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Informs him that official German sources have confirmed the death of his son on 12 August 1943 (assumed for official purposes).

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The blue cover with a price of twopence and two internal pages advising on the provision of prisoner's clothing, the sick and wounded, repatriation and protected personnel.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No…

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They advise that they have had no news about John.

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To Kenneth's brother in law regarding aircraft crash. Provides details of his grave and surviving crew members; Sergeant S A Langton, pilot; Sergeant T G Welsh, observer; Sergeant J Haworth, wireless operator and air gunner and Sergeant J Johnson,…

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Notes that Lewis Ellis's log book would be forwarded by registered post. Includes three pages of 166 Squadron flying operations lists of crews and aircraft for 6 December 1944, target Merseburg, 1 February 1945 target Ludwigshafen, 8 Feb 1945 Target…

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Says there was little news from them and they were waiting for his mail to arrive. Passes on news from friend. Mentions father had got an allotment and was buying spade and seeds. Asks how he was getting along. Passes on more news of friends and…

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Discusses mail expectations and disappointment that he had not got the previous weekend off. Asks after his health and mentions father had a cold as well. Comments on seeing Lancaster and Manchester fly over. Writes about brother playing for second…

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While on 97 Squadron, lists 55 operations over two tours from January 1943 to September 1944, with date, pilot, aircraft and target. Goes on to mention award of DFM and lists aircraft flown with their history. His pilots on operations were Pilot…

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A detailed description of camp life including photographs and cast of several plays put on at the camp. The Long March is described in detail.

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Account from crew member of their last flight. After bombing the target they were attacked by a Ju 88 and set on fire. The author gives graphic account and states that he managed to bail out after another crew member and saw his aircraft on fire and…

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From parent of another crew member expressing sympathy and hope. Say they did not have a chance to meet Lewis Ellis.

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He has had no mail and he is nearing the exam period. He has been doing a lot of flying. There has been a parade and an air show.

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Jack is spending Christmas with his cousin near New York. He has been to a few films and shows. He has been promoted to Pilot Officer.

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He is waiting to go to Italy then he expects some leave. He thanks her for the parcel.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450927.pdf
He thanks he for her letter. He is waiting to be posted. He had a pleasant journey to Doncaster. He has been potato picking.

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He is sorry that he couldn't get leave over the weekend. He has cycled into York and enjoyed his trip.

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He thanks her for her letter and parcel. He and his friend went into York to watch a film. They have refurnished their hut with items borrowed from other huts.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ451030.pdf
He describes his journey back to York from Kings Cross. They have been processing airmen at his base. He collected a parcel that she had sent.

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He has moved to Blackpool from Manchester. He complains about prices and how mean his landlady is. Jean is about to become a WAAF. He has been to a dance at the Winter Gardens.

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Mail has been erratic. Jean has been gardening encouraging flippant comments from Jack. He is still at Moncton awaiting transfer but does not know when that will happen. He has been walking and attending dances. He complains that Canadian girls are…

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430425.pdf
He had a 48 hour leave and went to St John. They had a good meal at a restaurant then were invited, the next day, to a Canadian family's house. Then they had an evening with a different family. He still has no news of the training course.

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He has been busy despite the weather. He writes about domestic matters since he can't discuss work.

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He has not been flying much and things are becoming quieter. He has some leave soon.

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He thanks him for his letter. He expresses warm feelings to his father for what he has done for him.

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He is well and asks for a pipe.

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