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Norman Eley’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Norman Eley’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book (three log books bound into one volume, pages not all in chronological order) from 22 March 1943 to 3 September 1958. Records training, operations, instructional and other duties (including civil flying) as a…
Local pilot 21 to-day
Report, including a head and shoulder portrait, of Stan's 21st birthday, an officer in the Royal Air Force Reserve.
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Young airman
Reporting on Stanley's first solo flight, aged 18, followed by a flight in a glider and taking the controls of a Gypsy Moth.
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Flying licence at 18
Report following Stan obtaining his flying licence aged 18 following 12 months tuition and 34 hours flying.
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An appointment in Kenya
Reporting on C B Thompson who is moving to Kenya to start a veterinary practice. Mr Thompson had previously served as a wing commander with the Royal Air Force.
Mr CB Thompson owned the 2-seater Parnall Pixie IIIa (G-EBJG) before Stan Dodwell…
Mr CB Thompson owned the 2-seater Parnall Pixie IIIa (G-EBJG) before Stan Dodwell…
22,000 feet over Nuneaton
Report of Stan flying, without oxygen, to a height of 22,000 feet.
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Imaginary attack
A demonstration of air raid precautions, including anti gas measures, provided by the Scouts Association with Stan Dodwell.
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Plane beats pigeons
Report and official returns of a cross country race in which pilot Stanley Dodwell beat about 50 pigeons.
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Dodwells's army stores
Advertisement for Stan's family shop including a race between an aeroplane and pigeons and a height judging competition.
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Aeroplane beats pigeons
Report of Stan beating about fifty pigeons in a cross country flying race,
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Aeroplane and pigeons
Reporting on a race to be undertaken between Stan and released pigeons, over 55 miles.
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Nuneaton's Flying Circus
Reporting on the suggested introduction of the "flying flea" with Stan being asked to test and fly the aircraft.
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Stan Dodwell buys 'plane
A report of Stan buying a Parnall Pixie, once piloted by Flight Lieutenant Orlibar of the RAF High Speed Flight Schneider Trophy pilots. It is hoped that the purchased will help in the creation of a new flying club near Nuneaton.
G-EBJG (as…
G-EBJG (as…
New flying club
A head and shoulder image of Stan Dodwell in flying helmet with goggles, accompanies a report of a new flying club.
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Home
A driveway leads to a bungalow, with dormer windows and chimneys, set in a garden with an open aspect beyond.
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Annual prize draw
Ticket, costing 3d, for the Nuneaton Old Edwardians' R F C prize draw. The prizes include a free flight offered by Stan's family business.
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Hendon test passed
Having passed his tests, 20 year old Stan Dodwell's name has been added to the list of Reserve Air Force officers.
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Pilot's appointment
Reporting that Stan Dodwell, having passed his medical, has been accepted into the Royal Air Force Reserve.
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Hospital carnival
One of three tickets offered for a twenty minute flight with Stan.
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Half an hour's flight
Report of an offer, piloted by Stan, to the winner of a lottery to be held by Hinckley Cycling Club.
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Local landing party
Report of Stan Dodwell, his brother Leonard, and two friends preparing for the landing of the Prince of Wales.
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18 years old airman
Reports of Stan Dodwell undertaking solo flights and his brother, Leonard, a dirt-track rider.
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Stanley Lester Dodwell's flying log book. Two
Journey log book for Stanley Lester Dodwell describing the flights he took, as pilot, in his Parnall Pixie Mk III, G-EBJG. Includes a description of the aircraft and the certificate of registration.
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Upside down flying
Report of Stan being chosen to be a passenger with pilot Mackay.
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Stanley Lester Dodwell - Aviator
Including photographs, notes, cartoons and newspaper cutting details of Stan's early life and gaining his pilot's licence aged 18. He married and was commissioned into the Royal Air Force and transferred to Canada to train as a flying instructor at…