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Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from A Squadron Adjutant
The letter advises that her husband and his crew members are presumed dead. His aircraft was forced down into the sea by enemy fighters.
Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no information about her husband.
Letter to John Leigh's wife from RAF Foulsham
The writer advises that John is missing.
Letter to John Leigh's wife from RAF Foulsham
The letter advises that he has no further news about her husband.
Letter to JL Leigh from Doug Danforth
Doug apologises for not having written sooner. He talks about his fuel business and domestic news.
Letter to John Leigh from Corporal EG Humphrey
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The writer thanks John for helping him out of the aircraft and enabling him to make a safe landing.
Letter to John Leigh from Flight Sergeant Evans
The letter thanks him for a safe parachute jump.
There is a second different copy with the same text.
There is a second different copy with the same text.
Telegram to John Leigh from his wife
Gladys writes that all safe and well.
Letter to John Leigh's wife from Air Ministry
The letter explains that John's aircraft was seen to be shot down and enter the North Sea. They express sympathy and since nothing has been heard they feel he is no longer alive.
Letter to John Leigh's wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that John is missing.
Letter to John Leigh's wife from the British Red Cross
They regret that they have had no news about her husband.
J K Leigh’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for J K Leigh, wireless operator/air gunner, covering the period from 25 April 1939 to 27 December 1941. Detailing his flying training and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Volunteer Reserve RAF…
Letter from J Pickering to Rev WW Sawfell
The letter recommends Gladys Ward (the future wife of John Leigh) as a suitable pupil for secondary education. It continues with an explanation of her abilities.
Letter to Reg from John Leigh
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The two men are in a disagreement over a sum of money for moving house contents. A rented flat seems to have been lost. A third party, Sole, has caused anxiety with John's wife, Gladys, due to his 'beastly' behaviour.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
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He writes that he has been approved for a commission as an officer.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes from a ship en route to the USA. The weather has been rough but he has not been sick. There is little to do but he has made friends with a ship's engineer who gives them gin. The food is plentiful and good.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes he is homesick and misses her and Wendy, his daughter. He has been mixing socially with the local people.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John apologises for not having written sooner. He has been to the pictures. He is not sure when his next leave will be.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that mail is slow. He offers advice on his daughter's well being. He has been offered accommodation at Chalford if London gets blitzed.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John has received a second telegram and a letter from Gladys, his wife. He apologises for not being able to help her when she has problems. He expects his weekly pay to rise to £7 when he becomes an officer.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John asks if she is managing the letting of their flats. He has been shopping for presents for his daughter, Wendy. He should be arriving on leave in a couple of days.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that he has been working very hard on preparing for a Christmas concert.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John promises to sort out his letters. He thanks her for his Christmas parcel. His concert performance was well received. He has been playing rugby.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that he is now an officer and has moved into the mess with some of his old friends. His new accommodation is much cleaner.
Letter from John Leigh to his wife
John writes that a cheque for £33 19/- has been sent to their bank. He then tries to explain the calculation. They have had a Gang show which was very funny.