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YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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Peter Hoare's memories of the Air Crew Recruiting Centre.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Details of Peter Hoare's first operation.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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RAF Form 543 with Albert's summary of service.

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MWoodsMJP1875269-190927-020001.jpg
A notice to report to number two recruitment centre, Cardington.

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BMilsonGWMilsonGWv1.pdf
George Milson joined the RAF in September 1939. After receiving his wings, he was posted to No. 18 Squadron, flying night operations to Dunkirk, Duisburg, Wilhelmshaven, and later carrying out low level shipping sweeps and “Circus” operations over…

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SMilsonGW937875v40023.pdf
RAF Form 2167 - a six page form completed by George prior to his enlistment.

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RAF Form 439, George's duty note to attend RAF Cardington.

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RAF Form 1546 completed by George.

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RAF Form 58 stating that George is fit to be a pilot.

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SMilsonGW937875v40012.jpg
A cover sheet with George's address and recruitment date.

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SBondS-MilliganTv10004.pdf
Starts with a list containing personal details and a list of postings. Mentions Wellington conversion and heavy conversion unit before joining 460 Squadron at RAF Binbrook. Mentions that he did 33 operations crewed with P/O Lyall J Notley RAAF. Then…

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SBondS-LippiardRv10002.jpg
Gives a list of major postings from 1936 to 1968. Include some notable events. War time includes posting to 15 Squadron including deployment to France, airfield attacked by Ju 87, Return to England and move to Blenheim squadron with several locations…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10001-0020.pdf
Starts with detailed description of events concerning his growing interest in aviation as a child and young man. He describes his first flight with Cobham's flying circus. He explains his application as apprentice to Armstrong Whitworth and describes…

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SBondS-LancasterJv10001-0015.jpg
Nominal roll of recruits drafted to Cardington, includes J O Lancaster with trade air crew.

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SBondS-LambLSv1.pdf
Lennox Lamb’s Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 24th November 1930 until 27th October 1939.
Initial training as a pilot at Nos. 3 and 2 Flying Training Schools. Posted to 99 Squadron in January 1932. Between January and August 1933…

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SBondS-KartzHv10007.pdf
Edited transcript including most of the content of the recorded interview. Harry described joining the civil air guard and then volunteering for the RAF. Initially hoping to be a pilot, medical issues meant that he was employed on several ground jobs…

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A head and shoulders portrait of Sergeant Jackson, a fellow crew member to Brian Clarke and a list of Geoff's service locations.

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RAF Form 543 issued to Brian with very brief details about his service life.

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SMaceHA1295485v30036.pdf
The individuals who made up Arthur Mace's crewmates. A description of the operations they undertook.

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MHardyJ937372-190706-06.jpg
Form 1018 sent to Jim Hardy.

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MSparkesDJ1867786-211211-27.jpg
A certificate issued to Don after completing a medical at RAF Cardington.

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John's mess bill, August 1946.

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OPearceNL941082-180611-010001.jpg
RAF Form 543 with details of Noel's service in the RAF.

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