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Telegram to Mrs Fox from OC 460 Squadron
Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July
Sydney Frederick Norman Fox
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Mounted in a card titled 'Portrait'.
Wedding photograph
Bride wearing wedding dress carrying bouquet and groom in morning dress standing on steps. On the reverse 'West Wickham Kent, Myrtle Coulson'.
Letter to Mr J T Johnson concerning his late son (pilot)
Explains that a report had been received from the Missing, Research and Enquiry Service operating in Germany. Report was based on interrogation of locals and describes fate of son's aircraft which crashed and ammunition exploded. Explains five…
Translation of document written by Thorsen with some thoughts about Sydney Fox's crashed aircraft.
Includes some detail about Sydney Fox and W/O Reginald Burcher RAAF (Wireless Operator). Complains that RAF did not take much trouble with salvage of aircraft or identification of crew. This explains why there were so many commonwealth missing. He…
Letter from Under Secretary of State for Air about awards.
Covers award of aircrew Europe Star and expresses sadness that he did not live to receive it. On the reverse list of awards with star against Aircrew Europe Star
Letter to Sydney Fox's wife only to be sent if he was reported missing
Explains he had written letter in case he failed to return from operation. Explains that risks were worthwhile and he had an important part to play. Writes that he had missed her and expresses his love for her and admires her support for him. Thanks…
RAF sleeping out pass
Made out for Fox to be absent from quarters at RAF Ternhill. Reverse provided instructions to holder.
Sydney Fox RAF personnel documents
Shows date of presumed death, stamped non-effective. Includes personal information, next of kin, list of postings and trade training.
Map of lower Baltic
Map showing southern Norway and Sweden, Denmark, and North Germany.
Map of France
Map shows coastal defence zone and southern boundary to zone interdite and non-occupied France. Map also shows part of Holland, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland.
Letter from Under Secretary of State for Defence about awards.
Letter covering awards granted and on reverse, list of awards with tick for 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp.
RAF volunteer reserve badges
Brass 'VR' badge
RAF Wings Sweetheart Brooch
Silver flying badge with blue and red enamel, Brooch pin.
RAF Officers' cap badge
Badge with crown, eagle and wreath.
Sydney Frederick Norman Fox's Decorations
War Medal 1939–1945, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star.
Bomber Command Clasp
Box with ribbon with clasp inside. Labelled 'Bomber Command Clasp, Plt Off S F N Fox, 143802'.
Sydney Fox’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Cyril C Davies photograph
C C Davies in civilian clothes.
On reverse, blank postcard with Negative No 333 and separate numbers 303 and 926 handwritten, with later sticker added, 'Cyril C Davies'.
Additional image of reverse as above but without sticker.
On reverse, blank postcard with Negative No 333 and separate numbers 303 and 926 handwritten, with later sticker added, 'Cyril C Davies'.
Additional image of reverse as above but without sticker.
Cyril Davies in Sidcot suit
Cyril C Davies in flying kit outside prefabricated building. Various notes in writing on reverse.
Cyril C Davies's Wedding photograph
C C Davies and his bride. On reverse, sticker with writing, 'St Paul's Church, Colwyn Bay, C C Davies and Vera Thomas'
Report of death and funeral of Sergeant Cyril C Davies
Press cutting reporting death of Sergeant C C Davies 'on war service' and account of his funeral, with names of all participants.
Press cutting - report of the wedding of C C Davies
Press report of the marriage of Cyril C Davies to Miss V Thomas at Colwyn Bay.
Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch record of loss of Lancaster
Letter from Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch to Mrs M Pimblett, sister of Pilot Officer C L Woolley, describing last operation and loss of Lancaster ND515, of which Pilot Officer Woolley was the Wireless Operator.
J F D Savill’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
J Savill’s Flying Log Book from 14th April 1939 until 12th May 1946.
Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…
Training started at No. 3 Air Observers’ School, followed by posting to 78 Squadron in September 1939. Further training at the School of Air Navigation before returning to 78…