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Reporting letter from recruiting centre with instructions to report to centre and instructions.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Air Ministry Form 935 with instructions to be followed for enlistment.

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A list of names and addresses of Regional Committee on Adult Education plus a slip with items not to be brought on enlistment.

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The notice recommends Arthur is trained as a wireless operator/air gunner. It recommends he studies elementary mathematics.

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RAF Form 1376 instructing Arthur Mace to attend the reception unit at Blackpool.

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A notice sent to Arthur instructing him to attend a medical examination.

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The letter advises he is still on the deferred list and will not be overlooked.

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RAF Form 632A with required dental work.

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RAF Form 2168 completed by Arthur Mace.

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Uncompleted RAF Form 429

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Form 1018 sent to Jim Hardy.

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Ron Bedford volunteered for the Royal Air Force and was told he had the aptitude to be a pilot but re-mustered as an air gunner, to avoid waiting for call up. He reads the "Message of Welcome" letter he received in July 1942 from the Secretary of…

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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.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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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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Three verse poem about the WAAF recruit process.

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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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The letter advises Tony to report to Town Centre, London with kit and paperwork.

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The letter advises that it is not possible to recall him for training. He may take up employment but he will not get pay from the RAF.

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RAF Form 1764 completed by Tony for the RAFVR.

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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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