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YCousinsHL[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Handwritten notes from January to July 1941.

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Peter Hoare's memories of Christmas at Metheringham.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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Peter Hoare's air force career.
A second copy includes some photographs.

In accordance with the conditions stipulated by the donor, this collection is available only at the University of Lincoln.

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MHoddingRL2016564-180806-02.pdf
Introduction by H E Bates. Follows series of artwork showing many aspects of the Royal Air Force including; aircraft, leadership personality portraits, life and work, aircrew at work, Victoria Cross winners, other famous RAF personnel, air fighting,…

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List operations with notes from September 1942 to July 1944 on 61, 97 and 635 Squadrons. Mentions returning on three engines, operation losses, daylight operations, hit by anti-aircraft fire, pathfinder ops, flew with Guy Gibson, battle of the Ruhr,…

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Page 21 of Marjorie Rogers' diary. One newspaper cutting about the dropping of the new bomb on Germany.

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A half length portrait of the two airmen.

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The two airmen are walking under the nose of a Hampden bomber.
On the reverse is a copyright stamp.

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MConnorCA40892-190405-03.pdf
The eulogy was read at Brattleby church in the presence of Clare's widow, Elizabeth.

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Clare Connor's biography. The article is full of details about Clare's RAF brief life and events after his death.
There is a second copy.

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Diane Davis is the daughter of Clare Connor's widow, Elizabeth. Elizabeth remarried after Clare's death.

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Elizabeth describes going to the Palace with Clare to receive his DFC. The letter has a page missing and ends with a photograph of Clare's grave.
There is a second copy.

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John and Clare Connor shake hands outside Buckingham Palace. John received his VC and Clare his DFC.

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A newspaper article about John Hannah VC. He said the credit should go to Clare Connor who continued flying whilst John was putting out the flames.

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A brief biography of Clare.

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A brief history of 84 Squadron. It includes a list of commanding officers and the squadron crest.

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A 617 Squadron crest with signatures of some of the crews that took part. There is a brief explanation of Operation Chastise.

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A press release explaining why Chan Chandler is selling his medals at Sotheby's.

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Jack writes that one of his friends is trying to arrange a visit to him in hospital. The new sister appears to be better but strict. One patient had 14 days leave and spent three days celebrating his squadron's VC.

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ERobertsRFJacksonER400818.pdf
Writing to 'pops' Roly explains his difficulties in getting insurance for his new motorbike because he is a pilot. He describes the awarding of a Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Service Order to members of his squadron and his aircraft acting as…

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BRobertsRFKittridgeAv1.pdf
Describes enlisting in the aircraft apprentice scheme, recruitment and training. He flew 23 operations, one as wireless operator/air gunner, 12 as navigator/bomb aimer and ten as pilot. Pilots were Squadron Leader Allen, Sergeant Stretton, Pilot…

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A detailed information sheet from 'Grace' airplanes including a history of the Lancaster, comparison with American bombers and photos of a 50 Squadron Lancaster.

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#1 Flying Officer Twigg and dog "Gypsy" #2 Three airmen looking at a map. Group Captain Jameson DFC BSD arrowed. #3 A head and shoulder portrait of Flight Lieutenant Lowry DFC Killed in action over Cuxhaven. #4 Wing Commander Keith Park . Missing…

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A half length portrait of Guy Gibson with VC, DSO & bar & DFC & bar ribbons.

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