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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…

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A biography written by his grandson. It mainly covers the ditching.

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The award of the DFC to WF Martin, recorded in a local paper.

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A woman wearing a skirt, woollen jacket and a hat sat on the grass with a dog. There is a greeting from Iga on the reverse.

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A letter informing Flight Lieutenant Mills of the termination of his commission.

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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.

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The card is signed Ron, John, Edwards. They ask if they have received his letter.

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He is OK but has a cold.

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He has received parcels of cigarettes from home. It has been very hot.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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A document from the West Bromwich Education Committee providing information and advice on the evacuation of West Bromwich.

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He has had no mail from home. He cancels his request for shoes and shorts but is keen to get a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes.

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He has had mail and a cigarette parcel.

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A letter to John passed between the men and women's prisoner of war camps. Iga thanks John for the letter he sent and goes on to talk about her life, enjoying dance and sports and attending pilots school. She mentions seeing John in the camps and…

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Iga telling John the officers and under-officers are moving camp the next day. Wanting to see John before the move and arranging a meeting at the wire between their camps.

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He is well. Weather is hot. He expects an end to the war soon.

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He is well and thanks them for two cigarette parcels. He has been sunbathing and been at church.

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He is well but has not had any mail recently.

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He is well and has received mail. He has cigarettes and asks for more.

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John has changed names with another prisoner of war. The Letter suggests a reason for this.

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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'.

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He thanks them for their letters and photos. He is looking forward to some leave. His crew has gone into York but he stayed in to write letters.

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He has been busy. He likes the Canadians at his new station.

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