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Nominal role of recruits
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.
National Service Acts grade card
Made out for N Powell. Grade 1.
Letter from Jimmy Doughty to his sister Winnie
Writes that he had recently attended aircrew selection board and medical and was now back in the RAF. Comments on his exam results and some of the tests that he had to take. Writes that he was finishing his civilian job and speculates on future…
RAF Volunteer Reserve - Notice Paper
RAF Form 2022 signed by JHP Dwyer
Letter concerning third batch of Ceylonese joining the RAF
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…
Marching recruits and course photograph
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…
Right - course photograph with a large group of airmen wearing a variety of uniforms, some with…
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - postponement of calling up for service
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside
National service grade card
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside and graded 1 (one) at Nottingham medical board. Includes brief description.
Frank Jolliffe, RAFVR Attestation Form
Four pages completed when Frank joined the Service in 1941.
Frank Jolliffe RAVR application form
Frank's aircrew application for pilot or wireless operator / air gunner
Frank Jolliffe Recruits Duty Notice
Instructions from the Portsmouth Recruiting Centre for Frank to attend the Reception Depot, Oxford.
Frank Jolliffe aircrew medical board
Frank's aircrew recruit medical, found fit for aircrew.
Frank Jolliffe Declaration by Recruit
Ackowledges that he has joined the RAFVR as potential aircrew.
Frank Jolliffe under age enlistment form
Form signed by his father allowing Frank to join the RAF.
RAFVR Notice Paper
Form 1866 completed by John with his personal details.
RAFVR Notes for the Information of Candidates
Detailed notes about what is expected from candidates for the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
William Roy Peter Perry - recruits duty note
Gives personal details and lists document attached.
William Roy Peter Perry declaration by recruit
Declaration on joining Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve for aircrew. On the reverse findings of medical board fit for aircrew positions.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve attestation form
For William Roy Peter Perry - includes personal and medical details.
Sam McCron's Occupational History Form
A form completed by Sam at the time he enlisted.
RCAF Attestation Paper
Sam's attestation paper on joining the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Join the WAAF - Help the RAF
A brochure encouraging women to joing the WAAF.
Women's Auxiliary Air Force - Notes for the Information of Candidates
Notes to encourage women to enlist in the RAF.
WAAF Application for Enrolment
Two forms, the first partially completed by Jose.
The second completed by Jose.
The second completed by Jose.
Interview with Mieczyslaw Maryszczak
Mieczyslaw Maryszczak was born in Bokyivka, Ukraine and served in the Polish Army and then the Polish Air Force. An early memory of the war is throwing bread to starving Russian prisoners being marched from Lviv to Podlesice. At seventeen he was in…