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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'.
Ernest Hill and his Wife
Ernest, in uniform, with his wife. On the reverse 'F/S Ernest Hill & Wife'.
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'.
Flight Lieutenant Donald Stone
A head portrait of Donald. On the reverse 'Donald Stone 152068 21 yrs'.
Flight Sergeant Ernest Hill
A half length portrait of Ernest. On the reverse 'F/S Ernest Hill 1436352 23 yrs'.
Flight Sergeant Phillip Matthews
A head and shoulders portrait of Phillip. On the reverse 'F/S Phillip Matthews 120408 24 yrs'.
Flying Officer William Burns
A head and shoulders portrait of Bobby. On the reverse 'FO William (Bobby) Burns RCAF V22423 23yrs'.
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.
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'.
Lancaster and Ground Crew
Five ground crew standing at the port side of a Lancaster on dispersal.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from 61 Squadron
The letter advises that his son and crew is missing.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Air Ministry
The letter advises that one member of Phillip's crew was captured and five members were killed. The fate of Phillip has not been determined.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Air Ministry
The letter explains that no more information is available from his son's crew member.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Air Ministry
The letter advises that his son is still missing and no news has come from his captured crew member.
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.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Central Depository
The letter accompanies an inventory of Phillip's personal effects.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Central Depository
The letter acknowledges receipt of the Form of Identity and advises that a search will be made for the missing bicycle.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from Central Depository
A letter with further items of his son's possessions.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Father from RAF Skellingthorpe
The letter expresses sympathy that his son is missing and advises that his possessions will be transferred to the Central Depository.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Mother from Air Ministry
The letter confirms her son is missing and advises she will receive an allotment of 7/- a week.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Parents from the Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no news of their son.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Parents from the Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no news of their son but five crewmen had died and one captured.
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.