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Letter from Frank Barnsdale to his mother
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Tells them of promotion to flight lieutenant and sewing on rank. Says he would be home shortly for a week's leave.
Letter from Harold Batchelder to the Ministry of Defence
A letter requesting a copy of the warrant document confirming Harold Batchelder's promotion to Warrant Officer and enquiring whether he was recommended for a commission.
Letter from the Ministry of Defence to Harold Batchelder
Letter confirming that Harold Batchelder was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer with effect from 1 August 1943.
Press cutting reporting promotion of KW Sherlock
Single column press cutting, with picture, reporting promotion of KW Sherlock from Sergeant to Pilot Officer after previous information that he had been posted missing.
Pathways in the Sky
The memoir contains a summary of Daniels' flying career. He completed initial training at Torquay and his flying training at Bulawayo in South Africa, sailing out on the Reina Del Pacifico and returning on the Empress of Canada. As a navigator he…
William Taylor's citation for Bomber Command Clasp
A citation summarising the RAF service and career of William Henry Taylor (Buck) . Handwritten annotation states that the Bomber Command clasp to the 1939 - 1945 Star was awarded by 'Station Commander, RAF Coningsby in the Officers' Mess'.
Personal particulars of an airman recommended for a commission for the duration of hostilities
RAF Form 1020A with George Milson's personal details.
Postagram to George Milson
The message reads that form 1443 has not been received and this is holding up George's commission.
Recommendation for George Milson's appointment to commissioned rank.
A three page form.
George Milson acceptance of appointment to commissioned rank.
A brief acceptance note.
Letter to George Milson
The letter announces that George's promotion has been approved. Various instructions are enclosed.
George Milson's commissioning certificate
Form 1443 completed by George when he received his commission.
Recommendation for the appointment of George Milson to commissioned rank
Paperwork related to George's promotion.
George Milson's Discharge certificate
RAF Form 1394. Discharged as appointment to commissioned rank.
Promotion
Douglas requests papers relating to his commissioning into the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
Letter to Douglas
Expressing thanks for Douglas' letter and wishing congratulations on his promotion and award. Recognising the part played by 4 Group and congratulates Douglas on his accident rate.
Promotion
Douglas' brother writing after hearing of his promotion and award.
Letter from Neville
Douglas' brother writes with delight and pride on hearing the news of his award. He gives news of his own posting and promotion.
Victor Douglas Knox's service history
Douglas Knox's service history from 27 June 1940 to 5 May 1946 including personal details, postings, decorations and promotions.
Reginald Rush Warrant Officer appointment
Issued 1st February 1944 signed 2nd March 1944 and signed by Archibald Sinclair.
Letter from Charles Leonard Woolley to his mother
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Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'
Douglas Knox's memories
He won a competition in 1932, the prize being a flight in Sir Alan Cobbams flying Circus. Interest began in 1938 - made an enquiry to join the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) but was advised they were only taking older men.
At the…
At the…
Extracts from the London Gazette
Douglas Knox is included in a list of those granted commissions as pilot officers.
Victor Douglas Knox's RAF identity card
Identity card with head and shoulder portrait, personal details and RAF stations served at.
Outfit required
Notes on the personal clothing and sundry items to be obtained on appointment to a commission in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.