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Post by charl7otte on Aug 31, 2014 19:19:00 GMT 12
I am researching history for my family as our father was one of the first 100 pilots in the Royal Flying Corp. I found a book in Canty Library called THE CANTERBURY (N.Z.) Aviation Co Ltd.
It lists the first 100 pilots, with date of qualification and address. Our father was no 34. J.E Royds. In our keep we have letters. photos, a diary of his journey to Oxford England to train, his journey through France to Palestine.
His older brother was also in the RFC and served in France as a mechanic.
Our brother was also a pilot, so I recently recorded on film several interviews with him and his recollections of flying conversations he had with Dad.
We are all in our 60s as Dad married later in life.
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Post by ErrolC on Aug 31, 2014 19:45:14 GMT 12
I don't have any info for you, but it sounds fascinating!
Sent from my D5503 using proboards
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 31, 2014 19:49:53 GMT 12
Paging Errol Martyn!
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Post by errolmartyn on Aug 31, 2014 19:50:00 GMT 12
I am researching history for my family as our father was one of the first 100 pilots in the Royal Flying Corp. I found a book in Canty Library called THE CANTERBURY (N.Z.) Aviation Co Ltd. It lists the first 100 pilots, with date of qualification and address. Our father was no 34. J.E Royds. In our keep we have letters. photos, a diary of his journey to Oxford England to train, his journey through France to Palestine. His older brother was also in the RFC and served in France as a mechanic. Our brother was also a pilot, so I recently recorded on film several interviews with him and his recollections of flying conversations he had with Dad. We are all in our 60s as Dad married later in life. Hello Charlotte, I have sent you a PM. Errol |
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Post by charl7otte on Sept 12, 2014 19:27:45 GMT 12
Errol, all the family have agreed they want John Edward Royds story in the book please, John has the proviso that he scans what you will write for accuracy . If you still want to meet me or some others of the family, we will be glad to.
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Post by errolmartyn on Sept 12, 2014 21:07:17 GMT 12
Errol, all the family have agreed they want John Edward Royds story in the book please, John has the proviso that he scans what you will write for accuracy . If you still want to meet me or some others of the family, we will be glad to. Hello Charlotte, I have sent you a PM. Cheers, Errol |
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Post by errolmartyn on Oct 3, 2014 18:42:41 GMT 12
Errol, all the family have agreed they want John Edward Royds story in the book please, John has the proviso that he scans what you will write for accuracy . If you still want to meet me or some others of the family, we will be glad to. Hello Charlotte, I have sent you a PM. Cheers, Errol Hello Charlotte, I sent you a PM but have not heard back from you. Could you please provide me with a contact phone or email address in order I may get in touch with you when my draft bios are complete? Cheers, Errol |
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