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SUprichardWG[Ser#-DoB]v20061.jpg
An order for an operation at Fiat, Turin. The route is identified both there and back. The bomb load and height of bombing is detailed.

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SUprichardWG[Ser#-DoB]v20018.jpg
A vertical aerial photograph of Fiat's factories in Turin. On the reverse are some notes.
There is a second copy, also with some notes.

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An envelope, two notes and a photograph inside a Whitley cockpit.
#1 The envelope has Paddy Uprichard's address.
#2 The first note is to Paddy's son and mentions that the writer, LFE Coombs, is looking forward to hearing his father's memories.
#3…

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YSaundersJWG1324708v1.pdf
A description of travelling in convoy on the Highland Princess with 1,700 other Royal Air Force and British Army personnel covering the period 13 April 1942 to 20 May 1942. Including details of the onboard conditions, weather, a stopover, gun duty,…

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She discusses Ron Edwards who was a communal friend. JA Taplin had met Ron in their Stalag.

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A head and shoulder portrait of an airman in uniform. On the reverse is some indecipherable handwriting in pencil.

MMcNamaraLGL80193-200310-02.pdf
The book describes journey and events of the journey from S Rhodesia to UK in June 1942 and then staying with her father's parents. It lists events growing up: teeth and first words. Two b/w photographs of baby in pram and other children. It carries…

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EMcNamaraLGLMcNamaraVC420121.pdf
Catches up with family news. Complains that he had not been in action yet. Relates tale of his journey from South Africa and subsequent travels in UK.

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Informs him that his brother Laurence McNamara was now officially presumes killed in action on 17/18 December 1942.

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A list of aircraft and crew for an operation to Wurzburg.

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A document detailing the end of the Lancaster and its crew over Cologne, 2nd March 1945.

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A list of aircraft and crew required for operations on 18 July 1944.

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A letter to John asking him to call to discuss a possible vacancy with an insurance broker following an introduction from Captain Platfoot. Annotated "Friday at 10 o'c would suit me".

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The first letter attaches the second letter and explanation. He asks if she and her baby are finding her new location satisfactory.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.

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The letter refers to her great loss. She has had Frank examined by the school doctor and he recommends plenty of milk. She asks for 5/- a week for this.

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He is on a ship and although the food is edible the washing conditions are primitive.

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The note announces he has been made an instructor and will have an extra year in Canada. It accompanies a set of Pilot's Wings.

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EKnoxATEllisEL440718.pdf
Writes as his leave is coming to an end. Mentions shopping for furniture and cost of things. Writes of receiving letter from deceased friends mother with photographs. Speaks of rumours that Lewis was now married. Catches up with other news of…

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EKnoxATEllisEL440428.pdf
Writes from the United States saying he is attached to Pacific ferry. Mentions he will get six weeks leave after completing his first tour in the South West Pacific. Contemplates what he will do on leave. Speculates on second tour of 50 trips and…

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EEllisSEllisEL421116.pdf
Writes about how he was getting on at his new school and provides details of his activities there. Continues with home family news. Concludes with school timetable.

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EEllisHEllisEL440815.pdf
Had not heard from him for a fortnight and had not received laundry mentioned in previous letter. Asked if he got parcel she sent and said she had written twice and hoped he was OK. Writes of home news and activities of family and friends. Tomatoes…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]431111.pdf
Writes about journey back from Sheffield. Says he had been working hard at drill since his return. Mentions doing ten mile run and tying to get home if he could get someone to do his duty on Saturday afternoon. Mentions his current activities and…

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]431022.pdf
Writing from Harrogate about going into Leeds which he found to be dead at night. Mentions visits to cinema and daily routine. Comments that he had not got his crown yet. Continues with domestic gossip.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430322.pdf
Writes that he was starting ten days leave and that the weather was now improving. Previous week had seen bad blizzard and he had not left barracks for three days. Mentions going into local town to see a film. Catches up with mail and news from home.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]421102.pdf
Catches up with news from home. Writes about adventures while horse riding. Describes flight to Winnipeg to pick up Bolingbroke. Mentions that Canadian winter had started. Still no news on date to go home.

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