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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-07-18"

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Writes she is sending the photo he asked for. Goes on to chat about activities, weather, local news of friends and family. Mentions she is starting a cardigan for him. Concludes with news of father's work in garden.

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Alan writes that his course is pretty tough compared with Cambridge. He sailed across in a large luxury liner, the food was good. Chocolate, fruit and cigarettes were for sale in unlimited quantities. The sea became rough and many were sick. Then…

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Research by Geoff following the BBC2 programme "Bomber Command"
He defines The Battle of the Ruhr" as running from March 5th to July 18th 1943 and reports 4171 aircrew killed, 1347 missing, 1183 as POW, 1045 aircraft lost.

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SBartonCJ168669v1.pdf
Letter 1 is to Cyril's mother from the RAF accompanying his log book.
Letter 2 is from Cyril to his mother, dated 18th July 1943. He writes six pages explaining he is about to undertake his first operation. He explains how his estate is to be spent…

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