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Letter from Rhodesian air training group to Donald Baker's mother
Quotes a cable from air ministry that Donald Baker was promoted to flight lieutenant with effect from 26 June 1942.
Letter to Terry Ford from No 22 Reserve Centre
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The letter advises Terry that he is being promoted to Flight Lieutenant
Terry Ford in the News
A newspaper cutting with a head and shoulders image of Terry. It states he has won his wings and commission whilst in Canada. It is annotated 15/5/43.
George Ellams' Commission
Commission to Pilot Officer from HM King George VI.
Charles Turner's Certificate of Service
A Certificate detailing Charles' trades and ranks in the RAF with dates, issued by the Record Office.
Commissioning of Air Crew Personnel
A form filled in for P A Upson, Navigator. It details 26 operations by date, day or night, location and duration.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his father
The letter congratulates Dick Curnoock on being promoted to warrant officer and is full of domestic news.
Airman appointed to Commission - Statement of Account
RAF Form UK/1 issued to Doug Petty
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes that she is ashamed of her previous letter about the disappointment of him not getting a commission. Sending cigarettes to make up for being selfish. Says she will not write to Sir Charles Portal or the King about his commission.
John Turner certificate of service and discharge
Shows entry as apprentice on 30 august 1927. Details next of kin, and description. Shows service as fitter at Gosport and Khartoum before No 4 Flying Training School, 216 Squadron and 9 Squadron. Promoted Flight Sergeant in June 1939. Discharged on 4…
Sergeants stripes
Cartoon title 'Sergeants Stripes - Letters page 169'. Eight cartoon figures round a bunk bed in various stages of sewing on sergeant's stripes. Caption on bottom 'Getting some brevet-an-tape-stitching-on-hours in'.
Warrant promoting John Omerod to Warrant Officer
Promotion of John Omerod to Warrant Officer
Arthur Pearce appointment as warrant officer
Appointment scroll for Royal Air Force Warrant Officer
Flight Sergeant Cyril Barton
Half length portrait of Cyril Barton wearing his new flight sergeant stripes. He is side on to the camera and is pointing to the stripes with his left hand. Another hand is also pointed at the stripes. On the reverse 'Promotion to Flight Sargeant…
Letter to Tom Whitehead's mother from the Air Ministry Casualty Branch
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Informs her that her prisoner of war son has been promoted to the rank of flight sergeant form 28 August 1943 and warrant officer from 28 August 1944.
Warrant to Edmund Thomas Neale
A warrant issued to Ted Neale notifying him of his appointment to Warrant Officer.
Letter from David Donaldson to Flight Lieutenant J E Nixon
Congratulations on promotion to flight lieutenant.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes of operation to Nuremberg and interview for his commission with Group Captain Hughie Edwards.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes about dispute with grandfather and asks for her help in sorting it out. Mentions he will take the board for promotion to leading aircraftsman and thinks he will pass. Mentions paratroop exercises he has seen.
Peter Woodard's warrant
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Appointment by the Secretary of state for air of Peter Woodard to the rank of warrant officer.
Warrant appointing Malcolm Staves Warrant Officer
Appointment of Malcolm Staves as a Warrant Officer in the Royal Air Force.
Kit handed in on Promotion
A list of equipment issued previously to Malcolm Staves and returned on his promotion to Flying Officer.
Warrant promoting Roy Maddock-Lyon to Warrant Officer
Promotion of Roy to Warrant Officer
Appointment of Ron Mathers as Flying Officer
Letter from King George VI appointing Ron Mathers as Flying Officer .
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of meeting the ground crew and of a new aircraft coming to the Flight.