Armed forces
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Found in 991 Collections and/or Records:
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Official: Committee of Imperial Defence: correspondence., 05 Aug 1909 - 12 Dec 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 24/3
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Correspondents include: Sir Charles Ottley [Secretary to Committee of Imperial Defence], on the cession of the island of Heligoland to Germany in 1890, the advantage a base on the island would be against Germany, the annual mobilization of German troops, the report on the military needs of the empire, the security of the naval magazines at Marchwood [Hampshire] and Chattenden [Kent], the risks of aircraft development, forming a Naval War Staff, combining a naval and military school of...
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05 Aug 1909 - 12 Dec 1911
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Official: Munitions., 12 Jul 1917 - 30 Sep 1917
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/31
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War Cabinet - Papers and Correspondence Memoranda by WSC on the Gun ammunition programme for 1918, with special reference to Canadian supplies Letter from WSC to the Prime Minister [David Lloyd George] on relations between the Ministry of Munitions, the War Office and the Admiralty; Cabinet Papers by the Ministry of Munitions on manpower, wastage of guns, the supply of steel plates to Italy; Minutes by Sir William Weir and Sir John Hunter on airship construction policy Memorandum by Sir...
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12 Jul 1917 - 30 Sep 1917
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Official: Munitions., 21 May 1917 - 31 Dec 1917
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/57
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A (Air) Various papers including proceedings of Anglo-French conference on Aeronautical supplies; memo by WSC on the estimated output of aircraft for 1917; notes on the limitations controlling the output of complete aeroplanes and seaplanes by Sir William Weir with reply by WSC; letter from Lord Cowdray to General Jan Smuts on the functions of the Air Board; correspondence between Lord Weir and Major R C Bolling, United States Aeronautical Commission; Statement by Weir on Aeronautical supply...
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21 May 1917 - 31 Dec 1917
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Official: Munitions., 01 Jan 1918 - 30 Apr 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/58
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A (Air) Various papers including Report on output of aircraft with a view to increased offensive against German Towns by Major-General Hugh Trenchard; note by Lord Rothermere of conversation with Major-General Robert Brooke-Popham on the desirability of reducing the number of engine types in use in service aircraft; memorandum by Major-General Sefton Brancker [Controller-General of Equipment and Master-General of Personnel on the Air Council] on the requirements of the Air Force in...
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01 Jan 1918 - 30 Apr 1918
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Official: Munitions., 01 May 1918 - 31 Dec 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/59
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A (Air) Various Papers including note by J W Gibson on the projected "Aircraft Position" at June 1919; telegrams between WSC and Lord Reading (British Ambassador, Washington) on supply of aircraft and engines from the United States; correspondence with Louis Loucheur, French Minister of Munitions on long-distance bombing plans; details of the U.S. aircraft and aero-engine production programme; correspondence with Lord Weir, Air Ministry on the development programme of the RAF, and on engine...
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01 May 1918 - 31 Dec 1918
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Official: Munitions., 12 Jul 1918 - 24 Aug 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/60
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A (Air) Air Ministry Daily Summaries of Air Intelligence, 4th Series Nos, 11-27, 5th Series Nos. 19-21 [printed].
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12 Jul 1918 - 24 Aug 1918
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Official: Munitions., 06 Feb 1918 - 29 May 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/61
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A (Air) Ministry of Munitions Department of Aircraft Production Fortnightly report of the Controller of the Technical Department, Nos. 47-55 [No 52 for the fortnight ending 17 Apr is missing].
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06 Feb 1918 - 29 May 1918
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Official: Munitions., 12 Jun 1918 - 18 Sep 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/62
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A (Air) Ministry of Munitions Department of Aircraft Production Fortnightly report of the Controller of the Technical Department, Nos. 56-63 [No 61 for the fortnight ending 21 Aug is missing].
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12 Jun 1918 - 18 Sep 1918
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Official: Munitions., 02 Oct 1918 - 11 Dec 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/63
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A (Air) Ministry of Munitions Department of Aircraft Production Fortnightly report of the Controller of the Technical Department, Nos. 64-69.
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02 Oct 1918 - 11 Dec 1918
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Official: Munitions., 02 Oct 1918 - 11 Dec 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/64
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A (Air) Air Ministry Secret Technical Information 1918 Nos. 1-222 [printed].
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02 Oct 1918 - 11 Dec 1918
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Official: Munitions., Feb 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/65
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A (Air) Ministry of Munitions Technical Department Aeroplane data book Loose-leaf volume with technical data and photographs of service aircraft: Armstong Whitworth F.K.8; B.E. 2c; B.E. 2d; B.E. 2e; B.E. 12; Bristol Scout D; Bristol Fighter F.2B; De Haviland No.4; De Haviland No.5; De Haviland No.6; F.E 2B; F.E. 2D; F.E. 8; Martinsyde Scout; R.E.8; S.E. 5; S.E. 5a; Sopwith Pup; Sopwith Bomber; Sopwith 1.5 Strutter; Sopwith Triplane; Sopwith Camel F.1; Spad; Vickers F.B. 9; Vickers F.B. 14;...
Dates:
Feb 1918
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Official: Munitions., 07 Sep 1917 - Sep 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/66
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A (Air) Printed reports including 27th Weekly Report of the Air Board Technical Department; Ministry of Munitions Air Group Engine Sub-Committee minutes and report; Report of Special British Aviation Mission to the United States, June-July 1918, headed by Major-General Sefton Brancker; Ministry of Munitions Department of Aircraft Production memorandum on German Aeroplane Construction.
Dates:
07 Sep 1917 - Sep 1918
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Official: Munitions., 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/67
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A (Air) Tables showing estimated deliveries on Aeroplane contracts placed or provisionally settled [duplicate typescript].
Dates:
1918
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Official: Munitions., 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/68
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A (Air) Tables showing estimated deliveries on Aero-engine contracts placed or provisionally settled [typescript].
Dates:
1918
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Official: Munitions., 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/69
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A (Air) Tables showing estimated deliveries of seaplanes on contracts placed or provisionally settled [duplicate typescript].
Dates:
1918
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Official: Munitions., 01 Jan 1917 - 31 Dec 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/70
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A (Air) Various statistics including graphs and tables of aero-engine and aircraft production and wastage.
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01 Jan 1917 - 31 Dec 1918
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Official: Munitions., 31 Jul 1917 - 26 Oct 1917
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/71
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A (Air) Volume of aerial photographs of The Second Army Offensive in Flanders taken by No.6 Squadron Royal Flying Corps. Mainly "before and after" shots of Ypres, The Menin Road, Bassevillebeek, Bitter Wood, and Gheluvelt.
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31 Jul 1917 - 26 Oct 1917
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Official: Munitions., Jun 1918 - 31 Dec 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/72
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A (Air) Correspondence and papers on formation and operation of Communication Squadron (later No1 Communication Squadron, RAF), to provide for the conveyance officers of the Ministry of Munitions and Ministry of Munitions despatches. File includes minutes by WSC, Sir Arthur Duckham and Sir William Weir, and lists of flying times and passengers carried.
Dates:
Jun 1918 - 31 Dec 1918
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Official: Munitions., 24 Jul 1917
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 15/73
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A (Air) List of subscribers to the two Malayan Air Squadrons [printed].
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24 Jul 1917
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Official: Prime Minister: Air Operations in Britain and North-West Europe, 1940-45: proofs of mainly contemporary despatches and reports for publication, with accompanying correspondence. [some material probably used in the production of WSC's "Second World War"]., Jun 1946 - Sep 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/245
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From the Series:
This class comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill's wartime premiership. It includes: private office correspondence; personal telegrams; printed copies of personal minutes, telegrams and reports; correspondence relating to appointments and patronage; some family correspondence (for which see also CHAR 1); and some engagements cards and diaries. No distinction has been attempted between the offices of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The former title has been deemed...
Dates:
Jun 1946 - Sep 1948
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Official: Prime Minister: copies of reports of the Commanding General of the [United States] Army Air Forces, General [Henry] Arnold, January 1944 to November 1945., Jan 1944 - Nov 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/254
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From the Series:
This class comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill's wartime premiership. It includes: private office correspondence; personal telegrams; printed copies of personal minutes, telegrams and reports; correspondence relating to appointments and patronage; some family correspondence (for which see also CHAR 1); and some engagements cards and diaries. No distinction has been attempted between the offices of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The former title has been deemed...
Dates:
Jan 1944 - Nov 1945
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Official: Prime Minister: Far East theatre, 1940-42: proofs of mainly contemporary despatches and reports for publication, with accompanying correspondence. [some material probably used in the production of WSC's "Second World War"]., 1946 - 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/250A-B
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From the Series:
This class comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill's wartime premiership. It includes: private office correspondence; personal telegrams; printed copies of personal minutes, telegrams and reports; correspondence relating to appointments and patronage; some family correspondence (for which see also CHAR 1); and some engagements cards and diaries. No distinction has been attempted between the offices of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The former title has been deemed...
Dates:
1946 - 1948
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Official: Prime Minister: Far East theatre, 1941-42: proofs of mainly contemporary despatches and reports for publication, with accompanying correspondence. [some material probably used in the production of WSC's "Second World War"]., 1947 - 1948
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/251
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From the Series:
This class comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill's wartime premiership. It includes: private office correspondence; personal telegrams; printed copies of personal minutes, telegrams and reports; correspondence relating to appointments and patronage; some family correspondence (for which see also CHAR 1); and some engagements cards and diaries. No distinction has been attempted between the offices of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The former title has been deemed...
Dates:
1947 - 1948
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Official: Prime Minister: Graphs of Aircraft Weekly Output 1940-1944., 1944
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/190
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From the Series:
This class comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill's wartime premiership. It includes: private office correspondence; personal telegrams; printed copies of personal minutes, telegrams and reports; correspondence relating to appointments and patronage; some family correspondence (for which see also CHAR 1); and some engagements cards and diaries. No distinction has been attempted between the offices of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The former title has been deemed...
Dates:
1944
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From the Fonds:
The Churchill Papers are made available to researchers using Churchill Archives Centre and worldwide in digital format. The digital edition of the Churchill Papers is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is available online to subscribing institutions at churchillarchive.com. The Churchill archive is freely available in our reading rooms and onsite at Churchill College (via the Churchill College wireless network). Researchers can download images of documents directly from churchillarchive.com and so are encouraged to consider bringing a laptop or other device for this purpose. For conservation reasons, the fragile originals are no longer issued to researchers.
This digital edition is open to researchers unless otherwise marked in the catalogue. Some material has been closed by the Cabinet Office or by Churchill Archives Centre in accordance with data protection legislation.
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Official: Prime Minister: photographs of bomb strikes by the Northwest African Strategic Air Force in Italy, 1943, and the bombardment of Cassino [Italy], 1944, with accompanying reports., 1943 - 1944
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/248
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From the Series:
This class comprises correspondence and papers relating to Churchill's wartime premiership. It includes: private office correspondence; personal telegrams; printed copies of personal minutes, telegrams and reports; correspondence relating to appointments and patronage; some family correspondence (for which see also CHAR 1); and some engagements cards and diaries. No distinction has been attempted between the offices of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. The former title has been deemed...
Dates:
1943 - 1944
Conditions Governing Access:
Open