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  • Collection: Mackie, Norman A J

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States that while they have had no information concerning his son, information had reached them through the international Red Cross that one of his son's crew was a prisoner of war.

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Letter in German detailing his investigation into the Luftwaffe crew that shot his aircraft down on 11/12 March 1943. In addition he mentions a photograph of his crashed Lancaster and visiting the grave of two crew members. Asks if addressee could…

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Norman is aware that Mr Copper is intending to write a book about the RAF Escaping Society and seeking stories from members. He describes being shot down on the 20th operation (Stuttgart) of his second tour with 83 Squadron. He recounts his …

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EMackieNAJGarbettM661219.pdf
Norman provides some information about 83 Squadron crews to help with arrangements for upcoming 50th anniversary of the squadron. He provides information on Flight Lieutenant Ken Saw and lists of Mackie's Hampden and Manchester crews. He provides…

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Norman provides details of his being shot down and evading through France to Switzerland. He describes conditions in Switzerland and various re-escape plans, including trying to get hold of an aircraft to get to England with two Dutchmen. He mentions…

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The document describes Norman's last school days and using various means to try to join the RAF, finally being accepted for pilot training, with service deferred until June 1940. It covers initial training at No 2 ITW Cambridge; continues with…

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Briefing given on behalf of station commander by wing commander admin - Wing Commander Mackie. Describes role of the station, Group, aircraft, build up of the station in new role. Future of the station, more detail on role in peace and war. Nuclear…

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List crews for operation on 18 November 1944. Signed by Norman Mackie who was not listed to fly.

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List crews for operation on 19 November 1944. Signed by Norman Mackie who was not listed to fly.

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States that he hoped to be home that evening or next day.

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Thanks them for wire and gives instruction on dealing with effects. Says he is fit and well with lots of tennis and golf.

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Sends happy returns and thanks for letters/wires. Says he is fit and well.

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Thanks for letter. Says just returned from mountaineering holiday.

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Thanks for letters. Says he is fit.

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Says he is fit and hopes to see them soon, and not to reply.

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From RAF staff, British Embassy, Washington DC to U.S.A.F reporting officer requesting that he complete form 1369 (annual confidential report) on Wing Commander Mackie on his termination of duty in the United States and pass it to the next senior…

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Reports on several thousand British and Empire troops who had taken part in campaigns in Africa and Greece, were now billeted in Eastern Switzerland. Noted that many British troops were evaders who had escaped from prisoner of war camps. Explains…

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Made out for Squadron Leader Mackie for first line servicing on Canberra PR3, 69 Squadron at RAF Laabruch.

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Made out for Squadron Leader Mackie for first line servicing before and after flight on Canberra PR3, 69 Squadron at RAF Laabruch.

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Squadron Leader Mackie. Qualified for first line servicing of Canberra. Two consecutive forms.

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Recommendation with justification and description of actions on 11 March 1943 when his Lancaster was shot down and he subsequently evaded capture. Noted he had completed 18 operational sorties since his award of the DFC. Two other versions of the…

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Enquires whether he is now allowed to correspond with his son and to inform relatives that he was safe and well.

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For 14 November 1944. 15 Mosquitos including one flown by Squadron Leader Mackie. 'Bomb winch handles and fuses (?) to be brought back' is written on the reverse. Two versions of the document.

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Writes of his research amongst former German fighter crews to find a copy of "Jagerblatt" in which may have been details of a specific mission. Relates his own experiences during the war in detail, eventually becoming a night fighter pilot with 11…

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Asks if he could sent a small some of money to his son on his birthday.