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Writes about his progress at school particularly in maths. Mentions his scores at cricket and describes activities, weather and teachers.

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Writes of his progress at prep school and includes a song boys made up.

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Sent to him on leave. Sends congratulations and glad to know he was rested but would be back soon.

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Confirms previous telegram that her son was killed in action on night of 16/17 May 1943. Two versions of the letter.

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John on left wearing tunic with pilot's brevet. Marna on the right wearing service uniform. In the background garden and trees. Captioned 'Marna, John, Hurtscote 1942'.

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John Hopgood sits in chair on right and mother sirs in deck chair in the centre and Elizabeth sits on a rug on the left., Garden in the background. Submitted with caption 'John's last afternoon at home in Hurstcote Garden with mother'. Larger…

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Full-length image of a man wearing civilian jacket an tie, sitting in a garden chair. Captioned 'John last leave, April 5 1943'.

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John Hopgood wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap standing next to Marna wearing uniform and side cap. Both standing in front of house. Captioned '1940, Marna and John in front of Hurstcote, Shere'.

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On the right, John Hopgood wearing tunic with pilot's brevet sits alongside a woman on a wall. To the left sits a woman wearing uniform next to a young girl standing. In the background a garden. Captioned 'Marna, Susan, Betty, John, Hurstcote 1942'.…

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John Hopgood wearing tunic wit pilot's brevet sits on a bench alongside a woman in uniform. In front stands a young girl and behind stands another woman. Photograph taken in a garden. Captioned 'Marna, Betty, Susan, John, Hurstcote 1942'. Includes an…

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Glad to hear they were alright. mentions conditions in England, blackout, no road signs and soldiers everywhere. Comments on his volunteering filling sandbags. Continues to describe his activities, including having a married couple in the house as…

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Writes from France where he was staying. Describes his activities and learning French. Mentions that children have slight German accent. Writes of sisters activities and going fishing. Talks about food.

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The letter from Grace to Mme Guyot concerns her daughter, Elizabeth. She was due to collect her in the summer but informs Mme Guyot that her older brother will be in France around the first week of June from a business trip to Morocco and could…

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Informing her that her son was missing as a result of air operations on night 16/17 May 1943. Offers profound sympathy. Signed OC 617 Squadron.

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John Fraser writes as a prisoner of war to Mrs Hopgood stating it had been a year since her son had given his life so that two crew could survive. Mentions her letters to his wife. Writes of mild winter, sports and looking forward hopefully to…

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Photograph of 300 Squadron badge with the dates '1.7.1940 - 1.7.1945' printed beneath the image of the badge. Handwritten annotation at the top of the photograph stating Stanislaw Sewerin's name and RAF station. Handwritten annotation beneath the…

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MThomsonGB1572977-240131-03.pdf
Order of service.

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LSewerinS704459v2.pdf
Pilots Flying Log Book for Warrant Officer Stanislaw Sewerin covering 19 July 1944 to 16 July 1948 detailing day and night training flights and operations with: 18 Officer Training Unit, 1662 Heavy Conversion Unit and 300 Squadron. The period 29 June…

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Description of 83 Squadron ground crew reunion for former Bradford airmen at RAF Coningsby. Also covers fifth reunion of 170 Squadron.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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MTerras1050292-150303-01.pdf
List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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Mike, with his pipe, standing with a woman and other spectators alongside the race track.

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A letter concerning Roly's parents divorce in which Mr Roberts places no blame on his wife. He provides details of their children and the places where the family lived and the date of their separation.

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Tells his mother that he has to work on Sunday, updating on his health and that he will be taking photographs that afternoon and expressing regret on the news that Croydon Town Hall was in ruins.

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ERobertsRFJacksonER400818.pdf
Writing to 'pops' Roly explains his difficulties in getting insurance for his new motorbike because he is a pilot. He describes the awarding of a Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order to members of his squadron and his aircraft acting as…

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Roly's service record from 26 September 1933 to 31 August 1940.

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