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Ken Hemmings Autobiography
A detailed autobiography of Ken's RAF service.
Douglas Knox at his desk
Douglas, in uniform with pilot's brevet and medal ribbon, in an office. Behind him is a notice board and filing cabinet. On reverse, 'at HQ 4 Group Heslington, York, 1944'.
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Staff officers in front of Heslington Hall
66 men and nine women arranged in rows in front of a building with mullioned windows. On reverse, 'names of staff officers at HQ 4 Group R.A.F. Heslington York on 5th Feb 1945'.
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All Service cast shine in "George and Margaret"
Report and photograph of the production in which Douglas plays the brother.
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Convincing play by R.A.F amateurs
Report of the play "Love in a Mist" in which Douglas plays the bridegroom.
York R.A.F amateurs
Report and photograph of the play "Love in a Mist" with Douglas Knox.
Thanksgiving service
Notice of a thanksgiving service.
Letter to Douglas
Wishing congratulations having read about Douglas' in award in the Darlington & Stockton Times.
Congratulations Douglas
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Writing to Douglas following the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter to Douglas
Expressing thanks for Douglas' letter and wishing congratulations on his promotion and award. Recognising the part played by 4 Group and congratulates Douglas on his accident rate.
Postcard from Willie
Willie sharing news of mutual friends and saying he feels out of date but is in good health.
An honour
Sending congratulations on reading about Douglas' award in the newspaper.
Hearty congratulations
Douglas is sent congratulations on his award and news of friends.
Letter from Neville
Douglas' brother writes with delight and pride on hearing the news of his award. He gives news of his own posting and promotion.
Letter to Douglas from his gran
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Douglas' grandmother writing that Douglas had brought honour to the village with his award. She hopes to see him soon with the ribbon on his greatcoat.
To Squadron Leader Knox from his parents
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From mam and dad with congratulations and love.
Redirected postcard
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Wishing congratulations and best wishes to Flight Lieutenant Douglas Knox.
Christmas
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Seasonal greetings to Douglas from his brother, includes a map of the Mediterranean area.
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With love from Gertrude
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Gertrude sending congratulations Squadron Leader Douglas Knox D.F.C.
Message from Frank
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Frank advising Douglas that he will 'not be returning tonight'.
RAF personnel at Heslington Hall
A group of 64 men and nine women in uniform arranged in five rows outside a multi storey vegetation clad building with mullioned windows.
At Heslington Hall
From left; Douglas Knox, Wing Commander Gerry Warner with pipe and Flight Lieutenant Ralph Gale wearing glasses. Douglas and Gerry Warner both wear ribbons under their pilot's brevet. On reverse, 'VDK W/C Gerry Warner F/L Ralph (Reuben) Gale at…
Andy Sirel
A man in uniform sat at a desk in an office studying a magazine. Above the mantelpiece are two maps of Europe and box files are arranged on a shelf. On reverse, 'Andy Sirel at HQ4 Group Heslington, 1944'.
Blitzkrieg
Remembering the bombing raids on cities in England and the effect on the population.
Letter from George Thomson to his family
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Writes in detail about his recent journey to York. Mentions not knowing results of exams but that one lad had failed and they were all feeling good.