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Letter from Idwal Davies
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Idwal writes about his Stirling forced landing at Eggemoen airfield, Honefoss. He asks if it is possible to get a copy of the newspaper report made at the time.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
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Idwal writes that he still at Stratford, training. He has also been playing cricket.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes that he saw one of his squadron's Stirlings being shot down by a Ju 88 over Dunmow. He also talks about dropping gliders at a Rhine crossing.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes from Israel/Palestine. He has little work to do. His squadron have been training paratroopers.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes about fishing, cricket, Boy's French test and operations on the Second Front. On one flight they had Spitfire escorts.
Only two pages of the letter remain.
Only two pages of the letter remain.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his family
Idwal writes that he has reported for training at Lords but he arrived too late to be processed.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
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Idwal writes that he is sending nuts and fruit if he can find wrapping paper. He is just back from Naples.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
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Idwal writes that he is OK. He has been to Norway where they had a problem but got back safely.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal wishes his mother happy birthday. He thinks the war is going better. The weather has been hot.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes about mail deliveries. A section has been removed by the censor. There is a note referring to this.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that there has been a restriction on their movements because of the invasion of the Netherlands. (Arnhem)
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal thanks he for her parcel. He has met some of the troops returning from Arnhem.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he has arrived safely. Food is good at the camp.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that food is good. He has sent his mother some lace. Weather is good.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that the weather is warm but chilly at night. His social life is reading books and the odd game of football.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he has received his first letter from his mother. Food is still good and he has been playing football.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes he has not received any more letters after the first one. He asks his mother to send soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, crosswords and writing paper.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he has no mail and blames the rain. He has been flying over Jordan and describes the varied scenery.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he is on leave in Alexandria, Egypt. Later they are planning some time in Cairo.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he is enjoying his leave in Alexandria. He asks what present he can bring back for her.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he met a friend from Wales who was parachuting out of his aircraft. He met others in Alexandria. His ground crew have gone on strike.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes he met Jackie from his school days. He is spending a week in Malta then returning to Qatina.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that the weather has been very mixed. He has been parachute dropping in Iraq.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he is going to Jerusalem to watch rugby. Their aircraft were attacked by Jewish rebels, several were totally destroyed or damaged.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that they moved to RAF Bilbeis, Egypt to avoid being attacked by Jewish rebels.