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Prisoner of war parcel contents list
Form for parcel to George Thomson sent by his father with contents listed. Mostly clothes, shaving, tooth cleaning and grooming kit.
Letter from Lewis Ellis to his mother and father
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Reports on received mail. Comments that they had done little flying since arriving. Mentions daily routine. Says that he had written from Chicago on recent leave, asking if they had had that letter. Goes on about sending various things home including…
Letter to Idwal Davies mother from Ffestiniog Urban District Council
The letter congratulates Idwal on the honour awarded to him by the Council.
Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he has moved to Hullavington but living in Chippenham. It is much better than the tents at Kemble. He has sent her photos and laundry.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Thomson from Pat Jones
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Thanks them for keeping in touch and writes they are enclosing a photograph of the crew. They promised that they would share any news and hopes that that would be reciprocated. Mentions copy with waiting for news and states that they have written to…
Spotlight on Stalag Luft III
Stories about camp life, escape tunnels, sports, food, the gunner who fell to earth without a parachute and survived, the food exchange and amateur dramatics.
Telegram to Ken Campbell's Mother
The telegram advises that her son is missing.
Operational Crew 102 Squadron
A list of crew for an operation to Hannover.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer confirms that her son is definitely a prisoner of war.
Squadron 158 to Vera Gorton
Communicating that Vera's husband Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is missing following an operation.
Richard Pexton's Air Efficiency Award
An award issued to Richard.
Letter from 408 Squadron to John Taplin's Parents
The letter confirms that John is missing during an operation over Hamburg. The circumstances are not known.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents from 408 Squadron
The letter advises that John's effects have been forwarded to the Central Depsoitory.
Sergeant John Walter Gifford Saunders 1324708
Recollections of John's service career, by his son Clive, including a letter from 44 Squadron Association. It describes John taking fellow RAF volunteers' compulsary swimming tests in their stead and his initial training in Rhodesia. He flew in…
B. O. N. magazine - May 1943
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. On the front cover is written: '1801494 LAC ROYALL G.L. 27/6/43'. The magazine contains articles of local and war news, a description of what life is currently like in Britain, photographs of key personnel at…
B. O. N. magazine - July/August 1943
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. Contains articles on local news, letters of thanks, entertainment, keeping fit, sports reports and results, poems, personal experiences in the RAF, sketches showing life at RAF Woodbrook, South African…
Operational Crew List. 51 Squadron 23 Sept 1940
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A list of crew for an operation.
Letter to Alf Morrill from 51 Squadron
The letter refers to Alf's application for the Caterpillar Club and contains a copy of the application sent to Irving air chute.
Christmas Card and menu 1945
A card issued by 61 Staging Post, Officers' Mess. It includes the menu and on the reverse signatures collected on the day.
625 Squadron Battle Order 18 July 1944
A list of aircraft and crew required for operations on 18 July 1944.
Squadron Detail
A list of duty NCOs at three airfield locations.
Letter to Arthur Mace's wife from 78 Squadron
The letter confirms that Arthur is missing but they have no other information.
Letter to Arthur Mace's father from 78 Squadron
The letter informs that Arthur is missing.
Raid Report Book - 9 Squadron
A record of operations conducted by 9 Squadron aircraft between 15 February and 26 March 1944.
Letter to Don Bennett from Alan Bramson
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Details latest state of play on his biography of Don Bennett. Asks for more details on operations after the Berlin air lift, ask for chat with other family members, asks for a good selection pf photographs and other details.