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The writer expresses shock that Les' name has appeared on a list of deceased from the International Red Cross.

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The writer has received letters and cards from Les' mother indicating he is alive.

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The telegram advises her that her son is definitely a prisoner of war and not deceased.

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The writer confirms that her son is definitely a prisoner of war.

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Instructions for a convoy of four sections of 30 vehicles and a fifth with the remaining vehicles. It details the route and where stops will be made.
There is a second copy.

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A pass issued to Ted Neale authorising him to travel from CMF to UK.

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A commemorative programme for the reunion held in Haverhill town hall in 1974.

This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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A souvenir programme for the second reunion held at Haverhill town hall.

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A document with the battle order for the squadron. It lists each aircraft and each crew member for operations that night. Annotated on it is 'Taken from the Sergeant's Mess kitchen copy which was used to mark off the "Egg and Bacon" meals. The…

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The letter confirms the news that Ivy Stone's husband is missing.

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The telegram advises Ivy that her husband, George is missing. There is also a newspaper cutting stating an unidentified body was found beside seven identified airmen.

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Communicating that Vera's husband Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is missing following an operation.

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RAF Form 780 allowing Arthur Mace five days leave to get married.

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The telegram advises that Sandy is missing.

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The letter reports her son as missing but advising he may have escaped.

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A form filled in for P A Upson, Navigator. It details 26 operations by date, day or night, location and duration.

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A battle order for 186 Squadron for an operation to Gelsenkirchen. It details each aircraft and all seven crew members for each aircraft.

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The telegram reports Roy Ellis is missing.

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The letter reports that Doreen's husband is missing on an operation against Munchen. Included is a sheet with advice regarding publication of details of the circumstances of a casualty.

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The letter advises Doreen that he husband is missing in action. The possibility that he husband may have escaped or taken prisoner is mentioned.

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The first letter is from the Air Ministry and is in response to a request to return her husband's bicycle.
The second letter is a reply to a request to send a last letter from her husband.

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The cover of No 2 Group's Roll of Honour, 1939 to 1945.

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A commemorative poster with a map of Southern Europe and North Africa which includes a list of relevant operational locations along with details.