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H W Bratley - personnel documents
List promotions to flight lieutenant and award of DFC. Award of Path Finder badge at 7 Squadron. Some pay details and postings.
Frank Dennis' memoir
In 1943 Frank completed an engineering apprenticeship and volunteered to join the Royal Air Force as a flight engineer. He completed basic training in London, where he witnessed the fatal crash of a C-47 and then went to Initial Training Wing at RAF…
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
Brief Statement of Service and Certificate of Discharge (RAF Form 1394)
Form dated '7 August 1941' detailing Bob Butler's discharge or transfer on his appointment to a temporary commission. Details his proficiency as an Air Gunner, describes his physical characteristics and includes a brief statement on his character…
Letter from Bob Butler to his sister
Handwritten letter sent from the Sergeant's Mess, 99 Squadron, RAF Waterbeach. Bob Butler states that he is being promoted to Flight Sergeant. Reports that Flying Officer Hansen, who already has Distinguished Flying Cross, has been awarded the…
William Homewood's Warrant
A document certifying William is appointed as a Warrant Officer.
Record of service
Listing Flight Lieutenant George Albert James Frazer-Hollins's date of birth, previous service, appointments and promotions, postings, honours and awards.
Appointment of David Charles Davies to Warrant Officer
Document awarding David the rank of Warrant Officer.
Appointment of David Charles Davies to Flying Officer
Declaring his confidence in David's loyalty, courage and good conduct, King George VI confirms his appointment to Flying Officer.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son is promoted.
Examination results
Confidential note to Geoffrey Gosney confirming his passing the promotional examination "C".
Examination results
Congratulations note confirming passing the promotion examination "C".
Letter to Ron Carter's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Ron has been promoted to Flight Sergeant whilst a prisoner of war.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Arthur Hope's Certification Awarding him a Commission
Two copies of Arthur's note of commission.
Bertie Henington's Commission Telegram
A telegram advising Bertie of his commission as pilot officer.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
Jack is spending Christmas with his cousin near New York. He has been to a few films and shows. He has been promoted to Pilot Officer.
Letter to Edward Webster Advising of his Promotion
Edward's letter advises he is promoted to T/W/O.
Frank Jolliffe's Annual confidential Report for 1951
Frank is a Fight Lieutenant at Farnborough, good report, fit for promotion.
Frank jolliffe's Annual Confidential Report second half of 1950
Frank was employed as a Navigator / Bomb Aimer on the Experimental Flight at Farnborough, good report and fit for promotion.
Frank Jolliffe's recomendation for an Emergency Commission
An application made when flying as an Air Bomber on Lancasters with 138 Squadron, Tuddenham.
Frank Jolliffe's Officers Record of Service from 1966 to 1977
RAF Form 1406 records his promotions from Flying Officer in 1948 to Wing Commander in 1966.
Frank Jolliffe, promotions and postings as an officer
Two items, the first gives Frank's promotions with dates and the second gives the units attached or posted to with the dates.
Frank Jolliffe Permanent Commission Board report
When Frank was a navigator in BAFO in Germany, Grade C for GD Branch.
Frank Jolliffe documentation concerning his Permanent Commission
Three items, first London Gazette Supplement appointing Frank to a Permanent Commission, second is letter from the Air Ministry to his command HQ informing them of his selection, third is the letter to Frank from the Air Ministry informing him of his…
Frank Jolliffe London Gazette entry
London Gazette Supplement entry for Frank's commission.