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EOCRAFWytonMackieRF430502.jpg
Covers enclosure of registered package which he was sending on.

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EOCRAFWytonMackieRF430326.jpg
Letter replies to Major Mackie that the station could not supply and inventory of his personal effects as that would now be in the hands of the standing committee of adjustments at RAF Colnbrook. Forwards insurance documents for Norman Mackie's car.

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From his son's effects officer informing him that his son's personal effects would shortly be sent to the RAF central depository. Mentions some rules for release.

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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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BAstonSParrinderNv1.pdf
Written by Norman's daughter, Suzannah Aston, the biography describes her mother and father meeting and marrying, and provides some recollections about his flying operations, including force landing in neutral territory. It continues with comments…

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Half-length side portrait of Arthur Thomas' uncle.

BMilesRJMilesRJv1.pdf
A detailed Biography of Reg's service and post service life.

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Notes that inventory of personal effects was attached.

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Explains that they could find no trace of some personal effect items but they had located one other. Mentions how cheque book had been dealt with.

EOCRAFCentDepMackieRF430407.jpg
States that they were enclosing an inventory of the personal effect of his son and explaining the circumstances under which they could be released depending on missing or prisoner of war status.

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Regrets that they were not in a position to give any information concerning his son's personal effects as they had not been received yet at the RAF central depository.

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ERichardsRSMackieRF430320.jpg
Expresses regret on learning that his son was missing as a result of air operations. Enquiries would be made through the Red Cross and he would inform him of any news.

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

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Instruction handbook. The cover is inscribed 'No:574924 Cpl M Oram, Hut B48, 2 Wing, 5.S.OFT.T, RAF Locking, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset'.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Enquires whether he is now allowed to correspond with his son and to inform relatives that he was safe and well.

SBondS-ODellBv10004.pdf
Completed 13 operations on 408 Squadron. Comments that he did not complete his tour as the war ended. Mentions first operation was to Bremen and last to Heligoland. Comments on his Canadian crew and mentions names and ranks, Covers his training…

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

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Jack Harris resumes describing his post-war career in the Royal Air Force. In October 1955, he became the commanding officer of 542 Squadron, a special duties squadron responsible for sampling radioactive fallout produced by American and Soviet atom…

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Gives excuses for poor correspondence. Mentions he has now been on squadron for a month and still likes it. Catches up with her recent news and activities. Sends late birthday greetings. Mentions he has just had leave after completing five trips in a…

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Postcard mentions memories. Painting of a memorial on side of tree lined country lane going down a hill with cottages to the right and hill in the distance. Selworthy by E W Haslehurst.

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Says he is fit and hopes to see them soon, and not to reply.

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Thanks for letters. Says he is fit.

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Thanks for letter. Says just returned from mountaineering holiday.

EMackieNAJMackieRF430804.jpg
Sends happy returns and thanks for letters/wires. Says he is fit and well.

EMackieNAJMackieRF430611.jpg
Thanks them for wire and gives instruction on dealing with effects. Says he is fit and well with lots of tennis and golf.