if accused elects, remands for summary of evidence; in both cases entering details on F.160 and F.252.
11. In case of Subordinate Commander, N.B. :-
(a) Offence Report F.281 used in place of F.160.
(b) If accused elects trial by Court Martial, remand to C.O.
12. If necessary to remand for further evidence, charge to be brought forward daily (on F.160 or F.281) to C.O. or Subordinate Commander as applicable; not necessary for accused to be brought in person.
[Underlined] Amendments to this Appendix [/underlined] :-
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/Contd . . .
19. At the summary hearing of a charge against an A.C.1, the C.O. being dissatisfied with the evidence of the first witness ordered the evidence of all witnesses to be given on oath. Comment on this. [Inserted] NO. [/inserted]
20. A F/Lt. Subordinate Commander remands a L.A.C.W., charged with improper possession, to the C.O. Is this right? [Inserted] NO [/inserted]
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[date stamp of No. 1 Officers Advanced Training School JUN 1945]
33A5/
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
PRECIS: FLYING ACCIDENTS [/underlined]
Appendix “A”: Action by a Unit Commander to reduce the probability of accidents.
Appendix “B”: Copy of A.M. Letter on the subjects of the Aircrew Refresher School.
References: C.D. 430
A.P. 1921
[underlined] Accident Rates, Past and Present [/underlined]
1. Owing to training methods, types of aircraft used and time available during peace years, the accident rate reached its lowest point in 1935. Due to expansion, re-equipment and the outbreak of war this rate had doubled by the end of 1939. The accident rate continued to rise during the following two years until in the winter of 1940-41 the rate was four times that of 1935. Extensions of training, improvements in night flying facilities and progress in other directions, undertaken in 1941, have resulted in a considerable reduction. Although gratifying, it is not yet satisfactory. The enormous amount of flying which is carried out today results, even at the reduced accident rate, in the destruction of a very great number of aircraft.
[underlined] Causes and Percentage Rates [/underlined]
1. (a) While taxying – 15 percent of M.A.F. yearly rates
During take-off – 11 percent “ “ “ “
During flight – 28 percent “ “ “ “
During landing – 40% “ “ “ “
While stationary – 6 percent “ “ “ “
(b) Common factors to all types of accident are engine handling, breaches of discipline and carelessness. These are faults within our control and should be the subject of attention of Unit and Flight Commanders.
[underlined] Prevention – Approach to the Problem [/underlined]
3. The problem is not an easy one to solve because there is no one cause of accidents apart from carelessness, which appreciably affects the whole field. It is necessary to devote equal attention to all possible causes as no one factor in itself provides the answer. Every effort must be made to eliminate the stupid accident, such as those which occur when taxying, but it must be appreciated that the flight accident – although only 28 percent of the total – causes 75 percent of the fatalities.
4. When embarking on an accident prevention campaign the Unit or Flight Commander should first “put his own house in order” by attending to the following:
(a) Supervision and guidance of Flying Control.
(b) Familiarisation of newly arrived pilots with aerodrome layout, lighting, local geography, etc.
(c) Regular and intelligent use of Link Trainer.
(d) Sound briefing before all flights.
(e) Crew order books complete and up to date.
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[underlined] Interviewing New Crews [/underlined]
5. This should be done before flying on the unit begins. Interview provides an opportunity for ascertaining pilots’ and crews’ familiarity with flying regulations generally; allows commander to make his feelings on the subject of accidents known.
[underlined] Improvements of Flying Discipline [/underlined]
6. Flying activities near the aerodrome should be watched closely by the Commander or his deputy. Slight breaches of discipline should be dealt with immediately and firmly. Attention of all aircrew to be drawn to each offence, however trivial. Talks and discussions at regular intervals on Flying Regulations. (K.R., App. XXVI).
[underlined] Engine Handling [/underlined]
7. Regular discussions on this point should be held at which pilots and other aircrew should be allowed to put forward suggestions. Besides being constructive, this often uncovers dangerous tendencies. Interest in range flying should be stimulated by encouraging competition in this respect and will result in better engine handling generally. Observations by members of the maintenance staff often provide indications of recurring faults amongst pilots and crews. Full use should be made of existing Engine Handling Courses. On completion of these courses the Commanders should ensure that pilots have not misinterpreted points arising out of the course.
[underlined] Carelessness [/underlined]
8. Accidents due to carelessness can be reduced by insisting upon the following:-
(a) Adequate preparation for flight.
(b) Good starting-up and taxying drills.
(c) Good cockpit drill.
(d) Strict adherence to Flying Regulations.
(e) Good R/T drill.
(f) A high standard of crew discipline.
In addition, the Commander in co-operation with the Engineer Officer should watch carefully any tendency towards carelessness by members of the maintenance staff.
[underlined] General Training [/underlined]
9. Aircrew should not be allowed long periods of inactivity. A programme of training should be held in readiness for periods when there is little flying. Such programmes should be drawn up with the object of increasing the individual’s efficiency and improving his knowledge of his aircraft.
[underlined] Reporting of Flying Accidents [/underlined]
10. All flying accidents (not attributable to enemy action) must be reported on the Form 765(c) if they result in:-
(a) Damage to aircraft beyond normal capacity of unit to repair within 48 hours.
(b) Damage to any aircraft that necessitates the replacement of any of the undermentioned (A.M.O. A.1348/43):-
Engine Propellor Nose Wheel
Undercarriage leg Tail Wheel Aileron
Tailplane Rudder
Elevator Wing
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(c) Death or injury (i.e. individual in sick quarters for more than 48 hours) of any person.
11. In cases of accident which result in death, or when circumstances are doubtful, or on occasions when so ordered, a Court of Inquiry or Investigation will be held. In such cases the proceedings are recorded on the Form 412.
12. It is important to remember that the Form 765(c) and Form 412 are the only sources of information, concerning flying accidents which are available to the Air Ministry. Therefore it is of the utmost importance to complete these forms accurately and fully in order that as much statistical data as possible may be supplied to provide the means of preventing future accidents.
[underlined] Amendments to this Precis [/underlined]
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APPENDIX “A”
TO PRECIS NO. 33 –
“FLYING ACCIDENTS”
[underlined] ACTION BY A UNIT COMMANDER TO REDUCE THE PROBABILITY OF ACCIDENTS [/underlined]
[underlined] Individual Record Sheets [/underlined]
1. Keep the fullest possible written records of the abilities and deficiencies of all pilots and aircrew. Discover previous accident histories and whether faults have been properly corrected. Make instructors and flight commanders take an interest in this record, contribute to it and work from it.
[underlined] Special Attention to Individual Deficiencies [/underlined]
2. See that plenty of check dual is given where deficiencies may exist, as in approaches and landings, instrument flying, navigation, engine handling.
[underlined] Link Trainer [/underlined]
3. See that pilots make good use of the Link Trainer, both as a routine and to check any deficiency in instrument flying. Note particularly that pilots should do regular practice on the Link, not merely put in the prescribed number of hours during a spell of bad weather and then leave it for several weeks. For the Link Trainer the mott is “Little and Often”.
[underlined] Pilots’ Notes [/underlined]
4. See that all pilots read, absorb and remember their Pilots’ Notes, also all other official literature, pamphlets, notices, etc.
[underlined] Engine Handling [/underlined]
5. Check up that all pilots know the finer points of engine handling and apply their knowledge in flight. Petrol consumption is one important aspect of engine handling and can reveal lack of skill or of care in engine handling if carefully checked.
[underlined] Maintenance [/underlined]
6. Check up that maintenance staff carry out minor repairs and modifications not amounting to unserviceability and that aircraft are kept clean. Pilots and all other aircrew must be made to take a real interest in their aircraft and to realize the vital need for intimate co-operation with maintenance personnel.
[underlined] Reminder Notes [/underlined]
7. Keep a book of special reminder notes, which pilots and aircrew should read before doing any exercise or flight that contains risk of special forms of accident, e.g., to remind pilots not to let their engine get too cold when practising single-engine flying, to check up the hills when doing a cross-country and to look at the location of airfields near the route to act as emergency landing fields.
[underlined] Accident Prevention Meetings [/underlined]
8. Hold periodic meetings as small and as informal as possible at which everybody is encouraged to make suggestions on how possibilities of accidents could be prevented. A surprising number of the deviations from correct routine procedure, which result in flying accidents, are made in good faith by people who imagine they
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have found a better way of doing something than is given in the instruction. Some of these ideas may be sound and should be forwarded to Group Headquarters for consideration: most are bad and should be stopped but not with a heavy hand if they arise out of informal discussions.
[underlined] Special Information [/underlined]
9. The accident prevention meetings could be used to check up that all pilots and aircrew know the special information that they should know – recognition procedure, flying control and safety procedure, (Darkie, Searchlight homing, etc.) the position of danger areas, special peculiarities of the aircraft and engines flown. Navigation, Engineer, Meteorological and Control Officers should come to those meetings periodically and ask questions.
[underlined] Airfield Condition [/underlined]
10. Frequent inspection of the condition of airfield and runway surfaces is most important for the prevention of airfield accidents. Particular attention should be paid to soft or rutted ground near runways and hard standings, drains not properly filled in, flints and sharp pieces of metal lying in runways, sharp edges of runways, unnecessary obstructions near the perimeter track, over-narrow gaps in hedges through which aircraft have to taxi.
[underlined] Amendments to this Appendix [/underlined]
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APPENDIX “B”
TO PRECIS NO. 33 –
“FLYING ACCIDENTS”
[underlined] CONFIDENTIAL [/underlined]
A.110414/40/S.10.(c)
[underlined] THE AIRCREW REFRESHER SCHOOL [/underlined]
Sir,
I am commanded by the Air Council to inform you that the Aircrew Refresher School will form on 5.8.42. Its purpose is to provide a special disciplinary and refresher course for aircrew personnel both officers and N.C.O’s whose carelessness or disobedience of orders has contributed to, or whose tendencies in these directions are likely to contribute to, avoidable flying accidents. The formation of this School has been decided upon as a measure towards combating the high incidence of such failures, and the object of the course is to inculcate in those attending it a sense of responsibility and appreciation of the damage to the war effort caused by negligent and careless action.
The course will not be regarded as a punishment; its object is to imbue those who undergo it with a proper appreciation of the importance of their contribution to the war effort, and remind them of their responsibility to avoid detracting from this by carelessness or lack of discipline. It should not be used as a means of disposing, without disciplinary action, of a case of serious breach of orders which would normally be dealt with by court martial or under Section 47 Air Force Act.
[underlined] Instructions for Entry [/underlined]
2. There are no set intake dates and officers and N.C.O’s may be sent to the School at any time. It is desired to avoid delay or formality in attaching entrants, and with this object in view, authority is vested in station commanders to send to the School those under their command who will benefit by this course of instruction. No formality in detailing an officer or N.C.O., is necessary beyond a prior notification by signal to the School. The signal should give the number, rank and name of the entrant with the date and time of arrival at the School. A confidential report stating briefly the reasons for an entrant’s inclusion on the course should be sent by the station commander to the Commanding Officer of the School, within 24 hours of the despatch of the signal.
[underlined] Duration of the Course [/underlined]
3. Officers and N.C.O’s will remain at the School for approximately 3 weeks, but the course will be curtailed in the case of these who show clearly that they have learned its lessons. Output from the School will be twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday.
[underlined] Allotment of Vacancies to Commands [/underlined]
4. It is not proposed to allot vacancies to Commands in the first instance. The School will accommodate 100 Officers and 100 N.C.O’s in separate squadrons. It is proposed to accept entrants from all Commands up to the capacity of the School. In the event of the total capacity being filled Commands will be notified by signal that the School is full, and further intakes will be controlled by the Officer Commanding the School, to whom application for vacancies should then be made by telephone. This procedure will be reviewed in the light of experience gained of the requirements of each Command and further instructions will be issued if found necessary.
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[underlined] Attachment to the School [/underlined]
5. All entrants are to be attached and not posted to the School for the duration of the Course.
[underlined] Medical Fitness [/underlined]
6. No Officer or N.C.O., whose medical fitness will debar him from taking part in P.T., drill and swimming, is to be sent on the course. Medical fitness is to be confirmed in the report sent in accordance with para. 3 to the Officer Commanding the School.
[underlined] Syllabus of Training [/underlined]
7. Drill, physical training, unarmed combat and swimming form an important part of the syllabus. Lectures will be given on flying regulations particularly those concerning safe flying. Instructions will be given on the duties and responsibilities of Officers and N.C.O’s and lectures will be included on character, leadership training, and the importance of good discipline. A synopsis of the syllabus showing the allocation of hours to each subject is given at Appendix “A” to these instructions.
[underlined] Reports [/underlined]
8. A report on the progress made by each entrant will be sent to his Commanding Officer by the Commanding Officer of the School on the termination of the Course.
[underlined] Instructions for Entrants [/underlined]
9. Detailed instructions for Officers and N.C.O’s attending the Course are given at Appendix “B”.
[underlined] Dominion and Allied Personnel [/underlined]
10. Members of the R.C.A.F., R.A.A.F., R.N.Z.A.F. and Allied personnel serving in the R.A.F. Squadrons or Dominion Squadrons may be sent to the Aircrew Refresher Course.
I am, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
(signed) R.C. Richards
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Covers accidents rates past/present, causes and percentage rates, prevention - approach to problem, interviewing new crews, improvements of flying discipline, engine handling, carelessness, general training, reporting of flying accidents followed by appendixes on action by a unit commander to reduce the probability of accidents and the aircrew refresher. school
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37 items. Precis of subjects covered at No 1 officer's advanced training school at RAF Cranwell in June and July 1945.
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[date stamp for No. 1 Officers Advanced Training School Jun 1945]
29(1)E5
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
PRECIS: COURTS OF INQUIRY AND INVESTIGATIONS
PART I – GENERAL [/underlined]
Appendix: Specimen S.R.O. ordering Assembly of Court of Inquiry.
References: K.R. 1310-1322.
A.P. 837, paras. 1347-1359.
[underlined] Objects [/underlined]
1. To investigate any matter on which information required. Ordered by Air Council or an officer commanding any body of the R.A.F. referred to as assembling authority.
[underlined] Types [/underlined]
2. (a) [underlined] Court of Inquiry [/underlined]: composed of President and one or more members.
(b) [underlined] Formal Investigation: [/underlined] by a single officer – in some cases may be ordered in place of C. of I.
(c) [underlined] Summary Investigation [/underlined]: by a single officer – conducted informally by an officer detailed by C.O. to report on certain minor matters.
[underlined] Courts of Inquiry
Composition [/underlined]
3. (a) [underlined] President [/underlined]
(i) Experienced officer not normally below rank of F.L.
(ii) Should not be junior to officer whose conduct of character under inquiry.
(iii) If flying accident being investigated, must be F.L. or above and of G.D. or ex-G.D. branch.
(b) [underlined] Members [/underlined]
(i) Court must have no personal interest in matter under inquiry.
(ii) Where inquiry requires specialist knowledge, e.g. accounts, appropriate specialist should be member or, in case of civilian specialist, e.g. clerk of works, attend to give advice.
(iii) Warrant Officer may be member EXCEPT of court dealing with conduct or character of commissioned officer or circumstances of returned P.O.W.
[underlined] Order for Assembly and Terms of Reference [/underlined]
4. Date, time and place of assembly and terms of reference notified usually in S.R.O.s. Terms of reference to state in detail character of inquiry and nature of findings required.
5. Evidence taken on oath if assembling authority directs; MUST be taken on oath in C. of I. into illegal absence of airman or circumstances of recovered P.O.W.
[underlined] Attendance of Witnesses [/underlined]
6. Service witnesses warned in S.R.O. ordering inquiry. Civilian witnesses cannot be compelled to attend. Should be invited to attend; if they refuse, write requesting statement. During inquiry additional witnesses may be called.
[underlined] Evidence [/underlined]
7. C. of I. not bound by rules of evidence as applied in civil courts. Sole test is relevance; but court should always try to get best evidence.
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8. Court sits in private; evidence given is confidential.
9. Proceedings cannot be used as evidence at C.M.
[underlined] Procedure [/underlined]
10. Witnesses called in one at a time and allowed to sit. (President may permit proceedings to be less formal if it should help witnesses). Proceedings recorded on F. 2 (F.412 for flying accidents.)
[underlined] Recording of Evidence [/underlined]
11. Evidence to be recorded in 1st person narrative form, prefaced by witness’s particulars as under:-
1st Witness No. 1234567, L.A.C. James Smith, Equipment Assistant, S.H.Q., R.A.F. Cranwell (being duly sworn) states:-
I am employed in the clothing store at Cranwell and …………………………………………………………………
Court may question witness and will record relevant details in narrative form, unless special significance attached to exact words of question and answers.
12. Each witness to sign at end of evidence (and foot of each page).
13. Each witness to be numbered; both sides of every sheet to be used. Minimum space to be left between evidence of witnesses.
[underlined] Action when Character of Person Involved [/underlined]
14. Procedure laid down in K.R. 1318. Vitally important that
(a) Person encouraged to be present throughout and given opportunity to:-
(i) Cross examine any witness.
(ii) Make any statement or give evidence
(iii) Call any witnesses.
Fact of his presence or otherwise to be recorded in proceedings.
(b) If court, after hearing all evidence, consider that blame attached to him, he is to be so informed and attention drawn to evidence on which opinion based. Given opportunity of making further statement.
(c) If finding adverse to him, assembling authority to send him copy of proceedings and obtain from him statement giving any reason why he should not be found to blame.
[underlined] Findings [/underlined]
15. Findings recorded on F.2 (or F.412) based on evidence and covering strictly terms of reference, signed by President and members. Pages marked numerically; exhibits alphabetically and attached where possible to proceedings. Proceedings to be sent under confidential cover to C.O.
[underlined] Officers under Instruction [/underlined]
16. To ensure that junior officers gain experience in conducting C. of I., commanders should detail them as officers under instruction (K.R. 64)
[underlined] Formal Investigations [/underlined]
17. General rules and procedure as for C. of I. Points to note:-
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(a) Evidence may NOT be given on oath (A.M.C.O. A.27/42)
(b) W.O. may be detailed to investigate personal injuries or accidental deaths of airmen below warrant rank provided not due to road or transport accidents.
[underlined] Amendments to this Precis [/underlined]
[page break]
APPENDIX TO PRECIS ON COURTS OF INQUIRY AND INVESTIGATIONS
[underlined] SPECIMEN S.R.O. ORDERING ASSEMBLY OF COURT OF INQUIRY [/underlined]
[underlined] COURT OF INQUIRY [/underlined]
The following detail of officers is to assemble in Room 6, Station Headquarters, at 10.00 hours on 16th March, 1945, for the purpose of:-
(a) investigating the circumstance of the loss from the Sergeants’ Mess of a 36 gallon cask of ale between 9th March, 1945 and 11th March, 1945
(b) assessing the value of the loss
(c) attaching responsibility, if any.
President: F.L. J.A. Robinson, M.B.E. (68798), R.A.F. Cranwell
Members: F.O. H.W. Mackenzie (112659) “ “
P.O. K.R. Jones (123654) “ “
Officer under Instruction: P.O. A.J. Baker (129343) “ “
The following witnesses are to attend:-
F.L. B.J. Wright (54345) – Officer i/c Sergeants Mess
W.O. R.S. Thomas (327890) – C.M.C.
554370 F.Sgt. Symes, O.D. – Bar Member
together with any others whom the Court may decide to summon.
( (x) Evidence will be given on Oath.)
The attention of the Court is drawn to K.R. and A.C.I. Ch. XVIII, Sect. I (particularly para. 1318) and A.P. 837, Sect. 51. Proceedings are to be forwarded to the Commanding Officer under confidential cover.
Note: (x) If directed by assembling authority.
[page break]
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
COURTS OF INQUIRY AND INVESTIGATIONS: QUESTIONS [/underlined]
1. When may a Warrant Officer [underlined] NOT [/underlined] be a member of a Court of Inquiry? [inserted] P.O.W. or senior rank or equal [/inserted]
2. When is evidence taken on oath at a Court of Inquiry?
3. During the hearing of the evidence at a Court of Inquiry it becomes apparent that the character or conduct of an officer or airman is affected. As President, what would be your immediate action?
4. What forms are used for recording the findings of Courts of Inquiry into (a) flying accidents (b) all other Courts of Inquiry.
5. Where will witnesses sign their evidence at a Court of Inquiry?
6. Can a Court of Inquiry accept hearsay evidence?
7. Can a witness at a Court of Inquiry be ordered to answer a question where the answer might incriminate him?
8. How should (a) exhibits and (b) pages, be marked?
9. You are detailed in S.R.O’s to carry out a Formal Investigation on oath. Comment on this.
10. You cannot compel a civilian witness to attend at a Court of Inquiry. What action do you take to procure his evidence?
11. An officer or airman whose character or conduct is affected, is present at a Court of Inquiry. What courses are open to him to refute the evidence against him?
12. What is the test of admissibility of evidence at a Court of Inquiry?
13. F/Sgt. Green has sustained injuries in a road accident. Can a Warrant Officer sit on a Court of Inquiry into the matter?
14. S.L. Brown is P.S.I. A Court of Inquiry is being held into the accounts of the Service Institute. What should be the rank of the President of the Court of Inquiry?
15. A Court of Inquiry is being held into suspected irregularities in the accounts of the officers’ mess. What two considerations affect the composition of the Court?
16. A civilian witness on being invited to attend a Court of Inquiry asks if he will get any expenses. What would be your answer?
17. A Court of Inquiry is being assembled to inquire into a flying accident. What should be the branch and lowest rank of the President?
18. Has a Court of Inquiry power to (a) admit liability (b) compromise a claim by a third party?
19. Would you use a separate sheet of paper for the evidence of each witness?
20. You are a member of a Court of Inquiry. You disagree with the findings reached by the President and other members. What may you do?
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29(2)E5
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
PRECIS: COURTS OF INQUIRY (PART 2)
INQUIRIES PRESENTING SPECIAL FEATURES [/underlined]
References:- K.R. Chap. XVII, Sec. 1 (as modified by A.M.Os quoted), A.P. 837, Sec. 51.
[underlined] Flying Accidents (not directly caused by Enemy Action [/underlined])
[underlined] Importance of Careful Investigation [/underlined]
1. Investigations into flying accidents serve following purposes:-
(a) [underlined] Main Purpose [/underlined]: To discover cause with view to preventing similar occurrences.
(b) [underlined] Subsidiary purposes [/underlined]: To ascertain:-
(i) Details of injuries or time and cause of death.
(ii) Damage to airframe and engines.
(iii) If any negligence or lack of discipline.
Need to conduct investigations thoroughly and in ordered manner and to arrive at findings fully by evidence cannot be emphasised too strongly. When detailed to investigate flying accident, study A.M.O. A.1348/43.
[underlined] Reporting Action [/underlined]
2. (a) Signal Message “A” (A.P. 1922)
(b) Report on F.765 C (A.M.O. A.1348/43) amended by A.523/44, A.190/45 and A.267/45.
[underlined] Inquiry Action [/underlined]
3. Appropriate type of inquiry (Proceedings on F.412) will be ordered by A.O.C. Group to which aircraft belongs.
(a) When any person killed or injured and detained in sick quarters for more than 48 hours.
(b) If evidence of negligence
(c) When circumstances doubtful
(d) If considered advisable.
A.O.C. decides whether Court of Inquiry or Formal Investigation appropriate. May dispense with either if summary of evidence, but F.412 to be completed and copy of summary of evidence attached.
[underlined] Composition of Court [/underlined]
4. Limited number of permanent presidents or investigating officers established to handle inquire into more serious cases. Technical or specialist officers detailed to assist where appropriate. Inspector from A.I.B. may be present.
[underlined] Conduct of Inquiry [/underlined]
5. Court should study A.P. 837 Sec. 51, particularly paras. 1360 and 1365. Appropriate remedial action can be taken only if proceedings conducted properly.
/Contd…..
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[underlined] Common Errors in Proceedings [/underlined]
6. (a) Assuming higher authority possesses local knowledge, e.g. referring to aircraft as “A for Able” instead of “Anson V.6024”, or using expressions such as “low flying area”.
(b) Not visiting scene of accident and examining wreckage.
(c) Not inspecting relevant documents, e.g. Log Books of crew as well as pilots, R/T Log Books, D/F Log Books, etc.
(d) Not including proper plan of scene.
(e) Not calling in specialist when Court does not possess specialist knowledge, e.g. Flying Control, Signals etc.
(f) Not including all aircraft involved.
(g) Not attaching weather report or forecast, and confusing the two.
(h) Not ascertaining whether pilot conversant with “Pilot’s Notes”, and whether these amended to date.
(i) Including time of flight in para. 6 of F.412.
(j) Not drawing correct conclusions from evidence or not seeing that findings are supported by evidence. (If conflict of evidence which cannot be clarified, court should indicate which evidence accepted and why).
[underlined] Service M.T. Accidents
Reporting Action [/underlined]
7. All claims by or against 3rd parties dealt with by Claims Commission. Every accident, wherever it occurs and whether or not 3rd party involved, to be reported to A.D. Claims of area in which Station located. Also bicycle accidents, if 3rd party involved.
8. Accident Report Form (F.446) in triplicate and sent within 24 hours. Distribution:- A.D. Claims, Group, Unit file. F.446 to state whether C. of I. or Formal Investigation to be held, if so, whether copy of police report or statement of any civilian involved or civilian witness required. [underlined] Under no circumstances is Court or Investigating Officer to attempt to obtain those except through A.D. Claims. [/underlined]
[underlined] Inquiry Action [/underlined]
9. O. of I. [sic] or Formal Investigation need be held only in circumstances set out in A.M.O. A.475/42.
[underlined] Conduct of Inquiry [/underlined]
10. Following points to be investigated:-
(a) Accuracy of F.446.
(b) Whether evidence of unauthorised or improper use of vehicle, including deviation from authorised route.
(c) Whether service driver authorised to drive.
(d) Whether accident due to mechanical defect.
/Contd…
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10 Contd…
(e) Whether speed regulations complied with. (References: A.475/42 amended by A.175/43, A.914/43 and A.1066/44).
[underlined] Accidental or Self inflicted Deaths or Injuries (Service Personnel)
Reporting Action [/underlined]
11. F.551 raised and 2 copies sent to Air Ministry, P.4 (Cas) whatever the cause (except enemy action) if:-
(a) Death
(b) Absence from duty 48 hours or more
(c) When M.O. advises that there may be later disability.
[underlined] Inquiry Action [/underlined]
12. C of I. or F.I.; C.O. may substitute Summary Investigation where death or injury occurred on leave or pass and civil authority held inquiry.
[underlined] Conduct of Inquiry [/underlined]
13. Proceedings to show:
(a) Whether on or off duty
(b) Whether injured person to blame (N.B. Where only evidence that of injured person, Court should not express opinion, but C.O. must do so.)
(c) In case of road or rail accidents whether travelling between residence and place of duty.
(d) Indication of extent of injury though copy of F.551 not to be included.
14. When injury arose through fault of some other person, (e.g. knocked down by Civilian motor-car):-
(a) Evidence and finding to deal with negligence of 3rd party.
(b) Inquiry to show whether injured person intends to claim compensation, and if not, why not.
(References: K.R. 2312 and 2323, modified by A.M.O’s A.337/40, A.473/41 A.1177/42.)
[underlined] Fires (including Enemy Action)
Reporting Action [/underlined]
15. (a) Signal Group and A.M. (ARP (FS)) if damage £100 or over or anyone killed or injured; otherwise letter.
(b) If property requisitioned or leased, notify Superintending Engineer.
(c) If arson suspected, notify Regional A.P.M.
(d) If 3rd party claims received, forward to A.M. (W.6).
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[underlined] Inquiry Action [/underlined]
16. (a) C. of I. held if damage £100 or over. (£25 in case of requisitioned or leased premises).
(b) Otherwise Formal Investigation held unless:-
(i) C. of I. thought necessary by C.O. or A.O.C.
(ii) Damage small, when report by officer may be substituted.
[underlined] Composition of Court of Inquiry [/underlined]
17. Normal rules apply, but:-
(a) If buildings damaged, superintending engineer should be asked to send representative.
(b) If action of W.A.A.F. personnel concerned, W.A.A.F. officer should be member.
(c) Representative of A.M. (A.R.P. (F.S.)) or (by invitation) local fire force commander may attend.
[underlined] Conduct of Inquiry [/underlined]
18. For procedure and findings, study A.177/43 amended by A.336/43 and A.601/43.
Special points to note:-
(a) Inspect scene
(b) Investigate efficiency of Unit fire services and co-operation with N.F.S.
(c) Investigate extent of damage, cause of and responsibility for fire.
(d) Attach sketch of any structure involved, showing:-
(i) Nearest Hydrants
(ii) Lay-out of contents
(iii) Area and presumed point of origin of fire.
(e) Annex copy of Station Fire Orders.
[underlined] Losses of and Damage to Equipment
Reporting Action [/underlined]
19. (a) If outside C.O’s power of write-off, report to Group.
(b) If theft suspected, report to station police and D.A.P.M.
[underlined] Inquiry Action [/underlined]
20. If within C.O’s power of write-off, type of inquiry at C.O’s discretion; otherwise A.O.C. decides.
/Contd…
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[underlined] Conduct of Inquiry [/underlined]
21. Proceedings to show:-
(a) Date loss or damage discovered and value.
(b) To whom, by whom and when loss or damage reported.
(c) Action taken on report.
(d) Persons responsible for equipment, whether periodical checks made, etc. (Refer to A.P. 830)
(e) Whether any person to blame.
(f) When theft suspected, whether reported to Station police and D.A.P.M.
(References: A.1058/43 amended by A.174/44; K.R. App. VI, K.R. 1332).
[underlined] Absence without leave (Airmen and Airwomen) [/underlined]
22. C. of I. held when airman absent 21 clear consecutive days, excluding day absence began and day Court assembles. (When airman due to report at 23.59 hours, absence begins at 00.01 hours on following day), e.g.:-
(a) Airman due back at 2300 hours 1.3.44: Court assembles not before 23.3.44.
(b) Airman due back at 2359 hours 1.3.44: Court assembles not before 24.3.44.
[underlined] Evidence MUST be on oath [/underlined]
23. Object of C. of I. to inquire into:-
(a) Absence of airman.
(b) Deficiencies (if any) of kit, tools, etc. and value.
24. Court must obtain evidence that:-
(a) Airman absented himself on certain date, is still absent and has been absent throughout period.
(b) (i) Inventory of kit taken when absence discovered.
(ii) Which items then deficient.
(iii) Whether any since recovered.
(iv) Value of items deficient.
25. If no Deficiency List (F.1383) found, Court entitled to assume airman has been kitted to scale. Deficient articles assessed at 75 percent of vocabulary rate, unless evidence value greater or less.
26. Court’s findings MUST be in form of declaration in Note 3 to R.P. 125.
/Contd…
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27. C.O. enters and signs exact record of declaration in F.161 (Record of Illegal Absentees). Adjutant notifies Records and R.A.F. Police Headquarters.
28. If absentee surrenders or apprehended, C.O. should deal summarily with any final deficiency of kit on return (subject to airman’s right to elect trial by C.M.), leaving charge of desertion or absence without leave to C.M.
References: A.F.A. Sec. 72; R.P. 125).
[underlined] Amendments to this Precis: [/underlined]
[page break]
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
QUESTIONS: COURTS OF INQUIRY – PART 2 [/underlined]
1. A flying accident occurs:
(a) In what circumstances should a C. of I. or Formal Investigation be held?
(b) Who decides whether either necessary and what R.A.F. form guides him in reaching his decision?
2. Who should be President of C. of I. into flying accident?
3. What form is used for proceedings of C. of I. into flying accidents?
4. To what authorities and on what Form is a Service M.T. accident reported?
5. You are conducting a formal investigation into a M.T. accident. You require (a) a copy of the Police report, (b) evidence of a civilian witness. How should these be obtained?
6. You are conducting a formal investigation into injuries sustained by A.C. Jones. The only evidence available is that of Jones himself. What rule is there with regard to your findings?
7. A fire – damage estimated to exceed £100 – occurs in a requisitioned building at your station. Arson is suspected. To whom should the fire be reported or notified?
8. Certain articles of R.A.F. equipment are missing and are believed to have been stolen. To whom should the matter be reported?
9. Who decides whether a C. of I. or formal Investigation into the loss of R.A.F. equipment is necessary?
10. A.C. Jones fails to return from pass expiring at 23.59 hours on 17th April, 1944. What is the earliest date on which C. of I. may assemble?
11. If, in the last question, the order for the assembly of the C. of I. was delayed until 15th May, and A.C. Jones returned on 14th May, need it then be held?
12. Can there be a formal investigation into illegal absence?
13. What are the main points to be incorporated into the terms of reference of a C. of I. into illegal absence?
14. At a C. of I. into illegal absence, how is the value of deficient items of kit assessed?
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Covers objects, types of enquiry or investigation, courts of inquiry composition, order for assembly and terms of reference, attendance of witnesses. evidence, procedure, recording of evidence, action when character of person involved, findings, officers under instruction and formal investigations. Appendix giving specimen S.R.O ordering assembly of court of inquiry and the page with questions. Followed by court of enquiry (part 2) - covers enquiries presenting special features detailing procedures for flying accidents, M.T. accidents, accidental or self inflicted death or injury (service personnel), fires, losses and damage to equipment, absence without leave and questions.
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25A5
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
PRECIS: ARREST AND CUSTODY [/underlined]
Appendix: Specimen orders for Escorts of Officers in Close Arrest.
References: M.A.F.L. – A.F.A. Sects. 4 – 41 and 45.
K.R. Chap. XV. Sect. 11
A.P. 937, Sect. 23.
[underlined] Introduction to Air Force Law. [/underlined]
1. Service personnel remain citizens of country subject to civil laws; in addition have to observe special Service code contained in:-
(a) Air Force Act (A.F.A. found in M.A.F.L.)
(b) Rules of Procedure (R.P. “ “ “)
(c) King’s Regulations and Air Council Instructions (K.R.)
(d) Other orders issued by formations, e.g., A.M.Os., C.R.Os., G.R.Os., S.R.Os.
2. All officers should know their way about M.A.F.L. which is divided broadly into:-
(a) Introductory chapters, explaining A.F.A. and R.P.
(b) A.F.A.
(c) R.P.
(d) Miscellaneous Acts and Regulations.
3. Service offences are contained in A.F.A. Sects. 4 – 40. By Sect. 41, every offence against civil law is also made a Service offence.
4. A.F.A. not only lists offences, but contains provisions safe-guarding the rights of the individual. The duty of every commander to ensure those rights safeguarded, (see para. 25 below).
[underlined] Arrest – General [/underlined]
5. Two kinds of arrest: CLOSE AND OPEN. Close arrest, involving greater restrictions on liberty of accused, reserved for most serious offences.
6. Close arrest for officers, W.Os. and N.C.Os. means accused confined to his room with escort of same rank; for aircraftmen, confinement in Guard Detention Room. Accused to be deprived of firearms and potential weapons.
7. Open arrest means accused confined within station boundaries WITHOUT ESCORT.
8,. Accused in close arrest not required to perform ordinary duties except in emergency; in open arrest carries out such duties as C.O. considers advisable, but should not normally be sent on operations.
9. Accused in close or open arrest relinquishes acting rank if he ceases to perform acting rank duties, but, if acquitted or case not proceeded with, may recover acting rank retrospectively.
[underlined] Arrest – who can order [/underlined]
10. An officer, W.O. or N.C.O. can order arrest of any person of inferior rank. Nature of arrest, i.e. close or open, to be specified at time of ordering. Person ordering arrest should avoid contact with offender.
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[underlined] Arrest of an Officer [/underlined]
11. C.O. does not normally place officer in arrest until satisfied it will be necessary to proceed with case. If charge preferred, must be placed in arrest. Adjutant normally carries out arrest, handing him written notice of arrest specifying type and copy of charge. Notification to A.O.C. and A.M.
12. Close arrest – confined to his room with escort of same rank, Exercise taken with escort as laid down by M.O. Arrangements should include:-
(a) Detailing of escort by roster.
(b) Written orders for escort (See Appendix to this precis)
(c) Three copies of charge (for accused, escort and file).
[underlined] Open Arrest – No Escort. [/underlined]
13. Accused restricted in following ways:-
(a) Normally to remain within station boundaries.
(b) Not to use Mess.
(c) Not to attend entertainments or public assemblies.
[underlined] Arrest of W.O. or N.C.O. [/underlined]
14. If offence not serious, need not be placed in arrest.
15. Close arrest – confined to quarters with escort of same rank. Charge preferred in writing on charge Form 252 and details entered on Guard Report F. 160. Written orders for escort.
16. Open arrest – NO ESCORT. Confined within station boundaries. Guard Room informed. W.O. not to use Sergeants’ Mess; F/Sgt. and Sgt. may have meals in mess, but not use liquor bar; Cpls. not to use Corporals’ Room or liquor bar.
[underlined] Arrest of Aircraftman [/underlined]
17. Should not be placed in close arrest unless offence accompanied by drunkenness, violence, insubordination or necessary to prevent escape or maintain discipline. Need not be placed in arrest at all if charge not serious.
18. Close arrest – confined in Guard Room. Written charge on F. 252 and details entered on Guard Report F. 160.
19. Open arrest – confined within station boundaries. Usually ordered to report to Guard Room at fixed times. Must not enter liquor bar of institute.
[underlined] Arrest of W.A.A.F. Personnel [/underlined]
20. Provisions described above apply generally in case of W.A.A.F. personnel, with following exceptions:-
(a) Airwomen in close arrest not to be detained in R.A.F. Guard Room.
(b) Escort or Guard must be W.A.A.F. personnel.
For full explanation of powers of arrest by and over W.A.A.F. personnel see A.421/44.
[underlined] Arrest in case of Drunkenness [/underlined]
21. Aircraftman who is drunk is to be placed in close arrest, alone, in Guard Detention Room. No tests to be given. M.O. to be called only
/contd……………
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if offender appears ill or injured, or asks to see him on those grounds. Charge not be heard until accused sober.
(See M.A.F.L. Ch. III Paras. 42 to 45.)
[underlined] Airmen’s Possible loss of Pay when in Close Arrest [/underlined]
22. Airman loses pay for every day in close arrest if:-
(a) Convicted by Court Martial or civil court.
(b) Awarded detention by C.O. for absence without leave. (K.R. 3470 (1) (d))
[underlined] Delivery of Charge against airman in Close Arrest [/underlined]
23. If airman placed in close arrest written charge on F. 252 be sent to Guard Room forthwith.
[underlined] Framing of charges [/underlined]
24. Charge to be framed in simple language showing what accused did or omitted to do. (A.P. 837 para. 1655).
[underlined] Examples:- [/underlined]
(a) [underlined] W.O.A.S. [/underlined] Absent without leave from 00.01 hours on 1st June, 1944 to 1701 hours on 3rd June, 1944. Absent 2 days 17 hours.
(b) [underlined] W.O.A.S. [/underlined] Not leaving the Institute when ordered by 1234567 Cpl. Jones H., to do so.
(c) [underlined] W.O.A.S. [/underlined] Unshaven on 0830 hours working parade.
(d) [underlined] W.O.A.S. [/underlined] Being in improper possession of one pair of boots belonging to 1313131 L.A.C. Smith, T.
(e) [underlined] W.O.A.S. [/underlined] Having an untidy kit on C.O’s. inspection.
(f) [underlined] W.O.A.S. [/underlined] Being out of bounds in the W.A.A.F. lines contrary to Station Standing Orders Pt. 1, No. 28.
[underlined] Redress of Wrongs [/underlined]
25. Every officer and airman has right to apply for redress of wrong – officers under A.F.A. Sec. 42, airmen under Sec. 43. Commanders are responsible for ensuring that correct procedure followed and that proper system exists in units for such applications to receive appropriate treatment. Necessity for this emphasised strongly in A.M.O. A.1116/42.
Full instructions contained in K.R. 1081 & 1081A (A.L. 131)
[underlined] Amendments to this Precis [/underlined]
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APPENDIX TO PRECIS OF LECTURE ON [underlined] ARREST AND CUSTODY [/underlined]
SPECIMEN ORDERS FOR ESCORTS OF OFFICERS [underlined] IN CLOSE ARREST [/underlined]
1. Your duty is in no circumstances to be relinquished until you are relieved by the officer next detailed for duty.
2. You are personally responsible for the safe keeping of the officer under arrest (hereinafter called the accused) and are to remain with him at all times until relieved. You are not to release the accused from close arrest, or vary the terms of these orders except on written authority from the Station Commander or the Station Adjutant.
3. You are to ensure that the accused does not leave his quarters except to take exercise at hours which will be prescribed by the Medical Officer. You are to accompany the accused when at exercise, which is to be taken only between the Officers’ Mess building and ……………………………. You are to see that the accused is properly dressed when outside his quarters.
4. You are to hand these orders and the attached copy of the charge, to the officer who relieves you.
5. You are warned that to permit the accused to escape renders you liable to prosecution under Section 20 (2) of the Air Force Act.
6. You are to search the accused and his room for weapons or potential weapons and remove them.
7. You are not to permit the accused to consume any alcoholic liquor.
8. The accused is not to speak to any person other than yourself, the Chaplain of his denomination, the Medical Officer, any officer detailed as Defending Officer, Defending Counsel, friend of accused and any of his witnesses.
9. You are to remember that, although the accused is under arrest, he is presumed innocent until proved guilty, and this must govern your attitude to him. Conversation regarding the alleged offence is to be avoided.
[underlined] Amendments to this Appendix [underlined]
[page break]
[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
ARREST AND CUSTODY – QUESTIONS [/underlined]
1. What is the difference between open and close arrest. [inserted] Restrictions [/inserted]
2. An Acting F/Lt. is placed in arrest. Will he lose his acting rank if arrest is (a) close? (b) open? [inserted] YES Yes if ceases to do duty [/inserted]
3. Whom may an officer order into arrest? [inserted] Junior Ranks [indecipherable word] [/inserted]
4. What precautions should an officer, W.O. or N.C.O. take when placing an airman in close arrest? [inserted] avoid contact [/inserted]
5. If an officer is placed in arrest, what higher authority must be notified? [inserted] AOC AM [/inserted]
6. What happens to an officer placed in:-
(a) open arrest, (b) close arrest?
7. How would you ensure that an escort knows his duties? [inserted] written orders [/inserted]
8. What is the difference between close and open arrest for W.Os? [inserted] as for officer [/inserted]
9. When should an aircraftman be placed in close arrest? [inserted] Drunkenness Insubordination Violence Safety/Discipline [/inserted]
10. What happens to an aircraftman placed in:-
(a) open arrest (b) close arrest?
11. Can an A.C. have a drink in the N.A.A.F.I. when in:-
(a) open arrest (b) close arrest?
12. (a) Can an officer in open arrest have a meal in the mess? [inserted] NO [/inserted]
(b) Can an officer in open arrest play a game of cricket? [inserted] NO [/inserted]
(c) Can a W.O. in open arrest have a drink in Sgts. Mess? [inserted] NO [/inserted]
(d) Can a Cpl. in open arrest be detailed as Duty N.C.O.? [inserted] YES [/inserted]
13. What is the difference between close arrest for N.C.Os. and aircraftmen? [inserted] Confined [three indecipherable words] for NCO [/inserted]
14. Must arrest be ordered if:- (a) an officer is charged: [inserted] YES [/inserted] (b) a N.C.O. is charged: [inserted] NO [/inserted] (c) an aircraftman is charged? [inserted] [deleted] YES [/deleted] NO [/inserted]
15. What special precautions should be taken in the case of an airman placed in close arrest for drunkenness? [inserted] Confined [five indecipherable words] [/inserted]
16. May an airman suspected of being drunk be put through any tests? [inserted] NO [/inserted]
17. When should the M.O. be called to examine an airman suspected of being drunk? [inserted] if question of illness [/inserted]
18. Will an airman lose pay for the days spent in close arrest if he is (a) acquitted [inserted] NO [/inserted] (b) convicted by C.M. [inserted] YES [/inserted] (c) awarded 14 days detention by his C.O. for absence without leave, [inserted] YES [/inserted] (d) awarded 14 days detention by his C.O. for improper possession? [inserted] NO [/inserted]
19. If an officer, W.O. or N.C.O. orders an aircraftman into close arrest, what action must be taken to charge him? [inserted] [three indecipherable words] 252. 160 [indecipherable word]
20. Is it legal to place a R.A.F. officer who is an English peer in R.A.F. arrest? [inserted] YES [/inserted]
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Covers introduction to air force law, arrest general, arrest - who can order, arrest of officer, open arrest - no escort, arrest of W.O. or N.C.O., arrest of aircraftsman, arrest of W.A.A.F. personnel, airman's possible loss of pay when in close arrest, delivery of charge against airman in close arrest, framing of charges, examples and redress of wrongs. Followed by appendix showing specimen orders for escorts of officers in close arrest and questions.
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[date stamp of No. 1 Officers Advanced Training School Jun 1945]
[underlined] 18E5
OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
PRECIS: P.3
AIRMEN AIRCREW [/underlined]
References: A.P. 837 Sections 41, 42, 43F, 46.
A.M.Os quoted.
[underlined] Introduction [/underlined]
1. The intake of candidates for aircrew training from civilian and service sources has been temporarily suspended with the exception of Wireless Operation Mechanic (Air).
[underlined] Selection of Serving Airmen [/underlined] A.882/44, A.70/45, A.146/45)
2. Airmen of the regular Air Force, the R.A.F. V.R., and the Auxiliary Air Force will be eligible for recommendation for aircrew duties for the duration of the war only. They should be over 18 and under 26 years of age, (except W.O.M./Air for whom there is no age limit), and fulfil the medical and educational requirements detailed in A.M.O. A.146/45.
Station Commanders are to arrange for recommended airmen to attend an aviation condidates [sic] selection board, and forward nominal rolls to Group Headquarters and Record Office. A.C.S.B. inform Record Office direct of suitable candidates, who are placed on a roster and withdrawn in turn by Record Office.
[underlined] PROMOTION OF AIRCREW [/underlined] (A.3/45)
[underlined] Normal [/underlined]
3. On 25th of each month C.O. submits to A.O.C. a nominal roll of all airmen aircrew who will complete 12 months in their rank during the following month. C.O. makes an indication against each airman as to whether promotion is recommended or not.
[underlined] Special Promotion [/underlined]
4. A.O.’s C. may, at their discretion, authorise the promotion of exceptionally qualified airmen after not less than nine month’s service in existing rank. In each group not more than 10 percent of airmen in each aircrew category may be so promoted.
[underlined] Pathfinder [/underlined]
5. A special establishment has been authorised for Path-Finder Squadrons. Airmen may be granted acting rank by Group to fill vacancies in the establishment after completing a stipulated number of sorties.
[underlined] Captain of Aircraft [/underlined]
6. On appointment as captain of a heavy aircraft, a sergeant may be granted the acting rank of flight sergeant. When the A.O.C. is satisfied that the airman is an efficient captain he may be appointed to acting warrant officer.
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[underlined] COMMISSIONING OF AIRCREW (A.384/43) [/underlined]
[underlined] General [/underlined]
7. Airmen aircrew are commissioned only in the G.D. branch. Commissions are granted either on completion of training or after gaining experience in the duties in which the airmen have been trained.
[underlined] Recommendation [/underlined]
8. (a) C.Os are required to review monthly all airmen aircrew and submit recommendations on appropriate form or “NIL” return to Group.
(b) Applications are submitted on F.1020A and/or F.2148 (See A.P. 837 para. 1092) together with:-
(i) Details of flying hours
(ii) Particulars of operational flying
(iii) Certificate stating that applicant is fit for full flying duties
(iv) Certificate of willingness
(v) Copy of F.121 or certificate if no entries.
[underlined] Selection [/underlined]
9. Candidates must be interviewed by A.O.C., or in some cases by the Base Commander. Group will forward recommendations to Air Ministry who select without interview. No selection board or medical board is required. Recommendations must not be re-submitted until a decision is reached on the original application.
[underlined] POSTING OF AIRCREW [/underlined] (A.P. 837 Section 46)
[underlined] Delegation [/underlined]
10. Air Ministry D.G. of P. has delegated some measure of posting authority as follows:-
[heading] [underlined] Type of Posting – Authority [/underlined] [/heading]
(a) In operational groups – A.O.C.
(b) Within operational commands at home and overseas – A.O.C. in C.
11. D.G. of P. remain the authority for the posting of airmen aircrew between commands and between home and overseas.
[underlined] Home [/underlined]
12. As far as applicable in the case of airmen aircrew, the procedure described in the diary of action A.P. 837 para. 1266, is to be followed.
[underlined] Overseas [/underlined]
13. (a) As far as applicable – diary of action AP. 837 para. 1286
(b) In the case of airmen aircrew posted overseas substitutes are not to be detailed without the authority of Group H.Q.
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[underlined] REDUNDANT AIRCREW [/underlined]
[underlined] Causes of Redundancy [/underlined]
14. Aircrew who have to be withdrawn from flying duties for any reason become redundant in their categories. They may be withdrawn from flying duties for any of the following causes:-
(a) Reduction for misconduct or inefficiency
(b) Unsuitability
(c) Permanently Medically Unfit
(d) Lack of moral fibre.
[underlined] Reduction (A.M.Os A.328/45 and A.329/45) [/underlined]
15. [underlined] Misconduct [/underlined]
N.C.Os., but not warrant officers, may be reduced by Court Martial, A.O.C. in C. or A.O.C. for misconduct. Reduction should normally be to the highest classification held in the basic trade of the airman prior to promotion to N.C.O. rank, or where no basic trade to A.C.2 ACH/GD.
16. [underlined] Inefficiency [/underlined]
A.Os.C in C. and A.Os.C. at home are not empowered to reduce airmen [underlined] aircrew [/underlined] for inefficiency. These airmen are dealt with under A.M.O. A.1182/44 – A.C.R.B., Eastchurch.
[underlined] Unsuitability [/underlined]
17. Officer aircrew above the rank of flying officer who are unlikely to qualify in the aircrew category for which they are training or who are considered unsuitable to continue serving in their present aircrew duties are dealt with in accordance with K.R. 332, (unsuitable); or K.R. 377 clause 3 (withdrawn from course); or K.R. 1097B (adverse report) as appropriate. (A.M.O. A.121/44).
18. Aircrew of the ranks of F.O., P.O. and airmen aircrew are posted to R.A.F. Station, Eastchurch, for interview by the Re-selection Board if taken off flying for any of the following reasons:-
(a) Personnel considered unsuitable to continue serving in their aircrew category
(b) Personnel unlikely to qualify in the category for which they are training
(c) Aircrew unsuitable for any type of aircraft used in the Command.
19. Unsuitable personnel are first reported to Group, but posting instructions are not to be issued by Group until the A.O.C. has sent to Eastchurch a full history of the case, and recommendations. Upon receipt of posting instructions, C.O. is to forward to Eastchurch all service and training documents held on the station, together with particulars in the appropriate appendix to A.883/43.
[underlined] Medically Unfit [/underlined]
20. [underlined] Officer aircrew [/underlined] who are permanently medically unfit for aircrew duties are retained at units pending disposal instructions from Air Ministry (A.1182/44).
21. [underlined] Airmen Aircrew [/underlined] who become permanently medically unfit for aircrew, but fit for ground duties are posted to Eastchurch as above. Rank, other than acting rank, is retained until a decision is reached by Eastchurch. Eastchurch is not concerned with personnel removed from flying duties for disciplinary reasons.
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22. Airmen aircrew personnel who become temporarily unfit, remain mustered in aircrew category and if practicable employed in their basic trade. (A.651/41 and A.P. 837, para. 1161).
[underlined] Lack of Moral Fibre [/underlined]
23. These cases are dealt with under the terms of Air Ministry Memorandum S.61141/S.7 (c) (i). In all the above mentioned cases of disposal the A.O.C. must be satisfied that the individual does not come within the provisions of the Memorandum
[underlined] Conditions of Service for Permanently Unfit Aircrew [/underlined]
24. These conditions are outlined in detail in A.191/44. Permanently unfit aircrew can be divided into three classes:-
(a) Experienced aircrew who can be suitably employed in specialised ground trades directly connected with flying.
(b) Inexperienced aircrew with basic trades
(c) Inexperienced aircrew without basic trades.
[underlined] Trade Rank [/underlined]
25. Upon remustering, personnel will retain the temporary rank they held, as aircrew. In most cases, it is unlikely that airmen will be up to the required standard which will enable them to assume the full responsibilities of their trade in their temporary rank. In such cases, until they reach the requisite standard, they will be employed in the rank appropriate to their trade capacity and experience. Such a status is referred to as their ‘trade rank’. For all other purposes they will enjoy the normal privileges and pay of their temporary rank.
[underlined] Amendments to this Precis: [/underlined]
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[underlined] OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
QUESTIONS: AIRMEN AIRCREW [/underlined]
1. What details must be submitted when an airman aircrew is recommended for a commission?
2. Should a Station Commander interview applicants for aircrew?
3. What is the period of time which must elapse before airmen aircrew can be recommended for normal promotion?
4. What action would you take if a sergeant navigator is reduced on disciplinary grounds?
5. What are the age limits for serving airmen who wish to volunteer for aircrew?
6. How long must a member of aircrew serve in his category before he can be recommended for special promotion?
7. Do Air Ministry interview applicants for commissions in the G.D. branch?
8. A sergeant pilot becomes permanently unfit. Where would he be sent for disposal?
9. Who posts an aircrew N.C.O. from one command to another?
10. What generally happens to inexperienced aircrew with no basic trade, if they are permanently grounded?
11. What rank may be granted to a sergeant pilot on appointment as captain of a heavy aircraft?
12. Suggest three trades that might be open to inexperienced aircrew, if they are permanently grounded?
13. What is meant by “unsuitability”?
14. How often should the C.O. review airmen aircrew on his station with a view to making recommendations for commissions?
15. What postings of airmen aircrew can be authorised by:-
(a) A.O.C.
(b) A.O.C. in C.
16. What do you do if airmen aircrew become temporarily medically unfit?
17. In what columns of Section 4 of an airman aircrew’s F.1580 would you make trade assessments?
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Covers introduction and selection of serving airmen. Followed by section on promotion of aircrew including cases for normal, special, pathfinding and captain of aircraft. Then section on commissioning of aircrew with sections on general principles, recommendation and selection. Posting of airmen covers delegation, types of posting home or overseas. Redundant aircrew covers causes of redundancy, unsuitability, medically unfit, lack of moral fibre, condition of service for permanently unfit aircrew, trade rank and questions..
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[date stamp for NO. 1 OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL JUN 1945]
[underlined] 22E5
OFFICERS ADVANCED TRAINING SCHOOL
PRECIS: P.3
GOOD CONDUCT BADGES: MISCELLANEOUS [/underlined]
References: A.P. 837 Sections 38 and 50
K.R. paras 652 and 1175 to 1186.
[inserted] K.R. 2153. [/inserted]
[underlined] GOOD CONDUCT BADGES [/underlined]
1. It is important for commanders to appreciate the effect certain punishments they can award have on an airman’s good conduct badges.
[underlined] Airman with Clean Conduct Sheet (F.121) [/underlined]
2. An airman with a clean conduct sheet normally receives his first, second and third good conduct badges after 3, 8 and 13 years respectively of full time man service, as e.g.,
An airman enlisted 1 Jan 32
1st G.C.B. awarded 1 Jan 35
2nd G.C.B. awarded 1 Jan 40
3rd G.C.B. awarded 1 Jan 45
[underlined] Service Entries [/underlined]
3. (a) Definition – a service entry is the record of a punishment which is entered on the Service Conduct Sheet of an airman (F.120). This form is maintained during war time at the Record Office from entries in Unit P.O.R’s. Punishments which constitute service entries are fully described in K.R.2153., see also appendix A to precis No. 27.
(b) On each occasion that a C.O. awards a punishment that warrants a Service Entry, the airman forfeits 91 days qualifying service and the award of all subsequent badges is affected. This indirectly costs the airman 22s/9d e.g.
Enlisted 1 Jan 32
Target dates for badges as in example to para. 2 above
8 days C.C. 10 Oct. 34
1st G.C.B. awarded 1 Apl. 35
2nd G.C.B. awarded 1 Apl. 40
Severe Reprimand (now Cpl) 2 Aug. 41
3rd G.C.B. awarded 1 Jul. 45
[underlined] N.B. [/underlined] For purposes of example 91 days is taken as equivalent to 3 calendar months.
[underlined] V.G. Time [/underlined]
4. During the two years immediately preceeding the award of a badge an airman must complete 2 years V.G. time in actual receipt of pay.
5. V.G. time is broken when a C.O. awards over 10 days C.C., a punishment involving 3 or more days automatic forfeiture of pay for absence to an aircraftman, a severe reprimand to an N.C.O. or any other punishment which forms a service entry.
e.g. V.G. time is broken by:-
(a) Admonition and automatic forfeiture of 3 days pay for absence.
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(b) Fine for drunkenness
(c) [underlined] Severe [/underlined] reprimand
(d) 11 days C.C.
(e) Detention or Field Punishment.
6. The above mentioned punishments, if awarded just before an airman is due for the award of A G.C.B., can delay the award for nearly two years and indirectly cost him anything up to approximately £9.
e.g. Enlisted 1 Jan 32
Target date 1st G.C.B. 1 Jan 35
14 days C.C. 10 Dec 34
1st G.C.B. awarded 24 Dec 36 (V.G. time begins again on expiration of punishment)
Cost to aircraftman
723 days @ 3d p.d. £9 – 0 – 9d.
7. For example combining the two factors (i.e. Service Entries and broken V.G. time), See A.P. 837 Section 38 para. 1042
[underlined] Procedure for Award [/underlined]
8. (a) Record Office calculate date and notify C.O.
(b) C.O. ensures that there are no recent service entries on F.121 General Conduct Sheet
(c) The award is subject to the approval of the C.O. who uses his discretion regarding the general character of the airman
(d) When approved the award is promulgated in P.O.Rs.
[underlined] MISCELLANEOUS [/underlined]
[underlined] Re-engagements [/underlined] (A.M.O. A.56/45)
9. C.Os. should draw the attention of all airmen to the above mentioned A.M.O. which enables them to re-engage for periods of 4, 5, 6 or 7 years.
[underlined] Release to Industry [/underlined]
10. A C.O’s responsibility is only to inform enquirers of the correct procedure as outlined in A.P. 837 para. 1341. After that application must be made by airman’s former employer to the Government Department concerned.
[underlined] Discharge [/underlined]
11. Points to note:-
(a) F.1394 Brief Statement of Service and Certificate of Discharge. This affects an airman’s subsequent employment in civil life and future prospects and should be carefully compiled
(b) Complete diary of action is contained in A.P. 837 para. 1339.
[underlined] Transfer to Army of R.A.F. Personnel [/underlined]
12. (a) Details are given in R.O.M. 31/45 and A.M.O. A.199/45.
(b) Airmen may volunteer but others will be detailed by name by Record Office.
[underlined] Amendments to this Precis: [/underlined]
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Five items. Documents about the court martial of Thomas Hamilton White in India. Peter Peck acted as Defending Officer.
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59 items. The collection concerns the wartime career of Flight Sergeant Herbert Frederick O'Hara (1917 – 1968, 655736, 195482 Royal Air Force). Herbert O'Hara served on 12 Squadron at RAF Wickenby between February and May 1944. His aircraft was shot down over France in May 1944 and he evaded until he was liberated in September 1944. He was then commissioned. The collection contains service records and two logbooks, notification of him missing as well as correspondence from and photographs of French people who helped him evade. In addition there is an account of travelling across the Atlantic for flying training in Florida as well as notes from his aircrew officers course at RAF Credenhill. Finally there are a number of target and reconnaissance photographs and six paintings.
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HOHara
P/O H.F.O’HARA
ROYAL AIR FORCE.
(VOLOUNTEER [sic] RESERVE.)
[underlined] 195482 [/underlined]
‘B’ FLIGHT 12 SQUADRON ‘C’ WING
A.C.O.S.
Notebook for use in Schools.
44 COURSE
ROYAL AIR FORCE
STATION,
CREDEHALL,
HEREFORD.
[hand drawn crest]
91/5074. Wt.2037. 600M.Bks. 6/43. J.D. & CO.Ltd.
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F/L SPINK OFFICERS MESS
Kings Reg (KR) CL 20 Sect 1 AP 128 Standard rules for Officers Mess
Officers mess Started circa Cromwell
[underlined] Membership [/underlined]
[underlined] Full members. [/underlined] All commissioned officers of the fighting services if their duties to compel them to work on the Station. Only [underlined] full [/underlined] members may serve on the mess committee.
[underlined] Affiliated members. [/underlined] Civilians of officer Status. e.g. manager of a branch of M.A.P.
[underlined] Honourary [sic] members. [/underlined] Embraces all officers Army Navy or RAF who may be serving in the neighbourhood eg. Local welfare officer, D.A.P.M. on local important inhabitants.
[underlined] Management [/underlined]
Managed by PMC and mess committee. PMC is appointed by station commander, normally Senior lising [sic] in member. Also Mess Secretary, Officer 1/2 Service Room (8am Off) messing officer essential members of committee must be voted in by members. Additional members may be appointed by committee – sports gardening etc. Meeting must be regular and minutes kept each meeting.
Expenditure permittes [sic] £20 in four months, anything over this must have sanction of meeting.
[page break]
[underlined] Rules [/underlined]
Station Commander may make any rule according to his whim or fancy altho’ suggested rules laid down in AP128.
[underlined] Dress [/underlined]
Officers may not appear in public room unless properly clothes. Wearing of sports or civilian clothes depends on CO’s local rules. In public room should never carry raincoat etc. unless inadequate cloakroom facilities.
[underlined] Drink [/underlined]
No treating. No liquor in sleeping quarters
[underlined] Gambling [/underlined]
Forbidden, bou [sic] auction bridge (normally using bridge book)
[underlined] No Pets [/underlined]
No dogs cats birds etc.
[underlined] Complaints. [/underlined]
Complain to mess committee never openly critisice [sic] mess servants report them to Mess Sec. Help servants re. cigarette ends etc.
[underlined] Mess Bills. [underlined]
Must be paid by 10th of month after the month the bill relates to. Subscription must not exceed 1/2 days pay per month Messing must not exceed 2/- per day. [underlined] Drink [/underlined] off over HO [sic] – no restrictions, stewins [sic] F/lt & below wine bill must not exceed £5 per month. S/Ldn & above no restrictions.
To find out amount of wine bill check DAILY CHARGE book. Usually in anteroom.
Subs. 1/3 Days pay. 9d Messing 1/- Breakages 6d library 2/- laundry 1/6 maintenance.
Guest Night.
Go into anteroom 1/2 hr before dinner, approved sen. off. Say “Good Evening” then hounge around but do not smoke. When dinner announced PMC will approach CO who’ll lead way into mess usually in seniority (within reason). In hall Stand behind chair awaiting padre to say grace When P.M.C. sits sit down. After dinner port passes right to left never hold it up. When all glasses charged. P.M.C. Says “his Vice The King.” Vice Stands says “Gentlemen the King.” Then says on indicates you may smoke. Do not leave without permission of P.M.C. or unless P.MC. leaves. Last person to leave – his Vice.
Mess Meetings.
Every 4th month. Give motive in writing of any matter for may request committees attentive drawn to. Essential all except those on duty to attend. Extraordinary meeting at wishes of CO or if more than 1/5 of members desire one. CO has final yeah or neigh on all notices passed.
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DRESS & SALUTING
Ref A.P. 1358 Dress Regs A.P. 837 Sec 53 AP 818A Drill.
KR CL.6
Adjutant responsible for dress on station
Cap F.S. Square slightly tilted so as to be 1” above rt. eyebrow.
“ Dress square [deleted] but [/deleted] stiffner retained (Hereford & Cranwell only) Greatcoat 14” reach to ground braid 1/2 “ apart bottom braid on extreme cage. Collar turned down 3 buttons on rightside fastened. Collar up all five buttons buttoned Service jacket 3 3/4 from lowest braid to cuff and 3/16” between braids.
Wear plain clothes for 24 hrs or more off duty If proceeding on leave should not leave camp wearing civilian clothes.
A junior officer when addressing a senior officer while on duty will saluting.
All officers below squadron leader will salute all officers of squadron leader and above.
If Nat. Anthem played as Royal Salute during ceremonial parade all officers salute.
If played on ceremonial parade no royalty present all officers in the vicinity [deleted] but not on parade [/deleted] will merely stand to attention, bar senior officer present who will.
At colour hoisting all officers present, on, or observing, or being in view of ensign salute when
General Salute played.
Two salutes permissible for all officers.
1. Giving – as per airmen
2. Returning – elbow slightly f’rd.
N.B. Always salute regimental colours, armed party, funerals.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE [AIRMEN]
Ref AP837 Sec 43
Everybody etering RAF does so in a trade. Five groups I – V of standard of technicality of particular trade. Rates of pay as laid down in 837
Remustering of airmen.
Term used to denote change in trade of airmen / airwomen (in an officer’s case he changes his branch.) All remustering require authority of [deleted] officer [/deleted] A.O. i/c records at group.
[deleted] De clgth [/deleted] Re classification.
Js [sic] The transition up or down between AC2, AC1, LAC, AP 1112 50% AC1 70% LAC (figures purely exp. may vary)
AC2 to AC1 after 2 years now and AC1 to LAC longwhile ACH/GA) reclass, by merit.
Once LAC eligible for promotion to N.C.O. such for prom for suitable LAC to T/Cop by station commander to fulfil establishment for T/Cop to T/Sgt requires A.O.L.
[page break]
[underlined] Aircrew promotion [/underlined] AMO 3/45
All aircrew trades
Sgt. after twelve months F/Sgt – another twelve W/O
On 25 each month nominal roll sent to A.O.C. of people recommended for prom.
Poss. aircrew N.C.O.s to have accelerated promotion after nine months by A.O.C. to 10% of each trade under the command.
Redundancy.
Acting rank & pay stained for 12 months if above new trade directed to 552.45 482/45 ([indecipherable word])
ORGANISATION OF RAF
KR & AC1 Ch. 2 & 3 AP 837 Sec 2 AP 837 Page II
Air Council
[deleted] trade [/deleted] laid down to prevent overlapping of authority
Air Council consisting of 6 Service members and five civilian.
Members as fellows.
President – Secretary of State for Air
One for Lords
One for Commons. Parliamentary under secretary of State for Air (2)
Chief of Air Staff
Air member for Personnel
Air member for Supply & organisation
Air member for training
Adimus on technical research & accounts finance etc (2.)
RAF Tech. Officer Yc Research & Development
Permanent under secretary of State for Lui
The above decide on policy and pass this on to Air Ministry
[organisation chain of command]
[page break]
Commands asmidstm [sic] commands as passed out by Air Council
both from admin a [missing text] point of view
Groups work in same manner but with less scope of manner and administer to stations
Stations bases of the weapons & carry out [deleted] little [/deleted] orders pushed out having little or no free hand in doing so.
Squadrons comply with Stations instruction
F/C merely unit of Squadron.
S.Ad. O. Senior Admin Off deals with personnel.
Commands.
1 Fighter Commands
2 Bomber Commands
3 Coastal Commands
4 Transport Commands
5 Flying Training Commands
6 Tech Training Commands
7 Maintenance Commands
8 Northern Ireland Commands
Page 2 A.P. 837 Abbreviations as follows
S.A.S.O. Senior Air Staff Officer
S.O.A. Staff Officer Ye Admin
P.F.O. Physical Fitness Officers.
General Responsibilities of Officers.
1 Generally to be proficient at particular job
2. Be sure of RAF organisation
3. Sense of loyalty above & below
4. Knowledge of service life & tradition
5. Pride in service
6. Coved [sic] at all times in dress etc.
[page break]
PROMOTION OF OFFICERS
AMO A 1251/42
There are kinds of promotion as follows:-
a PEACE ESTABLISHMENT to Full Substantive rank
b. TIME (OR HOLDING) to ban [sic] Substantive rank
c. WAR ESTABLISHMENT to Temporary rank
d. ACTING to Acting rank.
b TIME [underlined] GD [/underlined] 6 months from P/O to F/O [underlined] 2 years from date of appointment to F/L. [/underlined] Possible to defer F/O by 3 months this adverse reposts.
ACCTS. 6 months from P/O to F/O and remain F/O
MED. Comm. as F/O after 12 months F/L, after [inserted] another [/inserted] 9 years S/L
N.B. W/O with 15 years service and 1 year as W/O promoted to F/O.
By holding when temporary branch or acting rank for more than 3 months [inserted] or more [/inserted] qualify for new Sub rank of rank below.
Up to W/Cdr – 3 months
G.C. & Air Comm – 6 months } G.D. rank only.
A.V.H. – 12 months
c. TEMP RANK. Depends on ABCD assesment [sic] 9 mths as F/O qualifies 12 mths as F/L
d. ACTING Purely acting and if sick or wounded for 4 months or over lose acting rank. Unpaid for first 21 days P.O.W. hold acting rank.
Resigning
Liable to be called up under [deleted] National Service [/deleted] Armed Forces Act.
LONDON GAZETTE
Gazette notice to obviate long waiting period due to Gazette being up to 4 months behind. This is merely a list of names similar to posting notice & sent to unit who P.O.R. promotions as normally.
CONFIDENTIAL REPORT F1369.
Chief difference between officer and airmen is that airmen gets his proficiency stated in his 1580 and kept on station with his docs. In case of officers C.O.s of stations render the F1369 to Air Ministry on [circled] 1 [/circled] all officers who have completed 12mths service as an officer on the same station or group [circled] 2 [/circled] When officer posted out of group providing has completed 8mths service within that group, [circled] 3 [/circled] On request of Air Ministry. All these reports are strictly confidential & no copy kept on station. Assessed on series of numbers 1 – 9. [deleted] 9 Above average 8 – 6 [/deleted] 9 Exceptional 6.7.8. Above average 5 [deleted] 4 3 [/deleted] average 4 – 2 below average 1 Indifferent. These grading completed under series of headings – character etc. All adverse reports must be initialed [sic] by officer in question, & officer has [deleted] opiler [/deleted] option of rendering his own statement on the report.
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ACCOUNTS – OFFICERS
PAY
Payable by Air Ministry through [inserted] paying [/inserted] agents monthly in arrears
Lloyds A – R. Glyn mills S – Z. This is pay only.
Advances of pay possible ie. sick in hospital, report, P.O.P. etc. this will be recovered from pay as soon as possible.
INCOME TAX
Taken provisionally by agents monthly based on information as based on F63
£264 rough pay of P/O per an.
[underlined] 25 [underlined] Uniform allowance for complete years wear from [inserted] 6th April [inserted]
239
24 } 1/10 Earned Income allowance
[underlined] 80 } [/underlined] Personal allowance for single man
£ [underlined] 135 [/underlined] Nett Taxable Income
On first £165 pay 6/6 in £
“ amount above £165 “ 10/- “ “
For single officer income tax – £44.4.0
If pay ins. deduct 3/6 in the £ of promininsenms [sic] paid i.e. £3.10.0 for [inserted] £20. [inserted]
ALLOWANCES
If you are married no children 4/- per day } F/O & P/O
“ “ “ “ “ 1 “ 6/6 “ “} F/O & P/O
with 2/- extra for very day } F/O & P/O
If you are a F/L married with 1 ch. 7 [deleted] 5 [/deleted] [inserted] c [/inserted] /6 & 2/- for each extra.
GENERAL ALLOWANCES
[underlined] TRAVELLING [/underlined] Made out on F1771.
Time it time you leave RAF Stn to time you arrive at RAF Station of destination. London taxi allow W –S 3/6 – inter St 2/1
If travelling [deleted] under [deleted] 5.10 hrs 4/-
“ “ over 10 hrs – 24. 8/-
“ “ overnight travel £1 (lasts 24hrs)
LEAVE
Leave & ration allowance 3/5 per day
TEMPORARY DUTY
Paid on TDC F95 if have had to [deleted] spend [/deleted] supply accomodation [sic] at own expense. Take TDC with you get signed & certified by adjutant of unit unable to supply accomodation.[sic]
BATTING
Paid monthly in arrear (2/- per day) thru paying agents.
PAY PARADE
Two officers one watching pay clerk & entries, t’other checking cash paid Study certificate, carefully before signing.
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NON PUBLIC FUNDS.
Every four months such accounts have to be audited by audit board, to study expenditure & as to whether accounts have been properly handled. PSI, C.O.’s BENEVOLENT Fund, Sgts Mess.
WAAF
Started 1938
Mob. 1939 1300 only Clerk. equip assist. M.T. drivers. few trades only not prepared for on mobolisation.[sic]
Waaf. Off. only Waaf admin (G) code & Cypher
Waaf medical officers doc & dentals have same rak & pay as RAF director of WAAF
Air Chief comm. [underlined] Lady Welch [/underlined] & Duchess of Gloster [drawing of rank bands]
.WAAF only drew 2/3 of RAF equivalent pay
“ may not be put in guard room, & no WAAF detention base.
“ officers may put RAF on charge
Flt/O may only give max 7 days CC 3 days extra duties cannot award deductions of pay unless a.w.o.l. N.C.O only admin.
Squ/O 14days CC. 3 days extra duty. of N.C.O. rep. on Ses. rep
All sections of WAAF now liable to court martial – all ranks. max. pun. 28 days CC.
[page break]
PUBLICATIONS & ORDERS
Publications
Two types
AP837. KRaAC1 Manual of Air Force law held on each holding unit & available in flight officer for perusal by any member of RAF. Technical pub. as required
Manual of Air Force.
Contains Acts of H.P. also full directions for running peacetime RAT [sic]. Maybe comended [sic]
Publications are basic [inserted] some as inf. [/inserted] lines along which RAF should run. Orders amend publications. Orders are received each 12months after issue & either incop [sic] in a publication or are cancelled.
[underlined] TYPES OF ORDERS [/underlined]
1. [underlined] Standing [/underlined] (General)
2. [underlined] Operational [/underlined] Standing Orders
3. [underlined] Admin [/underlined] “ [underlined] N.B.O. [/underlined] AMO Series N – Standing order making allowance for war time org. not allowed for St. Orders
1 For war time A.M.O. series N (see note NB)
2 & 3 Normally draw notice to a particular clause in a publication. Authorised by Group ADC but signed by Station Commander [deleted] & signed Station Standing Orders [/deleted]
STATION STANDING ORDERS.
ROUTINE ORDERS Discipline & Gen Admin. eg. Command or Group
Routine Orders & D.R.O.s
Newsporter [sic] DRO’s signed by Accountant Officer.
AIR. MIN CONFID. ORD. & A.M. LETTERS.
Both do same job except confid. ord. have restricted public & are interpretation of ambiguous orders. & rules of procedure.
P.O.R.
Personell [sic] Occurrence Reports.
All births deaths marriages, promotions & releases.
Ensure on new unit fill in 840 so that may be POR & on strength of station.
A.P. are issued from AH to Commands only.
For demanding PUBL.
Demand on 2471 & 2471A Record of Publications Raised in duplicate, one set to you for sig [inserted] together with pub. [/inserted] then sent to unit from which demanding pub.
Change of Command or Publications Officer
Nece. [sic] to have all pubs. on station checked. Muster of all [underlined] pubs [/underlined] every three months March June Dec. indep. by off. i/c pubs together with 2 other off. and cert. prep. in trip & a signed cop[deleted] y [/deleted] [inserted] ies [/inserted] sent to command (under KR 2240)
If confid. pub last. spec. sig. to A.M. Court of inquiry prob. result. command.
Also checked if pub off. abs. from unit for more than 14 days.
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F/L EVANS. INTRODUCTION TO AIR FORCE LAW
In event of conflict between AF. and civil law over any matter the CIVIL law is the law upheld.
If man found guilty and served sentence by court martial of AF law, he is liable again to civil law and tried by civil court for same offence. But the reverse is not [deleted] holding [deleted] effective.
Law set out in A.F. Law & AF Act.
AF Act gives [deleted] write [/deleted] right and liabilities governing [deleted] by [/deleted] members of AF. greater body of AF Law is contained in Manual of AF Law.
Manual of AF Law.
1 Introductory chap. [deleted] A. Spec. Founder [/deleted]
2. AF Act Belf [sic] – Statute law of land.
3. Displinary [sic] proceedure [sic]
May always quote manual at C.C.
Secs 4 – 44 Specify offences possible committed by airman and his punishment. Nece. for C.O. to bring these secs. to airmans notice every 3 mths.
39A. Flying discipline
41 Civil off. punish under AF Act.
42 Reddness [sic] of grievance by officer slightest off. poss. to “service to “ is the King
43 Reddness [sic] of grievance of airman only so to AOCin C at Command
Rules of Proceedure [sic] R.P. 2592
RP give guidance to admin. af. A.F. Act giving full proceedure. [sic] Guiding notes given maye quoted at C.C. etc. In case of confusion between AFA & RP. AFA prevails. Given spec. changes, forms, etc. set out in RP. Also oaths & declarations.
Kings Regs & A.C.I.
Copied almost word for word from K.R. & A (AWAY) C.I. hence lase [sic] amount of military phrases. Contains the rules govern. detailed admin. of A.F. Also amplified AFA. [underlined] K.R. over rule all other rules in AirForce. [/underlined]
Copy of K.R. amended to date [deleted] and [/deleted] in orderly room & available to any airman
ARREST & CUSTODY
Close or Open arrest possible.
Close arrest put into custody or locked within room
Open “ not limited by lawls. [sic]
Officer may arrest any inferior or may even arrest and senior if he is engaged in quarrel fray or disorder.
An N.C.O. or W.O. may arrest anybody of inferior [deleted] ity [/deleted] rank.
An aircraftman has absolutely no powers of arrest.
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The arrest of an Officer.
[underlined] Close [/underlined] So confines to his rank [deleted] work [/deleted] under escort of same or higher rank, then informed in writing of nature of arrest. Must be given a copy of the charge and A.M. and Group H.Q. immediately informed. As escort must be detailed and a roster drawn up, and instructions for escort drawn up all by adjutant.
[undelined] Open [/underlined] A.M. & group again informed immediately – if overseas send signal. Letter written stating nature of arrest & given copy of charge. May not go beyond station limits unless with spec. permission of C.O. Cannot enter mess, not attend any form of camp entertainment or place of assembly. Cannot appear outside his quarters except in uniform. Can be released in which case AM & Group notifies, so strictly A.O.C. should given final permission for release. [deleted] his also [/deleted] Cannot be released [deleted] form [/deleted] without permission of A.O.C.
If arrest altered from close to open vice versa, then AM & group notified & officer himself.
N.C.O. or W.O.
Close. Confined to [deleted] conpant [/deleted] [inserted] quarters [/inserted] with escort of same rank & again notified of nature of arrest (not necc.[sic] in writing.) All likely weapons removed. Al data of arrest entered in final report.
Open. Charged preferred & restricted to station limits. a W/O may not use sageants [sic] mess and a F/Sgt or Sgt may only use mess for meals, not use bar A corporal may not use corporals rooms or NAAFI liquer [sic] bar Aircraftmen never placed under close arrest unless serious charge.
An A/M should never be placed under close arrest unless insobad [sic] drunkedness, violence or to ensure safe custody or for the maintenance of discipline. Must always be informed of type of arrest, & person placing victim under arrest must avoid all contact with accused.
C.O. may keep accused under open or close arrest may change arrest to close or open or release him without predudice [sic] to re arrest, or release him completely, if on investigation finds no grounds for charge.
[underlined] KR IIII [/underlined]
Sets out details of arrest for officers, N.C.O. or airmen.
Drunkedness.
Degree of Drunkedness is the [deleted] desion [/delted] desicion [sic] of any for responsible man
M.O. may only be called in if accused be obviously ill, or if he asks to see M.O. on grounds of sickness, or if any doubt his condition maybe due to something other than alcoholic drink.
Charging a drunk & placing under arrest.
Place a guard room under close arrest, remove boots avoid personal contact, charge referred immed [sic] on 160
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[inserted] FPB [/inserted]
Only entitled to one blanket irrespective of weather alto in cold weather may retain boots
Must be inspected every two hours & by guard commander. Orderly off. must inspect every 2hrs.
Should not be brought before C.O. until 24hrs after arrest or until sober
Desertion or A.W.O.L.
Desertion implies intention to stay away & not return or to avoid some particular A.F. duty.
A.W.O.L. of officer.
As soon as officer AWOL must notify A.M., pay authorities & A.O.C. and to end of seven days if still absent descrip [sic] report to A.OC. & A.M. When returned all people advised of A.W.O.L. notify of return.
A.W.O.L. of airman
1. Absentee report daily – stan adj & Sub. command.
2. Inventory of kit made & kit stored in safe place
3. Struck of ration strength after 24 hrs.
4. P.O.R. absence end of 7 days
5. On eighth day descrip. Report sent AP of Area, RAF Police Burnham Bucks. Records Glos. & Unit Accountant Officer.
6. End of 21 clear days C.O.I ing [sic] set up
Time Limits of Custody.
When man handed in Guard. [deleted] report [/deleted] Charge must be referred. Guard Comm. Should [inserted] try [/inserted] see this is done. if no charge etc. referred in 24hrs. notify his superior off. If no charge within 48hrs. must be released. A C.O. must deal with every charge within 48hrs of it being brought to his notice. If delayed over 48hrs must send letter to A.O.L. explaining delay. If case not disposed of summarily or a court mart. not converred [sic] form 1 must be rendered to Group H.Q. This should be rendered every eight days
A guard commander cannot refuse to take a prisoner under arrest.
PRINCIPLES OF PUNISHMENT
AP 837
A C.O. has full powers of punishment. disciplinary action over everybody under his command.
A Subordinate comm. is an officer comm. a unit but sub. to C.O. [deleted] or [/deleted] Stn. Commander for discip. Purposes.
SUMMARILY
Is to deal with charge without refer to a C.M.
A [underlined] summary [/underlined] punishment is any punishment affecting pay [deleted] [indecipherable word] [/deleted] N.B. When a mans pay is affected the accused may elect court martial.
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A minor punishment is one that gives no option of C.M.
[punishment chart breakdown]
Fines for drunkedness
First offence 5/-
2nd “ 10/-
3rd “ 15/-
4th “ £1 * may apply to A.O.C. to fine up to £2 for repeated offences.
Charges no longer W.O.A.S.
Field punishment
C.O. can give [deleted] [circled number 1] up to 28 days [circled number 2] penal forfiture [sic] of pay [/deleted]
[underlined] FIELD PUNISHMENT [/underlined]
C.O. can give up to 28 days penal forfiture [sic] of pay
[underlined] G.S.B. [/underlined]
It takes a Wg/Co or above to Sanction relinquishing of G.C.B.
[underlined] C.O.’s power to increase or vary punishment. [/underlined]
A C.O. cannot increase punishment but may semit [sic] or decrease it before punish. compl.
If an award is illegal the superior Officer may cancel award & delete entry in record. If award is made in excess of amount allowed C.O. may reduce it and amend records as required.
If award is too severe the C.O. may remit the whole of the punishment or in art – and amend the records
C.O. has no power under AF Act to pass punishment on officer or W/O. Merely takes summary of evidence & sends to Group AOC at GP can deal with F/L – W/O but not Acting S/L (Sect 47). Begin award summary reduction of pay for less & forfiture [sic] of senwity [sic] As summary punish accused may elect CM minor punish poss. service rep or rep & so cannot require C.M. For officers may award reproof. (C.O.)
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OFFICERS & AIRMAN’S DOCUMENTS AP837 Set 56
OFFICERS DOC.
F48 MEDICAL HISTORY ENVELOPE
confidential doc. kept by M.O.
F373 OFFICERS RECORD CARD
Kept by SHQ (Adjt.) Not confid. kept in dup. one on stat. one at group. record of comses etc.
F381 RECORD OF LEAVE
Also record of clok coup. & travel warrents. also in dup. one at St. one at Group.
F506 RECORDS OF PUBLICATIONS
Inventory of A.P. held by owner of card.
F1788 RECORD OF DEFENCE TRAINING
Est. 1942 but rarely properly kept. General.
F5000 RECORD OF AIRCREW TRAINING
Envelope of full a/c training from ACSB
AIRMEN’S DOCUMENTS.
Airmen all ranks from W/O down.
F48 MEDICAL HISTORY ENVELOPE
F1580 RECORD SHEET
Record of airmen, kin, address etc. all his movements from station to station & all promotion, also G.C.R. On back certain spec. times Character & trade eff. assessed at – [circled number] 1 [/circled number] 31st Dec [circled number] 2 [/circled number] On posting [circled number] 3 [/circled number] On being declared illegally absent [circled number] 4 [/circled number] On release exceeding one month [circled number] 5 [/circled number] On discharge [circled number] 6 [/circled number] On death. Signature should by C.O. but often delegated to S. Ad. O. or Sect Off. prov. Not below rank of S/L. KR 2140 for Character KR 2141 for trade Efficiency. Seen by airmen annually
F121 General CONDUCT SHEET
Blue paper
F64 PAY BOOK
F295 AIB PASS.
B. means of leaving address at Guard room.
F678b Record of all leave 48 Hr & over together with railway warrant
F506 } As per officers also. F373
F1788 } As per officers also. F373
F5000 } As per officers also. F373
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EQUIPMENT PROCEEDURE
AP837 Paras 321/369
All stores classed in A.B.C. category.
AB are on inventory
C are expendable [therefore sign] not held on inventory
F674 [underlined] Interval demand & issue voucher [/underlined]
(blue) Raised in trip. Send orig 7 dup. to St. & draw equip Stores part IV number & note quantity actually issued, & dup. ret. To inventory holder & sign in approp. place & pass onto St. acc. Entered in A in U ledger & so put on inventory
F673 [underlined] Internal exchange voucher [/underlined] as name suggests.
F675 (red) [underlined] Internal receipt & return voucher. [/underlined] trip. as 674 to ret. Equip to st. note on inv. in pencil equip. ret. When st. acc. rec. orig & dup. adjust ins.
F21 [underlined] conversion voucher [/underlined] trip. to trans. Equip from one ind. to another
F37 Loose leaf folder – Green – Several sheets. dep. on [underlined] Inventory [/underlined] inv. First page shows inv. holders & no of pages Held by off. holding inv after first signing as taking over.
F668 [underlined] Loan Card [underlined] transfer responsib. to own. of lc. ensure e/c surrent & on posting of holder. Equip ret. & struck off.
Loss of Damage of Equipment
AP 837 anus [sic] 321/869
Action possible
1 CHARGE against individual
2. DEALT with as a collective charge
3. Written off as a charge against the public by C.O. under KR
4. Referred to higher authority for decision.
1. Charge against individual.
Invearipute [sic] first if it appears loss due to negligence the loser put on charge & if found guilty made to pay. 664B. If amount over £1 must be signed by C.O. if below £1 signed by subord. comm. prov. not below S/L. Revised in trip. orig acc. off. dup stores. This can be written of invent. Poss . to charge an off. any Sum without limit as considered fit by A.C. In case of O.R. can be (KR 151) limited to equiv. of 14 days pay, except in case of arms. Etc. KR 1853
2. Collective charge.
Only poss. in case of barrack equip or barrack hut itself. Only poss upto 1/- per head but A.O.C. increase to 2/6 per head.
3. Writing off against p.f.
C.O. will ask acct. off. if requires invest. & poss to write off. max poss write off. C.O. £10. A.O.C. £50
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INVESTIGATION OF CHARGES
Four principle forms:-
1. [underlined] F252 Charge Form [underlined] gives 1. Details of Charge 2 Conveys [deleted] details [/deleted] [inserted] information [/inserted] of charge from one person to another
2. [underlined] F281 Unit Offence Report [/underlined] 1. Details of all unit offences 2. Form on which sub. comm. disposes of all charges.
3. [underlined] F160 Guard Report [/underlined] 1. Contains details of persons in close arrears awaiting trial 2. Form on which C.O. disposes of cases
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ORDERLY ROOM PROCEDURE
Investigation by C.O. into applicants complaints and charges all done in orderly room. C.O.’s own office. Should be in S.S.O. times of orderly room. Sub. comm. to get his cases dealt with before C.O. in case he passes any onto the C.O. must have his orderly room earlier than C.O.
[underlined] (Sub. comm first) [/underlined]
Applications. – lising [sic] out. camp leave.
Complaints – unfair treatment
Charges – taken in turn. [underlined] all changes dealt with first by Sub. Com. [/underlined]
N.B. Any charges performed first by any of the military authorities or civil police, first dealt with by sub. comm before C.O.
A Sub. comm. cannot deal with a charge against a W.O. or a P.O. can only take evidence & pass on to C.O. Cannot dismiss charge.
Inside O.R.
Present C.O. (with adj to arrest him)
Sub. comm. with docs relating to case
Sequences of O.R.
1. [underlined] Witnesses & accused marched in [/underlined] (accused without cap) civilian witnesses and officers requested to enter.
2. [underlined] C.O. arrangnes [sic] the accused [/underlined] C.O. identifies accused and reads out charge
3. [underlined] All witnesses – (bar first) marched out [/underlined]
4. [underlined] Accused asked if he wishes evidence taken on oath. [/underlined] If not done proc. invalid.
5. [underlined] Witness for proseccution [sic] give evidence in turn [/underlined]
6. [underlined] Witnesses cross examined by accused [/underlined] (Witnesses always marched out after evid. & cross examination)
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7. [underlined] When evidence complete accused asked if he wishes to make a statement [/underlined]
8. [underlined] Accused may call his witnesses & the accused may question them [/underlined]
9. [underlined] C.O. makes up his mind & when decided he is guilty may call for documents. [/underlined]
10. [underlined] Having made award accused marched out & award to complete when he leaves the room. [/underlined]
[deleted] when the c.o. may do it [/deleted]
What sub. commander may do after hearing all evidence
1. May dismiss charge
2. May award punishment within his power giving the right to C.M. for a fine for drunk or case of A.W.O.L.
3. May remand for C.O. always does this if he has not suff. power to deal with case himself.
4. If accused elects C.M. must remand to C.O.
If C.O.
1. May dismiss case
2. Award punishment within his power giving right to C.M.in appropriate
3. May adjourn to have summary of evidence taken.
4. An airman must always be informed by number of days pay forfeites [sic]
CIVIL OFFENCES.
Can be held in custody for 4 days without bail or trial. The chief constable decides whether to may offence [deleted] pe [/deleted] dealt with by civil courts, or [deleted] do [/deleted] hands over to military.
C.O. has obligation to report to civil police any offence committed on his camp contrary to civil code.
In all cases that go before assizes an officer Should be in attendance, but in courts of summary juristriction [sic] (police courts) an offices _ should attend of C.O. decides or if officer is required as witness or if event requires him to attend.
Whenever airmen convicted neccessary [sic] to obtain certificate of conviction. If serious the entry is written on his docs. if not serious merely pined on. If N.C.O. convicted must sent cert. of conviction together with report to A.O.C.
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RAF ABBREVIATIONS:-
[table of RAF abbreviations]
COURTS OF INQUIRY
[deleted] An assembly of [inserted] one or more [/inserted] officers [deleted] Fg [/deleted] warrant officers to investigate any matter that the C.O. considers is unusual and report on it. [/deleted]
An assembly of one or more officers [underlined] and [/underlined] /or one or more warrant officers directed to record evidence and if required make a report on any matter the C.O. feels it fit, or neccessary. [sic]
Formal investigation is an investigation by one officer or warrant officer.
Summary investigation [deleted] by [/deleted] report by officers investigating the case.
Assembling a court of enquiry [deleted] is [/deleted] has as assembling authority the Air Council is [inserted] C.O. of [/inserted] any unit of the RAF Comp of court.
1 President (usually T/L is above) he president should be of equal if not higher rank than any other person conserned
2 – If Flying Accident must have a G.D. president – if fatal wing co.
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Two occasions of which a W.O. cannot sit on court of enquiry
1. If officer concerned
2. Returned P.O.W.
A W.O. may investigate all enquiries concerning
1 Personal injuries must be below rank of W/O.
2. Accidental deaths “ “
Terms of reference.
1 Informs court what is required of it.
2. Issued by assembling authority
3. Must to deplueat [sic] & state whether evidence is to be taken on oath or not.
ASSEMBLY.
1 Date time & place must be set in.
2 Must be full details of member stating [2 indecipherable words]
3 Witnesses who’ll be required to [indecipherable word]
4. State whether or not evidence on oath
5 [2 indecipherable words] made to be investigated & reported in.
Rough Specimen.
The following details of officers is detailed shall assembly at - - - - & at 1730 hrs
To [indecipherable word] The report [indecipherable word] to assess loss & allocate responsibility
(Names of members) 998877 3/L PERCY PAUNCH RAF Hendon
The following witnesses shall attend.
All evidence is directed to be taken on oath.
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Service Witnesses are detailed to attend.
Civilian “ “ not compelled “ “
Taking of Evidence on Oath.
1 When assembling authority directs
2. Illegal absence
3. Case of recovered P.O.W.
In the case of a senior officer evidence cannot be taken on oath.
[deleted] Death of an [/deleted] All evidence is admissible if revelant [sic]
The proceedings are completed on a F2. If flying accident use form F412
[deleted] Edu [/deleted] Evidence is in narrative form, and must be signed by person giving evidence at bottom of each page.
Finding of court must be supported by evidence & finding cover scope of all points in terms of reference
If the character of a person is likely to be affected by evidence being given warn him why to attend. When he is present give him opportunity to X question witness, call witnesses & make statement.
After all the evidence is completed & court are of the opinion the person is to blame, but before they make any finding, they must inform him of their opinion.
The assembling authority must send a copy of the proceedings who has been blamed. Again he is invited to make a statement why he is not to blame
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ROUTINE DUTIES
KR various. AP 837 Sect 2
Officers detailed in appendix of SRO for duties. Falls into 3 categories
Station Duty Officer
Stands in for C.O. [inserted] A.W. Homs [sic] [/inserted] S/L and above acts when O.D. has not sufficient auth. A.O.C. permiss. necc. if use F/L.
Orderly Officer.
Acts for adjutant after working hours usually P/O or F/O With A.O.C. permission use W/O.
No duty must be charged without consent of adjutant.
“ O.O. may do this duty more than 3 times in succession.
“ “ “ “ “ “ as punishment.
O.O.
Important duties
1. Report to adj. on signing on & ask if any spec. instruct.
2. Carries out all duties required by St. regulations & any sthus [sic] thought fit by C.O.
3. Inspects barrack huts with O.S.
4. “ Guard room, its occupants & signs form 160
5. “ institute premises at times laid down
6. “ rations on arrival at station
7. Superindents [sic] issue of rations from NAAFI
8. Checks airmens meals & notes complaints
9. Raises & lowers ensign.
Action on Complaint. Takes airmens name rank number & complains & hands over to revelant [sic] authority
10. Checks for fires & lights after L.O.
11. Sleeps in spec. room with phone
12. Supervises guards
13. Visits all fines & reports on.
14. Inspects all secret & confid. docs
15. Receives all ref. mail.
Summary of evidence
Endorse across top of foolscap
S of E. against [underlined] 1234567 [/underlined] AC1 Plank J.
Summary of evidence taken on oath at C.O. request. (or if applicable at wish of accused.)
Evidence of each witness is preferred by his full description.
“ “ witness taken in narrative form.
After evidence daw line.
State (if applicable) that witness desires to crossexamine.[sic]
Draw another line.
[deleted] Writte [/deleted] Write cross examination in question and answer form and tabulated.
When next witness X examined the number of the question will follow on.
Witness also numbered.
If [deleted] accused [/deleted] [inserted] witness [/inserted] on reading thru evidence wishes o alter statement, the text is question may not be altered but a fresh statement made pointing out correction.
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SUMMARIES OF EVIDENCE
S of E. is to written record of evidence against an accused person and if he [inserted] the accused [/inserted] wishes a record of evidence in his favour
Purpose.
1 To assist the C.O. to determine whether the charge should be dealt with by C.M.
2. To enable accused [deleted] to be [/deleted] [inserted] if [/inserted] brought to trial to [deleted] enable [/deleted] know what is alleged against him. and by whom, a prepare his defence.
Should be commenced, if possible completed, the same day as the C.O. orderly room, and may be prepared by any officer detailed by the C.O.
Service witnesses are detailed by C.O.
Civilian “ “ subpoened. [sic] form 768A.
When taken on oath.
[circled number] 1 [/circled number] When C.O. directs [circled number] 2 [/circled number] the accused demands
When accused enters:-
1. Inform him summary of evidence is being taken & what he is being charge with.
2. If other offences are disclosed charges maybe altered, or new charges made out, or all charges dropped entirely.
3. If C.O. has not directed evidence taken on oath, must ask accused if he wishes evidence taken on oath.
4. Inform him he may cross examine witness.
5. He may make a statement after proper caution.
6. “ “ call witnesses in his defence.
7. Cannot claim to be represented by council or defending officer.
8. He cannot claim to be advised by you.
Rights of accused.
1. Present throughout proceedings [deleted] 2. 3 [/deleted]
2. Informed by changes
4 possible to drop changes
4 Entitled to evidence on oath
5 “ cross examine
6. “ to make a statement
7. “ “ call witnesses.
See previous page
Witness for proscetu [sic]
Statement by accused
Witness for defence.
Send proceedings to C.O. under confidential cover.
C.O. may when he gets proceedings & reading this 1./may dismiss change. 2./ dispose of it summarily 3./Send on with application that there be a court martial 4./ May not be satisfied with S/E & refer back for taking of [deleted] are [/deleted] an additional summary.
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Normal rules of evidence applicable to civil court
1 Must be no irrevalancy [sic] must have [underlined] direct [/underlined] bearing
2. [deleted] Now [/deleted] no opinion expressed.
3. No leading questions
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
AP837 See 3.
General rules for forming correspondence.
1. Separate communication for separate subjects
2. Leave one inch margin same both sides
3. Quote reference of app. file and date
4. All pages & paragraphs to be numbered consectively [sic]
5. Subject heading in capitals at head of communication
6. In hand written communications all names of places and persons to be in block capitals
7. Only authorised abbreviations to be used
8. When referring to (A) an officer, state rank initials surname personal number (B) an airman/airman number, rank, surname, initials, trade, and trade group.
9. Use 24 hour clock System of time indication.
10. For letters to civilians follow normal civilian practise
11. Signature to be in manuscript & legibly written
12. The officer Sipay [sic] a document is responsile for accuracy of contents.
13. Nr Stations & units correspondence on important matters to be signed by C.O. routine matters maybe signed for C.O.
14. Be brief, consise, [sic] clean, and [deleted] containers [/deleted] courtious [sic], correct
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Two types
1 Special [inserted] Official [/inserted] formal letter for correspondence to A.O.I. inter service and for all personal applications by individuality.
Written in first person with conventional beginning ending, and lay out.
Royal Air Force.
MUCH BINDING IN THE MARSH
21 July 1954
[1” margins]
[deleted] Sir [/deleted]
[underlined] APPLICATION TO LIVE OUT
AIR MARSHALL A HARRIS (45) [/underlined]
Sir,
I have the honour to request to live out.
State [circled number] 1 [/circled number] reason.
[circled number] 2 [/circled number] address.
[circled number] 3 [/circled number] method of recall
[circled number] 4 [/circled number] travel organisation
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant.
[underlined] Archibald Harris [/underlined]
Air Marshal
Officer Commanding
Royal Air Force.
MUCH BINDING IN THE MARSH
All other types use informal letter normally letter written in third person. Often called memorandum. AP837 P.94
FROM. O.C. NO. 12 SQDN.
TO OFFICER COMMANDING
RAF STATION, PING PONG
DATE 21 JULY 1966
REF 125/100/A22
[underlined] COMBATANT TRAINING
AT PICCADILLY TUBE STATION [/underlined]
1 In reply to your letter SEAC/105/2/AIR
dated 14 July 1945 -----------------
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2 -------------------
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3 ---------------------
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Joe Soap
F/O
for S/LDR.
COMMANDING
No. 12 SQUADRON
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D.O. LETTER (Demi Official)
ROYAL AIR FORCE
HENDON.
21 July 1948
DEAR JOE,
I thought your vodka drank in the officers mess last night for the Royal Toast particularly [indecipherable word], unless this improves I’ll get peeved.
YOURS (Sincerely)
Geoff.
Comments of person receiving letter. [authors doodle]
CIVILIAN.
ROYAL AIR FORCE,
WIGGLEBUM.
21 July 1945.
Dear Madam,
I cannot be held responsible for the condition of your daughter, and decline to take any steps to find her ex husband
Yours faithfully.
[underlined] CE Toad. [/underlined]
POSTOGRAM
Written on special form FIG24
Blue green in colour
Used [deleted] to [/deleted] replace cables or telegrams.
Only priority treatment is that it is handled first at dispatching & receiving end, otherwise treated the same by GPO as normal mail.
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Minute Sheet (first page in each file)
Uses
1. Conducting business between Stations.
2. Telephone message.
3. Decisions.
Treatment of Correspondence.
AP 837 Sect 3.
Central Registry deals with open correspondence, all secret & confidential correspondence is dealt with by an officer usually assist. adj., if correspondence too large for one person – secret registry.
All correspondence filed under subject headings
Three main types
1 Buff – open file } N.B. Ex
2 Green – confidential file } N.B. Ex
3 Pink – secret file } N.B. Ex
Decision to open new file is with officer I/C the section in branch concerned.
Upto 200 enclosures per file, earliest at bottom. Al attachments to letter are lettered alphabetically revelant [sic] to enclosure relating to them – 1A 1B – enclosures relating to letter 1.
Branch number method.
[deleted] Aft [/deleted] After prefix put number obtained by consulting (Sec 3) previously prepared code e.g.
ACOS / 105 / AIR if written ACOS / C105 / AIR – confidential in which 105 represents training policy
Then if the subject is regarding a special branch of this training a further reference is obtained e.g.
ACOS / 105 / [underlined] 1 [/underlined]/ AIR if secret ACOS / S105 / [underlined] 1 [/underlined] AIR (secret)
Files not in use kept in central registry. When is enclosure & put in particular file, file cover is ammended [sic], to show date of new addition, as follows:-
[example of addition to a file]
The above shows the record of a letter received at central Reg. 24/7 Sent by clerk (initials A.B.C.) to CNI. noted contents decided they related to duties of F/L Parker so crossed this his line of entry & readdressed it to Parker. B/F System
Jo [sic] a series of index cards of which there are 31 – one for each day of month. If today 24, clerk in cent. Reg. takes out card 24 [deleted] th [/deleted] & notes if any files required [underlined] P/A. [/underlined]
Put on file meaning put away usually when reaches maximum of 200 enclosures,
[page break]
To address letter for dispatch put comm. in envelope marked –
AIR HQ 22 GROUP AIR / S105 / AIR.
and send to Central Registry who’ll put it in larger outer envelope and sent by registered of D.R.L.S. If confidential same proceedure [sic] except that it may be sent by normal GPO mail.
LEAVE WARRANTS & PETROL
AP837 Sec49 & AMO’s
Privilege
Leave in privilege is not an entitlement
Personnel on flying duties 61 days per annum & 4 passes of 48 hrs is maximum.
All other personnel 28 days & 4 passes of 48 hrs
Leave year commences 15th August each year
Leave should be taken every three or six months & may not be carried on from one period to the next.
Officers may be granted upto 14 days COMPASSIONATE leave by A.O.C. over 14 days by permission of A.M.
For airmen & airwomen permission up to 4 days by station commander, over 14 days by A.OC.
Embarkation up to 14 days by C.O. [underlined] all ranks [/underlined]
Dis-embarkation varies from 14 – 28 days according to service overseas.
Sick leave only on ucomm. [sic] of medical board.
Spec. leave for taking of exams up to 28 days in connection with civilian career – counts against priv. leave.
Confinement leave also counts against priv. upto 10 days.
Warrants.
Adj. responsible that journeys prop. auth. & warrants prop. execut. Duty war. (green 1 only to be used by person. trans. on duty (F413)
Free warrants (while off green O.P.) allowed form per eyar [inserted] + 1 for sick leave [/inserted] Cannot get free warrant for 3 days or under.
If destin. Over five miles from station free bus warrant maybe issued.
Petrol (duty)
If trav. on duty & desire to travel by road form 1651 issued signed by M.T. officer & C.O. Should be carried as authority Petrol comp. issued on back of form. Mileage noted so that claim may be made & claim must be made within 2 months at 1 1/2 D per mile.
Petrol. place of duty – pace of residence
C.O. issues necc. cert & then apply to local petrol. controll. [sic] who issues enough plt. one jour. each way each working day. Not more than 700 miles per month. Not for cars cap. under 20 miles per fill.
[page break]
Leave. Petrol.
If obt. cert. from C.O. no other method of leave. or loss of time. for all leave over 24 [deleted] da [deleted] hours. 400 for ops types 200 for other person.
RATIONS & MESSING
Organisation. Cert. conti. A.M. at groups, stations, have catering off.
Universal messing –same rations for off. as men. Off & Serg – mess may cook food as they please Airmen may only have food as per diet sheet.
Rations
[circled number] 1 [/circled number] RIK. Rations in kind from RASC
[circled number] 2 [/circled number] Comm bought at NAAFI
Messing roughly 1s/7 per day. New A.M.O. every four months gives ration entitlement. Small groups have spec allow. to make up for cut. [deleted] as [/deleted] for only small numbers.
Off. entitiled to 1 1/2 D less a day than airman. Whereas is issued to full 1/7 value has to pay back via accounts off. the odd 3 1/4 D.
6% paid back by NAAFI on all purchases as form of rebate
S. Ad. O.
Is app. by C.O. to be respon. for rations & messing he is also P.S.M.C. Pres. Stat. messing Comm.
St. Adj
Respon. for supp. to cater. off acc. returns of st. of each mess.
Acc. Off.
Deals with St. messing account & settles same with NAAFI etc.
M.O.
To only man who may condemm [sic]. any dubious food.
Ord. Off.
Insp. rat. when issued. Sup. cutt. [sic] of meat. Sup distrib to mess & ch. woght. [sic] Att. airm. cook. homs. for complaints, cleanliness, & fairness of disturb. Cat. Off.
Respon. [inserted] to S. Ad. O. [/inserted] for airmans & airwomans messes, may never be made messing off. or off. mess com.
St. Mess Comm.
[deleted] Heading [/deleted] Headed by P.M.C. usually chief Wing C. Off. rep. from all mess. on ST. meet each week keep minute book which is sent with diet sheet to C.O. for approv.
[page break]
WELFARE OF AIRMEN
Know the men under you, but at same time do not make yourself ‘cheap’. Listen to their troubles, but have hem approach you this N.C.O. as laid down.
Directorate of Air Force Welfare at A.M. respon. to Director of Air Personnel. Duties affect Waaf & RAF at home & overseas. Air Commands Groups and Stations welfare delegated to S. Ad. O. On station usually have welfare committes [sic] usually with S. Ad. O. as president. Should be fully representative. Publications on Welfare – RAF guide to service, Comrades in Arms etc. should be issued to all newly commissioned officers – also RAF Journal & Target each month. Funds :- RAF. B.F. to relieve distress for service personnel or their dependants. All applications for relieve investigation by Sold. Sailor & Airmen’s Family Assoc. Usually app. first invest by padre. C.O.’s Benevolent Fund is a fund which may be used for granting loans, kept & audites [sic] as per non public fund. War service WSG Grants – available to any man or officer this being called up into services. Highest amount £3 per week, or emal [sic] grant - £10.
Legal advos [sic] or on every station sim. to poor mans [indecipherable word] – available to all ranks up to rank of sergeant. Solidiers Sailors & Airmen’s Help Socy [sic] for serving airmen airwomen. & A.C.O., dealing with their families S.S.A. Families Assoc. which works closely with RAFBF.
Royal Air Force Assoc sim. to Rit. Legion.
[underlined] Service Institute [/underlined]
Event. orig [sic] Naafi 12 officers – 3 from each service & 3 business men. Non profit yet turnover £25 million All profit – after all esp and make good loses – handed back to services. During war time pay back 6% to station based on turn over of NAAFI on station & is paid into P.S.I. which is expended on collective benefit of all air/men women on station. Usually managed by S. Ad. O. Pres. Station Insp. who must not be below rank of F/L.
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Words of Command.
Sqdn W/O Markers – markers number – No 1 stand fast Nos 2 – 3 left turn, 13 paces interval quick march, markers stand at ease. 12 Squadron on parade. Squadron attention – Rt Dress – Eyes front Stand at Ease. N.C.O.’s I/C flights call the roll. Squadron attention N.C.O. I/C flights. Squadron stand at ease. N.C.O. about turn rejoin your flight quick march Squadron Attention hands over Squad Comm
Squad Com Squadron stand at ease, Sqn Attention. Fall in flight comm. Flight com salute fall in & take over.
Flight Com Stand at ease
Squadron Pell off by flights
Flight Com answer A.B.C.
Squadron Com A & C Stand at Ease B. Stu! [sic] at ease. Squadron attention – hands over
Flight Comm bang [sic] on N.C.O. Stands flight at ease turns round & stands at ease.
[page break]
44 COURSE,
2 OFF. MESS.
A.C.O.S.
RAF Stn.
CREDEN HILL
HEREFORD
Creden hill
Hereford.
[ink drawing of squadron badge]
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Notes for officers course
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Royal Air Force
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Trevor Hardcastle
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guard room
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Bartlett, Anthony Bertrand
Anthony Bartlett
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Three items. The collection consist of documents concerning Flight Lieutenant Anthony Bertrand Joseph Bartlett’s service. It includes a poem and two memoirs, one a recollection of a mine laying operation and one about an officers’ mess function.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Antony Bartlett and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
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2015-05-19
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[underlined] More than one liberty [/underlined]
Light beamed from a full moon as Todd made his way from his quarters on the airfield. It reflected on recently polished buttons and on his best blues. The batman had made sure his uniform looked its best, along with highly polished shoes.
Bright moons in the past had spelled danger, lighting up his aircraft for any lurking
fighter. This training airfield in the Midlands was a shock after the free and easy life
on the squadron. The Group Captain Station Commander was a non flying regular
who was all for "spit and polish" with no room for camaraderie.
He returned the salute of a passing airman making his way into the Mess. This was a
welcoming sight tonight as it was the occasion of the Station Ball. Ladies had been
invited, and a special effort had been made to make everything look attractive.
At the bar with drink in hand he returned the ribald remarks of the others grouped
round the bar, realising the strange sound emanating from the hall was the station
dance band practising. There was a sudden hush as the Station Commander walked in, his eyes taking in everything and everyone in turn. He joined a group of senior
officers whilst the barman came forward with his usual libation.
At that moment all attention turned to the door as there was a slamming of car doors. Ladies had arrived and instantly the whole mess became alive with their chattering; their colourful appearance. Swiftly they were greeting husbands, fiances and friends. Even with the rationing of materials for coupons somehow they managed to look like Hollywood stars. Little groups stood about laughing and chattering until at a signal from the C.O. they moved into the hall.
By this time the band was churning out some recognisable tunes, inviting dancers to
take to the floor. After several popular numbers refreshments were served for the
standing parties and chatter re-commenced.
A sudden burst of laughter from the bar turned people in that direction. The C.O.
decided to investigate. A young flying officer in the middle of the ladies had bared his
chest to show some scars made by guards in the Stalag Luft prison in which he had
been captive. He had escaped by hiding in a vegetable cart, surviving stabs by guards
investigating.
This peacetime C.O. saw nothing humorous or interesting in this, ordering the officer
to attend to his dress; leave the mess; and report to H.Q. at 0800hrs the next day. He
was posted to another camp forthwith
Such was an example of the difference between those who faced the enemy and
survived, and those who still treated their subordinates as though it was peacetime
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More than one liberty
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Relates an incident at an officers’ mess ball which contrasts the attitude of peacetime station commander to those found on operational stations. Describes events surrounding a station ball at a training base in the midlands. Includes general behaviour and arrival of the ladies. Relates and incident where a young flying officer bares his chest to show his war scars to some ladies and the peacetime, regular group captain’s response.
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Antony Bartlett
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One typewritten sheet
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eng
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Text. Memoir
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MBartlettA[Ser#-DoB]-150520-02
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Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
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David Bloomfield
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Great Britain
entertainment
mess
military discipline
military ethos
prisoner of war
training
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Potter, Peter
P Potter
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Potter, P
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39 items. Collection concerns Peter Potter, (1925 - 2019, 1876961 Royal Air Force). He flew operations as a rear gunner with 626 Squadron. Collection contains an oral history interview, his logbook, memoirs and photographs
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Peter Potter and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
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2015-09-14
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[underlined]Memories[/underlined]
On joining and training at Grove Court, the Padre told us which sins we must not commit. The Medical Officer told us how to commit them and the Discipline Flt/Sgt told us what would happen if caught.
[underlined]Bridlington[/underlined]
[underlined]1943[/underlined] On leaving Grove Court in London, I then went to
Bridlington. We lived in huts by the Spa. We actually had our meals in Bridlington Spa, which had been taken over by the RAF. We used the Spa as a communal centre and for lectures. A" my time at Bridlington was classroom stuff, apart from clay pigeon
shooting, which was also part of the training for gunnery. We were being taught the basics of navigation, bomb aiming, wireless operating and morse code. We also had physical training which could be a ten mile run or a route march along the beach,
avoiding the mined areas and of course there was always square bashing which everyone hated. We started to learn about machine guns, Brownings mainly, all the types that fitted into a Fraser Nash turret. Point five s, three oh three's. The point fives
were the type being used by the group we were going to in a Rose turret. I had two point fives instead of four three oh three's.
[page break]
From Bridlington, we went to Lindholme, Pembrey and Sandtoft to Bridgnorth. This is where I started flying, but we also did everything else, but just the basics.
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Gives account of time at Bridlington which included training on basic navigation, bomb aiming, wireless operating and morse code. Also included physical training and drill. Mentions training on machine guns and then moved on to Lindholme, Pembrey, Sandtoft and Bridgnorth.
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1943
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Two page printed document
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eng
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Text. Memoir
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BPotterPLPotterPLv20002, BPotterPLPotterPLv20003
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Royal Air Force
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Great Britain
England--Shropshire
England--Lincolnshire
England--Yorkshire
Wales--Carmarthenshire
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1943
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P Potter
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David Bloomfield
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air gunner
aircrew
bomb aimer
ground personnel
Initial Training Wing
medical officer
military discipline
Morse-keyed wireless telegraphy
navigator
physical training
RAF Bridgnorth
RAF Bridlington
RAF Lindholme
RAF Pembrey
RAF Sandtoft
training
wireless operator
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Reid, Kathleen
Reid, K
Reid, Kathryn
Reid, Katy
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An account of the resource
92 items and a <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2219">sub-collection with thirty-seven poems/songs</a>. The collection concerns Kathryn (Katy) Reid (Royal Air Force) and contains memoirs, correspondence, poems and photographs. The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by David Stuart Miers Reid and catalogued by Nigel Huckins
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2018-01-23
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Reid, K
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[underlined] Life Story Work – Kathleen (“Katie”) Reid
Katie’s time working as a flying controller, World War 2 [/underlined]
Katie decided to join up during the war as the result of her only sister’s death at the early age of 21 years. Due to the job that she was doing at the time, there was no need for her to join up, as it was not a requirement. Katie was working in the office in a Co-op establishment in Leeds. Katie considered joining both the air force and the land army. However, they stated that she was too small and delicate for the land army, so she joined the WAAF instead. Katie later thought that it probably caused her parents a lot of worry as a consequence.
Katie initially went to flying control at Grimsby, where the officer in charge was very kind to her. She spent approximately a year working there without training. All the men at Grimsby were very protective of her and used to warn others off her. For the first few nights at Grimsby Katie sat and listened to the other girls working. When they realised that she was competent enough, she was then allowed to begin her work there. Therefore she was quite knowledgeable before she went to Cranwell College. The officer in charge at Grimsby was keen on her going to Cranwell.
When Katie went to Cranwell, she trained in flying control. She was in the last group of girls to train there. She wished that they had also been taught more technical issues, to enable her to help the young men when they were in trouble, especially on their first flights. Katie remembered that they were sometimes inclined to panic, which Katie described as very distressing to witness. Katie felt that they really needed somebody with them who had already flown, so that they could relate to the experience.
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Katie described her job as holding no real danger in itself, though acknowledged that some girls in flying control had been injured when the returning planes had been pursued and attacked by Germans and they had been caught in the attacks.
Katie was initially stationed with Bomber Command, Grimsby and then Fighter Command, Norfolk. Katie remembers that Grimsby was not a negative place to work, even though everyone knew that every day could be their last. She remembers it as having a very positive atmosphere.
Katie was nick named “half pint” as she was the smallest WAAF at the stations. Katie described the bombers and fighters as being carefully and cleverly selected according to their personality types; the bombers being good team players, some being not so young, whereas the fighters in their Spitfires were often very young, wearing moustaches to make them look older. Katie said that the fighters worked alone, appeared relatively carefree in their approach and used to boast how many planes they had shot down. They always had one button on their coats undone to show they were fighters. Katie describes the fighters as wanting to look like “thoroughbreds” although they were still very young. By contrast, the bombers had to be good team workers. They trained in various areas and were therefore able to multi task, so that they could take over if one member of the crew was injured or killed.
The younger men, 17 – 18 years of age, were always at the back of the plane. They were hooked in and had difficulty getting out sometimes. They were very vulnerable in that position. Katie remembers that they were sometimes very pale, with “faces as white as chalk” on return, as they were often shocked. On return they would have to go up to the room to be questioned and would sometimes stagger up the stairs like old men.
2
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[two missing pages]
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colliding with the row of three trees near the airfield. More were lost on the landing return than on the outward run to Germany. The Medical Officer wept because he did not even have a chance to save them.
Katie visited Bernard’s parents after his death. She helped a local farmer to design a memorial for the men in his field, which still stands there. Bernard is buried in his uncle’s grave in Lincolnshire. Katie has a miniature memorial to Bernard, which has remnants of his aircraft on it. On the plaque, it states “Bernard – crew of Avro Lancaster JB 596. Crashed on return from Berlin, Dec. 16/17 1943.”
Katie had met Bernard at a dance. He was drunk with a bottle under his arm. He asked her to teach him to dance. Katie remembers that she could not dance very well. When she left for Cranwell, he saw her off on the bus, carrying her kit bag up the hill for her, asking her to write to him. He said that she was the nicest WAAF that he had ever met. In the last letter that he sent to her, he had been drinking with the boys in the crew. He was not happy with the pilot, who Katie says was married with children and had responsibilities. Katie says Bernard used to grumble about him and make fun of him, because he was stern and so on.
On one occasion, a training session was planned for air crew. 60 aircraft were lined up ready to go. Usually in her role as flying controller, Katie was the one to give the instructions and her colleague would record everything that was said on all sides, for evidence in case of errors. On one particular occasion, there were 60 aircraft lined up at night, ready to be involved in some training involving circuits and bumps. The officer in charge of the station wished to take over and give the instructions, believing that it may be too much for Katie. However, Katie asserted herself, stating that she was trained
5
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at Cranwell. The officer let her get on with it and she ensured that she did it perfectly. The training took approximately two hours. At the end of it the officer just stood up and said “thank you” and left.
Katie remembers that some men were killed during the initial tests. Many of them were from New Zealand and Australia. They panicked during the initial training and were killed. Katie states that there was a shortage of flyers, so they did not get the training that they deserved. They used to be taken to the flat fields to train, where there were a limited number of hazards, such as water.
Those men that refused to fly were stripped of their ribbons in front of everyone and publicly humiliated. Katie never attended, as she “could not have born it.” The men were put in to an army prison with the bare essentials. Katie described them as “weak as kittens” when they came out. Their first cigarette on release would make them sick.
Katie remembers that some men could not take the pace, which was not their fault. She says that money and time had been spent on their training, however, people cannot tell what they can bear until it happens. Katie remembers that there was a very strict army prison in Scotland. There were nets to catch the men if they tried to jump and commit suicide.
Katie remembers that at the dances, anyone there who could play an instrument did. The aircrew used to drink, so they did not know if the women could dance or not, which Katie described as an advantage to the women!
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[underlined] Katie’s life after the war. [/underlined]
After the war, Katie gained a scholarship for an acting academy in London. She was there for approximately one-and-a-half years. She has four medals for the four different areas of study which she completed. As a child, from about ten years of age, she had gone to a “lovely woman” in Leeds, who gave her private acting lessons. Therefore, she had been interested in acting from an early age.
After Katie and her husband married, they moved a lot. He was a Mason and the Masons helped them to settle into the different towns that they moved to. They used to go to the associated dances. Katies used to enjoy dressing up and the food and the company. The last Masonic Lodge that he belonged to was the London one.
Katie said that her husband never though anything of moving. They had a few houses built. Katie was always happy to follow on. She remembers that it was always nice to go somewhere new.
Katie’s husband was a Scottish orphan. His grandmother had brought him up. She describes him as very strong. He was from a mining village, but decided that he was not going to go down the mines. He ‘got on his bike’ at the age of fourteen and got himself a job in a large house as a butler. The house was owned by an MP. The job ceased at the start of the war when the MP returned to London. Her husband was in Africa and Egypt during the war. He had no leave for several years. His first job post war was via a friend of Katie’s father and was based in London.
Katie lived in Cyprus for ten years. She had a house built out there. She really enjoyed her life out there and they had a
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full life with lots of parties. Katie remembers that the Greek men used to have many affairs, however, when the divorce laws were introduced she said that life was better for the women, as the men had to be more careful!
On return from Cyprus Katie and her husband owned shops and employed on average two assistants. The first shop was in the south by the seaside. Each shop that they ran incorporated a post office. She remembers that they never stopped working. Katies used to do the balancing of the books every Friday evening.
Both Katie and her husband used to work within the shops. They had shops in four or five different locations, including the south and in Scotland at different times.
They used to sell up and then move. They sold their Torquay business to a man who later stole money and ended up in prison. They used to specialise in books, pens and fruit. Katie misses that life. She used to enjoy chatting to the customers.
At one stage Katie lived in a village near Blackpool. She used to go to a lady for sculpture classes in the evenings. She had some free time as she was not working at the time and her husband was often away helping out in the post office that they had. Katie has photos of her at the night class. Katie has a very accomplished sculpture (bust) of a black male model that she created. She has an accompanying photograph of the model at the class which indicates how accurate the likeness is.
Katie has other beautiful sculptures that she has created both in clay and wood. She has several wood carvings, including a large one of a bird of prey and an Elizabethan style carving of a lady, reminiscent of a child’s doll of the time. Katie states that the theme is linked to slavery. The woman is a carving of a lady from a very religious family, near to the crown. The lady
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and her brother were slave dealers and prominent in English society. They were involved in bringing black men over from American and dumping them in the sea. Katie made the sculpture as she was interested in the combination of social status and the acts that they committed which horrify Katie.
Katie made the sculpture of the nude reclining figure first, followed by the bust of the black male model, then the bird, followed by the Elizabethan style lady.
Katie made the clay bust of her son herself at home after the classes had finished. In it he is portrayed as being approximately four years of age, with curly hair. They lived near someone with a forge, so they partly baked it for her.
At one stage, when Katie was living in Stirling, she operated as a councillor. She was also a Bailey for the council of Stirling. She nearly became Mayor, but they moved house before this could happen. She lived in Stirling for about ten years.
Katie used to teach at Leeds College of music and after she married, she taught at different schools in Scotland and England. She used to teach English and acting. At one stage she used to travel from Stirling to Glasgow by train every day and then take a bus. Her husband used to give her a lift to the train. She initially taught in three infant schools and then in taught at three secondary schools, including one serving the Goebals. [sic]
When Katie taught in the Goebals [sic] in Glasgow, she remembers that the houses were being pulled down and there was water everywhere. She taught there for about five years. She describes the children as “lovely”, some being not very strong, but Katie remembers that there were lots of good mothers who worked hard to keep things going. There were many
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immigrants from Africa places in the Goebals. [sic] Katie had to teach them English.
Two of Katie’s students from the Goebals [sic] won the yearly prize for public speaking, run by the local newspaper. She used to get the children to do a lot of choral speaking, where they were in choirs but spoke the words. The children would get a certificate for their participation.
During the last few years of her husband’s life, he and Katie gave up the shops and went abroad for holidays a lot. He was unwell, but they had a lovely time.
[underlined] Katie – general [/underlined]
Katie attributes her small stature, leading to her nick-name of half-pint, to the lack of food in Yorkshire after the Great War.
Katie’s sister was younger than Katie, but they were very Katie remembers that her sister went on holiday with her friend. They slept in the same bed, which was usual then. Her friend, unbeknown to her, had TB. Katie’s sister contracted it. Her sister refused to go into hospital, so the family acquired a cottage in Yorkshire. Katie’s mother nursed her. The doctors used to visit from Harrogate. Katie and her father used to visit at weekends. Katie used to cook and take her chicken. She died by the age of 21.
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Life story work - Kathleen ("Katie") Reid
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Covers early life and reasons for joining up. Mentions initial posting to flying control at Grimsby followed by posting to Cranwell for training in flying control. Postings to Grimsby and Fighter Command Norfolk. Goes on with Katie's description of aircrew and their reaction to operations. Missing pages 3 and 4. Page five start halfway through description of aircraft that cashed on return for operations. Describes her relationship to Bernard a member of crew who was killed. Mentions memorial to 'Bernard - crew of Avro Lancaster JB596 crashed on return from Berlin, Dec 16/17 1943'. Gives account of Katie's highly competent work as aircraft controller. Adds comments on inexperienced aircrew who were killed and treatment of aircrew who refused to fly. Mentions dances. Continues with Katie's life and marriage after the war. Ends with description of Katie.
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1943-12-16
1943-12-17
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Germany
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eng
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BReidDReidKv1
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memorial
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Peck, Peter John. Trial of Thomas Hamilton White
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Five items. Documents about the court martial of Thomas Hamilton White in India. Peter Peck acted as Defending Officer.
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2016-04-25
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Tele:- RIVER SIDE 261.
[underlined] CONFIDENTIAL [/underlined].
From:- No. 3 (Indian) Group, R.A.F. (P.1)
To:- The Defending Officer – F/Lt. P.J. PECK (164710) of R.A.F. Station, Calcutta.
Date:- 18th November, 1946.
Ref:- 3(I)G/C.2007/238/P.1.
[underlined] DISTRICT COURT MARTIAL.
CASE OF NO. 1566828 L.A.C. WHITE, T.H. [/underlined]
You are notified that you have been detailed to act as Defending Officer at the above District Court Martial which has been convened to assemble at R.A.F. Station, Calcutta on the 27th day of November, 1946, at 10.00 hours.
2. The following papers are enclosed herewith for your use:-
(a) Convening Order. [inserted] (To follow later) [/inserted]
(b) Charge Sheet. [inserted] (To be obtained from Adjutant, RAF Calcutta) [/inserted]
(c) Copy Summary of Evidence (in which the inadmissible passages have been ruled out).
(d) List of Witnesses.
3. You will observe from the copy Summary of Evidence enclosed that certain portions of the evidence have been ruled out. These particular portions are inadmissible in evidence and are not to be given at the trial.
4. The Original Summary of Evidence is in the hands of the Prosecuting Officer and will be made available by him should you wish to raise any matter in connection with the evidence which has been ruled out, otherwise the Original Summary will not be used at all. In this connection, your attention is drawn to A.C.S.E.A. (Admin) Order No. 223/45.
5. Your attention is also drawn to Section 33 of A.P. 837 and A.M.O. A.474/43 in which the duties of a Defending Officer are fully set out.
[signature]
(N.C. DATTA) F.L.
for Group Captain,
Staff Officer i/c Administration,
[underlined] No. 3 (Indian) Group, R.A.F. [/underlined]
Encl:- As stated.
[page break]
ADDITIONAL SUMMARY OF EVIDENCE
IN THE CASE OF
NO. 1566828 L.A.C. WHITE, THOMAS HAMILTON.
OF MOVEMENTS EASTERN REGION, RAF CALCUTTA.
5th Witness for the Prosecution.
187279 F/Lt. Osborn, Douglas James of Movements Eastern Region, R.A.F. Calcutta being duly sworn states:-
I am employed as M.T.O. Acting Adjutant at R.A.F. Movements Eastern Region R.A.F. Calcutta.
On looking through records held at this Unit, I find that the accused, whom I recognise as No. 1566828 L.A.C. White, reported for duty at this Unit on the 5th August 1946, and has been on this Unit since that day.
The accused declines to cross examine.
Sd/- D.J. OSBORN F/LT.
The accused has been warned under R.P. 4 (e) and declines to make a statement or give evidence on oath.
The accused declines to call witnesses for the defence.
Certify that the foregoing Additional Summary of Evidence consisting of one page was taken down by me, at Headquarters R.A.F. Movements Eastern Region, Calcutta in the presence of the accused and that R.P. 4 (c), (d) (e), and (f) were complied with, on the 10th October 1946.
Sd/- D.W.K. JAMES F/O.
Officer taking Additional Summary of Evidence.
[page break]
[underlined] CHARGE SHEET [/underlined]
The accused No. 1566828. LAC. T.H. WHITE, R.A.F. Movements Eastern Region, an airman of the Regular Air Force is charged with:-
[underlined] A.F.A SECT. 40. [/underlined]
CONDUCT TO THE PREJUDICE OF GOOD ORDER AND AIR FORCE DISCIPLINE
in that he,
on a public road at Kharagpur, on 3rd August, 1946, improperly stopped a motor truck belonging to Kartar Singh and engaged in a quarrel with the said Kartar Singh during which he discharged several rounds from a revolver.
[signature]
(R.A. BARTON)
Wing Commander Commanding,
[underlined] R.A.F. Station., Calcutta. [/underlined]
CALCUTTA.
[underlined] 12th November, 1946. [/underlined]
To be tried by District Court Martial.
[signature]
(T.H. BOYLAN)
Wing Commander,
For Air Commodore,
Air Officer Commanding,
[underlined] No 3 (Indian) Group, R.A.F. [/underlined]
BARRACKPORE.
[underlined] 16th November, 1946. [/underlined]
[page break]
ORDERS BY AIR COMMODORE A.L.A. PERRY-KEENE, O.B.E.
[underlined] AIR OFFICER COMMANDING, NO 3 (INDIAN) GROUP, R.A.F [/underlined]
Barrackpore, 22nd November, 1946.
Number 1566828 Leading Aircraftsman Thomas Hamilton WHITE of R.A.F. Movements Eastern Region, R.A.F Station., Calcutta., an airman of the Regular Air Force.
The detail of Officers mentioned below will assemble at R.A.F. Station, Calcutta on the 27th day of November, 1946, at 10-00 hours for the purpose of trying by District Court Martial the accused person named in the margin.
[underlined] PRESIDENT [/underlined]
Squadron Leader H. CURTIS (49167) of No 3 (Indian) Group, R.A.F, Barrackpore.
[underlined] MEMBERS [/underlined]
Flight Lieutenant J. L. PRICE (51146) of R.A.F. Station, Ranchi.
Flight Lieutenant R.P.M. WORRELL (49128) of R.A.F. Station, Dum Dum.
[inserted] F/LT WEINBERG [/inserted]
[underlined][ WAITING MEMBER [/underlined]
One Flight Lieutenant of R.A.F. of not less than two years commissioned service to be detailed by the Officer Commanding R.A.F. Station, Calcutta.
[underlined] JUDGE ADVOCATE [/underlined]
Flight Lieutenant BASANT SINGH (IND/2723) Office of the Deputy Judge Advocate General, Eastern Command, has been appointed Judge Advocate.
[underlined] PROSECUTOR [/underlined]
Flying Officer D.W.K. JAMES (200681) of No 3 (Indian) Group, R.A.F.
The accused will be warned and all Witnesses duly required to attend.
The Proceedings will be forwarded to the Senior Personnel Staff Officer, Headquarters No 3 (Indian) Group, R.A.F, under Confidential Cover.
Signed this 22nd November, 1946.
[signature]
(T.H. BOYLAN) Wg; Cdr,
Senior Personnel Staff Officer,
For Air Commodore,
Air Officer Commanding,
[underlined] No 3 (Indian) Group., R.A.F. [/underlined]
[page break]
Revolver kept at C.I.D. ANDERSON HOUSE ALIPORE.
No. S & W. 272269.
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Letter to Peter Peck
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The letter advises Peter that he is detailed to act as Defending Officer at a Court Martial. Also attached are supplementary items of evidence, the charge sheet, Officers making up the Court Martial and details of Thomas' weapon.
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eng
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SPeckPJ164710v10001, SPeckPJ164710v10003, SPeckPJ164710v10004, SPeckPJ164710v10006, SPeckPJ164710v10007
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Royal Air Force
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1946-11-27
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India
India--Kolkata
military discipline
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Reid, Kathleen
Reid, K
Reid, Kathryn
Reid, Katy
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92 items and a <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2219">sub-collection with thirty-seven poems/songs</a>. The collection concerns Kathryn (Katy) Reid (Royal Air Force) and contains memoirs, correspondence, poems and photographs. The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by David Stuart Miers Reid and catalogued by Nigel Huckins
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2018-01-23
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Reid, K
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[underlined] Monday [/underlined]
Cpl Marshall GW
2015924
Telephone Exch
RAF Waltham
Nr Grimsby
[underlined] Lincs [/underlined]
My Dear Kathy,
Just a few hurried lines whilst on duty, first off I must say I was sorry I missed seeing you the day you went back but I thought you were going later, so I hope you will forgive me anyway dear it was nice seeing you and I hope you really had a good time.
Well I hope you havn’t [sic] been to [sic] busy since being back, I heard from Eve that you had been on a charge, Kathy
[page break]
[underlined] 2 [/underlined]
I am surprised, still Church Parade is a bind I quite agree.
Eve went on leave on Saturday, Grace has’nt [sic] returned again she has a bad arm an [sic] unable to travel, so we are left with five operators, still we can manage we didn’t want to scubb [sic] Tinks leave.
Off [sic] course lady Scullian returns on the 12th, not so grand really but I dont [sic] think she will be here long.
We have a Sgts Mess dance here tonight but I’m not so keen they are only a drunken concern.
[missing pages]
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Letter to Kathy from G W Marshall
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Writes that she was sorry to have missed her the day she left but says she had a good time. Comments on activities and catches up with news of friends.
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G W Marshall
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Great Britain
England--Lincolnshire
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Royal Air Force
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eng
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Two-page handwritten letter
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EMarshallGWReidKM[Date]-01
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Ford, Terry
Ford, T
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135 items. The collection concerns Terry Ford. He flew operations as a pilot with 75 Squadron. It contains photographs, his log book, operational maps, letters home during training, and documents including emergency drills. There are two albums of photographs, one of navigation logs, and another of target photographs.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Julia Burke and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
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IBCC Digital Archive
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2017-03-13
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Ford, T
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MR & MRS A.G. FORD.
26 CORONATION AVENUE,
FISHPONDS
BRISTOL,
ENGLAND.
885156
1585220 LAC FORD T.A.
A2 Flight, OT Course
35 E.F.T.S.
Neepawa
Man
CANADA
Date: 21.12.42
Dear All,
I didn’t write before, as I wanted to find out if I’d passed. I have, thank goodness, but we’ve been in a bit of a panic as several chaps have been chucked off, & I wasn’t too [deleted] sh [/deleted] sure.
We are having the flight dinner to-night, but I can’t go, unfortunately as I am on Jankers again for not turning up on a parade. Rather a poor show.
I’ve had rather a poor week as I had to be before the Chief Flying Instructor for having a dog-fight with an instructor’s plane. However I got off O.K.
I have been recommended for single-engine planes although this doesn’t necessarily mean I shall go on them.
Thank you very much for the nice birthday telegram. It arrived just before my birthday. I’ve had quite a few Christmas cards. Did you get mine?
I’m writing an airgraph as we have heard there is practically no Airmail now. This probably explains why my letters have taken so long to arrive.
I am going on a fortnight’s leave to-morrow, & I’m going to Winnipeg, as we are not allowed to go to the [missing word] and as we don’t get a railway warrant, I can’t afford to go anywhere further afield.
If I go on singles I have a chance of going to one of three stations, of which one is Weyburn. In any case they are all fairly near there so I should see Don.
That’s all the news for now.
Love to all
Terry
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Letter from LAC T. A. Ford to his family. He writes that he has passed his training; recommended for single engine aircraft; has been put on Jankers (punishment for wrong-doing) so won’t be able to attend the flight dinner; going on a two week leave to Winnipeg and thanks them for their birthday cards.
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Terry Ford
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1942-12-21
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One handwritten sheet
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eng
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EFordTAFord[Fam]421221
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Royal Air Force
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Great Britain
England--Bristol
Canada
Manitoba--Neepawa
Manitoba--Winnipeg
Saskatchewan--Weyburn
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England--Gloucestershire
Manitoba
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1942-12-21
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Letter from Terry Ford to his parents
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military discipline
training
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Ford, Terry
Ford, T
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135 items. The collection concerns Terry Ford. He flew operations as a pilot with 75 Squadron. It contains photographs, his log book, operational maps, letters home during training, and documents including emergency drills. There are two albums of photographs, one of navigation logs, and another of target photographs.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Julia Burke and catalogued by Barry Hunter.
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2017-03-13
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Ford, T
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CANADIAN LEGION
WAR SERVICES
1585520 LAC Ford T.A.
A2 Flight, 67 Course,
35 EFTS,
Neepawa
Manitoba
CANADA.
19-11-1942
Dear Mum, Dad, Yvonne & Moira,
Sorry I have not written for a few days but I was on 3 days “Jankers”. I didn’t turn up for “Link” trainer, as I didn’t see the notice. Unfortunately on the 3rd day, I was late for a Janker parade & was “admonished” & given an extra day. Still I’ve finished now.
All I have heard from you so far is the cable. Thanks for that, but do you know it took [deleted word] a fortnight to arrive.
I have posted my Christmas cards. I could only get 9 so I had to spread them a bit. I meant to send one to Yvonne [deleted] to [/deleted] but I’m afraid I have lost her address. I sent one to Gran Ford after all. I was going to send one to John, Charlie & Basil, but they would have been hopelessly late. I hope Auntie Lot & Gran Chandler get [deleted] there [/deleted] theirs as I am a bit shaky on the address. Also ‘Auntie Cis’
By the way I see on your cable that you thank me for my airgraph. I sent a cable as soon as I arrived at Moncton. Did you receive it?
I am going to Winnipeg this week-end, & have been invited to Don’s friend’s house to stay. Don is also going to try to get there.
I’ve got plenty of solo hours in now, & am now doing a certain amount of aerobatics – I always do them at a safe height, & they are very enjoyable.
We had a very good show here this week. The company was the “Lifebuoy Jollies[?]. Advertising the soap, of course.
However, they were very good, indeed. In fact, it was in watching them that I got my extra dose of Jankers. Defaulters are not allowed to see camp entertainment, but I had to give out programmes & so was allowed to stay. I was so interested in the show that I forgot to parade again until too late.
By the way Mum, I haven’t seen any Hiltone[?] over here yet, but I’ll look out for it.
The radio programmes have been very interesting lately. They are as you probably know, all sponsored by advertising companies, but we have heard Veronica Lake, Lana Turner, Don Ameche, Ray Milland, Irene Dunne, Edgar Bergen & Charlie MacArthur, W. C. Fields & Jack Benny, in various plays. The plays are not improved by being cut off in the middle, while the announcer tells you that your liver is out of order & you need “Stinko”.
I hope you’re studying for your exams, fishy, & if you pass I may manage to get you something else beside a watch.
Any news of the pub. yet, Dad? I hope you get your wishes soon. When is the old dame at the Lion going to snuff it?
The local butcher in Neepawa used to live in Bristol & a friend of his has asked me to go & see him as he is very interested in the old town, still. There are really a tremendous number of chaps who came from England & they all introduce themselves & yarn about the Old Country.
Well, I think that’s all the news for now so Cheerioh[sic]
[name and P.S. cut short due to inadequate scanning]
[page break]
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Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family that he has plenty of hours solo flying. He also writes that he has had two spells in jankers.
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Terry Ford
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1942-11-19
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Two handwritten sheets
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eng
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EFordTAFordAG-[Mrs]-Y-M421119-0001,
EFordTAFordAG-[Mrs]-Y-M421119-0002
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Royal Air Force
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Canada
Manitoba--Neepawa
New Brunswick--Moncton
New Brunswick
Manitoba
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1942-11-19
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Sue Smith
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military discipline
pilot
training
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Lamprey, Peter
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122 items. The collection contains letters from Flight Sergeant Peter Lamprey (1384535 Royal Air Force) to 'Uncle Bill' W Gunton and his former colleagues at Waterlow Printers, Park Royal, London. The letters cover all his stages of training and operations at Royal Air Force Ludford Magna. A wireless operator / air gunner, he was killed, aged 36, on 14 January 1944 during an operation on Braunschweig when 101 Squadron Lancaster LM367 was attacked by a night fighter and crashed at Lautenthal. <br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Dereck Titchen and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.<br /><br /> A photograph of Peter and his final resting place appears in the Arthur Standivan collection <a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/items/show/35884">here.</a><br /><br />Additional information onPeter Lamprey is available via the <a href="https://losses.internationalbcc.co.uk/loss/113449/">IBCC Losses Database.</a>
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2016-02-24
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1384535. A. C. 2. Lamprey.
3 Wing. B. Sqdn. Hut. Z31
RAF. Camp. Yatesbury.
NR. Calne. Wilts.
Dear Bill – friends - Mr Hunt and a hell of lot of others.
Many thanks for the parcel. It was, as you must know, corn in Egypt. When the mob saw the fags I had to take refuge in the guard room and get put on charge for safety. This is no new thing as I am now doing jankers for being late back from leave. I am shovelling coal from the bunkers to the cookhouse, or thats [sic] what the W. O. thinks. The jankers here are the easiest way of spending an evening I’ve ever struck. They march you to the dump, point to the coal, point to the shovels and then pop it. So do we. At 9 o’clock I shall dirty my hands and sign off just like clockwork.
I struck very unlucky this week-end. Wangled a pass, and got home to the missus bright and early. Sunday night, started back full of vim and hope and arrived back at camp at 3, oclock [sic] in the morning after a twenty mile walk, well f----. We broke in, ducked the guards and slid into kip. Very pleased with ourselves. [missing word], up and found ourselves on a charge, they
[page break]
had checked up at 12 o’clock, hence the 4 days.
Its [sic] a good job the RAF are a dauntless band of heroes or we’d never try it again.
We have been following Eddie Hunts’ ideas and doing without beer for quite a while. There’s no beer or baccy for miles and I realise now why he always finds himself the enemy of mankind. I feel that way myself.
After all the talk and rumours it has finally boiled down to a twelve weeks [sic] course with flying in the last fortnight. The way they keep f---- us about I’ve seriously considered asking for my cards and if the Sergeant hadn’t asked me to parade with all the others I’d be back tomorrow.
They are a daft lot of perishers in our medical room, they think a hormone is a cry from a pregnant prostitute. If you have a pain over your wrist they give you ‘mist expect’ if its below you dab it with iodine. If they only knew of the wonderful cures that are affected by this treatment they’d shut up all ‘civvy’ hospitals. Mind you some of it might be the pact that sick-parade [sic] is a 6.30 and the cup of tea in bed has to be missed.
I’m sorry to hear of Fred Baulch, but he should have no trouble in getting fixed for the duration and get among the big money in munitions. He can help build me a plane (vide posters), or the way we are going, my grandson.
[page break]
[underlined] 3 [/underlined]
They seem to be getting very hot about p---- off without leave. One of the mob got 196 hrs [smudged] detention [/smudged] at Aldershot for being caught in London. A.W.O. so we shall have to look very innocent when we duck next time. Talk about a thrilling life, its one large game and only our honest open faces keep our bodies out of jail.
They are bashing about forty different [deleted] indecipherable word [/deleted] things at us all day and by this time I have finished I shall know everything about anything. What with Morse, radio telephony, wireless construction, generators and motors, secret instruction and what have you it will have to something unusual that I know nothing about. Something like air-gunnery.
How are the spotters doing these days of peace, it’s a sign the RAF shifted their best personnel south and I think a letter of thanks to the boys here is indicted. I notice that both spotters, Jack M. and Co have forgotten how to write, you can’t learn with one letter. It’s practise they need, only dont [sic] practise on me, I’ve had enough people doing that with all these courses. And Mr. Slipper, is he still shouting in a whisper? I wish he was my N.C.O I’d begin to enjoy life every day instead of only all the time. In any case it’s about time some of them there herbs got some service in, all the good jobs are getting full and the WAAFS - A.T.S etc [sic] worn out.
Things in the last line are moving towards a
[page break]
successful conclusion and off we shall go again for another round of pleasure in the flying field, and Mr. Hunt, all done on YMCA tea. No beer this voyage. Boy, that’s the way to find ‘em. Well its getting on for parade time and I must dirty my hands a bit. Look after yourself in these dangerous days, someone might do you down for your fags. Remember me to everyone that counts and to those that can’t.
Eight more weeks and I’ll be along to see you and shake hands with some honest workers, if any start up there in the meantime.
Remember me to the fitters etc. the Guv’nor [sic] and co. Tell Rusty I’ve got a spare bed one side of me if he wants to join.
Best of luck and see you one day.
Pete.
P. S. Remember me to the others when you write them. If Moloney gets called let me know and I’ll celebrate first and pray for him after. If he still wants to knock my block off I’ll take on after his first fortnight, [deleted] w [/deleted] he won’t get his hands above his waist.
See you in jail.
Pete.
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Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
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Peter Lamprey writes that he is on ‘jankers’ for being late back from leave and about problems with life in general. He mentions training and then writes colourfully about how he feels about the Royal Air Force and particularly, the medical staff. He notes the strict punishment meted out for going absent without leave.
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Peter Lamprey
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Four page handwritten letter
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eng
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ELampreyPGuntonW[Date]-46
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Royal Air Force
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England--Wiltshire
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Hogan, P J
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2017-12-05
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Hogan, PJ
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Ninety-six items and a sub-collection with twenty two items..
The collection concerns Flight Sergeant Pat Hogan (436464 Royal Australian Air Force) and contains letters home to his family, his flying log book, accounts of his aircraft being shot down and him baling out, official documents, certificates and photographs.
He flew operations as a navigator with 466 Squadron.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Elizabeth Anne Lusby and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
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A436464 F/S HOGAN P.J.
RAAF AUSPO
LONDON
10/11/44
Dear Marie,
I have to hand your air letter of the 27th & might as well answer it right away as I still have about 20 mins of my lunch hour to fill in. We are going down to the village tonight in force to initiate Wally Welsh our engineer, whom we only picked up about a week ago. We were in early to get a lad from the South so that we could understand him. Wally comes from Dorset & hardly knows what to make of us as yet for the boys have peppered him with so many fantastic stories with such obvious sincerity he doesn't quite know what & whom to believe. Incidentally Bill Bullen is adept on this story telling racket. Re your inquiry as to which form of writing is the quicker. These are on the average by about 3 days in that they do not have to be photographed. However it chiefly depends on how you catch the mail – which of course are not published. So it therefore doesn't really matter which you write. For instance I also had one from Doreen today dated 30th Oct. As for this district you're telling me its cold, particularly where we are now.
[page break]
2.
England had a gale this week & do you think she was the goods by the time it reached us from across the moors. When it is raining you are up to your knees & when it is not raining the pools are covered in ice & your face, ears & feet are perpetually bitterly cold. Hence since our arrival we've not budged out of the hut after the fire's alight of a night. To make matters worse we have struck a place for the first time where they are pretty keen on discipline & they really make it uncomfortable these nights for defaulters. So far we have been let off with two cautions pleading innocence & will probably “go for the race track” next time. I guess in another month or so we will have the snow & am not exactly looking forward to my first White Christmas. Up till today we were the only full Aussie crew & I was pleased to see 4 more arrive today, particularly as all the Navs are old pals of mine.
The Melb. Cup is run tonight & I'll be listening in on the Australian News on Tuesday night. Last week they were all for Sirius. No doubt Dad will be there & I hope he does alright. The tax refund must have been a pleasant surprise.
I think I told you about the
[page break]
arrival of your parcels in good condition. As a matter of fact the cocoa & milk has been very nice the last few nights. I must soon write to Daisey. It is rather awkward you know for the parcel she sent & [deleted] one [/deleted] a hamper whose sender I don't know were half hitched from Alan's trunk in transit from our last station.
My twenty minutes is up so instead of hanging on to this to finish it as is my usual custom. I'll post it now & write again in a few days.
Love to you all
Pat.
[page break]
AIR LETTER
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Letter from Pat Hogan to Miss Marie Hogan
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Writes of his panned activity to initiate their new English flight engineer into their Australian crew. Discusses best ways to send mail. Mentions other mail received and current weather. Writes of conditions on his station and that they were keen on discipline and about getting into trouble. Mentions that snow is due soon and he was not looking forward to a white Christmas. Mentions that that they as the only fully Australian crew had now been joined by four others whose navigators were all old pals of his. Says he will be listening to the Melbourne cup on the radio. Reports arrival of her parcels in good condition. Concludes with other gossip.
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P J Hogan
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1944-11-10
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Four sided handwritten airmail letter
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eng
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EHoganPJHoganM441110
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Civilian
Royal Australian Air Force
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Great Britain
England--London
Australia
Victoria--Bendigo
Victoria
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1944-11-10
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Jan Waller
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IBCC Digital Archive
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flight engineer
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military living conditions
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Payne, Malcolm
Malcolm H Payne
M H Payne
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54 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant Malcolm L Payne (417512 Royal Australian Air Force). He flew operations from RAF Bardney as an air gunner with 9 Squadron and was killed in action along with other members of his crew on 13 July 1944. The collection consists of his letters to Miss Doris Weeks, letters from Doris Weeks to Malcolm Payne's mother after his death and official letters to Doris Weeks from the Royal Australian Air Force concerning his death, grave and bequeaths. <br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Debbie Brown and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.<br /><br />Additional information on Malcolm L Payne is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/118239/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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2018-05-18
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postmark]
[postage stamp]
Miss Doris Weeks,
37 Hawthorne Rd.,
Bunker’s Hill,
[underlined] Lincoln. [/underlined]
[page break]
SOUTH AUSTRALIA FIGHTING FORCES COMFORTS FUND
A417512 F/Sgt. Payne M.H.
R.A.F. Bardney. Lincs.
[deleted] Hello [/deleted]
My Dearest Darling,
Only a little weeny teeny note for now.
There isn’t anything very important to tell you just yet ‘cept I love you. xxx.
“Midge” hasn’t come back yet the bloody idiot and though we were on the battle order for tonight we can’t go because of him.
I’ll bet it’ll be a nice little short French do too. (Notice that word “do”). Ever hear of it?
Anyway – to continue – It will probably mean a court marshall for the “wheely”
[page break]
xx
bugger and it’ll do him OK. – good I mean.
It’s a very serious thing to miss Ops.
I have been thinking I should have stayed in the mess a while longer in case you rang but I don’t really expect you would today. Right darling?
Another 600 cigs. Arrived for me this morning – isn’t it just too grand.
Somebody grabbed the new kite when it came in and we are still left without a plane. Wouldn’t it!
[page break]
xxx.
Isn’t it a miserable old day Pet. It cheeses me off slightly and I really haven’t the strength to go out into this wind.
Seriously though I don’t feel to [sic] bad apart from a small amount of randiness! Yes it’s true too. Oh hell!!!!
Must finish now darling one – and – [underlined] Please [/underlined] don’t worry too much. Everything is all right.
Bye for now Chic.
All my love and x’s
Yours.
[underlined] Malcolm Henry. [/underlined]
[circled X] ?
[circled X] [symbol]
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Letter from Malcolm Payne to Doris Weeks
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Writes about a colleague who has not returned to camp and crew removed from operation as result. Could lead to court martial. Reports arrival of 600 cigarettes and that they still do not have their own aircraft. Finished with love talk.
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1944-06-05
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Three page handwritten letter and envelope
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eng
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EPayneMHWeeksD440605
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Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
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Great Britain
England--Lincolnshire
England--Lincoln
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1944-06-05
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IBCC Digital Archive
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Tricia Marshall
David Bloomfield
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Malcolm Payne
love and romance
military discipline
RAF Bardney
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Payne, Malcolm
Malcolm H Payne
M H Payne
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An account of the resource
54 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant Malcolm L Payne (417512 Royal Australian Air Force). He flew operations from RAF Bardney as an air gunner with 9 Squadron and was killed in action along with other members of his crew on 13 July 1944. The collection consists of his letters to Miss Doris Weeks, letters from Doris Weeks to Malcolm Payne's mother after his death and official letters to Doris Weeks from the Royal Australian Air Force concerning his death, grave and bequeaths. <br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Debbie Brown and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.<br /><br />Additional information on Malcolm L Payne is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/118239/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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IBCC Digital Archive
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2018-05-18
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Payne, MH
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[postmark]
[postage stamp]
Miss Doris Weeks,
37 Hawthorne Rd.,
Bunker’s Hill,
Lincoln
[underlined] Lincs. [/underlined]
[page break]
[inserted] whata. [sic] B-y mess [/inserted]
[Royal Air Force crest]
A417512
F/Sgt. Payne. M.H.
R.A.F Bardney
Lincs.
My Darling,
I am in the Anteroom waiting for briefing – Ah! they want me to go to the hut so hang on a mo’ and I’ll be with you again.
Well I’m here. And darling, isn’t it a filthy night but they’ll send us just the same, [deleted] but [/deleted] in the early hrs. of the morning probably. Anyway this weather isn’t a safe bet to be flying in. I don’t like it. Why worry.
Yes! and you stop worrying too kid – it’s not
[page break]
xx
good for you. You may feel a little better with Elsie’s help but there isn’t any need for it. Please cheer up. For me – [deleted] [indecipherable letter] [/deleted] Ugh?
You know my hands are so cold I almost can’t hold my pen. Thanks millions and millions for the gloves Pet.
After you rang today I dived down to the village with my laundry and so back to the old grind again ‘till 3 O’clock when I came back here and snoozed until 4.30.
[page break]
xxx
Hell!! “listing [sic]” to the rain. And it [sic] terrible darling.
It’s just like one of our Winter days at home.
I guess by now you are cuddled up in front of a lovely warm fire reading Waltzing Matilda – time 6.45. Gee! but don’t I wish I were there with you sweetheart.
Last night I went to the camp pictures with young Scotty. “Captain Courage”
Have you seen it? It’s one of the best I’ve ever seen. I think.
Midge came back today and hell I feel
[page break]
xxxx
sorry for him. He was quite surprised when he got here and found it should have been Monday morning.
He got home and didn’t look at his leave pass again. They won’t let him fly with us tonight and have him waiting I think for a court marshall. It’s a damned pity – He was just beginning to work hard too.
Darling one – I’m out of gossip, Scandal etc. so will pack in for now.
All my fondest love always.
Yours
Malcolm
Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxx
Xxxxxxxxx
[circled X] ?
[circled X] 4U (‘Night Pet)
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Letter from Malcolm Payne to Doris Weeks
Description
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Starts by encouraging her not to worry. Complains about the weather. Mentions he went to camp cinema and that their errant colleague had returned at last but having missed an operation was likely for court martial.
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1944-06-07
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Four page handwritten letter and envelope
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eng
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EPayneMHWeeksD440607
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Civilian
Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
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Great Britain
England--Lincolnshire
England--Lincoln
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1944-06-07
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IBCC Digital Archive
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Tricia Marshall
David Bloomfield
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Malcolm Payne
entertainment
love and romance
military discipline
RAF Bardney
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Boldy, David
Dave Boldy
D A Boldy
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An account of the resource
334 items. The collection concerns Flight Sergeant David Adrian Boldy (1918 – 1942, 923995 Royal Air Force) and consists of his school reports, letters from school and photographs of family and locations in India, letters from training and service, and photographs from his social life and time training. It also includes newspaper cuttings and letters about him being missing in action. David Boldy was born and attended school in India and studied law at Kings College London. He volunteered for the Royal Air Force and trained as an air gunner in South Africa. He flew operations in Manchesters and Lancasters with 207 Squadron from RAF Bottesford. His aircraft failed to return from an operation to Gdańsk 11 July 1942. <br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by David Boldy and catalogued by IBCC Digital Archive staff.<br /><br />Additional information on David Boldy is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/102182/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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Boldy, DA
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The Under Secretary of State
Air ministry (P.4 (cas)).
73.77 Oxford St.
26.X.45.
Madam,
I am directed to refer to your recent enquiries concerning the identity of a man named ‘Boldey’ mentioned in the trial Warrant Officer Hughes, & to inform you that W/O. Hughes has been interviewed on your behalf a second time & states that the man ‘Boldey’ was in Berlin in 1940 using the name Boldey.
There can therefore be no connection between him & your son FL/Sgt D. A Boldy who was reported missing 11. July 1942.
It is hoped that this assurance will be of help to you in your present anxiety.
I am. madam
Your [underlined] Ob’d [sic] Servant [/underlined]
for Director of Personal Services
I have thanked them for the trouble taken to establish that it was not my son’s name that was being used by another man.
[underlined] Mum [/underlined]
[page break]
5 Chepstow Court,
Chepstow Crescent
W.11.
[underlined] 13th September 1945 [/underlined]
Steve & A.D.,
This is rather an amazing letter & it appears truth is stranger than fiction really. I can’t write it twice so am sending Steve the carbon copy. First you might read this newspaper cutting.
[two newspaper cuttings]
[page break]
[underlined] 2 [/underlined]
This case was reported in the papers on Friday the 24th & [deleted] [indecipherable word] [/deleted] an alleged statement by W/O Hughes – while placidly drinking morning tea my eye fell on the following cutting
[two newspaper cuttings]
Well that name was near enough to make me decide to do something about it.
I can’t tell you exactly how I got Dick his breakfast & off to work, made the beds & cleaned up but apparently these actions become automatic at times. While I was dressing the phone rang & Mr. Fentiman was at the other end. He has always been awfully decent to us. [inserted] met him at Maisies. [/inserted] Steve knows him of cause. He began a round about preamble of “You’ll be surprised after such a long time. Just I thought I’d ask if you had all good news of the family &
[page break]
[underlined] 3 [/underlined]
so on. I said ‘you mean you’ve read this mornings [sic] paper’ & he said ‘yes I didn’t know if you had’ well what did I think? I said I didnt [sic] but I was going to find out. So he gave me his phone number, offered any help he could give & said to phone him between 4 & 5 to let him know how far I’d got – in any case he’d phone again at night. I said Dick was staying with me, he said he would still phone to find out if there was anything he could do.
Then I started out – the Raf [sic] Casulty [sic] Branch had nothing. Case closed. The man was awfully good & helpful but there was nothing he could do. So I went to the Daily Express. Mr Luckfield who helped me find about the boys in Sweden had left & a news Editor saw me. By this time it had gone 2 & I was empty having had a slice of toast & coffee for breakfast. You do meet some sub-human beings – this one said
[page break]
[underlined] 4 [/underlined]
‘Well it would be better for your son to be dead than to be brought home & shot’. How I didnt [sic] spew all over his feet I don’t know. Emptiness probably. He would give me no help but suggested I went to Uxbridge where the trial was Taking [sic] place & found out for myself. I had an appointment for a hair set as it happened & so phoned through to Jac first to cancel it & she said she knew by my voice something was wrong. We had 2 ‘All Change’ on the way to Uxbridge but I got to the Depot by 4:30. God bless those young Corporals in the Guardroom. They said they would do what they could. Would I like to come back next day or wait till the trial ended at 6. I’d wait. So I went to the station & phoned Dick & Mr. Fentiman. Dick insisted I should go from Uxbridge to the Garrick & have a meal with him anytime between 7.30 & 9. When I got back the small
[page break]
[underlined] 5 [/underlined]
Corporal said – ‘you didnt [sic] leave your sons [sic] number & rank’. (I deliberately hadn’t. I was getting information not giving it). ‘I have it’ I said. ‘Well it doesn’t matter’ he said because its [sic] not your son, but the other Corporal will see you’. So the big Corporal came along. He said ‘I have seen Hughes & he says the man isnt [sic] an Englishman but a foreigner - a Hungarian & is using an assumed name’. I said ‘thank you very much, you have been kind’ & held out my hand. You do meet some God like humans too. He said ‘I know just how you feel. Do go along & get yourself something to eat & God bless’. It was all I could do not to burst into tears. Oh Stevie God how I wanted you & your little [indecipherable word] taps & that steadying hand of yours. Anyway I spent 5/6 & ate with Dick by about 7.30. Uxbridge is awfully far out, but I wasnt [sic] a bit happy & at dinner I said - ‘Its [sic] such an unusual name
[page break]
[underlined] 6 [/underlined]
& from where has this man taken it – have they had Dave dead or alive & what have they done with him’. Dick said he’d been thinking all those things but hadnt [sic] wanted to start me on anything.
Well then even the answer I’d got began to sound unbelievable even to me Dave’s mother – so I wrote the following letter.
The Adjutant, Raf [sic] Depot, Uxbridge.
Dear Sir, on Friday the 24th the Daily Express, Daily Telegraph & Times in reporting the trial of W/O Hughes quoted an alleged statement made by him in which he stated ‘I was introduced to a man named BOLDEY (later reported as BOLBY, BOLDREY & BOLDLEY.) This name being similar to ours I went to the Raf [sic] Casualty Branch in Oxford St to enquire if this could be my son F/Sgt DAVID ADRIAN BOLDY 923995 C Unit SQD. 207 & posted missing from air operations over Danzig on the night of 11th/12th July 1942 & later presumed killed. His case was closed & they were unable to give me any further information. I therefore went to Uxbridge where the corporals in The Guardroom most kindly offered to try to contact someone in authority if I would wait till the
[page break]
[underlined] 7 [/underlined]
trial ended for the day.
Later one of the Corporals informed me he had spoken to W/O Hughes in the presence of an R.A.F. Officer & he (Hughes) had stated that the man he called BOLDEY (BOLBY, BOLDREY, BOLDLEY) was a foreigner – a Hungarian & was using an assumed name.
I would be very grateful to have official confirmation of W/O Hughes statement that the man mentioned is not my son. yours [indecipherable word] L Boldy. I got the reply on Friday the 7th. I don’t know how I [indecipherable word] in the interval & have since had Photostat copies of it one of which I enclose for each of you.
Mr Usher (the porter) brought our laundry round on the morning after this case appeared so I said ‘Did you see the paper yesterday?’ & he replied ‘I did madam & I didn’t know whether I should mention it to you or not’. I have since shown him the Raf [sic] reply original letter. Bob & Maisie saw it. Bob till today has neither said nor done a thing
[page break]
[underlined] 8 [/underlined]
about it. Bella & I went down on a prearranged visit to Maisie when she left it to me to mention it & then said – ‘My dear be prepared for anything. I hear they have all been squealing like rats’. I took Mrs Baker all across London the following Monday (& have for the last 8 years) She too left it for me to mention & then said – ‘Yes, I read it I left it to you to tell me if there was anything to say’.
What the bloody hell is the matter with everybody - they are all ready to take assistance but never ready to offer it. So that only one man had the courage & the kindness to offer help if it were needed.
I had a postcard from Mrs Warren dated 29th August from Newcastle saying she hoped to see me soon. She was writing from the nursing Home where she has had an operation on her foot. I don’t know if they’ve seen it. Pat saw it as Boldi. & did not connect it initially.
Other bits of interest are that they are
[page break
[underlined] 9 [/underlined]
all using assumed names. Hughes was Herr Becker first & then John Baker, another Raf [sic] Officer Freeman was Royston. F/O Carpenter was Carter & so on. They could not just have imagined Boldy William Joyce is being tried next Monday & if I don’t [indecipherable word] coward I shall go to it. I’ve never been in a court I don’t like seeing other humans in trouble, but he must surely know how they came to take their assumed names & that might throw some light on things. Then I can act through official or legal channels if necessary.
Hughes comes from Bottesford Daves [sic] station but he baled [sic] out in 1943. August Hughes was asked to join the British Free Corps (to fight in Russia) & was told McCarthy & BOLDREY would be there. Another part said he was given a voice test & BOLBY, Mrs William Joyce & Dr. Dietze were there & again I gave revolvers to the heads of the Free Corps & when I had done this & paid a visit to a man named BOLDLEY & when I told him that the Free Corps had revolvers & might attack the
[page break]
[underlined] 10 [/underlined]
Germans he got very panicky & he got in touch with William Joyce & his clique! My comment when I read that was ‘the only possible thing I can imagine Dave saying to that would be ‘Bloody good show’. And so that for the moment is that. I was just about dead with nervous exhaustion but am recovering. These confounded babies & amorous cats keep me awake well into the small hours & then I sleep like the dead later on, but its [sic] not the same thing. I feel like I’d like to pass into oblivion for at least a week.
Well its [sic] 11. & Dick has just come in. He asked me to lunch today to meet the Sheelings & has been to ‘Sweet Yesterday’ this evening. Anne Zeigler & Webster Booth so it must have been good, he enjoyed it he says. Now a cup of nice warm coffee & bed.
You know I’ll be doing anything thats [sic] necessary.
Lots of love
[deleted] Babe [/deleted] [inserted] [underlined] Mum [/underlined] [/inserted]
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Letter from L Boldy to her husband and son Steve
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An account of the resource
L Boldy writes to her husband and son Steve; she has transcribed the letter she received from the Director at the Air Ministry and included copies of newspaper cuttings concerning the trial of Warrant Officer Raymond David Hughes, in the hope of gaining information on the whereabouts of her son, David Boldy.
Date
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1945-09-13
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Sue Smith
Format
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Eleven page handwritten letter
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eng
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EBoldyLMBoldyS450913
Coverage
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Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
Civilian
Creator
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L Boldy
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IBCC Digital Archive
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Poland--Gdańsk
Poland
Temporal Coverage
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1942-07-11
1942-07-12
207 Squadron
home front
killed in action
military discipline
missing in action
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Valentine, John
John Ross Mckenzie Valentine
J R M Valentine
Description
An account of the resource
674 Items. Collection concerns navigator Warrant Officer J R McKenzie Valentine (1251404 Royal Air Force). The collection contains over 600 letters between JRM Valentine and his wife Ursula. It also contains his log book, family/official documents, a book of violin music studies and other correspondence. Sub-collections contain family photographs, prisoner of war photographs and a scrapbook of newspaper cuttings of events from 1942 to 1945.
He joined 49 Squadron in April 1942 and flew 10 operations on Hampdens. The squadron converted to Manchester in May when he completed two further operations. His aircraft was shot down on the Thousand Bomber raid of 30/31 May 1942. Five crew, including him bailed out successfully and became prisoners of war. The pilot and one air gunner were killed when the aircraft rolled over and crashed.
The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Frances Zagni and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
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IBCC Digital Archive
Date
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2018-09-06
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Valentine, JRM
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1251404 ACII Valentine
25 Squad 40 Hut
E[?] Flight
2 Squadron 2 Wing
R.A.F. Station
Bridgnorth
17-11-40
My own Darling
When I wrote you those few hurried lines yesterday, I pictured myself spending most of today in bed in an endeavour to get rid of my cough/cold. I also imagined myself [deleted] writing [/deleted] composing in comparative comfort (allibration[?] – what!) a letter to you which was for once to be free from grumbles. Somehow, my plans have gone awry for I am at the moment engaged on a 12 hour fatigue – 9 am – 9 pm, - a punishment, too, for a most minor and entirely innocent offence. It happened that after duty on Friday a few more names were required for week end fatigue duties but as I had already done a gardening one (planting cabbages) I was, strictly speaking, immune from any more for some days. The Corporal, however, didn’t think of taking the names of those who hadn’t been on fatigues but without any warning they inspected our huts. You may or may not remember that I had put a few stitches in the centre of mine to prevent it from opening too much when on my head. That apparently is an offence of which we had been given no warning. Six[?] fellows who had tried to improve their appearance were caught in this way & given various fatigues as a punishment. Actually mine isn’t an awful one – I am wing Runner for 12 hours & my duties are to stay in the wing office & run any errands that become necessary during the day. I have had only a few to do but one of them was unusual. The Sergeant in charge of the camp hospital rang up to say that he had two dead German Airmen on his hands and he wanted a copy of Air Publications 1307 paragraph X? which apparently contains instructions as to disposal of same. It appears that a German plane was brought down very near here the other night & that two of the crew were brought to our own hospital. My job was to find a [deleted] likely [/deleted] person likely to have a copy of this particular publication but I was unsuccesful. [sic]
[page break]
After I had written to you yesterday, it occurred to me that I might have a shot at getting compassionate leave next week end & join you at Priors Marston. My idea is to catch the beastly Sergeant on one of his less aggressive moods & to say to him “Sergeant – I am married – my home is in London and my wife is expecting a baby in the Spring. We have been offered the use of a cottage not far from here & next week end my wife is being given a lift to the place with a view to seeing if it will be satisfactory & making arrangements as to doctors nurses etc. May I have leave to join her & help with the arrangements?” What do you think of that yourself? I am sure you would be moved but I am not so sure about the Sergeant. However, I can’t lose anything by trying, but I must wait until nearer the end of the week before & pop the question. If I am lucky I shall probably get off sometime on Friday & will have to report back at midnight on Sunday. I fervently pray for success for no one can imagine how I long for you. I have been trying to analyse my longing & to find out exactly what it is about you that I yearn for – but it isn’t so easy. It is a longing for something almost indefinable about you – your presence, your company, your being. I just want you all – not any one part more than any other & not for any one outstanding reason. You seem part of me, rather & I feel almost incomplete without you. I know you won’t follow this but it is very real to me.
Another thing I meant to mention to you in one of my last to[sic] letters was my German studies. I have read[?] my Grammar for about 2 hours – Mon/Tues evenings of last week but since then our new Sergeant has made things so hot for us that we have really had very little spare & even that has to be largely devoted to cleaning & polishing. I am more hopeful as to spare time after we have been posted but until then we have to strain every nerve to keep in the good books of the Sergeant.
Apart from fatigues our evenings are spent roughly as follows. Tea at 4.45 – Lecture (not always) 5.30 supper 6.30. Free 7 pm. Until about 8.30 or even 9 pm. No later [inserted] because [/inserted] for ones own safety one has to brush our clothes, take off the trousers & put them under the bed for pressing, make the bed, polish all buttons & two pairs of boots – wash oneself & clean the teeth – all this before lights out at 10.15. The free time you see is very limited[?] & as the only warm place is our own hut – fires being allowed in the evening – there are probably at least [deleted two letters] ten fellows or more there, all officers chating[sic], laughing or indulging in horseplay so there is not an atmosphere conducive to concentration.
[page break]
I don’t think I have ever described Bridgnorth stuff to you. Although I have been there seldom & then only in the worst of weather it has always struck me as an extremely attractive little town. It is quite old and quaint. It is built or rather I imagine that the oldest part is built on the edge of a steep cliff about 200 [deleted] yards [/deleted] feet high. The cliff is of a red or dull red brown crumbly rock & quite a lot of it is exposed. There is a rock railway up the cliff which costs 2d return but I have never used it. At the top of the cliff is the part of Bridgnorth known as high town [deleted] it[?] [/deleted] It contains the main street, shopping centre and a very quaint & congested market place. I haven’t explored this part but I am sure that there is a lot of interest to be had from examining the old & odd buildings there. Along the cliff is a path known as the Castle Walk from which one can look down the face of the cliff into the Severn valley. The river runs close to the foot of the cliff and on either said of it are quite a number of houses and a small factory or two constituting the Low Town. The cliff itself has a right angle turn at one part and in the corner of the angle a garden is set out containing a few beds and a diminutive bandstand. The garden was erected to commemorate one of Queen Victoria’s many jubilees. The Memorial of the last war is also in this garden, placed at the extreme[?] edge of the cliff. It is a rather [deleted] a [/deleted] fine metal statue of a soldier with full equipment about to hurl a hand grenade into the Severn valley which falls away to his feet and [inserted] partly [/inserted] owing to the fine position it is one of the best war Memorials that I have seen.
Coming from the High Town back to the camp is really a beautiful walk. Before descending the cliff [deleted] is a [/deleted] there is a grand view of the Severn in both directions while across the river the ground rises steeply to a very wooded ridge behind which is the camp. The trees are still very varied in their colours and there is still plenty of bracken with its light brown tints. Descending the cliff one crosses the river on a picturesque bridge below which the water is fairly tumbling down after these weeks of incessant r4ain. Just downstream from the bridge the river [deleted] splits [/deleted] divides for a few hundred yards and encloses a pretty little island well wooded with a small patch of green lawn in the centre and a boat house at the water’s edge. There is in fact a lot of boating here in the summer.
Having crossed the river, the road becomes a very steep hill – very steep indeed but halfway up there is a spot for a rest & the best view of Bridgnorth
[page break]
that I have seen. One can see the packed houses or rather their roofs, of the Low Town above which rises the cliff. Wherever the cliff breaks, though, or rises less steeply a house is built of the local red rock. These houses of course, are not built according to any plans but only where nature permits so that the whole effect of the cliff is odd with its patches of naked red rock interspersed with bracken & trees and houses built of the common stone in a most haphazard manner.
Even on top of the cliff is the High Town with a few Church towers & the usual motley collection of dwelling houses, shops etc. Incidentally, the Jubilee garden I mentioned contains a very ancient ruin what was once a royal castle and built of the local rock was almost completely destroyed by Cromwell who used gunpowder for the job. So thoroughly [deleted] has he done [/deleted] did he do it that the sole remains are one wall about 8 feet thick & 50 feet high leaning at an angle of, I think, 73 degrees, and an odd lump of [one indecipherable word] concrete and rock probably from this wall. The old lady who has entertained me to tea on two Sundays bitterly regrets that before the jubilee garden was laid down they did not do any excavation for she thinks that the ground round the castle has considerable potential antiquities – please allow the phrase for you’ll know what I mean.
From the same spot whence the view of Bridgnorth is obtained one can see also the local cemetry[sic] which is situate on a piece of land with contours similar to the golf course at [one indecipherable word] – all ups and downs – while beyond it is a lovely little hill of two hundred feet almost perfectly conical & covered with thick masses of trees save where slabs of naked rock peep through. Proceeding further up the hill, the road cuts quite deeply into the ridge & in places has walls of damp reddish rock many feet high. At the top, the country becomes generally level, undulating gently and it is on this plain that our camp lies[?.
Given good weather & regular hours off duty, one could spend many hours contentedly exploring the town and the pleasant country, given the company of a charming, loving & lovable wife. I’m glad the RAF does not issue these because I would much prefer to choose my own and am more than satisfied with my choices.
In the orderly room, dearest, when I am serving my fatigue, the light is so poor that my [two deleted letters] eyes are beginning to smart so I must stop now. I will do my best to join you next week end. If I don’t I hope you will like it. If you don’t please say so quite frankly to my Father. All my love darling.
Your John
[page break]
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Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
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Starts with description of punishment duty and reason for it. Writes of possibility of getting compassionate leave due to immanent birth. Goes on to describe daily activities and then provides a very detailed description of local town of Bridgnorth.
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1940-11-17
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eng
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EValentineJRMValentineUM401117
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Royal Air Force
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Great Britain
England--Shropshire
England--Bridgnorth
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1940-11-17
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Sue Smith
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Wynn, Ian Archer
I A Wynn
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146 Items. Collection concerns Pilot Officer Ian Archer Wynn (1908 - 1943, 146838 Royal Air Force). After training as ground crew he remustered as a flight engineer and flew operations with 100 Squadron. He was killed 25 May 1943 on an operation from RAF Grimsby to Düsseldorf. Collection consists of a diary, a memorial book, an official report on what was his final operation, photographs of his crew, his family and the squadron as well as official correspondence from Air Ministry and British Red Cross, letters of condolence and a large number of letters from Ian Wynn to his wife Kathleen. <br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Patrick Anthony Wynn and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. <br /><br />Additional information on Ian Archer Wynn is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/126116/">IBCC Losses Database.</a>
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2015-07-13
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Wynn, IA
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[Envelope]
MRS K Wynn,
Sunny Brae,
Norley,
Frodsham,
Warrington,
Lancs.
[stamp torn off]
[page break]
Reverse of envelope, no marks.
[page break]
[Letterhead] Salvation Army Crest [/Letterhead]
[Deleted] ON ACTIVE SERVICE
with the
CANADIAN FORCES [/deleted]
[inserted]
RAF
WICKENBY
LINCOLN
[/inserted]
[underlined] 8th-12- 42 194- [/underlined]
[inserted diagonally]
[underlined] PS [/underlined] Leave starts [deleted] 6 [/deleted] [inserted] 5 [/inserted] /1/43.
Dearest,
Thanks for the parcel & leter [sic] which I received yesterday (also the Wine). The delay was at this end & the Waaf [sic] officer who is in charge of the Roy’ [sic] [Royal] Mail Dept [Department] had gone on leave without appointing a deputy. She was recalled yesterday & hauled over the Coals. I contributed to the agony by reporting my delay etc.
Thanks again for the Pills wallet and Cig case not forgetting the onion too I am looking forward to my supper tonight. We are still quite busy here yet. I have not yet done any Cross Country flying may do a short trip tomorrow though. We are likely to pass near Delamaine on one of our trips but as I have
[page break]
The Sq [Squadron] /Leader for a pilot I doubt if I can get him to “Woble [sic] his wings” Still we will see what we can do when the time comes.
The weather here at the moment is mild here but mainly Misty which rather spoils local flying. The other chaps have come back off leave in the billet so things will be a bit more [corrected] cheerfull [/corrected] although they are not too cheerful as you may guess.
I was pleased to hear that the boys were OK & of course yourself. That Cold cure is really a preventative. It is “MIDGLEY’S ANTI-GRIPPE” sold by Taylors or Timothy Whites. Excellent stuff
Touching would [sic] my [indecipherable] is better so I shall not have to take any pills for a bit I hope. Well dearest I will close now
With all my love
[underlined] Yours Ian [/underlined]
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Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
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Thanks her for parcel and complains of mail distribution on base. Talks of flying and life on camp. Writes of weather prevention of colds.
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1942-12-08
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Two page handwritten letter and envelope
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eng
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EWynnIAWynnK421208
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Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
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Great Britain
England--Lincolnshire
England--Lancashire
England--Warrington
England--Cheshire
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1942-12-08
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Ian Archer Wynn
aircrew
military discipline
military living conditions
RAF Wickenby
training
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Field, Peter L and Cynthia G
Peter L Field
P L Field
Cynthia G Field
C G Field
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2017-09-19
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Field, PL-CG
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144 items and five photograph albums in sub-collections. The collection concerns Peter L and Cynthia G Field and contains memoirs, correspondence, photographs. Peter Field (b. 1920) served as a wireless operator and Cynthia (b. 1921) served as a WAAF in 2 Group. <br /><br /><a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2137">Album One</a> Photographs of various people.<br /><a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2138">Album Two</a> Photographs of people and places, postcards.<br /><a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2141">Album Three</a> Photographs of parents house over the years.<br /><a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2144">Album Four</a> Photographs of family events, places and people.<br /><a href="https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/collections/show/2146">Album Five</a> <span>Photographs of wartime colleagues, Cook's tour aerial photographs of bomb damaged German cities, and family and friends as well as two letters home.</span><br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Susan Elizabeth Field and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.
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[Royal Air Force crest]
906233. A.C.2. Hay. I.
Hut Y.42.
‘A’ Sqdn: 2 Wing,
R.A.F. Yatesbury,
Nr Calne,
Wilts.
11/[deleted] 10 [/deleted] 4/40.
Dear Granny,
Thankyou for the letter & cakes, they were very nice, but could you vary them each time so I don’t know what is coming?
Also could you please send along the encyclopaedia of wireless, which you gave me; it will come in very useful now, & help me out on several points.
There isn’t much news here – the weather is very nice, but last week or rather last Friday to Tuesday, I was C.C. (confined to camp) for not handing my pass in after Easter leave. A trivial thing & not much to worry about, except I couldn’t go out last Sunday, when the weather was grand.
I had a card from Sheila to-day [deleted] for [/deleted]
[page break]
written in the train so I could hardly read it. There wasn’t much on it anyhow!
I really can’t think of anything more, except I heard from Daddy that Devoto, the pilot who took me up last June, has just been killed.
Very best love
[underlined] Ian. [/underlined]
[postmark] [postage stamp]
Miss F. Hay,
Coruisk,
Cookham,
Nr Maidenhead,
Berks.
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Letter from Ian Hay to his grandmother
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Thanks her for cakes and asks her to send him his encyclopaedia of wireless. Comments on good weather and being confined to camp over not handing in pass. Catches up with news and mentions a pilot who had been killed.
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I Hay
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1940-04-11
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1940-04-11
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Great Britain
England--Wiltshire
England--Berkshire
England--Cookham
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eng
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Photocopy of two page handwritten letter and envelope
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SFieldPL907804v10042
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Tricia Marshall
military discipline
military living conditions
military service conditions
RAF Yatesbury
training
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Madgett, Hedley Robert
H R Madgett
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250 items. The collection concerns Pilot Officer Hedley Madgett DFM (1922 - 1943, 147519, 1330340 Royal Air Force), a pilot with 61 Squadron. He was killed 18 August 1943 on the last operation of his tour from RAF Syerston to Peenemünde. The collection consists of letters, postcards and telegrams to his parents while he was training in the United Kingdom and Canada. In addition the collection contains memorabilia, documents from the Air Training Corps, artwork, a railway map, diaries, medals as well as his logbook, photographs of people, places and aircraft. Also contains letters of condolence to parents and a sub collection containing a photograph album with 44 items of his time training in Canada'.<br /><br />The collection has been donated to the IBCC Digital Archive by Joan Madgett and Carol Gibson, and catalogued by Nigel Huckins.<br /><br /><span>Additional information on Hedley Madgett is available via the </span><a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/114690/" title="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/madgett-hr/ ">IBCC Losses Database</a><span>.</span>
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2015-03-17
2019-06-14
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Madgett, H
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[inserted] Recd [underlined] 4th Nov 1941 [/underlined] [/inserted]
[postmark]
[stamp]
[postmark]
[stamp]
AIR MAIL
[page break]
FROM: L.A.C. H. R. MADGETT
No. 1330340. R.A.F.
CANADA. [inserted] [circled 5th] [/inserted]
[logo]
VIA AIR MAIL
No. 1330340 L.A.C. H.R. Madgett.
(Course 33)
No. 32 E.F.T.S R.A.F. Station.
Swift Current,
Saskatchewan.
Canada.
[underlined] 15th. October. 1941. [/underlined] [inserted] [underlined] Recd 4th Nov. [/underlined] [/inserted]
Dear Mum. Dad. Peter. Jock. & Tinker (& her family)
Oh boy, oh boy!! This has been my best day since I have been in Canada. First I have gone solo, and then I got a card & letter from you having not heard for ages.
I hope my first letter has not been lost, as I prided myself on its length, and included the trip over to here.
Well, lets get on with the news, the biggest item being my solo. I have just sent a cable & letter cable to that effect. Well, I had to have a lot of patience to get it because of the weather. On Thursday late afternoon, Oct. 9th.my instructor, Sgt. Smith said I could go, but it was too late in the evening and you had to take off right into the sun. So I was to have it on the morrow. But Friday the wind [inserted] was [/inserted] swishing along in a gale at 40 to 50 m.p.h., sending up clouds of dust across
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The drome; this obviously meant no flying. Saturday morning we had lectures, but they had us flying on Saturday afternoon to make up for lost time during the week. I [deleted] had [/deleted]did a few circuits & bumps to get my hand in, and then waited for the commander of our flight, [underlined] F./Lt. [/underlined] Smith to test me: but as it was a Saturday afternoon he packed up early, and so had to wait till Monday. Monday morning comes along. I go up first thing for a flip round first thing & then my instructor gave the timekeeper a message that the latter was to tell F/Lt. Smith to take me up. It was 11.45 a.m. before [deleted] Flt [/deleted] F/Lt. Smith came down & what do you think? The timekeeper forgot all about the message. Was I mad at him! Even though it was a bit late – we knocked off for dinner at 12.30. So on to [deleted] today [/deleted] Tuesday afternoon. The wind was far too rough & bumpy for a test as the kite was not steady a single second. You were buffeted all over the place & the commander could not judge my flying very well. So I had to wait till next morning
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Wednesday (today). I went up with Sgt. Smith first thing for a few circuits and the wind was marvellously calm. When I came down I waited about 1/2 hour for F/Lt. Smith to come down. As soon as he climbed out I asked him whether I could go. Although he had about half a dozen others he had to test on his list he said “there’s no reason why you shouldn’t go now”. So up we went. He [deleted] was [/deleted] [inserted] is [/inserted] a very nice chap. Before I took her off, he said he did not want [underlined] good [/underlined] landings but [underlined] safe [/underlined] landings. I said O.K. & would do my best. Actually, without shooting the line I have been used to doing good landings – i.e. what [deleted] to [/deleted] [inserted] are [/inserted] are called “pretty landings”. Occasionally, you make a bad landing if the wind hits you, but this is not often. However, I took off O.K. did a complete circuit, did a good landing, Then took off again and when [inserted] at [/inserted] about 300 feet he took over and did a short circuit which we are not allowed to do, and I took over again to land. Another good landing, one which I was very pleased about because when about 10 feet above the ground & from then on till we touched down he kept saying “nice, nice, very nice, thats it”,
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and when we stopped he said what a nice landing it was. Then once again I shot off, he took over, I took over and landed her. When we had stopped, he said “O.K.” “I’ll let you go alone”. And he gave a few words of advice – such as never hesitate to use full throttle after a bad landing & go round again or when you find yourself undershooting the drome. (These things have been drummed into us ever since we started flying). Out he climbed and when I had waited for a plane to get out of the way in front of me and also 3 planes landing near me I let her go, and did a complete circuit. In a circuit you have to climb straight up to 600 feet on [deleted] 2,100 [/deleted] [inserted] full [/inserted] revs. & then climb to 800 ft. on 2,100 revs. You then turn 90 & go across wind, then another 90 to go down wind. You then judge when to turn again across wind according to wind strength, & then a little more judgment is used when to throttle right back and glide down. I f your judgments were O.K. you should be able to land after doing a gliding turn into wind quite near the edge of the field. Actually
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when solo, I had to use a little engine as I was undershooting a bit. I landed, turned around & taxied back to pick up F/Lt. Smith waiting for me. He got in, took off and flew about 8 feet above the ground to the hangers, and landed again. It would have been waste of time taxying the whole distance. It was strange having no head & shoulders sticking up in front of you, and therefore could see straight ahead when flying, and was easy to judge the relationship between the cowling and horizon. Also, the loss of weight in the front cockpit made the plane feel very light, and the nose tended to rise too much when landing. But it was good with no one to tell you what you did wrong. Not that you ever did much wrong – if you did you would not be [deleted] let [/deleted] allowed to go solo. So there you are. – that’s the whole story.
On Saturday night we are going down to town to celebrate with [deleted] the [/deleted] my plane’s mechanics.
[underlined] 16th. Oct. Thursday afternoon. [/underlined]
We are flying this afternoon, and am writing this in the crew room. I have
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just come down from doing circuits and bumps with my instructor. Its not very nice weather for flying today. The wind is pretty bumpy & constantly changing direction. I hope to be going again later on solo.
By the way, after I had passed the solo yesterday, [deleted] my instru [/deleted] I went up with Sgt. Smith doing blind flying, and then he did some low flying. This is the most exilerating [sic] experience you can have. You race along skimming the ground, climb over telegraph wires, shoot up farms and make the cattle stampede. Officially we are not allowed to shoot up farms, or cars on a road or trains, because not long ago a pupil here decided to shoot up a [deleted] plane [/deleted] train on the railroad. But very unfortunately for him there was a R.A.F. Wing commander travelling in the train & was visiting the station. He had a Court Martial, but was let off with only 7 days C.B.! [Confined to Barracks]
Up to now only one of our brethren is off the course for continual air sickness, but five others have been ‘top-hatted’. i.e. taken off the course because they could not land. It is very bad luck for these
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chaps, and by the looks of things a few more will soon be top hatted.
On Thursday we had the mid term armaments exam, & today had an aircraft recognition exam, both of which I have passed. Tomorrow we have aero engines and airframes. We have a few more next week; but there is hardly any need to worry about them because before each exam we have a fair idea (sometimes a good idea) of what questions we will have.
Thanks for the addresses in Regina & Saskatoon. I shall be writing them soon when I have got my mailing list off my chest. The people I have to write to! I don’t know how I’m going to [inserted] do [/inserted] it!
Well, I guess I’ll finish now, but will write again very soon. Oh another thing, - please don’t worry about me flying. They would not let us up if we were not competent – so please – no more worrying.
All the Best, With Love from [underlined] Hedley. [/underlined]
P.S. They have just run out of gas – a fine state of affairs – so no more flying. Will be up again tomorrow morning.
[inserted] Armaments exam. result just out. I got 92% & was 10th. out of 86 chaps. a/c recognition got 50/50.
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Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
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Announces he has completed first solo flight and has received letters from home. Tells of several days lead up to first solo and describes flight itself. Mentions he went to town with his mechanics to celebrate and goes on to describe flying activity and the immanence of mid term examinations. Mentions a student being court marshalled for beating up train which unfortunately had a wing commander aboard.
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H R Magdett
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1941-10-15
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Seven page handwritten letter and envelope
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eng
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1941-10-15
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Gorton, Harold
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136 items. The collection concerns Squadron Leader Harold Gorton (1914 - 1944, 120984, Royal Air Force) and contains eight photographs and 126 letters to his wife and family. Harold Gorton studied at Oxford, and throughout his time in the RAF he continued studying law. He completed a tour of operations as a pilot in 1941 and was then posted as an instructor to RAF Cark. He returned to operations with 49 Squadron stationed at RAF Fulbeck in 1944. He was killed 11/12 November 1944 during an operation to Harburg.<br /><br />The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Mair Gorton and Ian Gorton, and catalogued by Barry Hunter. <br /><br />Additional information on Harold Gorton is available via the <a href="https://internationalbcc.co.uk/losses/108964/">IBCC Losses Database</a>.
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2017-05-30
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TEL. SILVERSTONE 252
OFFICERS’ MESS,
ROYAL AIR FORCE STATION,
SILVERSTONE,
NR. TOWCESTER,
NORTHANTS.
F/Lt H Gorton,
Officers’ Mess,
R.A.F. Scampton,
Lincoln.
[Royal Air Force crest]
24/5/44
Dearest,
Such a lot seems to have happened today, that I feel I must write to you, although I’m in my dressing gown, ready for bed, having just had a bath.
It was our drill morning today & I had to act as one of the flight commanders at the very pukka parade they have (like the ones on the runways on Defence days at Ossington, only more pukka). Funnily enough, Frank, my mid-upper, was N.C.O. i/c the flight, & went round with me while I inspected the flight, among whom was Freddie, my rear gunner.
After the parade (which included a second inspection by the G.C.), we retired to our rooms to avoid a Gas practice, & Derek
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& I stayed there instead of going to P.T.
On arrival at the Mess for lunch, I found your second letter, plus a letter from the Bank. They’ve received £1-5-1d, promotion pay Apr. 24-30, at 3/7d a day. They couldn’t give me the gazette number so instead, they enclosed the actual slip they had received from Cox & Kings, the R.A.F. bankers. I thought it was jolly decent of them, don’t you.
After lunch I went to be inoculated, & then went to see the Adj. about my putting up my second ring. He was a bit doubtful at first, as I hadn’t seen the Gazette, but after making a couple of phone calls, including one to Swinderby, he finally discovered that it was O.K. When I got back to my billet I borrowed
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Derek’s needle & cotton & sewed another bit of braid on my battledress. My great-coat & second tunic I am leaving to the station tailor.
I also discovered from the Adjutant that I am fairly certain to go from here a fortnight today – June 7th, & I shall go to Wigsley, the least accessible of the three.
That means I shall get a 48 next week – June 2nd & 3rd, getting away at lunch time in the 1st. What shall we do about it? I should think that Birmingham or London would be the best places to stay in – I assume you don’t want me to go to Newhouse,
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apart from the fact that it would take me so long to travel there, and I don’t think you want to come as far as Lincoln or Nottingham (even if I could get accommodation, which is very unlikely).
You ought to get this letter on Saturday, so that I ought to be able to get a reply by Monday or Tuesday, letting me know where you’d like to stay.
If you can’t get away from Newhouse, I’ll go there if you like, or if you can’t manage me there, I could stay in Aber & see you in the day time. I’ll go home to Farnworth [underlined] if you insist [/underlined], but only if, because I so much want to see you again.
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I was going to reply to the letter I got this morning, but the time is late & I am cold. Remember, darling, you are only to write when it is convenient. I write to you partly because I’ve lots of time, but mainly because I enjoy it, - it’s the next best thing to speaking to you, but I don’t want you to reply to every letter
All my love, darling,
Harold.
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He writes of his promotion to flight lieutenant and his duties on parade.
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Harold Gorton
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1944-05-24
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Five handwritten sheets
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eng
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Royal Air Force. Bomber Command
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Great Britain
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Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
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1944-05
aircrew
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promotion
RAF Scampton
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