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A model of a racing yacht in full sail. It has a deep centreboard and a large rudder. It is mounted on a stand. The sail has the letters 14/K1.

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This is a drawing of a man's head. He is looking to the left. He has a full head of wavy hair.

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A display of model ships being judged by two airmen with clipboards. Two more men are looking on.

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Three men examine several models on a rough table. Two ships and a carriage are prominent. Several drawings and paintings are on the wall behind.

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Four drawings on a wall. The first is of a man and a model with the message 'Keep your mind occupied'. The second is not clear. The third is a landscape and the fourth is a racing car with the message 'Speed Sport'.

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Detailed model of a three-masted sailing ship. It is in full sail with a royal navy ensign at the rear. It is mounted on a stand.

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A small model of a Lysander aircraft in Royal Air Force colours and a larger model of a carriage.

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The model motorcycle is mounted on a stand with a matchbox beside giving scale. Seven items including Polish eagles, a bracelet and rings are mounted on a card.

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Three drawings A full-face portrait, an airman in profile looking to the left and a landscape of huts.

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Two judges examining models on a table. Two men are looking to the right of the photograph. Two other men are looking at drawings and art work on the wall. There is a model of a schooner and a biplane on the table.

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Royal Air Force biplane on a stand. Wheels are chocked.

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PHemsworthR15010004.jpg
The model is mounted on a stand, fore and aft. In front is an engine, gear box, drive shaft and propeller.

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Detailed model of a sailing ship, It has three masts, gun ports, rigging and a flag at the rear but no sails. It is mounted on a stand.

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PHemsworthR15010006.jpg
A glider model with long thin wings and thin fuselage.

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PHemsworthR15010007.jpg
A detailed model of a sailing ship. It has three masts and is in full sail. Two lifeboats are visible in the centre of the main deck. Two men wearing civilian clothes are looking at the model. There is a description attached at the aft of the ship…

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PHemsworthR15010008.jpg
The model is a low wing monoplane with a large propeller. There is a matchbox beside to indicate the scale of the model.

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PHemsworthR15010009.jpg
A table with several models. Two airmen with clipboards are judging the models. A sergeant and three dressed in civilian clothes are looking on. Behind are model aeroplanes hanging on strings.

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MNewtonJL742570-160715-030001.jpg
Includes photographs of twelve squadron officers, the crashed aircraft, some of the crew, Jack and Mary Newton and Sgt R D Porteous. Recounts the last sortie of the crew to Aachen when they had to jettison their bombs, an engine caught fire and they…

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SNewtonJL742570v10021.jpg
Gives account of event when Wellington W5421 of 12 Squadron landed on fire at Antwerp Deurne on 5/6 August 1941. Notes that all crew except Jack Newton became prisoners of war He became the first airman to reach UK using the Comète escape line.…

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MStimpsonMC155249-190922-10.pdf
An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.

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MWilsonRC1389401-170113-040001.jpg
Government advice to grieving relatives

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NKellettR191219-010001.jpg
An obituary published in the Times with a second cutting with a correction from an air vice-marshal.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-050001.jpg
A list of ex-prisoners of war kept from 2nd March 1963. It contains 35 names.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
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PRosserLV19010014.jpg
Left - full length image of an airman wearing tunic with half brevet and side cap standing outside a brick house with window. Captioned '"Connie" Constable of No 35 Sqdn, shot down and made prisoner at La Pallice'.
Right - view from behind of pilot…

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