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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-05-23"

LLeeJR575842v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J R Lee, flight engineer, covering the period from 15 November 1942 to 15 August 1943 where he was listed as missing and was the only survivor of his crew that crashed in France and became a prisoner…

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Jack Davidson’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th July 1942 until 29th May 1943. During this time trained as a wireless operator and air gunner. Trained at No. 4 Signals School, No. 8 Air Gunners School, 20 Operational Training…

SGillK1438901v40007.pdf
Joined 18 June 1941. Trained as navigator in Canada. After operational and conversions training in England during which he flew two operations. He was posted to 9 Squadron at RAF Bardney where he flew 25 operations which are listed. After a tour as a…

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He writes about an operation to St Nazaire he was on the previous night and due to the weather 16 Lancaster’s had to land at RAF Pershore. He hopes his boys are feeling better and he wants to go to Skegness on his next day off. This was Ian Wynn’s…

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Writes that he is receiving a constant flow of mail. States he would be at his current location for 12 weeks. Says it is a good station with plenty of hard work but weekend off and a 48 hour pass every month. Describes Toronto city and mentions…

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Letter confirming that Hedley Madgett's aircraft failed to return from operations on 17/18 August 1943. However there was nothing known that could be connected to the aircraft's non return. Writes that it takes some time for any news to come through…

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Reports arrival of missing letter and says she will be sending photographs separately. Comments on photographs of Frances cooking and says she is learning more words every day. Writes of daughter's other activities before going on to describe her own…

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Harry Shakespeare's travelogue covering a train trip from San Francisco to New York via Sacramento Kansas City, Des Moines, Chicago, Cleveland. Harry notes that facilities and infrastructure as superior to that of anything in Australia. He praises…

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Operation against Dortmund on 23 May 1943 and Dusseldorf on 25 May 1943. List all crews flying. Squadron Leader Turgel's aircraft is highlighted on both operations and on the 25 May 1943, no landing time and a note 'No News'.

LBarryPG1535811v1.pdf
Patrick Barry’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 23rd August 1942 until 17th August 1943. During this time trained as an air gunner. Training with No. 4 Air Gunners School, 19 Operational Training Unit and 1660 Heavy Conversion Unit.…

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12 postcards written by Alan Green whilst a prisoner of war. He thanks his parents for their mail, news of Basil, requests cigarettes, photographs, socks and a toothbrush, receipt of parcels and a list of clothing.