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LHodgesGW1387641v1.pdf
G W Hodges Flying Log Book covering the period from 07 June 1942 to 28 June 1946 detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at RAF Millom (2 OAFU), RAF Wellesbourne Mountford and RAF Gaydon (22 OTU), RAF…

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PMarriottR18010009.jpg
Two airmen playing in the, Sergeant Marriott is on the left. A note attached to the photo by the donor detailed that the airmen playing in the snow alongside Sergeant Marriott is Australian, and had likely never seen snow before.

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PMarriottR18010007.jpg
A group of four airmen playing in the snow pose for a photo. Sergeant Marriott is second on the right. A note added to the photos by the donor detailed that the airmen playing in the snow alongside Sergeant Marriott are Australian, and had likely…

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PMarriottR18010006.jpg
3 Photos
Top: 4 airmen in uniform covered in snow pose for a photo
Middle: Man in civilian clothing posing for a photo on a low wall
Bottom: 2 airmen in uniform playing in the snow

A note added to the photos by the donator detailed that the…

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PMarriottR18010004.jpg
Group of aircrew posing in front of a Lancaster, in the centre is Sergeant Marriott.

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NDukeGH181029-01.jpg
A newspaper clipping from the Birmingham news, detailing the wedding of Sergeant George Duke to Marie Kenworthy.

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EDukeGHKenworthyMH411215-Part.pdf
A letter from George to Marie, talking of his time shortly after arriving at RAF Bottesford.

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YDukeGH1163246v1.pdf
The first entry details the events at the beginning of the war
The second entry is about the day they went to register for military service.

PHodgesGW18010010.jpg
Eight men in RAF uniforms pose for a photo outside a dugout hut. One man is holding a mascot of a small figure.
Text on rear: 'Air crew & ground crew taken outside dispersal hut built by ground crew for [illegible]'

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LBodenJG[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
John Boden ’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22nd December 1941 until 31st July 1946. During this time trained as a pilot at No. 16 Elementary Flying Training School, No. 3 (Pilots’) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 1531 Beam Approach Training Flight, Empire…

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LDavidsonJ1368705v1.pdf
Jack Davidson’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th July 1942 until 29th May 1943. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Signals School, No. 8 Air Gunners School, 20 Operational Training…

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PWardJ2-18010002.jpg
Photograph folder cover, printed 'News Photos Press Agency', with telephone number Sheffield 20760. picture on mount annotated 'Jack RAF WWII' (sic) showing airman in RAF uniform with chip hat, post card with printed stamp 'Castle Photos, Cardiff'…

LCloseHA1592357v1.pdf
H A Close’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 26 February 1944 to 11 September 1944 detailing his operations and training flown as Flight Engineer. He was stationed at RAF Rufforth (1663 HCU), RAF Elvington (77 Squadron) and RAF Driffield…

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PCloseHA1901.jpg
Seven airmen arranged in front of their Halifax. On the reverse each man is named. Arthur is identified as 2nd from right. A nissen hut is visible in the background.

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OCloseHA1592357-190517-020001.jpg
A card issued to Arthur's wife in 1946.

OCloseHA1592357-190517-010001.jpg
A card issued to Arthur in 1947.

LWesleyJM68791v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for John Marcus Wesley, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 7 June 1944 when he failed to return form operations. He was stationed at 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Perth, 34 Elementary Flying Training School…

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LBramwellCA1431825v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Cecil Arthur Bramwell, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 March 1943 to 9 June 1944 when he was killed in action. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at 2…

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MBramwellCA1431825-190410-010001.jpg
List of items, some of which are displayed in this collection

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PKelleyL2001.jpg
A biplane upside down in a field with two men on top. On the reverse 'Paddy Kelley Scampton'.

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EStevenJHewittC[Date]-01.jpg
Thanks her for the forms which were about her uncle Laurence (Paddy) Kelley who was airframe mechanic for part of his service at RAF Scampton.

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MKelleyL625431-190228-010001.jpg
Made out for LAC Kelley an lists day passes and permission to be absent from quarters.

PClarkeFW1907.jpg
Group of 21 aircrew, commissioned and non-commissioned, all wearing pilot brevet, with a Hurricane on each side. Hangar doors behind. Douglas Bader is sitting in the centre of the front row, wearing Squadron Leader's rank.

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PClarkeFW1905.jpg
Wedding photograph with groom in RAF uniform with corporal chevrons. On reverse, handwritten note 'Norman and Violet Lester, Edgefield, Norfolk, 27/5/44'. Also handwritten number 25711B.

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PClarkeFW1901.jpg
Five airmen, one with Sergeant chevrons, in front of a tent. Label on top right of picture 'Instrument Section'. On reverse, handwritten note - 'My father, F W Clarke, is on the far right. Was in Bomber Command including 106 and 617 Squadrons. He was…

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