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Gives reasons why the letter addressed to her found in her sons effects and now enclosed had been opened by station authorities before its return to her.

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EAmpthillMMackieRF430422.jpg
States that while they have had no information concerning his son, information had reached them through the international Red Cross that one of his son's crew was a prisoner of war.

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Asks if he could sent a small some of money to his son on his birthday.

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States that they were unable to dispatch money to his son on his birthday. Assured him that his son was in no financial difficulty and was being well cared for by the air attaché, Air Commodore F M F West VC MC,

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Concerns missing announcement "Mackie". Explains that the alteration to the original text was made in accordance with press censor (ministry of information) instructions. Includes acknowledgement of receipt in respect of "Mackie missing"…

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BRogersDGortonRAv1.pdf
A summary of Tom's early life, marriage and service career. Includes a description of his aircraft being shot down over Wetten, with photographs of his caterpillar badge and postcard to his wife confirming he was a prisoner of war and his…

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BUreILUreILv1.pdf
A detailed autobiography by Ivan Ure.

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On the first page, George VI and other uniformed dignitaries are visiting the workshop of the No.1 School of Technical Training watching men in overalls work on machinery. Captioned 'The King gets some "gen" on mags.'
On the second page Henry, on…

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E[Author]MEllisEL430118.pdf
Writes about her work at Air Raid Precautions. Hopes her letters had got through. Writes about snow. Continues letter next day and describes her activities. Mentions smoking Turkish cigarettes. Asks what he did in civilian life. Talks a little of he…

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E[Author]MEllisEL421231.pdf
From Marion (usually known as Bunny). Thanks him for letter. Describes her job, pastimes and provides a physical description of herself. Writes that she would not like to fly as she would be sick. States she would send photographs in next letter.

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Reflects on letter received from father. Relates details of journey to Bristol and sporting activities on arrival. Mentions going to church. Writes of mail received from granny asking what kind of cake he would like. Continues with other family…

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Geoff sitting on Ariel motorcycle with a small dog sitting on fuel tank, parked outside an ivy covered building. On the reverse caption 'Geoffrey Francis Shattock outside his family home Blanchflower Farm, North Petherton, nr Bridgewater, Somerset.…

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PShattockGF18020107.jpg
Dakota parked on a taxiway, airfield and hangars in distant background. on reverse caption 'G.F.Shattock Merryfield, Somerset, Dakota 1315 Flight Feb 1945.'

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LCuthillCR574146v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for C R Cuthill, covering the period from 11 June 1942 to 30 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Perth, US NAS Gross ile, US NAS Pensacola, RCAF Charlotte…

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Writes about a mix up in his travel arrangement and his subsequent journey. Mentions other cycling expeditions in Wiltshire and including a visit to friend in Bath. Comments on weather and that he might get leave at Easter.

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Describes going to Bath to see friends and catches up with their news. Goes on to describe meeting an old schoolfriend. Mentions plan to visit Swindon and that he had caught a cold.

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MLovattP1821369-190903-62-01.pdf
A thesis written by Peter in 2002, for his Phd.

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LPerryWRP1317696v3.pdf
Pilots flying log book three, for W R Perry. Covering the period from 21 June 1943 to 30 May 1946. Detailing his operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 242 squadron. He was stationed at RAF Syerston, RAF Balderton, RAF…

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LPerryWRP1317696v2.pdf
Pilots flying log book two, for W R P Perry, covering the period from 27 April 1943 to 26 September 1946. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 242 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF North…

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LKennedyJL19210211v1.pdf
Pilots flying log book for John L Kennedy, covering the period from 2 February 1942 to 30 November 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Induna, RAF Kumalo, RAF Perth, RAF South Cerney,…

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LRichardsonF146443v2.1.pdf
Pilots flying log book 2 for F J Richardson, covering the period from 3 March 1943 to 8 October 1945. Detailing his operations flown, flying training and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Langar, RAF Ossington, RAF Church Broughton, RAF…

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Six airmen wearing battledress, three standing, one sitting on a bicycle and two sitting on the ground, all by the door of a Nissen hut. Five are pilots. Submitted with caption 'crew'. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with caption…

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SWeirG19660703v030002.pdf
Pilots flying log book for J S Ross covering the period from 21 January 1943 to 12 March 1946. Detailing his instructor duties, operations flown, flying training and post war duties with 246 Squadron and 511 Squadron. He was stationed at RAF…

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LWarmingtonI150280v10002.pdf
Pilots flying log book two, for W I Warmington, covering the period from 15 November 1943 to 31 March 1945. Detailing his flying training, Operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at RAF Hixon, RAF Blyton, RAF Hemswell, RAF…

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Head and shoulders. portrait of a flying officer wearing battledress with flight engineer half brevet and distinguished flying cross ribbon. Signed 'Norman Colebourne 1945'. Accompanying card captioned 'Victor Stapely DFC, painting on card, RAF…

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