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Application for Student Pilot's Licence
Blank Form CA601 for a student pilot licence.
Bf 109E-4
A Me 109 flown by Oblt Gerhard Schopfel August 1940.
Dedication of the East Window at St Mary's, Watton
A leaflet for the dedication of a commemorative window for HC Pexton DFC, CF Andrews DFC, CD Hughes, WDR Walters and EFJ Willis.
The leaflet includes the hymns and psalms that were to be sung.
The leaflet includes the hymns and psalms that were to be sung.
Driffield Flying Brothers
A newspaper cutting reporting that Harold Pexton is missing in action.
Ernst-Wilhelm Reinert
A half-length colour portrait of Ernst-Wilhelm in flying kit. He has autographed the front.
On the reverse 'Ernst-Wilhelm Reinert
JG/77
RK 1-7-42
EL 6.10.42'
On the reverse 'Ernst-Wilhelm Reinert
JG/77
RK 1-7-42
EL 6.10.42'
Gerhard Schopfel
A head and shoulders portrait of Gerhard. On the reverse 'Gerhard Schopfel'. He has autographed the front.
Harold Pexton's appointment to pilot officer
A certificate appointing Harold as an officer of the RAF Volunteer Reserve.
Lancaster
A front/side view of a Lancaster on the ground.
Letter concerning RA Sanders from Squadron Leader I R Gleed
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The letter refers to Pilot Officer R A Sanders who lost his life in 87 Squadron.
Letter to Cyril Houghton's parents
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The letter reports that he has met some fine Polish airmen.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Pextion from Esther Walters
She thanks them for their kindness. She mourns the loss of her son.
Letter to Richard Pexton
A letter from Roger Burges. He starts by talking about Sister KB Davies who was awarded an MBE. He discusses other communal friends.
Letter to Richard Pexton from Mollie Sanders
She thanks him for writing about her son.
Letter to Richard Pexton's father
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He advises his father that he has been wounded. He describes in brief details what happened but says he is fine.
Luftpost 2 June 1941
A propaganda newsheet published by the RAF. With articles about Roosevelt's speech, Rudolf Hess, invasion of Crete, B-17s, Goebbels and sinking of the Bismarck.
Norwich (Mousehold) Aerodrome
A chart with the location of the aerodrome and information for pilots.
Poor Types
A cartoon of two intoxicated airmen pouring beer and soda into a grand piano whilst a third intoxicated airman is playing. Beer is dripping out of the piano and cigarette butts litter the floor.
Richard Pexton's Air Efficiency Award
An award issued to Richard.
Richard Pexton's Aircrew Flying Licence
MCA Form 1003, licence issued to Richard.
Richard Pexton's RAF Identity Card
RAF Form i250, an identity card issued to Richard.
Richard Pexton’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Richard Pexton’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 3rd October 1943 until 31st March 1950. Posted to No. 34 Service Flying Training School to train as a flying instructor. Posted Beam Approach Training Flight December 1943. February 1944 saw posting to 16…
Secret telegram advising of cessation of hostilities
A secret telegram sent by the RAF.
Seven airmen and a WAAF
Seven airmen and a WAAF arranged in two rows. Richard is in the back row, second from left with his arm around a WAAF.
Squadron Party Menu, Savoy Hotel, 10 November 1939
615 squadron menu signed by those present. The menu is in French. Brief biographies are written on a sheet accompanying the document.