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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-08-17"

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From War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem. Writes that a body of a crew member of his son's aircraft (Pilot Officer Lewis) was recovered from the shore and that this indicates that disaster to his…

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To central depository Colnbrook thanking them for letter and list of son's personal effects.

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Letter to Director of Personnel Services. Reference letter to Madgetts on February 18 1944. Notes that they received a letter from Wing Commander 61 Squadron at Syerston that their son was missing after air operation on 17/18 August 1943. They also…

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From Leslie Kant offering his and his wife's condolence. Writes that Hedley was one of the nicest and brightest of his staff. He had no idea he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and had taken a commission. Writes he had received news that…

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Jared describes his posting to North Africa and operations to Tunis, Bizerta, Decimomannu, Palermo, Naples, Catania, Messina, Cagliari and Pantelleria. Following Squadron disbanding Jared was sent to No 1 Air Gunners School then to 289 Squadron and…

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From Jean Trinick noting that she had read Hedley was missing from newspaper and offering sympathy.

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Informs him that there has been no news and there is little hope but action to presume he has lost his life will not be taken until 6 months from the date that he was reported missing.

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From Mr and Mrs J Girdwood thanking them for the cutting they sent. Confirms their sons grave in in Venlo Holland along with all his crew. Sorry that Madgetts have no news of Hedley's grave. Writes that their daughter a nursing sister had died after…

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From J G Grey congratulating them on son's award and catching up with news. Postscript that she has just heard that Hedley is missing and hopes they will have good news.

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BCotterJDPCotterJDPv1.pdf
Describes training and crewing up at operational training unit on Wellingtons. There is a diary entry describing operational baptism. It continues with coverage of training at heavy conversion unit and his eventual posting to 158 Squadron. He…

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From James and Helen Girdwood asking if they had heard any more news of Hedley who had been friends with their son Bill in Canada. Enclosed photograph of Bill. Addendum notes - 'Extract from Sidcup Times,21 June 1946 notice of pilot Jordan killed…

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From James and Helen Girdwood. Thanks the Madgetts for writing after hearing about Girdwood's bereavement and notes similar tragedies for both families. Writes that they have found several snaps of Hedley in their son's album. Notes their son Bill…

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Confirms information in telegram sent her that, in the view of information received from the Red Cross, that her husband had lost his life as a result of air operations on night 17/18 August 1943. He would still be recorded as missing believe killed…

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Air Council expresses regret that Pilot Officer Hedley Robert Madgett is missing as a result of air operations on night 17/18 August 1943. Lancaster aircraft failed to return. Does not mean he is killed, wounded and if a prisoner, should be able to…

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From Isabel Q Pead offering sympathy on news of Hedley going missing. Hopes good news will come.

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Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner, receiving his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for trade training. He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and recalls a…

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Writes that committee of adjustment has been held and enclosing an inventory of effects. Writes that monetary matters are not dealt with by that office but by Air Ministry accounts. They will be sending details of financial matters in due course.

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Document recommending the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Acting Flight Lieutenant Harry George Mason. Includes details of Harry's character and list of operations.

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Observer's and air gunner's log book for Harry George Mason Robinson from 11 January 1942 to 14 July 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 43 operations, 40 night time and 3 daylight as wireless operator. He served with 76 and…

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LHarrisK133607v1.pdf
Flight Lieutenant Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 24 January 1942 to 28 January 1944, recording training and operations as a pilot. Also includes many technical documents including “Notes re compilation of logbooks”.
He was stationed…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010009.pdf
W Gall’s Flying Log Book from 30th September 1942 until 27th February 1946. During this time trained and flew as a navigator. He trained at No. 9 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 16 Operational Training Unit, No. 1661 Conversion Unit. Posted to…

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Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010003.pdf
Sergeant Brewer’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 29th July 1942 until 28th April 1946. During this time trained as an air gunner and air bomber.
Trained in Canada at No. 8 Bombing and Gunnery School, No. 3 Air…

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LGenneyJWC1104337v1.pdf
Jack Genney’s Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 20th January 1943 until 30th August 1943 when his aircraft was shot down and he was made a prisoner of war. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then to 90 Squadron for operations. Second…

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SBondS-WensleyRv10013.pdf
Richard Wensley’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 27th June 1943 until 28th September 1946. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then 214 Squadron for operations. In November 1943 posted back to 1657 Conversion Unit. Operational…

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