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  • Contributor is exactly "Alan Pinchbeck"

BDennisFDennisFv1.pdf
Frank left school in 1937, aged 14 and worked in a local engineering company, which later became an armament factory. In 1943 Frank volunteered as a Flight Engineer in the Royal Air Force. He recalls his training and describes the operations in which…

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Information to relatives of prisoners of war held in Germany regarding the writing of letters.

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Confirming, with sympathy, that Sergeant Ronald ‘Ron’ Charles Wood has been reported missing and advising that his personal belongings were being collected for onward transmission.

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He hopes they are coping with the air raids and he is looking forward to his next leave.

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He writes about family news and bombing.

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In the letter Bill offers his resignation due to lack of suitable accommodation.

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She thanks him for replying to her letter.

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A part letter from someone's wife. She discusses dinners and drinks and looks forward to seeing him.

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A letter sent by the Air Ministry detailing the death of Sergeant William Richard Hunt. The letter includes the date of William Richard Hunt's presumed death and where he is buried. It is signed by a Flying Officer.

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A hand written letter sent to Mrs Hastings from a Sergeant named D.G Southwell. Sergeant Southwell is sending his condolences to Mrs Hastings for the loss of her brother nicknamed "Bob" by members of the Squadron.

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BMartinWFMartinWFv1.pdf
A handwritten account of the Lancaster ditching and subsequent rescue.

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A letter sent to Margaret Elizabeth Pring regarding the will of Alfred Stanley Pring.

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The letter advises that his account is in arrears.

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EGreeneLAEllisEL430413.pdf
Writes that he was flying again at 15 EFTS for AFU training and climatization but weather was bad. catches up with news of mutual friends that he had seen. Comments that Lewis was fortunate to be drafted to drogue flights. Asks after other friends.…

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EFoster[Mr-Mrs]EllisEL420510.pdf
Introduce themselves and asks how he likes Canada. Mentions visiting his home recently and all was well. Continues with news of family and friends.

EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]441026.pdf
Writes that heh had moved to RAF Hemswell but did not expect to be there long. Was currently doing ground school. Says they will be flying "real aircraft". Says mess and billets not as good as last base. Writes of going into Lincoln to cinema and…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]441018.pdf
Apologises for not writing, he was night flying. Comments on journey back to base. Writes a little about flying and that he had passed over their house. Says he got their letter but not his laundry. Mentions letter from friend.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430501.pdf
Reports arrival of latest mail. Writes about party held in legion hall of local town. Mentions weather getting better. Comments on newly installed fire alarms being set off, and of the station's quota of money from Canada's victory loan. Writes of…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430407.pdf
Writes that his leave was over but he did not go anywhere due to poor weather. Mentions snow now melting and fields in local area flooded. Writes that they had received two efficiency pennants and expected another one. He hope that all RAF personnel…

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Carleton L Fuhsman served in 352 Fighter Group.

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A 3d programme for a variety show to be held in the cinema with reports of the success of the production to a full house. There are also advertisements for a fundraising drive of £80,000 to fund 16 Spitfire aircraft, accompanied by a sketch of a…

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On the left, a concert programme with hand written amendments to the sketches, compered by Henry Howard.
On the right, a cartoon wanted poster for 'Bendover Bertie' advertising a dance and buffet in aid of the Red Cross prisoner of war fund.

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A list of engagements and the programme which is annotated by signatures and notes by the cast members.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410831.pdf
Writes of passing exams and that he had now started navigation and armaments. Mentions their flight sergeant and other instructors and doing drill. Writes about their well regarded commanding officer. Writes a little about their establishment and…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410827.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of parcel. Writes of his busy daily routine not leaving much time to write. Comments on issue of flying kit and describes it in detail and mentions parading in it watched by inhabitants of Scarborough.

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