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Group Captain Douglas Iveson's obituary
Details the service career of Douglas 'Hank' Iveson including operations to prevent the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau leaving port, damage sustained to his Halifax aircraft, low level attacks on Tirpitz, participation in the 1,000 aircraft raids, the…
First Officer Adels
Adels at the controls of a Hudson. On the reverse is handwritten his name and that he later drowned on a torpedoed passenger ship.
The Enthusiastic Young Padre (written by W G Uprichard)
Details of an operation over Mannheim with an unexpected visit of a padre prior to take off.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
The letter advises that the Red Cross has been officially informed that John is a prisoner of war.
Five Airmen
John Taplin and fellow crew members. They are standing in front of a Nissen hut. On the reverse they have signed their names. An additional note states 'LR (Rear Gunner) Waite Dad [circled, John Taplin], Gordon (Nav) Black'.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from the British Red Cross
John has changed names with another prisoner of war. The Letter suggests a reason for this.
West Bromwich evacuation
A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.
Government evacuation scheme
A pamphlet created giving government advice and information for their evacuation scheme. The pamphlet details payments, conditions, assembly points and how to register for the scheme. The last page asks for volunteers to help with the scheme.
Letter from Iga from Stalag IVE
With apologies to John for not saying goodbye when she left the camp but she had to be taken to the car on a stretcher. Iga is sad that she cannot continue their correspondence but hopes that the war will soon be over. She is now working as a sister…
My Dear John!
Addressed to his barrack, a letter from Iga to John saying that she is leaving the camp and suggesting he finds someone who knows Polish to translate her letter.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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The card is signed Ron, John, Edwards. They ask if they have received his letter.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
The card says they have nothing new to write about but he asks for his concertina and clarinet. It is signed by nephew Ron and John.
Letter to J F Mills
A letter informing Flight Lieutenant Mills of the termination of his commission.
DFC for Dunfermline Airman
The award of the DFC to WF Martin, recorded in a local paper.
William Fisher Martin DFC
A biography written by his grandson. It mainly covers the ditching.
Letter from James Canniff to Jack
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Sergeant James Canniff thanks Jack for the letter which his mother had sent on to him, writing he is glad to hear he is okay. James tells him that he is currently staying at Stockport, and tells Jack of how superb the Lancaster he has been flying in…
Letter from James Canniff to Jack
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Asks Jack to forgive for the delayed letter, writes he is home on seven days leave. Asks if he has heard the news today of the Lancaster. Writes it is a smashing aircraft, and asks when Jack will next get leave as home gives them the 'willies'.
Report on Sergeant James Canniff’s Death
Reports that following Canniff’s death he was buried in Grave 34 in the English section of the Military Cemetery at Westduin. His was buried next to two comrades, Sergeant Johnson in Grave 33 and Sergeant Collingwood in Grave 35.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Widow from Air Ministry
The letter advises that her husband's body has been positively identified after exhumation. He has now been moved to the British Military Cemetery, Berlin.
Letter from Frank Claydon to Violet
He thanks her for various items she has sent and discusses their financial situation.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother and Sister
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He thanks them for their letters. They had a forced landing at a USAAF base and rested their whilst their aircraft was repaired.
Letter to Arthur Steainstreet from Steel, Peech & Tozer
The letter discusses the future, once the war is over and sends him Christmas greetings.
99 Old Boys Fell in Two Wars
A newspaper cutting about the Ashford Grammar School Memorial.
Letter to Lewis Ellis from Gus Knox
Writes that his last letter to Lewis had been returned address unknown. Expects there would be a rush over there into civil aviation as the war was now over. Comments on possibilities in civil aviation. Says he was still flying in transports and was…
Letter to Lewis Ellis from Gus Knox
Writes he is still on leave after three months and expecting word to move. Mentions possibility of going to Europe but unlikely. Comments on being posted as a crew and on waiting around and not on operations. Writes of activities including cycling,…