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Sydney Frederick Norman Fox
Half-length portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic and peaked cap. On the reverse 'Sydney Frederick Norman Fox 1913-1943, killed in action July 29/30 1943 (RAF) over Hamburg. (Father of Clive Drayton Fox b June 4th 1942) and husband of Myrtle Alice…
Scroll in honour of Pilot Officer S F N Fox
Scroll commemorates Sydney Fox who gave his life to save mankind from tyranny.
Investigation report from 15 Section No 4 Missing Research Enquiry Service to Air Ministry
Gives details of report into loss of Lancaster ED525 on operation to Hamburg 29/30 July 1943. Notes crash at Flogeln, place of burial, list crew. Provides evidence collected from local people and notes shot down and crashed into woods. Noted place of…
Letter from the secretary of Australian Air Board with copy of report from missing research and enquiry unit
Noted that F/O A J Johnson, W/O R M Burcher and W/O C T O'Riordan all RAAF and deceased. Includes copy of casualty enquiry. List crew of Lancaster ED 525 including P/O S F N Fox. Red cross information indicated that two known an three unknown were…
Letter from Australian military casualty section to Mr J Johnson
Letter inform him that information from the Red Cross using German information, one RAF member and three unknown members of his son's crew also lost their lives. It had not been possible to identify the unknown members and there were still two…
Letter from Australian military casualty section to Mr J Johnson
This letter to Sydney Fox's Australian pilot's father informing him that one Australian member of his son's crew was now reported missing but believed to have lost his life. Change in classification made by Air Ministry London based on reports from…
Letter to Mrs Fox from Base Effects Officer
Informing her that the enclosed letter was found with her husband's effects. Hoped she would have good news of him.
Telegram to Mrs Fox from OC 460 Squadron
Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July
Sydney Frederick Norman Fox
Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic and side cap. Mounted in a card titled 'Portrait'.
Wedding photograph
Bride wearing wedding dress carrying bouquet and groom in morning dress standing on steps. On the reverse 'West Wickham Kent, Myrtle Coulson'.
Letter to Mr J T Johnson concerning his late son (pilot)
Explains that a report had been received from the Missing, Research and Enquiry Service operating in Germany. Report was based on interrogation of locals and describes fate of son's aircraft which crashed and ammunition exploded. Explains five…
Translation of document written by Thorsen with some thoughts about Sydney Fox's crashed aircraft.
Includes some detail about Sydney Fox and W/O Reginald Burcher RAAF (Wireless Operator). Complains that RAF did not take much trouble with salvage of aircraft or identification of crew. This explains why there were so many commonwealth missing. He…
Letter from Under Secretary of State for Air about awards.
Covers award of aircrew Europe Star and expresses sadness that he did not live to receive it. On the reverse list of awards with star against Aircrew Europe Star
Letter to Sydney Fox's wife only to be sent if he was reported missing
Explains he had written letter in case he failed to return from operation. Explains that risks were worthwhile and he had an important part to play. Writes that he had missed her and expresses his love for her and admires her support for him. Thanks…
RAF sleeping out pass
Made out for Fox to be absent from quarters at RAF Ternhill. Reverse provided instructions to holder.
Sydney Fox RAF personnel documents
Shows date of presumed death, stamped non-effective. Includes personal information, next of kin, list of postings and trade training.
Map of lower Baltic
Map showing southern Norway and Sweden, Denmark, and North Germany.
Map of France
Map shows coastal defence zone and southern boundary to zone interdite and non-occupied France. Map also shows part of Holland, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland.
Letter from Under Secretary of State for Defence about awards.
Letter covering awards granted and on reverse, list of awards with tick for 1939-45 Star with Bomber Command Clasp.
RAF volunteer reserve badges
Brass 'VR' badge
RAF Wings Sweetheart Brooch
Silver flying badge with blue and red enamel, Brooch pin.
RAF Officers' cap badge
Badge with crown, eagle and wreath.
Sydney Frederick Norman Fox's Decorations
War Medal 1939–1945, 1939–1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star.
Bomber Command Clasp
Box with ribbon with clasp inside. Labelled 'Bomber Command Clasp, Plt Off S F N Fox, 143802'.
Sydney Fox’s Royal Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Sydney Fox’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 26th August 1942 until 28th July 1943. During this time he had trained as a flight engineer.
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…
Trained at No. 4 School of Technical Training, followed by operational posting to 460…