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Letter from the 97 Squadron confirming that Sergeant George John Hill failed to return from operations on the 10 May 1944 from an operation in Lille, France as a mid upper gunner. Tells of how reliable the crew was and hopes they are safe.

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A letter from the British Red Cross and the Order of St John regarding the death of her son as a report of their death had been received in Geneva and enquiries into place of burial and death will be made and she will be notified.

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A priority telegram from the Air Ministry telling that his son has been killed in action.

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A letter from Gille Auguste to Madame Hill regarding the previous letter about her son and what she has done to fulfil her requests.

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A letter in French with translation. Letter to his mother regarding his death and offering information and anything wanted for the grave.

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Newspaper clippings that reference several bombing operations as well as a Clara Hill in the Personal Column.

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A form for the War Dead Roll of Honour to purchase part of the roll with the name Flight Sergeant George John Hill. Also holds the location of the cemetery where he was buried.

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Letter from Buckingham Palace from King George VI sharing sympathy in their loss and gratitude for his service

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A letter from the Casualty Branch informing that Flight Sergeant George John Hill is believed to have lost his life on the 10/11 May 1944 and will be marked 'missing believed killed'.

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A letter from the Air Ministry about Sergeant George John Hill who they inform is missing in action as a result of operations on the night of the 10/11 May 1944. Offers reassurance that he is not necessarily killed or wounded and news will be…

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A letter to Mrs Hill regarding her son who is missing, in which reassurance is given of how good and happy they were. Includes the crews' next of kin details.

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RAF Service and Release book of Flying Officer Hargreaves which contain conditions for release, clearance certificate and authorisation for release.

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Airman's Pay Book belonging to Lionel Eric Hargreaves with medical details, rank, trade and will contained within. It also has stamps and red overseas service stripes in the back page.

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Lionel Eric Hargreaves personnel record (form 543) containing personal details.

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Lionel Eric Hargreaves service records which contain his rank, DOB and other personal details

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A book telling service members places of interest and importance around Cairo such as churches, museums, hostels and maps of the local area. It has a a red cover with a pyramid and sphinx on the front.

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A book telling of how servicemen and women will be released from the forces, the conditions, order, resettlement advice and an outline of their rights.

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Enrolment form of Lionel Eric Hargreaves (Flying Officer) outlining when he may be called up, what will happen and what to do. With a note written on the bottom saying that he signed the portion required and returned it.

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Scroll with royal crest remembering Sergeant J. Davis and the sacrifices he made.

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A letter from the Air Ministry regarding the location of a cemetery in which James is buried.

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A letter from D. Horsley to Mrs Davis regarding her son (Jim) and his crew. Says that they were brave and that she will hear from them in the next three months. Offers pleasantries and a stay at her house.

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Writing on Bill's life with reference to Harold T. Storey, written by one of his children. Goes on to tell about his father and Bill's friendship and his fathers role as a bookseller. As well as Bill's life volunteering for aircraft duties as a…

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Tells of late father Harold T. Storey, written by one of his children, on how before the First World War he was a bookseller and on return would go on to sell all over. During the war, he volunteered for flying duties and was a flight engineer on…

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Issue No. 1 of The official organ of the Air Gunners association. Outlines the application process to become a member, the objects, the lead officers of the association. Goes on to tell how it came to be, the plans for the future and asks what the…

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A poem by Sergeant Ralph Wilson Gilbert of the 158 Squadron. The poem tells the story of a rear gunner and the ups and downs of the experience of an airman. Ends with a short summary about the author of the poem.

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