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Letter to Bill Eyles from S Bradshaw
Letter from relation of Harry Binns navigator who had been killed in a crash. Asks Bill to tell Mrs Binns about Harry's last days. provides some information about Harry and asks him to share any experiences.
Letter from Wally Layne to his wife
Glad to receive letters and photographs of baby. Comments that she was looking thin and hoped she was OK. Writes that he received official notification of his promotion and expected to be moved to another camp. Glad that she was getting money from…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes that she has been billeted and that she is very disappointed and cut up about him not getting a commission. Hopes that he might be chosen for specialised training on strength of his navigation results and get another chance of a commission.…
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.
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes encouraging him to continue to pursue a commission. It would mean a lot to them both, particularly financially. Suggests he should get an interview with squadron commander and tell him how well he had done and that he is under treatment by…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Acknowledges dressing down she received in his letter over the letters she sent concerning him not getting commission. Continues with points that make her mad about award commissions and it was not about impressing neighbours or her being the wife of…
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 from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes that he is thrilled with his promotion and although he would have loved to come home, was sure she would be happy that he was staying in Canada. Says he is on leave and spending time with Canadian friends. Wished she could have been at…
Letter from Peter Lamprey to W Gunton
Peter Lamprey writes that he has had good news of a wounded colleague but that while he is unhappy with life at Royal Air Force Hixon he is pleased with his new status as a senior non-commissioned officer. He concludes with some banter.
Letter from Maurice Monks to Herbert Monks
Mentions that he has been commissioned and describes his current location. Catches up with news from home on his arrival back from Canada. Writes of leave and more family/friends gossip and of his activities. Asks how things are where Herbert was is…
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
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Writes that he has passed his exams and has been promoted to Sergeant. He is also moving to a new station in Lincolnshire.
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.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his promotion to flight lieutenant and his duties on parade.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of meeting the ground crew and of a new aircraft coming to the Flight.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about life at RAF Cark, other officers who have been promoted, and studying for his law exams.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his colleagues promotions and includes details of his finances, his bank statement and income tax.
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Letter number sixteen. First letter from him as Pilot Officer J D Hudson and has moved into officers mess. Writes of celebrating with the boys previous night. Mentions daily routine in officers mess and describes new billet. Says the food was much…
Letter from David Donaldson to Flight Lieutenant J E Nixon
Congratulations on promotion to flight lieutenant.
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave announces that he has passed the final exam and is preparing for the graduation party. He believes leave will soon be granted and hopes to see Betty soon.
Letter from Alan Green to his parents
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Alan still has not heard from his parents. he is worried about his car and his belongings. He asks about family and friends at home.
Leslie Temple's warrant officer certificate
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Leslie Temple is constituted and appointed warrant officer from the 1 April 1946.
Lancashire men amongst D.F.C. awards
List of names awarded Distinguished Flying Cross including Pilot Officer J D Hudson. Notes he was commissioned from ranks in 1944.
Kit handed in on Promotion
A list of equipment issued previously to Malcolm Staves and returned on his promotion to Flying Officer.
Keith Thompson's promotion to sergeant
Three photographs, two captioned ' A bevy of new sergeant air navigators, Dec '42'.
RCAF leave pass made out to Keith Thompson.
A photograph of female, head and shoulders captioned 'Tommy Adams Doris' friend'.
Four photographs of a small number…
RCAF leave pass made out to Keith Thompson.
A photograph of female, head and shoulders captioned 'Tommy Adams Doris' friend'.
Four photographs of a small number…