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A full length portrait of Jim in flying kit. He is carrying his helmet. On the reverse 'Love xx Jim'.

Jim, standing outside a small stone hut. On the reverse 'Yugoslavia 1945'.

A soldier standing outside a farm building. He is looking through a pair of binoculars. On the reverse is 'I see no ships'.

A group of airmen loosely arranged in eight rows in a building.

Two men riding horses. On the reverse 'Drugs!! Yugoslavia 1945'.

A naval ship seen from above. On the reverse 'Sorrento Italy July 1944'.

Jim sitting on a chair in front of a fire in a brick fireplace. He is reading a paper.

A head and shoulders portrait of Jim Hardy.

A document allowing Jim Hardy to enter Yugoslavia.

A certificate issued to Jim.

An invitation to join in a drinks party. Part of the reason was Jim Hardy had completed his tour of operations.

Form 1018 sent to Jim Hardy.

A ticket for a festival.

A certificate confirming that Jim Hardy was mentioned in Despatches.

A card issued to Jim after his successful escape from death by dinghy.

An ammunition inventory report.

A ticket authorising the holder to be allowed out after curfew in order to attend a dance.

A medical grade card issued to Jim.

An identity book issued to Rudolf.

Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 4th January 1944 until 31st January 1945. Posted to 311 Ferry Training Unit as a wireless operator. In February 1944 operational posting to 40 Squadron in Italy where he became Signals…

Jim Hardy’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 31st May 1940 until 17th November 1943. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Posted to No. 4 Bombing and Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit. Operational posting…