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Aircrew trainees
Four rows of trainees arranged in front of St John the Apostle church, Montpellier road, Torquay.
Aircrew trainees
A group of trainees arranged in four rows a grassy field. On the reverse is handwritten 'With Love, Frank 13th Aug 1941'.
Compliment Slip accompanying Grave Photograph sent to Frank Claydon's Widow
The slip and photograph were sent to Frank's widow.
Five Airmen
Five men in tropical gear arranged outside their tent.
Flying Officer FE Claydon
A brief biography of Frank's work with Barnet council.
Flying Officer Frank Edward Claydon
An almost full length portrait of Frank.
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick [Braunschweig] raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick [Braunschweig] raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'
Frank Claydon
A memorial article about Frank telling of his professional and service life.
Frank Claydon and baby
Frank is sitting in a garden and holding his daughter, Patricia. He is dressed in a suit.
Frank Claydon on the beach
Frank sunbathing on a deck chair on a pebbly beach. He is wearing a jacket, plus fours, long socks and leather shoes. Behind is a row of beach huts.
On the reverse 'Frank Claydon'.
On the reverse 'Frank Claydon'.
Frank Claydon Skiing
Frank skiing, with a cat. Behind is a snow covered chalet.
Frank Claydon's Grave
A cross marking Frank's final resting place.
Frank Claydon's Last Will and Testament
Frank's will allocating everything to his wife, Violet.
Frank Claydon's Memorial of Baptism
A memorial card presented on Frank's baptism.
Frank Edward Claydon
A half length portrait of Frank, in uniform with his Observer's brevet.
Underneath is handwritten 'Frank Edward Claydon 13/14 January 1944 130537 166 Sqn'.
Underneath is handwritten 'Frank Edward Claydon 13/14 January 1944 130537 166 Sqn'.
Letter from Frank Claydon
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He is on a ship and although the food is edible the washing conditions are primitive.
Letter from Frank Claydon to Evelyn
He thanks her for her letter and 'enclosures'. He is not feeling happy and wants to quit.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
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He missed her at the station. He thanks her for Christmas and his presents.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
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He thanks her for her letter and some money she sent. He is busy with operations.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
He has had some traumatic flights with damage to his aircraft. They had a forced landing and got back by train. He thanks her for money she sent.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
An incomplete letter about a trip he made to friends in Norway.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother and Sister
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He thanks them for their letters. They had a forced landing at a USAAF base and rested their whilst their aircraft was repaired.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother and Sister
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He thanks them for their letters. He has arranged leave over Christmas. He has been awarded a 1939-45 Star.
Letter from Frank Claydon to Violet
He thanks her for various items she has sent and discusses their financial situation.
Letter from Violet to Frank Claydon's Mother
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He asks her how it feels to be a grandmother. She describes the baby, Patricia.
Letter to Barnet UDC from Frank Claydon's Wife
A copy of a letter to the Council asking that no mention is made of the fact that her husband is missing.,