The Archive of the bombing war 1939-1945
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Notes describing that Lancaster ND989 of 61 Squadron had been shot down and John Miln died together with his crew, Flight Officer Ian Melville…
Joe writes in reply to Bill's letter. He writes about football, communal friends and the weather.
Ray writes about a football match, the Club dance and asks what he will do after the war.
A head and shoulders portrait of Alfred Coman in uniform. On the reverse 'to Dad from Alfred'.
A separate note mentions that Alfred took part in the…
Alfred Jack Coman’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 20 August 1943 to 01 August 1946 detailing his operations flown as Wireless Operator.…
A cross with ‘1309490 Sgt H Newey’ on the cross bar and bellow, on the upright, ‘ RAF 8/9-6-42’.
To Harold’s mother enclosing photographs of his grave and advising that the temporary crosses will be replaced by permanent headstones by the…
A letter to the Air Ministry requesting that Harold’s mother be updated on the inscription for Harold’s grave.
A letter to Harold’s mother advising that Harold’s grave had been moved. It provides details of the new grave position and confirms that his…
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