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Glenn and Dora Brooks
Glenn and Dora on their wedding day. They are joined by Dora's bridesmaid and Glenn's best man. Glenn and his best man are in uniform.
Glenn Brooks
A head and shoulders portrait of Glenn in uniform.
Glenn Brooks and Family
A family photograph with mother and father seated, Glenn and his brother and sister standing beside them. Glenn is in sergeant's uniform.
Glenn Wesley Brooks Reported Missing Now Presumed Dead
Glenn's obituary. Mentions that Glenn was previously reported missing and is now presumed dead. It mentions his birth and schools attended, training and marriage to Dora. He completed 29 operations but was shot down on an attack on the Dortmund-Ems…
Glen Wesley Brooks Obituary
Glenn's obituary written after the death of his wife, Dora. it details his service in 426 Squadron and records the location of his grave in Kieve, Germany.
RCAF Personnel Posted on Leave without Pat Form
A form signed by Glenn Brooks acknowledging that he will not receive pay whilst on leave. He will then report to the RCAF in Toronto.
Letter to Sam Brooks from RCAF Casualty Officer
The letter informs Sam that his son is presumed dead.
Letter to Glenn Brook's Family from Uncle Norm
He writes about the apple harvest then the bad news about Glenn's death. His kids have chicken pox. he asks about their family.
Letter from Jesse to Sam Brooks
He refers to an operation Sam has had. He wants to go fishing with him in the summer and hopes Glenn will be home by then.
Letter to Glenn Brooks from his Father
He writes about the family and the purchase of 500 chickens.
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his mother
He has met Jack Brooks at his farm in England. He wishes his family well.
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family
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He writes its has been a cold wet day and he has received no mail except from Dora. Flying has been keeping him busy. The food is good but different from what he is used to. He has written to his uncles.
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family
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Glenn writes that he has not had a busy day. He has received several letters and a parcel and he writes about family news.
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family
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He has received letters with family news. He has been on leave in London and Birmingham. He writes about family and friends and asks for parcels.
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family
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Glenn writes to say he is moving to a different station. He asks after everyone and requests more mail.
Letter from Glenn Brooks to his Family
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He thanks them for letters recently received. He has been missing breakfast because he gets up late and the mess is a mile away. Glenn writes about his lazy life style.
Postcard from Glenn Brooks to his Family
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A postcard with a view of the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph.
Glenn writes that he is finishing his stay there and will visit his Uncle Jesse. He asks after his dad.
Glenn writes that he is finishing his stay there and will visit his Uncle Jesse. He asks after his dad.
Letter to Glenn Brook's Family from Mary Brooks
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Mary expresses sadness that Glenn is missing. She discusses family news.
Letter to Glenn Brook's Family from Arnot Brooks
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The letter expresses sympathy to Glenn's family. He hopes that Glenn will turn up.
The Story of Glenn's Death
Four crew survived the crash and the pilot and perhaps one or two of the crew visited the crash site in 1945. Glenn had made it out of the rear turret and was trying to free Jim Short who was trapped by damage to his turret. Neither Jim nor Glenn…
Glenn Brook's Grave
Four photographs of Glenn's grave.
Photo 1 and 2 are of the original plain wooden cross with his name and two other crew members.
Photo 3 and 4 are of the reinterred graves with standard gravestones.
Photo 3 is of Glenn's grave and photo 4 is…
Photo 1 and 2 are of the original plain wooden cross with his name and two other crew members.
Photo 3 and 4 are of the reinterred graves with standard gravestones.
Photo 3 is of Glenn's grave and photo 4 is…
Letter to Sam from Jack
His letter refers to Glenn being missing.
Letter to Sam from Jack
His letter refers to Glenn being missing.
Letter to Jesse from Glenn Brooks
He is getting regular mail from Canada but not many parcels. He writes about family news and the quality of food not being as good as before. He mentions flying with an all Canadian crew. He has been on leave in London and Birmingham.
Letter to Jesse from Glenn Brooks
He writes that he recently arrived in the UK and is staying in a hotel with excellent food. He went to see his cousins on a farm. The weather is mild. He has met two folk from Bowmanville. He asks after Jesse's family.