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Telegram from Wing Commander Guy Gibson to Mrs G Hopgood

Informing her that her son was missing as a result of air operations on night 16/17 May 1943. Offers profound sympathy. Signed OC 617 Squadron.

Tags: 617 Squadron; bombing; Eder Möhne and Sorpe operation (16–17 May 1943); Gibson, Guy Penrose (1918-1944); missing in action

Telegram to Flight Lieutenant Maltby

A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.

Tags: 617 Squadron; aircrew; Distinguished Service Order; Eder Möhne and Sorpe operation (16–17 May 1943); Gibson, Guy Penrose (1918-1944)

Squadron congratulations

Wing Commander Guy Gibson, commanding officer of 106 Squadron, congratulating the squadron on a month of successful operations and the record tonnage of bombs dropped despite difficulties which were overcome by the ground crews. Anticipating…

Tags: 106 Squadron; bombing; Gibson, Guy Penrose (1918-1944); Lancaster; RAF Coningsby

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