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Writes that he flew his eleventh operation on previous night. Provides some details of flight, was attacked twice by night fighters. Rear gunner replied and they received no hits. Refers to a previous operation to Essen. Says they would be sorry to…

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A translation certified as true used as exhibit "O" in James Cross' affidavit. On the reverse is handwritten 'Try to tell.... any ex-POW... That you believe... that the atomic bombs should not have been dropped on Japan. The atomic bomb saved his…

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An explanation of progress on their claim against the Japanese government.

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A detailed history of 84 Squadron over a two month period.
There is a second, different, history.

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Reporting on Tommy's safe return from his 43rd and final operation in which his aircraft was shot down and his evasion with Squadron Leader Slater. Mentions the Swedish people's view of ongoing hostilities. The report also says that Tommy's brother,…

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Jack writes that he has completed his hardest week of flying. Then he writes asking after family and friends.

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This is a handwritten record book for 9 Squadron from 14/15 April 1943 to 10/11 November 1943.

For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, crews, a description of results, and if any did not return.

The last…

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MAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]-230427-02.pdf
This is a handwritten record of the operations of 9 Squadron from 18th November 1943 to 16th June 1944. For each operation it includes many details of the target, routes, bomb load, a description of results, and if any did not return. Inserted is the…

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News to say that Jim is keeping well and describing his recent operation to Recklinghausen. Jim apologises that the letter is so short but he is very busy.

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Thanks them for their letters. Mentions availability of good library so suggests they do not send book parcels. Thanks them for trying to arrange food parcels.

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Letter from the senior British Officer at Oflag XX1B describing the accident when Peter Lovegrove was killed, falling from a third story window. The reason he was on the window ledge was not clear. Then he talks of Peter's escape attempts. Make some…

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Instructions to the holder. Covers rules for leave of servicemen.

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Information on four casualties including Lawrence McNamara. Also mentions Pilot Officer Ronald Harwood. Flight Lieutenant Arthur Russell Chaplin and Sergeant air gunner Douglas W Cumming.

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Squadron Leader Bob Iveson, son of Douglas 'Hank' Iveson, is awarded the Royal Air Force Escaping Society's annual trophy. Bob is standing in his uniform with his wife, Veronica.

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Ground crew working on the Valiant 'Whisky Zulu' in advance of a Battle of Britain display. In charge is Chief Technician Alexander 'Sixty' Hill.

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A description of the conversion course for Victors and Valiants, the relaxed atmosphere at the station and the married quarters provided for officers.

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An open day at the V-bomber station and fly past to commemorate the Battle of Britain with a Victor, Vulcan and Valiant.

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A Valiant piloted by Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson and a description of an open day at RAF Gaydon showcasing the Vulcan and Valiant aircraft. Annotated 'June 23 1957'.

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Airmen climbing into a Valiant bomber and five aircrew sat in a decompression chamber accompanied by a report of the lifting of security over the aircraft.

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Reports of Squadron leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's welcome to the United States as part of an exchange programme with the United States and describing how he will be the principal speaker at a local meeting. Annotated 'The Shreveport Times July 22…

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A report of the time spent by Douglas 'Hank' Iveson working and flying under arctic conditions.

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From Barbara to Eileen concerning Danny.

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Serial no 90, lists aircraft letter and crews named individually for operations that day.

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A part autobiography of Ivan's pre-war life.

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A reconnaissance photograph of coastline and port of Flushing with four targets highlighted. The page has been annotated.

S.8 Petrol Store
S.27 Dornier Airframe factory
S.28 Submarine assembly & repair station
S.64 State owned peace-time civil…

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