1 25 3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Ontario--Brockville Description An account of the resource This page is an entry point for a place. Please use the links below to see all relevant documents available in the Archive. Title A name given to the resource Brockville [entry point] https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1213/15024/EGrantFPChurchillKW450504-0001.1.jpg 319c8a287cd6cc00c9e332c03cdc4987 https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1213/15024/EGrantFPChurchillKW450504-0002.1.jpg dd924b622c1f839efb288ed5ec6da532 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Donaldson, David David Donaldson D Donaldson Description An account of the resource 309 Items and a sub-collection of 51 items. Concerns Royal Air Force career of Wing Commander David Donaldson DSO and bar, DFC. A pilot, he joined the Royal Air Force Reserve in 1934. Mobilized in 1939. he undertook tours on 149, 57 and 156 and 192 Squadrons. He was photographed by Cecil Beaton at RAF Mildenhall in 1941. Collection contains a large number of letters to and from family members, friends as well as Royal Air Force personnel. Also included are personal and service documents, and his logbooks. In addition, there are photographs of family, service personnel and aircraft. After the war he became a solicitor. The collection also contains an oral history interview with Frances Grundy, his daughter. The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Anna Frances Grundy and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-06-02 2022-10-17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Donaldson, D Grundy, AF Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document [circled] Mr. [/circled] F. R. Grant 30 Abbott st. Brockville Ontario Canada May 4th Dear “Winnie” Received your very welcome letter today – written April 8th. I was just beginning to think you had done some silly thing like “missing”. I was very pleased to hear “Winkey Poo” has made you quit because you didn't have sense enough to do it yourself. Well “Winnie” as you can see by the top of this letter, I have my “bowler hat” I got out on April 12th – my 34th birthday. I have been selling Victory Bonds for the past two wks. Monday I start working as a Customs & Excise Inspector (a permanent job) I was sworn in today and start on Monday. It is a very good job and an excellent chance to work up higher. I will be at the big bridge over the St. Lawrence just 20 miles from town. The wife and I are trying to get a cottage up there for the summer. It is right among the Thousand Islands so will be real nice in summer. Yes “Winnie” since I came home everything has been falling my way. My brother was posted to Vancouver so I have bought his car. I have a very good bank account – the very best wife – a good job and good health so what more could a fellow wish for. I haven't seen any of the old squadron boys since I came back. I called Eddie Raizenne up when I was in Ottawa but he was out of town. I must get busy and write some letters. We have been real busy since I came home --- along with catching up and visiting we have been on the go all the time. I still have to go to Toronto for a visit but that will have to wait now that I am starting to work. I had a letter from the adj. in India and as usual he is fed up. and doesn't like it. He has met Alan over there but hasn't heard from the squadron boys. From what he says he has been moved about a lot and has to work for a change. He met Alan in Calcutta [page break] (2) and had quite a visit. The adj. never mentioned the snap album so his wife couldn't have told him. I suppose the old squadron is practically finished now. I'll bet the bar in the mess is a busy place. How are “Winkey Poo” and Ken getting along – still as full of hell as ever? I certainly would have liked to have been with you the night you had the “do”. So Old Man Wadeson has my bed ---- I thought he would have been pensioned off by this time, you must have quite a time with Andesan – old lady [page break] “letch” Jouden in the same hut. Well this is where I must say so long for this time Give my regards to Joan , your family, “Winkey Poo” Ken, and all my old friends of the squadron. You must try and get over to Canada after the war – how about making your honeymoon trip over here? Look after yourself and for heavens sake pop the question soon. All the best love and kisses “Peeney” The wife sends her best regards [page break] ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER AIR MAIL [postmark] [postage stamp] To: F/LT K.W.Churchill D.F.M. 2 Mill Cottages Ulwell Swanage Dorset [page break] FROM: Mr. F. P. Grant 30 Abbott st. Brockville Ontario Canada Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to 'Winnie' Churchill from F P Grant Description An account of the resource Writes that he has left the air force and starts new job with customs and excise shortly. Comment on his future and life in Canada. States he has not seen anyone from the squadron but has had a letter from ex colleague. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource F P Grant Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945-05-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Two side handwritten letter Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EGrantFPChurchillKW450504 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Civilian Royal Air Force Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Dorset England--Swanage Canada Ontario Ontario--Brockville Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1945-05-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Frances Grundy 192 Squadron RAF Foulsham https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1213/15025/EGrantFPDonaldsonDW450322-0001.1.jpg 6e19c14a6ffa95ad3d88e2b2c8bb3e85 https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1213/15025/EGrantFPDonaldsonDW450322-0002.1.jpg 3f7a56788f370f7b6f051cc4d340ecb3 https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1213/15025/EGrantFPDonaldsonDW450322-0003.1.jpg 8e3e3598b5ea67a60ed03885da3f6a01 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Donaldson, David David Donaldson D Donaldson Description An account of the resource 309 Items and a sub-collection of 51 items. Concerns Royal Air Force career of Wing Commander David Donaldson DSO and bar, DFC. A pilot, he joined the Royal Air Force Reserve in 1934. Mobilized in 1939. he undertook tours on 149, 57 and 156 and 192 Squadrons. He was photographed by Cecil Beaton at RAF Mildenhall in 1941. Collection contains a large number of letters to and from family members, friends as well as Royal Air Force personnel. Also included are personal and service documents, and his logbooks. In addition, there are photographs of family, service personnel and aircraft. After the war he became a solicitor. The collection also contains an oral history interview with Frances Grundy, his daughter. The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Anna Frances Grundy and catalogued by Nigel Huckins. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-06-02 2022-10-17 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Donaldson, D Grundy, AF Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document ARMED FORCES AIR LETTER AIR MAIL [postmark] [postage stamp] To: W/Comd D.W. Donaldson D.S.O. D.F.C R.A.F. Station Foulsham Nr. E. Dereham Norfolk England [page break] FROM: F/O Grant F. P. Can J 17820 30 Abbott Street Brockville Ontario Canada [page break] March 22/45 Dear “Winco” and Ken: Just a few lines to let you know I am still “kicking” and able to take a few beers (when we can get it.) I am still on leave and enjoying it very much. I have to report to Ottawa on April 11th to go before the release board. I am almost certain that I will be getting my “bowler hat” I have two or three offers for when I get out so should be all right. It certainly was good to get back with the wife and my folks. I have been to a party nearly every night since I got home but am catching up with my “home work”. I miss the old squadron and the boys. If I was still in England I wouldn't want to be on any other squadron. I received “Winnie's” letter yesterday and he gave me all the news. According to the news you have been kept busy since I left. He told me about Ken being Pop MK. II – congrats Ken – keep them out of the Air Force. Things over here are a bit better than in England but people are beginning to realize there is a war on. Food is quite plentiful but you have to look around for clothes. I went out to buy a civilian shirt and could only get one in town. My old tailor managed to get me a suit and overcoat. You don't need coupons but things in that line are hard to get. [page break] (2) The weather has been perfect since I came home. It snowed last night but is nearly gone now. I have only worn my greatcoat once so you know how warm it is getting ------ it seems rather strange to see the sun shining for a wk at at time. Well I can't think of any more news for this time so will say so long. Give my very best [page break] regards to “Jock” [name indecipherable], all the orderly room and tell the Group Capt. I haven't any ruptures as yet. Give my regards to all the old boys. I would like to thank you “Winkey Poo” for all you did for me while I was on the squadron. I would appreciate hearing from you both when you have time to drop me a line. Cheerio for now and all the best “Peeney” [page break] Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to David Donaldson from F P Grant Description An account of the resource Catches up with current personal news from Canada. Writes that he misses squadron but has received letter from colleague. States things in Canada better than England and comment on the weather. Send regards to all. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource F P Grant Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945-03-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Two sided handwritten letter Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Correspondence Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EGrantFPDonaldsonDW450322 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Norfolk Canada Ontario Ontario--Brockville Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1945-03-22 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Frances Grundy 192 Squadron RAF Foulsham