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Letter from Ministry of Defence Air Historical Branch to Mrs M Pimblett, sister of Pilot Officer C L Woolley, describing last operation and loss of Lancaster ND515, of which Pilot Officer Woolley was the Wireless Operator.

Details of 44 Squadron history, Sergeant C L Woolley's service record and partial list of his air operations.

Three page letter to Mrs E Woolley from Sergeant Woolley apologising for delay in writing and advising her that he had been accepted for a commission. Fourth page annotated 'Len's last letter'

Letter to Mr and Mrs Woolley expressing sympathy and concern regarding their son, who was presumably missing in action at the time.

Photograph protective folder (stained) with small B/W drawing of bride and groom under church bells. Reverse inscribed 'Sgt Bradburn is my pilot' then initial 'L'.

Flying Officer J Bradburn outside a house, On the reverse, caption reads 'This is "Joe", the boss, and best pilot on the station'. it is signed 'Len'.

Marker listing the seven names , ranks and service numbers of a Lancaster crew, including Pilot Officer C L Wooley, stating that they were killed in action on 10 May 1944. The surname Woolley is written on the reverse.

Seven aircrew, including P Woolley, standing in front of a Nissen hut. Reverse signed by Lloyd, Gillard, Jones, Norman, Dickinson, Bradburn and annotated 'The boys and Yours Truly, C L Woolley'.

15 course members on 58 Wireless/Air Gunner Course, including P Woolley. Written on reverse - 'June 1943, These are the boys, "all mad", All my love Len xxx'

Printed pen and ink drawing of Lancaster with names of crew typed thereon namely Pilot Officer Bradburn, Flight Sergeant Blundell, Sergeant Norman, Flight Sergeant Lloyd, Sergeant Woolley, Flight Sergeant Price, Flight Sergeant Gillard. Signature…