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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-06"

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James ‘Dixie’ Deans was captain of a Whitley bomber when after twenty five operations he was shot down on the 10th of September 1940 and became a prisoner of war. He was imprisoned initially at Stalag Luft 1 where he became Camp Leader. He then moved…

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A biographical summary of David Craven's RAF service as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner and later as a Wireless Instructor. He completed two tours of operations, took part in the opening of the Ruhr Campaign in March 1943 and was awarded the…

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Brief history of 429 Squadron (RCAF). Follows outline of Victor Garland wartime history including time in air training corps, training on Halifax, operations on 429 Squadron. Mentions some incidents while training and on operations. Mentions…

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Report on Douglas receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Wishing congratulations having read about Douglas' in award in the Darlington & Stockton Times.

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Writing to wish congratulations on reading of Douglas' award in the Darlington & Stockton Times.

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Writing to Squadron Leader Douglas Knox on his award.

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A colonnaded building with steps leading to the entrance and a clock tower rising above. Captioned, 'the town hall, Portsmouth'. On reverse a message to Douglas with congratulations.

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Writing to Douglas following the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Douglas is asked to send a photograph or an autograph to add to an album. On reverse, 'autograph sent 11/7/43'.

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Sending congratulations on reading about Douglas' award in the newspaper.

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Douglas' brother writes with delight and pride on hearing the news of his award. He gives news of his own posting and promotion.

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Douglas' mother writing with congratulations and pride on the news of the award which his father heard about whilst travelling on the bus. She also gives news that his brother, Neville, has moved to the Isle of Islay.

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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.

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Douglas's father writes with congratulations on his award. He says that news has spread and it had been announced in the Yorkshire Post and other newspapers.

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Wishing congratulations and best wishes to Flight Lieutenant Douglas Knox.

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Writing to Douglas with congratulations on his award.

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Writing to Douglas' parents, saying they are delighted to hear of the award.

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Letter to Douglas with congratulations on receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Frank advising Douglas that he will 'not be returning tonight'.

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Douglas' sister in law expressing her delight and wishing Douglas congratulations on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Congratulations to Squadron Leader Douglas Knox on receipt of his decoration.

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To Squadron Leader D V Knox on receiving his decoration.

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Seven airmen in uniform standing in front of a Halifax. The reverse of the image is annotated in pencil 'Uncle Jack line under M for Micky aeroplane'. A post-it note attached to the reverse is annotated 'RAF Melbourne 9 June 43 A/C = Z Zebra'.

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15 course members on 58 Wireless/Air Gunner Course, including P Woolley. Written on reverse - 'June 1943, These are the boys, "all mad", All my love Len xxx'

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