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3 Initial Training Wing
Sixty four uniformed aircrew arranged in rows. Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is standing back row second from right. Sixty one of the men are wearing side caps with white bands, denoting them as trainees with Pilot Officer Lankester sitting centre of…
Investigation report
Report by the search officer into the crashing of Halifax LV 771 with details of the disinterment of the dead crew members, Flying Officer Nigel Bruce Carrall, pilot, 432117; Donald James Taylor Marr, navigator, 165554; Flying Officer Robert…
Newspaper cutting - Rhodesian air casualties
Information on four casualties including Lawrence McNamara. Also mentions Pilot Officer Ronald Harwood. Flight Lieutenant Arthur Russell Chaplin and Sergeant air gunner Douglas W Cumming.
Ocean Daily News 1943
Issue No 9, Thursday April 22, 1943, reports 8th Army offensive in Tunisia.
Gaydon's First V-Bomber
A newspaper cutting showing an image of a Victor aircraft with drag parachute deployed. With the inscription 'Born of the sun, they travelled a short while towards the sun and left the vivid air signed with their honour...'.
Exchange officer
Reports of Squadron leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's welcome to the United States as part of an exchange programme with the United States and describing how he will be the principal speaker at a local meeting. Annotated 'The Shreveport Times July 22…
Francais! Savez-vous ce qui s’est passé à Oran?
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This leaflet, which is addressed to the French, sets out to clarify what it purports to be the true situation in Oran. It denounces their government’s claim about the ultimatum given to General Gensoul and outlines the two options it states were…
Letter to Bill Parry from Great Western Railway
The letter gives Bill permission to leave his employer, Great Western Railway.
William (Bill) Parry's Notes
A document written by Bill with brief details about his service life. Dated 24.11.90.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from Educational Supply Association Ltd
The letter offers sympathy from the directors of ESA Ltd, John's former employers.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He apologises again for not writing. He has been very busy. He is writing the letter in a field of poppies.
Letter from John Taplin to his Mother
He has not been busy. They went to the YMCA at Holme on Spalding. He has been to see a film, Flying Fortress and Murder Ring.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has moved again to a new station. His kit bag has not arrived and he needs to iron some clothes. He asks for the return of his laundry.
Letter from Iga addressed to comrade in arms
Iga describes life under occupation and her lack of family and friends. She explains that there is danger in exchanging correspondence in the prisoner of war camp and warning John to be careful of the sentry.
Letter addressed to comrade in arms
Iga explaining to John that she is moving camps for the third time and describing her feelings towards her captors the state of her health and her desire to visit England.
School Reference
A reference listing John's achievements in school between 1933 and 1939 and having an excellent character and cheerful disposition.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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He hopes all are well.
Letter to Aunt Annie and Uncle Jack from Ron Edwards
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He asks for more mail from home. He is philosophical about his incarceration.
Postcard to John Taplin's Parents
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The card asks if they are receiving his mail.
Personal Letter
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A letter discussing a colleague, exams, a top secret jet, Morse tests and studying.
Letter to Mrs Hunt
A letter written in French, with accompanying English translation sent to Mrs Hunt. The French letter was written by an Auguste Bally, an Adjudant in the Gendarmerie. The letter is sent as a reply to Mrs Hunt, thanking Bally for information on her…
Correspondence regarding Alfred Stanley Pring's grave
An envelope, postcard and image showing Alfred's grave.
The image shows a white cross, inscribed with Alfred's name, service number and when he died.
The reverse reads "RHEINBERG" "K 52/ A 1828" "1X-L-17" and "P 409187"
The image shows a white cross, inscribed with Alfred's name, service number and when he died.
The reverse reads "RHEINBERG" "K 52/ A 1828" "1X-L-17" and "P 409187"
Frank Claydon
A memorial article about Frank telling of his professional and service life.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother and Sister from Frank
He has been moved to a new airfield and does not know anyone although he likes his new pilot.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from the British Red Cross
The letter offers news regarding events when her husband's aircraft was shot down. The German authorities confirm that six airmen had lost their lives.