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Phillip Matthew's Enlistment Notice
Phillip's call to service
Letter to Phillip Matthew's Family from the British Legion
The letter invites Phillip's family to visit his grave in the Netherlands.
A second letter covers some of the detail of their visit.
A second letter covers some of the detail of their visit.
Letter to Phillip Matthew's Father from Central Depository
The letter accompanies Phillip's Log Book.
Phillip Matthews' Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
P M Matthews Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 4 June 1943 to 23 September 1944. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF West Freugh (4…
Letter to Phillip Matthews Mother from N Ledeben
The letter thanks her for her letter and apologises for not sending a photo of her son's grave. She promises to take another. She has been placing flowers on his grave. Then she takes about her family. He husband made a drawing of the graveyard…
Letter to Phillip Matthews Father from the Air Ministry
The letter refers to his son being missing as a result of air operations. The letter includes leaflets advising discretion with dealing with the Press and a second pamphlet with advice on what to expect if he is a prisoner.
Letter to Phillip Matthews Mother from the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem
The letter expresses regret that their has been no news of her son. They explain that since the end of the war in Europe the military will now handle missing person enquiries.
Temporary Graves of the Crew of Lancaster ME732
Nine photographs of the crew's temporary graves.
#1 and #3 William S Burns RCAF.
#2, 4, 5, 6, 7 F/SJT E Hill RAF F/SJT PM Matthews RAF F/Lt DER Stone RAF JB Metelenbos Dutch Civilian'.
#7 Five crosses. On the reverse 'All the boys from F/O Aldred…
#1 and #3 William S Burns RCAF.
#2, 4, 5, 6, 7 F/SJT E Hill RAF F/SJT PM Matthews RAF F/Lt DER Stone RAF JB Metelenbos Dutch Civilian'.
#7 Five crosses. On the reverse 'All the boys from F/O Aldred…
Lancaster and Ground Crew
Five ground crew standing at the port side of a Lancaster on dispersal.
Front/Port of Lancaster ME732
The Lancaster has its engines running. The nose art is visible with 'Ali Ooop! cartoon character. UNderneath is written 'I go I come back'.
Ground Crew of ME732
Four members of the ground crew under the nose of ME732. The nose art can be partially seen.
Nose of Lancaster ME732
The nose of Lancaster ME732 with 42 operations marked. There is a cartoon of a magician, 'Ali Oop!' and the message 'I go - I come back'.
On the reverse 'ME732 QR-P afternoon of 23/9/44 at Skellingthorpe'.
On the reverse 'ME732 QR-P afternoon of 23/9/44 at Skellingthorpe'.
Crash Site of Lancaster ME732
The crash site of Lancaster ME732 showing damaged housing. On the reverse 'Crash scene of ME732 Hoffkampstraat, Alemelo 24/9/44'.
Ladbergen
On the map the Dortmund-Ems canal is highlighted with roads and settlements in black. On the reverse 'Target Map D.E. canal Ladbergen'.
Five Airmen, including Phillip Matthews
A group of five airmen standing under their Lancaster. On the reverse 'L-R F.S Phillip Matthews FO William Burns Sgt Roy Fellows Sgt Freddie Scales Sgt Teddy Ravenhill Afternoon of 23/9/44 at Skellingthorpe'.
Ernest Hill and his Wife
Ernest, in uniform, with his wife. On the reverse 'F/S Ernest Hill & Wife'.
Flight Sergeant Ernest Hill
A half length portrait of Ernest. On the reverse 'F/S Ernest Hill 1436352 23 yrs'.
Sergeant Teddy Ravenhall
A head and shoulders portrait of Teddy Ravenhall. On the reverse ' Sgt William (Teddy) Ravenhall 1399220 22 yrs'.
Sergeant Roy Fellows
A head and shoulders portrait of Roy. On the reverse 'Sgt Roy Fellows 1818897 19yrs'.
Sergeant Frederick Scales
A head and shoulders portrait of Frederick. On the reverse 'Sgt Frederick Scales 1629785 20 yrs'.
Flying Officer William Burns
A head and shoulders portrait of Bobby. On the reverse 'FO William (Bobby) Burns RCAF V22423 23yrs'.
Flight Lieutenant Donald Stone
A head portrait of Donald. On the reverse 'Donald Stone 152068 21 yrs'.
Flight Sergeant Phillip Matthews
A head and shoulders portrait of Phillip. On the reverse 'F/S Phillip Matthews 120408 24 yrs'.
Phillip Matthew's Service Record
RAF Form 543 with Phillip's details
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Air Ministry
The letter gives brief details about the crash of his son's aircraft. They have now presumed he is dead and express sorrow.