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Creator is exactly "W M Penman"

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Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from Officer Commanding 61 Squadron

Letter confirming that Hedley Madgett's aircraft failed to return from operations on 17/18 August 1943. However there was nothing known that could be connected to the aircraft's non return. Writes that it takes some time for any news to come through…

Tags: 61 Squadron; aircrew; bombing; bombing of Hamburg (24-31 July 1943); bombing of Peenemünde (17/18 August 1943); Distinguished Flying Medal; missing in action; pilot; RAF Syerston; Ruhr Campaign (5 March – 10 July 1943)