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  • Contributor is exactly "Angela Gaffney"

EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]4412X9-01.pdf
Acknowledges receipt of their latest letter and parcel. Comments on journey back to camp. Writes that they had had a couple of nights off and went into Grimsby to the cinema. Mentions a good variety show at the camp theatre and plans to go to camp…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]410730.pdf
Writes about his pay and how much he will send them. Mentions having inoculations and vaccinations. Writes about upcoming flight photograph which he would send them a copy of and that they would be able to see a show that weekend. Writes about visit…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411111.pdf
Writes of arriving in Canada. Describes a little of crossing and arriving at Moncton. Describes going into local town and first impressions of the area. Comments on social life, food, living expenses, accommodation and an abundance of chocolate and…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]411126.pdf
Writes that he had now travelled to Virmont [sic], Manitoba an elementary flying school. Describes the local area, food and activities.

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The letter to the Estates Branch of National Defence complains of items missing from Sam's personal effects - a watch, pen and pencil set and a bicycle. She expected the bicycle to be sold and the money forwarded to her.

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The letter to the Estates Branch at National Defence asks for her husband's personal effects. She asks for his clothing, in particular.

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Offers deepest sympathy and hoping for good news. From Margery. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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A letter to the officers and people of Ethiopia issued by the 'English Government'. Written in an Ethiopian language and script and also in English.

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Written while at home, catches up with family news.

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Notifies him that he is moved on long term detachment to A V Roe at Chadderton. Covers some financial issues and action he needs to take if he was registered under national services (armed forces) act.

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The letter addressed to Geoff's father is from the Air MInistry (Casualty Branch). It advises him that his son has been captured and a copied letter was read out by Lord Haw Haw on the radio. He asks for lots of letters and reports he is well.

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From George Harker Company Ltd. Informing them of salary contribution for 1942.

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From station commander at RAF Syerston stating that a receipt for his son's bicycle had now been received.

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Writes that committee of adjustment has been held and enclosing an inventory of effects. Writes that monetary matters are not dealt with by that office but by Air Ministry accounts. They will be sending details of financial matters in due course.

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Writes that Hedley's personal effects have been dispatched to them by passenger train. Requests they sent back receipt. Reminds them on rules if they dispose of any uniform which must go to known person entitled to wear it or be dealt with through…

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From O W Burnard. Writes that her thoughts are with them. Was proud to have known Hedley and encourages her to not give up hope.

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From Isabel Q Pead offering sympathy on news of Hedley going missing. Hopes good news will come.

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Condolence letter on bad news about Hedley and catching up with news. From Ada and Aunt. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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From Elizabeth Kirby reminiscing and offering condolence.

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The letter advises that Les has been elected into the Goldfish Club.

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Writes that Hedley's bicycle has still not arrived at Sidcup station.

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He has received 4 letters and a card. He asks for cigarettes and says he is well.

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He writes he is settled in his new camp but there is a cigarette shortage. He asks for some to be sent. Weather is good but cold in the mornings. There is a library, board games, concerts, lectures and sports.

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From officer detail to look after Hedley's property explaining the process and that a cheque book found has been forwarded to Air Ministry accounts, Worcester.

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Article on loss of Flying Officer Francis Dunsford Norton lost his life on 18 August 1943. Buried at Griegswald [sic] Weick.

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