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Letter from T S Davies to his friend Jack Smith describing flying training and forthcoming posting to Halifax bombers.

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A letter of condolence from the captain of Sergeant George Edward Gadd's crew to his father, Mr G Gadd. It describes the circumstances of Sergeant Gadd's death in action and tells how much he was liked and respected. It goes on to say that the crew…

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Stamped 'RAF Censor 937' Douglas wishes his parents a happy Christmas and describes his day including what he has eaten, parade, and attending a service in the church tent. Douglas describes the tradition of officers serving the airmen and mess…

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Letter accompanying J Fear's log book.

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To Mr Wood advising that his son, Sergeant Roland ‘Ron’ Charles Wood, mid upper gunner, 1812663's personal effects had been collected and forwarded to the Royal Air Force Central Depository.

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A list and photograph of the crew.

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He thanks her for his Christmas card.

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He thanks her for a new stationery case. he thinks her husband, Ant, will enjoy his new life in the RAF. He is looking forward to getting married to Georgie and his next leave.

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A leaflet with an explanation how war graves are looked after and maintained.

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Record for a flight to Luqa airport of 1,310 miles in two hours by Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson of 232 Operation Conversion Unit with Flight Lieutenant Derek Oldham as co-pilot.

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A Valiant piloted by Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson and a description of an open day at RAF Gaydon showcasing the Vulcan and Valiant aircraft. Annotated 'June 23 1957'.

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The careers of the bomber and fighter pilots Wing Commander G L Cheshire, D.S.O D.F.C; Squadron Leader R A Mackie, Wing Commander J R Jeudwine, O.B.E; D D Haig, D.F.C; Wing Commander D S S Wilkerson, D.S.O and Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson,…

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From Barbara to Eileen concerning Danny.

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He starts by writing about the Wright brothers first flight then tells a story that happened to him in May 1941. Six pilots flew B17s from Seattle to UK. En route they stopped at Wright Field. The ensuing publicity attracted Orville Wright to come to…

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A reconnaissance photograph of the docks at Le Havre. Each dock has been named and numbered. The image is captioned 'H/146 PRU 65 f/8" 1.9.40 P'.

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A biography with details of all of his life. He joined the RAF in 1940 and worked as ground crew.

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The newspaper article reports that John Taplin is alive and a prisoner of war.

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An article reporting that John Taplin and W Clarke are missing.

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The writer expresses sorrow that John is missing.

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He writes that he is sorry that John is missing. He hopes that John will turn up safe and well.

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He is well, playing bridge, reading and walking.

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He is well and has received a letter. He appreciates the pipe that he has recently received.

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He has had no mail from home. He is well. He remains optimistic.

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Describes her difficulties in learning english and desire to improve. She writes from a prisoner of war camp saying she is an airwoman and asks if John is a pilot and requests that John send some English books.

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He asks for cigarettes. He is studying accounts.

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