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PSewerinS2409.jpg
Photograph of 300 Squadron badge with the dates '1.7.1940 - 1.7.1945' printed beneath the image of the badge. Handwritten annotation at the top of the photograph stating Stanislaw Sewerin's name and RAF station. Handwritten annotation beneath the…

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LSewerinS704459v4.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Master Pilot Stanislaw Sewerin covering 1 June 1956 to 3 June 1959 detailing flights with 61 Group Communication Flight at RAF Kenley and RAF Biggin Hill. Aircraft flown were Anson, Chipmunk and de Havilland Dove. Pilots…

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LSewerinS704459v3.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for P2 Stanislaw Sewerin covering 5 August 1948 to 9 March 1954 detailing training with: 1 Air Navigation School at RAF Topcliffe, 3 Air Navigation School at RAF Bishops Court, 201 Advanced Flying School at RAF Swinderby, 128…

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Two letters.
#1 Jack writes that he has leave at the weekend.
#2 Jack complains that he has had no letters all week. He has not moved from Croydon. Their pay has still not been sorted but Jack thinks he has been slightly overpaid.

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EDwyerJHPDwyerWM[Date]-0650001.jpg
Jack writes he has been flying and couldn't get home. He describes an accident involving a mid-air collision which ended well.

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Jack writes one night there was no hot meal and everyone complained. They have been doing night flying. He received 100 cigarettes from George via Tangmere.
The first page is missing but there are two pages.

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ORobertsRF566679-190311-010001.jpg
Roly's service record from 26 September 1933 to 31 August 1940.

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SBondS-ODellBv10004.pdf
Completed 13 operations on 408 Squadron. Comments that he did not complete his tour as the war ended. Mentions first operation was to Bremen and last to Heligoland. Comments on his Canadian crew and mentions names and ranks, Covers his training…

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SBondS-CookGv10020.jpg
A large group of airmen wearing greatcoats and side caps sitting and standing in three rows. An officer sits at the left end of front row, Snow on the ground. Submitted with caption 'George Cook middle row RH end Kenley 1939'. Additional information…

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SBondS-CookGv10019.jpg
A large group of airmen wearing greatcoats, standing and squatting in front of a building. Submitted with caption 'George Cook middle row 2nd left Kenley 1939'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

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SBondS-CookGv10006.pdf
Transcript of interview. Wireless operator air gunner on 49 Squadron flying Hampdens at RAF Scampton. Recalls joining up in 1939 and training as wireless operator air gunner. Posted to 49 Squadron on Hampdens and did 33 (32) trips. Describes worst…

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OPextonRD72150-190124-010001.jpg
RAF Form i250, an identity card issued to Richard.

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MPextonRD72150-190124-070001.jpg
615 squadron menu signed by those present. The menu is in French. Brief biographies are written on a sheet accompanying the document.

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Author (probably Roy J de Niese) gives some information on recruitment and training of Ceylonese volunteers for the RAF. It includes his recruitment and initial training in Ceylon, travel to Great Britain, enlistment, elementary flying training and…

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MHayhurstJM2073102-170725-03.pdf
A collection of RAF squadron badges kept in a booklet.

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BMillingtonRWestonFv1.pdf
A biography of Fred. In addition it includes histories of aircraft and squadrons he served in, Details are included of airfields he served at. Additionally there are biographies of various servicemen associated with Fred's squadrons and service.
At…

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BMarshCGoldbyJLv10001.jpg
A biography covering John's training and service in the RAF.

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MHalesARSA348737-200228-050001.jpg
A book containing 30 badges of various squadrons. The cards were free in cigarette packets and the booklet cost one penny.

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PEleyNJ1639.jpg
Volunteer Reserve Sergeant and an RAF Officer receiving an aircraft propeller which has a presentation plate on it, submitted with caption; “No. 24 RFS winning the annual navigation trophy at Kenley June 1949”

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PHarringtonBR17030009.jpg
Full length portrait of an officer wearing tunic with half brevet and medals and peaked cap. In the background a brick building with window. On the reverse '1960s, probably RAF Kenley 1962-64'.

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LBoltonJD67631v2.pdf
Pilots log book for John Derek Bolton, covering the period from 17 March 1946 to 14 June 1947. Detailing his civilian flying duties. He was based at Heathrow, Kenley and Redhill. Aircraft flown were, Cambridge Sailplane, Kite 1 Sailplane, Lancaster,…

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EWynnIAWynnK420225-0001.jpg
Relates trip to London and describes show at the Palladium and tea at the Canadian Beaver Club. Mentions some damage to buildings in London. Writes that that he has found an old toy engine at his billet for his son David. Talks of troops scheduled…

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EWynnIAWynnK[Date]-120001.jpg
He is cross about his telegram going missing and he asks his wife to try and sort it out so that he can get his 9d back.

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EWynnIAWynnK[Date]-070001.jpg
Catches up with family and writes of going to pictures. Mentions weather and snow. Comments on the work he has done and talks about life on the station. Mentions importance of his work on engines. Says he is off to French class.

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EWynnIAWynnK[Date]-06.jpg
He writes that he has returned back to camp and starts work in the morning.

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