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  • Spatial Coverage is exactly "England--Bridgnorth"

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Extracts from his service record.

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Introduces Michael G Hanson an RAF reservist and tells of time sailing before stating training. Covers elementary and advanced training before joining 233 Squadron at RAF Leuchars on Hudson. Relates life on the station, in local area and on maritime…

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Written via the Rhodesian High Commission in London. Reports he is well but has not heard from her since leaving but had received letters from other relatives in United Kingdom who thought him a hero for travelling so far to join the air force. Glad…

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List of 29 letters sent by Donald Baker to his mother between June 1940 and September 1941. Also notes he was shot down on 5 November 1941.

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Starts in June 1940 based on letters written to his mother. Describes life in Rhodesia, before being called up and travelling to England. He discusses war, as well as work and social life and initial training in Rhodesia. He goes on to describe a…

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Provides dates and family history from the time of their engagement to after the war including John's time as prisoner of war and his hospital stay, after his return. Lists letters with dates and locations of where they were written.

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Starts with description of punishment duty and reason for it. Writes of possibility of getting compassionate leave due to immanent birth. Goes on to describe daily activities and then provides a very detailed description of local town of Bridgnorth.

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