Thompson, William Charles (Squadron Leader) 1894-1971 MBE, ED

Papers of Squadron Leader (Sq Ldr) William Charles Thompson, MBE ED. Includes service papers and a life history. The service records primarily relate to his time in the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) with 'C' Flight 1 Squadron, AFC. They cover his work as an Air Mechanic in North Africa, his training to be a pilot at Aboukia and his work as a pilot in North Africa and the Middle East. They include various certificates of promotion (one is Second World War), a Unit Transfer Card, a log book, a statement of pay and a notebook/diary. The cover the period 16 March 1916 to 15 January 1919. The life history (including photographs) was compiled by his son and primarily relates to W C Thompson's military service.