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John Shipman's Enlistment Notice
To report to No.3 RAF Recruitment Centre Padgate.
John Shipman's 1946 RAF Diary
John's day by day record of his work at RAF Maipur. It covers the RAF 'strike' and his return to the UK
Telegram to John Shipman from his mother
A birthday greetings telegram to John from his mother. Keep smiling. Her thoughts are with him.
Envelope addressed to John Shipman
An envelope addresses to John Shipman at his farm.
T Sgt John Dyer
Note from his niece which gives outline of operation to Berlin on 2 January 1944. Mentions that Missing Research and Enquiry Service contacted his parents with news that his remains had been found and he and rest of crew were buried in the village of…
Holwell Iron and Steel Works
A vertical aerial photograph of Holwell Iron & Steel Works at Asfordby Hill, near to the towns of Asfordby and Melton Mowbray. To the right of this photograph, the London, Midlands and Scott Railways (LMSR) connects the iron and steel works to the…
Air Training Corps Sports Certificates
Five certificates awarded to Ivor in June and July 1942.
Identity Card Protector
A wallet belonging to Ivor, with his name and address handwritten on it.
Asfordby Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting with a photograph and report on Frank Heath, who is missing. On the reverse are adverts.
Ivor Cole
A three quarter length portrait of Ivor sitting, in full uniform, holding his gloves. He is a signaller/wireless operator. The reverse has a photographer's stamp 'EW Pearson Melton Mowbray'.
A second photograph is a half length portrait of the same…
A second photograph is a half length portrait of the same…
Ivor Cole
A head and shoulders portrait of Ivor with his signaller's brevet. On the reverse 'Mr Cole 81, Norman St, Melton, 3pcs Tues'. Other marks are indecipherable.
Ivor Cole and Bride
Ivor and his bride walking out of church. On the reverse 'Mrs EM Cole, 1 Clumber St, Nottm Rd, Melton Mowbray 2nd turn on L of Main Rd', '5752' and a photographers stamp 'Starbuck Studios'. Also 'Name Mrs Cole Address Miss Durraint 3 PC 19.3.46'.
ATC No 1279 Squad. Melton Mowbray April 1942
A large group of air cadets arranged in five rows. On the reverse is a photographer's stamp 'Heawood & Son'.
Wounded in Normandy
Two soldiers from Melton Mowbray were reported as wounded.
Interview with Frank Edwards
Frank was born in London. He recalls a V-1 coming over and taking shelter in the London Underground. Frank talks of his evacuation to the countryside near Croxton Kerrial, when he was nearly five. He was accompanied by his two brothers and,…
Ken Campbell
Ken standing in a park. He is no longer a trainee and has sergeant's stripes and a brevet.
On the reverse 'Melton Mowbray August 1942 In the Park'.
On the reverse 'Melton Mowbray August 1942 In the Park'.
Ken Campbell, Griff, Roth, Jack and Doreen
Four photographs from an album.
#1 Ken and Griff leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Self'.
#2 Griff and Roth leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Roth'.
#3 Jack sitting on a chair in a…
#1 Ken and Griff leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Self'.
#2 Griff and Roth leaning on a fence, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942 Griff and Roth'.
#3 Jack sitting on a chair in a…
Ken Campbell and Friends
Four photographs from an album.
#1 is two airmen and two women, sitting on a stony beach, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942. Edna Griff Edna. Roth.'
#2 Ken standing in a park, captioned 'Melton Mowbray. August 1942. In the Park.'
#3 Ken and Van…
#1 is two airmen and two women, sitting on a stony beach, captioned 'Douglas IOM August 1942. Edna Griff Edna. Roth.'
#2 Ken standing in a park, captioned 'Melton Mowbray. August 1942. In the Park.'
#3 Ken and Van…
Peter Anthony Lovegrove 3rd March 1920 - 12th November 1942
Biography of Peter Antony Lovegrove.
Peter Lovegrove's family home
Detatched house at Church Farm, Thorpe Arnold, Melton Mowbray.
Letter to Peter's mother concerning his death in prisoner of war camp
Letter from Pryce Jones to Mrs Lovegrove. States he had just heard the news of Peter's death and offers sympathy. Pryce Jones was vicar at their local church 1923-1939.
Letter to Mrs Lovegrove from Wing Commander Day
Distressed to hear from the British Red Cross that she had nor received a letter of 20 November 1942. Mentions other letters that he send, all were concerning her son's fatal accident which he goes on to describe. Peter fell from a third story window…
Letter from Peter Lovegrove to his mother
This was the last letter written by Peter Lovegrove before he was killed. Letter reports arrival of first clothing parcel. Comments on fine weather and reports arrival of new prisoners.. Mentions accommodation being comfortable and food situation…
Peter Lovegrove - birth certificate
Birth of Peter Antony Lovegrove in district of Melton Mowbray on 3 March 1920