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LWolffJR908703v1.pdf
Jack Wolff’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 13th October 1940 until 31st October 1952. He trained as a wireless operator and air gunner.
Initial training at No. 1 Air Observer and Navigation School, followed by No. 2 Signals…

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A note reading 'commenced duties as flying instructor at Service Training Ltd. Hamble 7/12/39'.

The item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive in digital form: no better quality copies are available.

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Fourteen cartoon figures of members of the Flying Training School including Stan Dodwell. A caption describes the treatment of combatants.

The the reverse a page of 'The Tatler'. Accompanied by pictures are reports on a hunting meet, the…

LDodwellSL72147v5.pdf
Pilots flying log book for Flight Lieutenant Stanley Lester Dodwell from 12 September 1940 to 12 April 1943. He was stationed at RAF Brough (4 EFTS), RAF Desford (7 EFTS), RAF Hamble (3 EFTS), RCAF Pearce (36 EFTS0, RCAF De Winton (31 EFTS), CFB…

LDodwellSL72147v2.pdf
Pilot's flying log book for Stanley Lester Dodwell from 20 April 1939 to 8 August 1954. Details Stan's previous flying experience as a pilot, his rank of Pilot Officer and training as an instructor. Includes monthly flying hours for the time Stan…

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Jack writes about her health. He has written letters to family and friend.

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Jack writes explaining why his post is irregular. He talks about friends.

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Jack writes that he got back safely. He had a lovely weekend.

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Jack writes that he is about to move to Feltwell.

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Jack writes about his trip back to Hamble and training ground defence to new recruits. Others have been sitting Morse exams.

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Jack writes complaining she hasn't written. He discusses the effects of German raids.
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Jack writes that his promotion has come through and he is now a Sergeant with more pay. He discusses his wife's tummy problems.

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Jack writes that his leg is improving. He has met some of his friends from Hamble and reading novels.

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Jack writes about mail, his daughter's colds and frozen pipe prevention. He sounds agitated about someone staying over when he is on leave. He has had mail from some of his friends from Hamble. He has been to the cinema.

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Jack writes about family. Some of his colleagues from Hamble have arrived and have described the bombing at Southampton. He has been into Cirencester for a hot bath and mixed grill then a film. He has sent her 30/- and photos.

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Jack writes that his course is tough. He describes some of the action that his colleagues have been involved in.

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Jack writes asking about his family and talks about areas being evacuated because of the war. He met a pilot from his old squadron.

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Jack writes that enemy aircraft have flown over a few times. He talks about becoming a sergeant.

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Jack writes he has just showered after a night on gun post duty. He describes the grenade armed night guards who have to sleep with their rifles and bayonets ready.

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Jack writes that she misunderstood his last letter. He meant he was pleased with her perm and was happy she was looking pretty. They were wakened by German intruder aircraft and anti-aircraft fire. He had a two hour flight looking for bombing damage…

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Jack writes that he is not happy with the wireless theory course. They have applied to be re-assigned to squadrons where they will get promotion and more money. He asks her to let her know if she has received the 10/1 he sent.

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Jack has moved to Hamble and his new accommodation is very comfortable. He will be studying wireless operations for 18 weeks.

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Jack writes that he has not sent any cash. Some of his class have finished and been awarded leave, others have two weeks to improve their Morse. They have had enemy aircraft raids but nothing too serious.