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Letter from the secretary of Australian Air Board with copy of report from missing research and enquiry unit
Noted that F/O A J Johnson, W/O R M Burcher and W/O C T O'Riordan all RAAF and deceased. Includes copy of casualty enquiry. List crew of Lancaster ED 525 including P/O S F N Fox. Red cross information indicated that two known an three unknown were…
Letter from Australian military casualty section to Mr J Johnson
This letter to Sydney Fox's Australian pilot's father informing him that one Australian member of his son's crew was now reported missing but believed to have lost his life. Change in classification made by Air Ministry London based on reports from…
Letter to Mrs Fox from Base Effects Officer
Informing her that the enclosed letter was found with her husband's effects. Hoped she would have good news of him.
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
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…
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…
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.
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.
Notes on R W Rush decorations
List of decorations awarded to Reginal Rush including DFM.
Letter from Charles Leonard Woolley to his mother
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Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'
Letter from Mr and Mrs J Latham to Mr and Mrs Woolley
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Letter to Mr and Mrs Woolley expressing sympathy and concern regarding their son, who was presumably missing in action at the time.
Letter to Chan Chandler from Buckingham Palace
The letter refers to his investiture for his DFC and bar. A photograph is attached of Chan, his wife, and his mother.
Chan Chandler's DFC
Two separate documents.
#1 a newspaper cutting referring to Chan's DFC.
#2 a postagram from Commanding Officer of 617 offering congratulations.
#1 a newspaper cutting referring to Chan's DFC.
#2 a postagram from Commanding Officer of 617 offering congratulations.
Letter to Chan Chandler's widow from Tom Taylor
Tom expresses sadness at Chan's death. He describes flights shared.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from RAF Records
The letter explains that Chan is missing.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from 5 Group
The letter expresses sympathy regarding Chan and explains that his possessions will be sent to the Central Depository.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from 49 Squadron
The letter has some detail regarding Chan's rescue and recovery at Great Yarmouth.
Telegrams to Chan Chandler's mother
Two telegrams.
#1 The telegram reports that Chan is missing.
#2 The second reports Chan is safe.
#1 The telegram reports that Chan is missing.
#2 The second reports Chan is safe.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from RAF Records
The letter reports that Chan is safe and was recovered from the sea on 9th July.
Envelope addressed to Chan Chandler's mother
An empty envelope addressed to Chan's mother.
Telegram to Chan Chandler from Wing Commander Tait
A Postagram (Telegram) to Chan congratulating him on the award of the bar to his DFC.
Messages to Chan Chandler's mother
#1 a letter advising that Chan has been involved in a car accident.
#2 a telegram advises that Chan has been injured by a car accident.
#3 a telegram from Chan stating he will be back on Friday.
#2 a telegram advises that Chan has been injured by a car accident.
#3 a telegram from Chan stating he will be back on Friday.
Two telegrams from Chan Chandler to his mother
#1 states he is stuck in London.
#2 states he is finished and will be home on Friday.
#2 states he is finished and will be home on Friday.