Watchorn, James Bayly (Flying Officer, 247 Squadron, RAF b.1921 - d.1943) Accession Number: 3DRL/2176

Description

Letters describe various sea voyages, training with Empire Air Training Scheme in various countries, flying duties in Gambia and Sierra Leone. Postscripts describe his accidental death in England due to engine failure of his aircraft.

Details

Accession Number
3DRL/2176
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1940-1945
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 419/111/003
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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