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Recruiting with the team, mobile cinema and Raff
Twenty RAF personnel all wearing tunics standing in line with St Bernard dog in front on left. Basil Harrington stands in the centre holding gloves. In the background an RAF mobile cinema. On the reverse 'Recruiting with the team, mobile cinema and…
Recruiting west country 1951
Nine RAF personnel all wearing tunic standing in line. A mayor ins third from left and Basil Harrington is fourth from left holding leash of St Bernard dog. In the background RAF lorries. On the reverse 'Recruiting West Country 1951'.
RAF recruiting team 1951
Nine RAF personnel standing in a group with Flight Lieutenant Basil Harrington, third from left, shaking hands with mayor. In the background RAF lorries. On the reverse 'RAF Recruiting Team 1951'.
Reporting list
List of items to be brought by ACW2 Nicholls on reporting for draft to reception depot.
Certificate of enrolment
ACW2 Nicholls JE, No 2011088 on 19 June 1942. Stamped 8 June 1942
Itinerary on joining
List train times, routes and reporting eventually to depot at RAF Bridgenorth. On the reverse part of a list of names.
Letter of Welcome
A standard letter sent to Terry Ford welcoming him into the RAF.
Ronald Walker RAFVR Attestation form
Certified copy.
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…
Charles Turner RAFVR
A half-length portrait of Charles Turner whilst a member of the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Homer Lawson's Notice of Acceptance for Service
Two items from a photo album.
Item 1 is Homer's Notification of Acceptance for Service in the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Item 2 is a half-length portrait of Homer in trainee's uniform.
Item 1 is Homer's Notification of Acceptance for Service in the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Item 2 is a half-length portrait of Homer in trainee's uniform.
Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
A message from the RAF welcoming Homer Lawson into the RAF.
Letter to Fred Edwards from the RAF
The letter asks Fred to consider returning to the RAF.
My overseas service by Raymond Barrett
Raymond spent his time in the R.A.F. overseas, this lengthy memoir covers the period July 1943 until August 1946. He served in the Middle and Far East and Italy. He was an Engine Mechanic/Fitter and this is his story. The memoir has maps of his…
Certificate of Enrolment
Certificate for Miss B Bailey for enrolment in the WAAF. On the reverse a typewritten list of personal items that she should bring with her when attending for draft.
Interview with Bob Smith
Bob Smith was born in Brisbane, Australia. He recalls moving to the family farm in 1932 and being a member of the Air Cadets during his school years. Upon leaving school, Smith undertook training as a bank clerk. Following the events of Pearl…
We shall fight on unconquerable
Top - article subsidiary headline: US hears premiers words. Round up of news from France and broadcast by prime minister Winston Churchill relayed to the United States. Bottom - article headline every man to arms accompanied by photograph of RAF…
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve enlistment for duration of present emergency
Gives reporting date and vacancy reporting for.
John Valentine Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Copy of attestation. Includes questions to be put to recruit before enlistment as well as oath and certificate of attesting officer.
John Shipman's provisional acceptance in to the RAF
A brief note accepting John into the RAF.
John Shipman's Enlistment Notice
To report to No.3 RAF Recruitment Centre Padgate.
A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
AM Pamphlet 130 giving guidance on expected behaviour, Leave, NAAFI health and work.
RAF Reception Depot, West Drayton
Twp photographs of the RAF Reception Depot at West Drayon, from an album. They are captioned on the image.
Contract of Enlistment
A contract issued to Rex Searle for six years regular air force service.
Memories and Reminiscences of Bob Sharrock
Bob Sharrock's story. He was born near Wigan, his father a coal miner. He worked locally until old enough to sign up. He trained at Lords cricket ground, Torquay then St Athan. Posted to Dishforth, he suffered a compressed spine during a Halifax…