Each raid is detailed down to its success (or not) and whether any damage was taken, the bomb payload etc. Spanning two lined notebooks, each and every raid Wray took part in is listed in great detail - including details of his crew, targets and even the aircraft which took part. Including: National Service cards, Air Crew Acceptance documents, receipts for uniform and expenses, tickets and programmes from entertainment occasions, medal cards, canteen menus, target practise targets, programmes and leaflets, 'Army Welfare News', items from Italy and South Africa, and many other items (likely 200+ items within this album).Also within the collection are two incredible unique ' Lineshoots ' raid diaries by Wray. Within the album are various official documents, cards and notes from Wray's time in service.
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His Bomb Aimer patch present, as well as his medal ribbon bar. A collection of photographs of Wray, his crew and various other views taken during (and after) service - includes a photograph of his crew stood infront of a heavy bomber, photograph of a Wellington in flight (dated 1944), whole photograph of 70 Squadron, ' B Flight - 40 Squadron ', and others. A large scrap book filled with all manner of related documents, all relating to Wray, is also included. Appears to have joined in the early 1940's in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves. MEDAL CARD SAYS AWARDED 39-45 STAR, ITALY STAR, DEFENCE MEDAL (ALSO SEE TUNIC)Uniform: Wray's Uniform is also included, which comprises his 1944 pattern Dress Blouse (size 8) and his forage cap, with late-war issued RAF badge to front. 1693861 Flight Sergeant JA Wray (Bomb Aimer) of 70 Squadron and 40 Squadron (his raid diaries list him as 70 Squadron, 231 Wing, 205 Group).
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