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  • Spatial Coverage is exactly "England--Gloucester"

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Telegram from 44 Squadron, RAF Dunholme Lodge to Air Ministry, Bomber Command headquarters, 5 Group records and RAF Scampton. Reports Lancaster of 44 Squadron missing, presumed over target on night 17/18 August 1943. Lists crew and whether kin next…

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Letters from air secretary branch stating that commissioning parchment was being prepared. Letter from RAF Historian researcher stating that he would obtain and send on the recommendation for his Distinguished Flying Cross and also copies of all his…

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Informs her that her son Sergeant James North was missing, the aircraft in which he was radio operator failed to return on 25 April 1942.

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He starts with a brief service history, including training and a move after 40 Squadron, to fill vacancy on 9 Squadron Wellington. He names his pilots and squadron pathfinder roll. He failed to return from 30th operation on first 1000 bomber…

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Explaining that it was not possible to provide replacement of warrants or commendation certificates.

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Compliment slip accompanying a copy of a citation in respect of Flight Lieutenant Harry Robinson.

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Cover letter and certificate for mentioned in dispatches award announced in London Gazette to Leading Aircraftwoman J E K Nicholls.

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Informs her that her husband's aircraft was missing as his aircraft failed to return to base on 6 August 1941.

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Informs her that they had heard nothing further of her husband.

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Confirms information in their previous telegram that her husband is now reported interned from air attaché Madrid. He had arrived in Madrid.

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Reports her husband previously reported as interned had arrived safely in Gibraltar

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Forwards citation from London Gazette on the award of a Distinguished Flying Medal to his son Peter. Would be presented to his legal next of kin by the King.

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Confirms that her husband was promoted to warrant officer with effect from 1 August 1943.

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Letter requesting George Royall send his flying log book to the Records Office so that his claim for campaign medals can be assessed.

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A list of Jose's postings whilst in the RAF.

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Covers forwarding citation from London Gazette about award of Distinguished Flying Medal to his son.

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BLazenbyHJLazenbyHJv1.pdf
Harold Jack Lazenby's autobiography.

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Covers awards enclosed and states that they represent the full outstanding medal entitlement. If he had not received a medal he had expected, it was because the qualifying criteria were not met.

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Gives personal details, service as an airman, commissioned service with promotions, postings including 75, 149 and 109 Squadrons, honours and awards including Victoria Cross, Distinguished Flying Cross and bar, mentioned in despatches, and air…

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Noted that previous letter had assigned him to a reserve flight that was scheduled for disbandment and requesting that he return the mobilization documents sent in previous correspondence. He would now be transferred to 64 Group at RAF Rufforth.

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Apologises for sending incorrect certificate and states that the correct one had been forwarded. In addition, explains they they were unable ascertain or confirm the more specialized duties on which he was employed. Suggests how he might obtain this…

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Douglas' notes on accidents and operational duties. Includes 'to do' lists, suggested alterations to logs, operational failures, lists of missing, injured and killed.Additional information on Gordon Leslie Hyde is available via the IBCC Losses…

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Made out for Flight Sergeant Powell.

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Writes that if he had not yet found suitable employment he might like to consider re-joining the Royal Air Force as they needed trained aircrew. Suggest that ground duties would also be available and provided material for any reply.

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Full face portrait of a woman wearing white blouse. On the front 'A portrait by H E Jones. 75 Northgate, Gloucester'. On the reverse 'To [..], with love from your pal. Trotts'.