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A History Corrected
A poem about Churchill and the absence of a medal for Bomber Command.
A Prisoner of War
News clipping. John Taplin is reported as a prisoner of war in Germany.
Award of the Distinguished Service Order
The citation on this third award made to Acting Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson reads 'His magnificent leadership, great courage and zeal has inspired all'. Annotated 'Sept 1st 1944'.
British Red Cross letter
A letter from the British Red Cross and Order of St John of Jerusalem sent to Mrs Joan Broderick concerning her husband, Kenneth, whose whereabouts is still unknown. The letter includes the information of two of Kenneth's crew members, Sergeant…
British Red Cross letter
A letter from the British Red Cross and Order of St John of Jerusalem sent to Mrs Joan Broderick concerning her husband, Kenneth. The letter provides an update on the whereabouts of Joan's husband, of which the German authorities have no further…
Tags: missing in action; Red Cross
Confidential notice
Information to relatives of those who lose their lives or are reported missing. Advising that only name, rank and service number are included in the official lists.
Details of operational use of FIDO at RAF Gravely
Gives times of operation of FIDO. Gives details of aircraft landed - including three Mosquitos who had difficulty owing to fog. Gives details of six 35 Squadron Lancaster airborne from Graveley, notes S crashed after take off. Gives further details…
In Chains - Prisoner's Bids for Freedom
A cutting reporting John Taplin and a friend's attempt to escape.
Tags: aircrew; escaping; prisoner of war; the long march
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
He complains of the cold weather. He writes about his wedding. He asks about the wedding photographs then complains he has little news.
Tags: ground personnel; love and romance
Letter from Arthur Bailey to Doris
His health has improved and he has returned to work. He hopes that Georgie will move up and they can live together.
Tags: ground crew
Letter from Iga about her living conditions
Thanking John for the drawing he sent and describing her poor living conditions with 160 girls sleeping on the floor. Iga says she is moving camp and that it is forbidden to write between Stalags and giving John an address to write to later.
Tags: prisoner of war
Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father
Was now at Moncton and would probably be on his way home soon. Writes about previous leave in Toronto. When he returned after a three day journey to Paulson, he discovered he was posted to Moncton. mentions meeting lots of acquaintances and catching…
Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father
Writes that he had received parcel with laundry and complained about the stat of it. Says he had started flying and soloed. Catches up with news of friends. Comments that his bike was coming in very useful and that he had been to Hodnet with his…
Letter to Douglas from his father
Sending telegrams and letters to Douglas following the award of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter to Maggie Baxter from John Law
A letter from John to his sister. He mentions writing to a former girl friend and her response. He sympathises that her husband is off to war.
Tags: love and romance
Letter to Mrs Broderick
A letter sent to Mrs Broderick from a Flight Lieutenant of 106 Squadron. The letter concerns the whereabouts of Joan Broderick's husband, Kenneth, who is presumed deceased. The letter is a response to a previous letter and offers advice and guidance…
Letter to Mrs R Harris
From a wing commander at RAF Witchford informing her that her son Flight Lieutenant Keith Harris was reported missing from operation on 28/29 January. Included comments on Keith Harris qualities and the handling of his personal effects. Includes a…