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Interview with John Usher about Bob Burns
Bob Burns trained as a navigator and was posted to 106 Squadron at RAF Metheringham. His aircraft came under attack from a night fighter and the centrifugal force pinned the crew down and making an escape impossible.
Suddenly the aircraft broke in…
Suddenly the aircraft broke in…
First Aid in Chemical Warfare Certificate
A certificate awarded to John on completion of an examination.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from the British Red Cross
The letter offers news regarding events when her husband's aircraft was shot down. The German authorities confirm that six airmen had lost their lives.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from the British Red Cross
John has changed names with another prisoner of war. The Letter suggests a reason for this.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
The letter advises that the Red Cross has been officially informed that John is a prisoner of war.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
His father has not heard from his son for a while but the letter offers reassurance in that John has received parcels and cards.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from the British Red Cross
They advise that they have had no news about John.
Letter to Maurice Jacoby's Mother
The letter from the British Red Cross and Order of St John of Jerusalem gives some brief details of his grave's location at Kiel.
Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no information about her husband.
Letter to Brian Clarke's mother from the British Red Cross
The letter explains that they have had no news about Brian.
Prisoners of war - some questions answered
Instructions about sending food parcels. How, food, what could be sent, costs, donations, addressing. Concludes with reasons why parcels not addressed to individual prisoners.
List of typical contents of standard food parcels despatched from the packing centres of the organisation
List of food items. Gives account of how distributed, donations gratefully received, but parcels are provided for all prisoners whether contributions sent or not.
Letter to Mrs Layne from the Red Cross
Glad to know that she had heard from her husband and noted his camp address. Mentions that they had been informed that her husband has been promoted and has a new service number. Includes information on posting letters and parcels to prisoners of war…
Letter to Mrs Layne from the Red Cross
Thanks her for her letter. Advises her to continue to address letters to Stalag 357 in case his move to Stalag Luft 3 did not take place.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Parents from the Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no news of their son.
Letter to Phillip Mathew's Parents from the Red Cross
The letter advises that they have no news of their son but five crewmen had died and one captured.
Letter to Phillip Matthews Mother from the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem
The letter expresses regret that their has been no news of her son. They explain that since the end of the war in Europe the military will now handle missing person enquiries.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from the British Red Cross
The letter acknowledges that Les is a prisoner of war in Tripoli. It advises the procedure of sending mail and parcels to Les.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from Red Cross
The letter expresses delight that Les has arrived safely in the UK.
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
Informs him that in view of information received from the red cross, his son was now s believed to have lost his life on the night 12/13 June 1944. No information was received about the place of burial and he would be recorded as missing believed…
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…
Canadian Red Cross Society Voluntary Blood Donor Service Enrolment Book
A booklet with records of blood donations and dietary advice when giving blood.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Geach from his station Chaplain
The letter to David Geach's parents expresses sadness that he is missing. The Chaplain offers his sympathy.
Alex is a prisoner of war
Letter to Thomas' mother advising that his nephew, Pilot Officer Alex Cassie, is a prisoner of war. He writes in the hope of similar good news being received in respect of the other crew member, including Thomas.
Letter to Maurice Jacoby's Father
The letter expresses regret that his son is missing. It explains that his aircraft has failed to return and Maurice may have become a prisoner of war.