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Gilbert Gard's war gratuity payment
Letter to Mrs A Nicholson informing her that a war gratuity of £24 10s is payable in respect of service of Sergeant G L Gard.

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Confidential notice - casualty reporting
Covers how the names of those who lose their lives or are wounded or reported missing while serving with the RAF will appear in official casualty lists published in the press. Warns about publication of any details giving information to enemy which…

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Joseph Fear’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bomber, Air Gunners and Flight Engineers
Joseph Fear’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book from 6th March 1944 until 17th July 1944 when listed as missing presumed dead. Trained as a flight engineer. Posted to 1654 Conversion Unit, No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School, and, in April 1944, to 207…

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Questions to George Thomson from Mair Harris
Twenty six questions about persons of interest, where previously based, operations, aircraft, casualties, evasion training, other questions about prisoners and camp life, food, locations and other matters. Answers provided on third page.

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Service history of Richard Stuart
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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Dorothy May's journal
Letters written to be read by her husband on his return from the war. She discusses events in Freiburg, and her feelings about them.

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Letter to Norman Overend from Mr and Mrs Thomson
Addressed via New Zealand Base in the Strand London. Returned to sender as the addressee was reported and missing believed killed. Congratulates him on his commission and promotion and pleased to hear he enjoyed his tour of the north of England.…

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Burial place
Copy of a letter to Mrs Moore giving information on the identification and burial place of her son, Sergeant J E Moore.

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Lancasters ND411 and JB405
A letter to John's mother advising her of the findings of the investigation into the crash in which John died.

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Letter to Mrs Holden about John's gold signet ring
Writing to John's mother with details of the circumstances of his death and mentions three rings recovered from the wreckage in the hope to return them to the families.

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Letter from the Red Cross to John Hoden's mother
In reply to Mrs Holden's enquiry they express their sympathy at her loss. They provide details of when and where John and his crew crashed and died.

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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes about letters written and received. He has been into Norwich to see a film. He describes a funeral of one of their crews.

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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that his course is tough. He describes some of the action that his colleagues have been involved in.

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Letter to Mrs Thomson from Norman Overend's cousin.
Introduces himself and explains how he had knowledge of letters from the Thomson to Norman Overend's parents and was now writing back. Mentioned that he had been in England and in hospital in Scotland before sailing back. Mentions Norman's brother…

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Letter to Mrs Thomson from Bob Kendall
Writes that he had had heard good news of Spagatner and a letter from Barry who was now home. Says he had a letter from Mrs Beverton and wished he could have had better news for her. Asked for Norman Overend address. Notes that he would be in…

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Letter to Mr and Mrs Thomson from Bob Kendall
Writes to let them know that George was safe and well and on his way home. States they were liberated by the Russians on 22 April from Stalag IIIA. Notes that John (Jones?) and Barry (Howarth) were also safe and well but knew that they had heard the…

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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jacl complains he has not had a letter from her this week. He thinks the Battle of Britain has started. One of his friends has died and another badly injured.

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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack has received news of a colleague who has died. He writes that he will try and attend the funeral.

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Letter from Jack Dwyer to his wife
Jack writes that he hopes to get leave soon. He is pleased that Pat is doing well at school.

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Telegram from Mrs Beverton to Mrs Thomson
Simply states 'Husband believed killed'

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A young man walking backwards
Starts with description of early childhood, growing up and attending school in the Glasgow area. Having been in the air training corps, he volunteers for the RAF. Briefly covers his training before joining 15 Squadron flying Lancaster from RAF…

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Letter from Buckingham Palace to Frederick Sawyer's wife
King and Queen offer sympathy over her loss.

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Letter from Air Ministry to Fredrick Sawyer's wife
Informs her that in view of the lapse of time and the absence of further news regarding her husband, they must regretfully concludes that he had lost his life.

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Cemetery
A number of white crosses commemorating members of the Royal Air Force. The central cross reads ‘Leading Aircraftsman 1526951 - Hedger T.H. Killed flying - Macon GA’ on the cross bar and, above ‘RAF’ and below ‘Mar 28 1942. Aged 20’.

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Sergeant Pilot's Funeral
A newspaper report on Denis Alexander's funeral. Annotated 'Wednesday's paper'.

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