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A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
Information for new recruits.
A Guide for Airmen on joining the RAF
AM Pamphlet 130 giving guidance on expected behaviour, Leave, NAAFI health and work.
A guide to airmen on joining the RAF
Front (both sides), rear cover and inside page with list of reasons for this booklet. On back side of rear cover some Morse code groups for punctuation. On the rear cover names with designated 'P' or 'N'.
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Acknowledgement of Philip Batty's application to rejoin the Royal Air Force
Philip Batty applied to rejoin the Royal Air Force having left after his wartime service.
Airmen at Aircrew Receiving Centre
A group portrait of airmen wearing tunic and side caps in eight rows on a staircase. In the background a building with the top of doors. Captioned 'A.C,R,C St John's Wood London 1943'. Second photograph is same as the first with no title.
Albert Cluett's medical grade card
Shows Albert Cluett was medically examined on 23 October 1940 in Salisbury. Placed in grade 1 (one).
Albert Cluett's postponement of calling up for service
Notice of postponement of calling up for Albert Cluett.
Albert Cluett's Royal Air Force volunteer reserve notice paper
Issued to Cluett, Albert Victor on 23 November 1940 and contains personal details.
Army reserve call up instruction
Call up for army service in Royal Engineers for Harold Percy Dryhurst
Arthur Pearce - the aeroplane diary 1943
Contains personal information, address and telephone numbers of acquaintances. Entries for registered for RAF 9 Jan 43, fireguard duty days, swimming, medical appointment, passed selection board for Air Gunner 26 MaR 43,Holiday dates, call up papers…
Certificate of deferred service
Made out for F Perkins and gives instructions on mobilization and reporting.
Certificate of enrolment
ACW2 Nicholls JE, No 2011088 on 19 June 1942. Stamped 8 June 1942
Certified copy of attestation
Peter Hattersley's certified copy of attestation.
Certified copy of attestation
Leslie Clodd's certified copy of attestation.
Charles Turner RAFVR
A half-length portrait of Charles Turner whilst a member of the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Citizen air force questionnaire
P J Hogan filled out questions to be put to recruit before enlistment - personal details with attestation and declaration signatures.
Conditions of entry and service in the aircraft crew selection (air observers)
For entry to Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, notes for information of candidates. Covers introduction, conditions of entry and service, training, financial provision and general note. Concludes with appendix on medical examination.
Conditions of entry and service in the pilot section of the Royal Air Force reserve
Provides notes for information of candidates including age limits, nationality, education, flying experience, classes ineligible, selection and medical, period of engagement, rank, liabilities, foreign powers, discharge, training, financial, travel,…
Contract of Enlistment
A contract issued to Rex Searle for six years regular air force service.
Dennis Raettig temporary identity and pay chit
States 1136657 A.C.2. Raettig Dennis William is under training and is due to receive 2 shillings per day. Slip to be retained until he receives a service identity card.
Entry to Aircraft Apprentice examination papers
Three papers Peter Baxter took to gain entry to the Apprenticeship scheme in 1937. the first is Mathematics, the second Science and the third the General.
Ernest Cutts' memoir
Two typewritten pages detailing the life of Ernest Cutts. He was the youngest of seven children, born in NW Victoria, Australia. He enlisted as aircrew on his 18th birthday and was posted to No 1 Recruit Training School in Victoria. Next he went to…
Ernest Smith's Volunteer Reserve notice paper
Notice of reserve service and copy of attestation to Volunteer Reserve (pilot section). Includes details of Ernest's address, date of birth and work.
Fifty airmen
Fifty airmen wearing tunic and side caps sitting and standing in four rows in a park with trees in the background. On the reverse 'Photograph of flight 9/12 A.C.R.C London, 20/9/41'.
Form of application for national service
Blank application form requesting personal details and desired service