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Letter from Harry Garnham to Mrs. M Pinner
Letter from Garnham to his brother and sister. Garnham apologises for not replying sooner, saying he is either sleeping or being dragged out to town by the rest of the crew. He says he is looking forward to giving "Gerry a hit or two" and finds…
Ken Hemmings Autobiography
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.
War pictures by British artist no 3 RAF
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…
Letter from Frank Barnsdale to John Barnsdale
Back at Turner field after months of flying and would not have missed the experience. Hew had hoped for single engine school but was now Twin engine training. Would not know if fighters or bombers until return to UK. Comments on departure from Gunter…
Letter from Frank Barnsdale to John Barnsdale
Now at Gunther Field, Montgomery Alabama after travel from Lakeland Florida and was looking forward to flying next day on a faster more sophisticated aircraft. Was happy with training up to the present and had time off before moving and had a good…
Letter from Frank Barnsdale to John Barnsdale
Catches up with recent mail and parcels, then catches up with gossip. Says he had recently been in hospital with German measles, but did not miss any flying were he now has 14 hours and 3 solo. Writes a little about training and recent war news.…
Letter from Frank Barnsdale to John Barnsdale
Sends best wished for John's birthday. Looking forward to going down to the south of the United States and is fed up of doing nothing. Describes Moncton and his activities there including films seen. Mentions it was getting warmer and that he had…
Letter from Frank Barnsdale to his father
Comments on hot sweaty weather in Georgia, but were getting khaki uniform. Says the food was very good and comments on beer. Reports on his activities in describes Albany town. Writes of daily routine and comments on local life in the south. Asks…
Account of journey across Canada to RCAF Swift Current and Moose Jaw.
Account of train journey across Canada to RCAF Swift Current. Relates day to day activities at camp. Went to Moose Jaw on day off. Continues with description of activities at RCAF Swift Current seem to spent most time in working in kitchen. Moved on…
Dining room in officer's mess
Long tables set out for Christmas meal in dining room. On the reverse 'Officers mess Leeming Yorks
1945/46'.
1945/46'.
Memoir of Emilia Garland (nee Ocardi). WAAF 429 Squadron.
Recounts life in Glasgow (Clydebank) at the beginning of the war. Incudes tales of bliztz bombing, blackout, sirens and evacuation. Talks of continuing business though blitz. Eventually tired of hard work in family business, despite parental…
Interview with R W Harvey
R Harvey trained as a gunner before being posted to RAF Lossiemouth to join an already established crew. While based at Leconfield he married and his wife moved close by. He was sure that the weather conditions were such that there would not be…
One day in May 1942 on a bomber station
Harold Batchfelder provides a detailed account of the preparation for a raid on Mannheim, events during the operation and his forced landing at RAF Horsham St Faith due to damage sustained during night fighter attack on the return journey. His crew…
Interview with J Wiltshire. Two
Warrant Officer J Wiltshire flew as a Flight Engineer on Halifaxes with 640 Squadron. He was demobbed March 1947.
He describes training as a flight engineer, the nerves of his first flights, and the humour found in mishaps and banter. Life on base…
He describes training as a flight engineer, the nerves of his first flights, and the humour found in mishaps and banter. Life on base…
William Paul record of leave
Personal details and four entries special leave times.
N.A.A.F.I. Restaurant
Photograph of an empty N.A.A.F.I. restaurant. Chairs and tables are arranged uniformly along the length of the room and there is some additional seating visible on the left. A notice board can be seen on the right.
Above the photograph is printed…
Above the photograph is printed…
Four aircrew
Four airmen wearing battledress with brevet standing in line in front of a hut with 'bath house' on the door. One from left is the pilot. James Christie is second from right.
Five aircrew
Five airmen wearing battledress with brevet. Pilot is second from left and James Christie is on the right with air gunner brevet. In the background a hut with 'bath house' on the door, and trees.
Three airmen
Three airmen wearing no tops, standing at a gate with a hut behind.
Aircrew in Maison Blanche, North Africa
Seven men in tropical uniform standing and sitting in front of a group of tents. Annotated on the reverse with the names of the crew and the title 'Our crew in Maison Blanche Nth Africa 1943' . The crew are identified as:
Back row:
Flight…
Back row:
Flight…
Letter from George Milson
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George writes that he has been a prisoner for 6 months. He describes meals and his daily routine.
Statement of Entitlement and allowances
A balance sheet issued to George Milson covering his living allowances.
Nominal roll personnel Hut 1/1 as at 23 Jun 45
A list of men kept in Hut 1/1
Leaving party for Wing Commander Ian Clifford Kirby Swales
First page:
Photograph of empty party venue and the five other photographs of large groups of airmen drinking and enjoying party.
At the back of the room is a sign '622S BLONDIE'.
Second page:
Six photographs showing various groups of airmen …
Photograph of empty party venue and the five other photographs of large groups of airmen drinking and enjoying party.
At the back of the room is a sign '622S BLONDIE'.
Second page:
Six photographs showing various groups of airmen …
Airmen in the desert
Two photographs.
#1 two rows of airmen with pith helmets standing in front of a tent.
#2 airmen lined up in front of a Blenheim.
#1 two rows of airmen with pith helmets standing in front of a tent.
#2 airmen lined up in front of a Blenheim.