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Letter to Mrs R Harris
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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…
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…
Letter to Douglas from his father
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Sending telegrams and letters to Douglas following the award of his Distinguished Flying Cross.
2000 miles for 9 1/2 min blasting
Reporting on the loss of 5 Lancasters following an attack on Koenigsberg which was Jack's first bombing operation.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
Operational Crew List. 51 Squadron 23 Sept 1940
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A list of crew for an operation.
Wellington with Donaldson, Harris and Strong
Two photographs of part of the crew of the Wellington.
The second image has the three men named on the reverse.
The second image has the three men named on the reverse.
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.
In Chains - Prisoner's Bids for Freedom
A cutting reporting John Taplin and a friend's attempt to escape.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well and has received letters. He asks for photos.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He thanks them for the parcel with a pipe and other stuff.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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He is well but has not had much mail.
Notes with a sketch of a car
A sketch of a car with a short list of words and with German translations. On the reverse are two addresses including that of Iga, a fellow prisoner of war.
Postcard to John Taplin's Mother from John
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He is well and has been studying.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents from John
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A card letting his parents know he is safe and well.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Christmas and New Year Dinner Menu
A menu from the Airmen's Mess. On the reverse are the signatures of some that attended.
Save me an Egg (William Fisher Martin)
An operation undertaken to attack Wesseling, near Cologne. The aircraft suffered engine and fuel line damage and ditched in the North Sea. The crew survived the ditching and were rescued by a launch.