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Writes of receiving news news that Bob was missing. Mentions waiting period is hard but there was always a good chance of him being safe, Speculates on future and urges them not to lose heart. PS news of Joe being a prisoner of war but news took two…

Return to unit immediately.

Certificate for baptism in 1921 and lists sponsors. Surrounded by religious theme artwork.

Made out for Robert Baker placed in grade 1 (one) by Manchester medical board. On the reverse a description of man.

Explains deferred service meaning, length and civil employment during, The covers A.T.C training, entry for wireless operator/air gunner duties, immediate employment, further education, candidates under 18 and general advice to candidates on deferred…

Covers measures taken by service departments to trace missing personnel through red cross and enemy governments. Any news would be passed on if reliable. Advises against listening to enemy broadcasts.

Covers private effects under RAF control as well as family and dependents allowances and pay. Goes on to cover airmen reported as prisoners of war and handling enquiries. Continues with rules for deceased airmen including pensions.

Instructions to reply to Red Cross message

Table plan and list of members of society.

Bill for £17 16s 5d for luncheons and wine. Receipt made out to R Baker.

Ribbon with Bomber Command clasp in box.

Metal tag with Stal Luft 6 embossed.

Caterpillar club pin.

Cover, committee members, menu, toasts list and programme of music.

Headlined that the escape from prison camps was no longer a sport. Mentions illegal and irregular warfare and that England has opened up a non military form of gangster warfare. Warns of strictly forbidden zones where unauthorized trespassers would…

Red label with government absolute priority

Announcement of passing of Jan Prinzen.

Full length portrait of a warrant officer wearing tunic with observer brevet and medal ribbons. In the background trees and a chimney.

Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic with observer brevet and medal ribbons.

Half-length image of a sergeant wearing uniform tunic with medal ribbons standing with his arm round an older lady wearing black coat. In the background trees and a church steeple. On the reverse 'Tom and Grandma Bates'.

Three-quarter length image of a man wearing uniform tunic and side cap with arm round a lady wearing buttoned coat standing on a pier with sea, buildings and beach in the background. On the reverse 'Maud and Bill Armstrong'.

Two women wearing coats sitting on a wall with a tall wall with gate and 'Decanwy Castle Hotel' in the background. On the reverse 'Grandma Bates and Auntie Maud'.

Three-quarter length image of four people standing in line. On the left a n RAF sergeant wearing tunic with medal ribbons, next two women and on the right a man wearing civilian suit and tie. In the background trees, building roofs and a church…

Half length image of a sergeant wearing tunic on the left with a woman wearing dress on the right, both sitting on a sofa. On the reverse 'Marjory and Tom'.

On the left a man wearing coat and hat and on the right a woman wearing dark coat. Both sitting on a wall with a tall stone wall in the background with buildings beyond. On the reverse 'Grandma Bates and who?'.