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My life in the Royal Air Force Bomber Command
Includes several b/w photographs of people and aircraft. Writes of early life and mentions beginning of the war and volunteering for the air force in January 1940. Continues with account of initial training and mustering as an airframe mechanic and…
Memories of WWII
Booklet produced as part of 'Their Past Your Future's series produced for the Heritage Lottery. This is based on Ken's memories of his training for and operations with Bomber Command and his post war service in the Royal Air Force, as described to a…
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the Air Ministry
Informs her that he husband was promoted to rank of flying officer and includes new rate of pay and mentions prisoner of war deductions.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from RAF records office
Confirms that her husband was promoted to warrant officer with effect from 1 August 1943.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from 97 Squadron adjutant
Writes that they were glad to hear that her husband was safe and a prisoner of war. Notes that other crew members were also prisoners. Congratulates her on behalf of husband who received his commission 13 September 1943.
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.
Letter to Terry Ford from Peter Lamb
Peter writes to Terry about receiving his wings and a commission.
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
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.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter advises that Reg has been commissioned as an officer and arrangements need to be put in place to receive his salary.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that Reg has been promoted to Flying Officer.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes that he has been promoted to flight sergeant and warrant officer and change in RAF allowances and other financial details. Continues with news of work on new house and catches up with news of family and friends. Mentions she dreams of him…
Letter to Mrs Tansley from the Red Cross
Regrets that there is no news of her son Pilot Officer E H Tansley. If they received any information they would pass it on. Mentions they hope she has had confirmation that her son was promoted and had been awarded received a DFC.
Letter to Miss K R Croft from the Air Ministry
Approval of the appointment of Miss K R Croft to the Women's Auxiliary Air Force in the rank of Section Officer.
Letter to Mervyn Adder's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that his son who has been missing since night 15/16 March 1944 had been appointed to a commission in the RAF in the rank of pilot officer.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from RAF Record Office
The letter advises that his son is promoted.
Letter to John Hitchcock from Air Ministry
The letter advises that he is being promoted to 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 his wife from Herbert Gray
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Expresses concern over regularity of wife’s letters and length of time that letters take to get through. Mentions that they might not be able to depart on leave until Tuesday as the might be on operations Monday night. Recounts that planned 13th…
Letter to his wife from Herbert Gray
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Starts with thanks for letter number 3 but complains about lack of letters for a couple of days particularly as he had been on operations. Sets up times for future phone calls. Noted that the crew’s original aircraft had been lost while being flown…
Letter to Group Captain C.V.D. Willis from Air Vice Marshal E B Addison
Letter concerns information for temporary officers being selected for permanent commissions. Information on individual requests for commission cannot be given until the composition of the post war air force has been determined. A number of really…
Letter to Edward Webster Advising of his Promotion
Edward's letter advises he is promoted to T/W/O.
Letter to Dick Curnock from his father
The letter congratulates Dick Curnoock on being promoted to warrant officer and is full of domestic news.
Letter to David Donaldson from his father
Congratulates on promotion to acting squadron leader. Catches up with family news mentioning wife Joyce coming to lunch. Writes of his activities.
Letter to David Donaldson from Farrar Bell
A letter to David Donaldson congratulating him on his award of a Distinguished Service Order and on his promotion to Wing Commander. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.