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SCosgroveAE968259v10010-18.pdf
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.

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Advice to improve mathematics training prior to call up.

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Requesting that Reg attend the combined recruiting centre. Giving instructions on what to bring and advising that he may not be called upon for immediate service.

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Two documents regarding Don's entry into the RAF.
#1 is a letter which explains that the Air Ministry is deciding on whether he can join the RAF due to his civilian occupation.
#2 is RAF Form 1835A recording his physical fitness.

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Two documents.
#1 is Don's Grade Card stating he is Grade One.
#2 is Don's postponement of calling up for the RAFVR.

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BMuirCMuirRWLv1 copy.pdf
Written by his nephew, a narrative of Reg's early life, his participation in student exchanges in Germany, joining the Royal Air force, training, life on the station and the crash in which he died, together with air gunners Sergeant Leslie Johnson…

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Report on recruiting and reforming squadron including photograph of Flight Lieutenant Mellersh, Mr Proudlove, and Squadron Leader Norman Hayes. Photograph of Group Captain John Cunningham following record breaking flights.

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Form 2168 including questions to be put to recruit before enlistment as well as oath and certificate of attesting officer.

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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BBarffAColingEFv1.pdf
Time in the RAF including selection as an observer, enrolment at Lord's Cricket Ground, navigational dead reckoning and meteorology training in Eastbourne and Paignton. Time spent on navigational sorties in Grahamstown, South Africa in Ansons and…

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SDunnFT1319229v10002-Transcript.pdf
Transcript of F Dunn's memoir describing life before and after joining the RAF. Includes induction and starting off in the RAF in England and then sea voyage to South Africa and then initial training in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

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SDunnFT1319229v10002-0001.pdf
Autographical account of life at the beginning of the war including service in ARP in Swindon. Reasons for volunteering for the RAF. Registered for military service in February 1941. Waiting for call-up. Induction at St John's Wood London and…

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To Norman Powell. Notice given at the time of him offering to join RAFVR. Lays down general conditions.

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Required to report for regular service in accordance with instructions. In the meantime would remain on the reserve with no pay or allownaces.

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From CRC Worcester to officer i/c attestation section, no 2 recruit centre. Lists three names including Powell N I. Expected draft 1943-04-15.

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Made out for N Powell. Grade 1.

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RAF Form 2022 signed by JHP Dwyer

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Author (probably Roy J de Niese) gives some information on recruitment and training of Ceylonese volunteers for the RAF. Includes his recruitment and initial training in Ceylon, travel to Great Britain, enlistment, elementary flying training and…

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Left - columns of men wearing civilian suits marching behind an RAF sergeant wearing tunic and side cap. In the background a large two storey building.
Right - course photograph with a large group of airmen wearing a variety of uniforms, some with…

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Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside

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Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside and graded 1 (one) at Nottingham medical board. Includes brief description.

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Four pages completed when Frank joined the Service in 1941.

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Frank's aircrew application for pilot or wireless operator / air gunner

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Instructions from the Portsmouth Recruiting Centre for Frank to attend the Reception Depot, Oxford.

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Frank's aircrew recruit medical, found fit for aircrew.

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