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Informs her that his son Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.

Provides confirmation that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March 1945. Explains circumstances of loss of aircraft and states it was unlikely that any crew survived. Comments that her husband had completed 45 operations.…

An invitation from Squadron Leader Mick Martin to the first squadron reunion.

A brief note awarding 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Medal and Defence Medal.

A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.

The telegram congratulates him on the award of a DSO.

Informing her that her son was missing as a result of air operations on night 16/17 May 1943. Offers profound sympathy. Signed OC 617 Squadron.

Writes that he had been very busy but had had a fine leave. Mentions meeting friends as well as an old acquaintance. Back at work he assembled his crew and comments on their abilities. His flight engineer and rear gunner were from his old squadron.…

Confirms previous telegram that her son was killed in action on night of 16/17 May 1943. Two versions of the letter.

Apologises for not writing as he had been very busy. Mentions successful recent leave and meeting friends. On return to duty he had been very busy. Mentions that he liked his new crew and comments on flight engineer and rear gunner who he knew. Crew…

A Postagram (Telegram) to Chan congratulating him on the award of the bar to his DFC.

Two separate documents.
#1 a newspaper cutting referring to Chan's DFC.
#2 a postagram from Commanding Officer of 617 offering congratulations.