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Letter to William Thomson from Red Cross
States that so far no information had been received concerning his son. If there were was any news it would be passed on immediately.
Letter to Jean and Willie Thomson
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Expressing sympathy that George had been reported missing and offering hope that he might have been able to bailed out. Express great sorrow for their missing nephew. Hoping to post the letter from Johannesburg, South Africa by a friend. Concludes…
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.
Note on Frederick Sawyer's service career
Note on Fred's service career.
Frederick Sawyer’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Frederick Sawyer’s RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 22 April 1942 to 28 July 1944, detailing training and operations as a pilot. He was stationed at RAF Theale (No. 26 Elementary Flying Training School), Souther Field (Primary Flying Training…
Denys Street's pilots flying log book
Denys Oliver Street’s Pilot’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 22 April 1941 to 29 March 1943, detailing his training and operations flown as pilot. He was stationed at USAAF Miami (Oklahoma) (3 British FTS), RAF Grantham (12 PAFU), RAF Upper…
Branch news
Reports from various Royal Air Force Association branches including meetings, resignations and appointments, advertising efforts, grievances, social events and the loss of members including Flight Officer Aspin DFC and Flight Officer Preston DFC.…
Richard Wensley’s Royal Air Force Flight Engineers Flying Log Book
Richard Wensley’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 27th June 1943 until 28th September 1946. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then 214 Squadron for operations. In November 1943 posted back to 1657 Conversion Unit. Operational…
Extracts from 38 Group and 620 Squadron records at Public Record Office Kew
The extracts cover Operation Doomsday to Norway on May 9/10 1945.
Missing over Germany
Left page:
Top left, reporting on the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Andrew with memoriam notices.
Right, notice of Andrew bring missing.
Bottom, death notices including Andrew.
Right page:
Top left, a report of Andrew's death.…
Top left, reporting on the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded to Andrew with memoriam notices.
Right, notice of Andrew bring missing.
Bottom, death notices including Andrew.
Right page:
Top left, a report of Andrew's death.…
Aubrey Harold Edwards
A half portrait of Aubrey in uniform and half cap with pilot’s brevet and sergeant’s insignia.
Presumption of death
A letter to Harold’s mother confirming the conclusion Harold lost his life on 9 June 1942. Sympathies are offered on her bereavement.
Notification of Death
An official notification of John Leigh's death.
Letter to John Leigh's wife from RAF Foulsham
The letter advises that he has no further news 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 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.
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 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 the Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no news.
Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from Red Cross
The letter advises that there has been no news of her husband despite efforts made by the International Red Cross.
Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no information about her husband.
If Love were all...the story of a Second World War bomber crew
The story of two members of a Lancaster crew from 626 Squadron at RAF Wickenby, their operations together and their final operation over Germany.
Letter to Brian Clarke's father from RAF Benevolent fund
The letter advises him of the process if he is receiving voluntary allotments from his son. It also offers assistance now or in the future.
Letter to Brian Clarke's mother from RAF Elsham Wolds
The letter advises that any mail that Brian would have received is forwarded to Records Office in an unopened state.