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WAAF NCO Admin School March 29 to April 19 1944
42 Airwomen arranged in four rows in front of a wooden hut. It is annotated 'NCO Admin School Wilmslow March 29th to April 19th 1944'. On the reverse many of the WAAFs have signed their names.
Unused Prisoner of War Letter Card
A letter card for sending mail to prisoners.
Telegram to Ted Thornhill's Parents from Ted
The telegram advises that he has arrived back in England. Handwritten is 'Ted home from POW camp'.
Telegram from Ted Thornhill to Connie Crowther
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Ted advises he has leave and Connie is asked to arrange their wedding on the 26th or as soon as possible.
Telegram from Connie Crowther to her Parents
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Coming home Sunday night
Wedding Tuesday very quiet
Love Connie
Wedding Tuesday very quiet
Love Connie
Ted Thornhill's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Ted Thornhill.
Ted Thornhill's Lancaster
Three items relating to the loss of Ted's Lancaster. #1 is a note about the crew - 4 were killed and 3 baled out. #2 is the reverse of the note explaining that the WAAFs at Edith Weston were very kind to the Forces. Ted sold his logbook and medals to…
Ted Thornhill's Keepsake Box
Two views of Ted's box opened revealing its contents.
There is a head and shoulders portrait of Ted with his POW number, 16865, printed on. There is a post it note with 'POW Germany Ted Thornhill 1943-1945'.
Inside the box is a Caterpillar Club pin…
There is a head and shoulders portrait of Ted with his POW number, 16865, printed on. There is a post it note with 'POW Germany Ted Thornhill 1943-1945'.
Inside the box is a Caterpillar Club pin…
Ted Thornhill's Identity Tags
Both sides of Ted's Dog Tags
Ted Thornhill's Copy of Birth Certificate
A copy of Ted's birth certificate.
Ted Thornhill's Caterpillar Club Membership Card
A card awarded by Ted for successfully parachuting to safety.
Ted Thornhill's Baptism Certificate
Ted's baptism certificate
Ted Thornhill, Crew and Their Lancaster
Seven airmen in front of their Lancaster. On the reverse '1943 Lancaster Ted's Crew'.
Ted Thornhill, Crew and Lancaster
Six aircrew with Ted on the left standing in front of their Lancaster. On the reverse 'Edward Benjamin Left'.
A second copy has on the reverse '1943 Lancaster Ted's Crew Woodall Spar [sic] (619)'
A second copy has on the reverse '1943 Lancaster Ted's Crew Woodall Spar [sic] (619)'
Ted Thornhill and Colleague
Ted and a friend engaged in sporting activities. Ted has a baseball and ball. His friend has an American football and catcher's glove. They are dressed in shorts. Behind are Nissen huts. On the reverse 'To the sweetest girl in the world. From the…
Ted Thornhill
Three head and shoulders portraits of Ted.
#1 Ted as a trainee
#2 Ted as a trainee. On the reverse 'Ted Thornhill'.
#3 Ted smoking a pipe. On the reverse 'WOP-AG POW Germany 1943 to 1945' and on a post-it 'EB Thornhill with Dunhill pipe. Pipe…
#1 Ted as a trainee
#2 Ted as a trainee. On the reverse 'Ted Thornhill'.
#3 Ted smoking a pipe. On the reverse 'WOP-AG POW Germany 1943 to 1945' and on a post-it 'EB Thornhill with Dunhill pipe. Pipe…
Ted and Connie Thornhill's Wedding
Ted and Connie on their wedding day. On the reverse is a post it with '26/Oct/43 EB Thornhill CE Crowther. Horbury. Wakefield'.
Six WAAFs
Connie Thornhill (nee Crowther) and five WAAFs.
On the reverse 'Hereford May 2nd 1942 Irene Edith Joyce Connie Dorothy Alice'.
On the reverse 'Hereford May 2nd 1942 Irene Edith Joyce Connie Dorothy Alice'.
Six aircrew and a Lancaster
Six airmen crouched down in front of a Lancaster with its engines running. On the reverse '1943 Lancaster Ted's Crew'.
RAF Badge
Ted's RAF badge
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He apologises for having nothing new to say but he is fit and well.
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He reminds his wife that he is writing on the day of their first wedding anniversary. He expresses love for her and says he hopes to be home soon.
Personal Prayers for those on Active Service
A booklet of prayers. It is annotated 'Thornhill. CE'.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's wife, stationed at RAF Bitteswell, from a squadron leader at RAF Bitteswell
The writer regrets her husband is missing and advises her not to give up hope.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Wife from Ted
He writes on their wedding anniversary.