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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-12-02"

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A letter from the Imperial War Graves Commission to Mrs H. Wells, officially informing her that her son's permanent headstone had been engraved and in place according to the inscription she selected, and asking her if she would like to donate for the…

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An official notification from the Under Secretary of State for Air to Mrs H. Wells, enclosing photographs of the cross marking the grave of No. 1318974, Sergeant Roy Horace Wells, photographs not present. The notification mentions arrangements for…

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A letter from Wing Commander E. W. Deacon to Mrs H. Wells expressing sympathy from the entire squadron over the loss of her son, and stating how they honour his sacrifice for the British Commonwealth of Nations.

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A letter from the British Red Cross Society to Mrs H. Wells, expressing condolences and confirming that her son Sergeant R. H. Wells (No. 1318974), has been missing and believed killed in action on 2 December 1943. The letter notes that the report…

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A letter from Air Ministry to Mrs. Wells informing her that the her son Sergeant R. H. Wells had been reburial from Dusseldorf Cemetery and re-interred at Reichswald Forest British Military Cemetery, Grave 9, Row A, Plot 7.

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Telegram to Mrs. Wells informing her son Sergeant R H Wells is missing.

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A black and white photograph of a woman standing among rows of white headstones in a war cemetery, with flowers laid at the graves. Trees and other visitors are visible in the background. The reverse is inscribed 'Ruby visiting her brother's grave…

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A black and white photograph of a woman standing among rows of white headstones in a war cemetery, with flowers laid at the graves. Trees and other visitors are visible in the background. The reverse is inscribed 'Hannah at Roy's grave'.

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A condolence letter from a Canadian mother, Mrs. Maude Stinson wrote to Mrs. Wells. Discuss their missing sons during World War II, and express prayers and expectations for their safety.

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A letter from Air Ministry Casualty Branch to Mrs. Wells, confirming that her son Sergeant Roy Wells and the six other occupants of the aircraft were killed on 2nd December 1943, without information regarding the burial place. Letter also mentioned…

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A typed letter from Wing Commander S. P. Daniels of Royal Air Force Graveley, to Mrs H. Wells, formally notifying her that her son Sergeant R. H. Wells, as a Tail Gunner, is missing as a result of air operations on 2/3 December 1943 to attack Berlin,…

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Telegram from Air Ministry to Mrs. Wells informing her son Sergeant Wells was believed to lost his life as a result of air operation on 2 December 1943.

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Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7 Air…

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Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as an Air Navigator from 29th June 1942 until 10th September 1945.
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…

LWoolleyA19240610v1.pdf
Navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book for A Woolley, flight engineer. Covering the period from 6 July 1943 to 25 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 1654…

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Seven airmen grouped under the starboard engine of their Lancaster.
On the reverse -
'103 Sq
F/Lt Hopps (Pilot)
F/Sgt Jonny Roberts (Nav)
Sgt Imeson Bob (Flt Eng)
P/O Olsberg (Bomb Aimer)
Sgt Red Black (AG)
Sgt Ray Thomas (WT/AG)
Sgt James…

LReddingW1852346v1.pdf
W Redding’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 6th June 1943 until 11th August 19444. During this time he trained as an air gunner. Posted to 9 Advanced Flying Unit, 28 Operational Training Unit, 1481 Gunnery Flight and…

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Listing Flight Lieutenant George Albert James Frazer-Hollins's date of birth, previous service, appointments and promotions, postings, honours and awards.