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Letter from Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the Officer Commanding 101 Squadron to Mr. G Gadd, the father of Sergeant George Edward Gadd. It details the circumstances surrounding Gadd's death and describes him as a very capable air gunner and a popular and esteemed…
Letter from Squadron Leader W. C. Ollason to Mr Gadd
A letter of condolence from the captain of Sergeant George Edward Gadd's crew to his father, Mr G Gadd. It describes the circumstances of Sergeant Gadd's death in action and tells how much he was liked and respected. It goes on to say that the crew…
Letter from Flying Officer LB Stuart to Mr & Mrs Robinson
Letter from the navigator of the Halifax in which Fred Robinson, wireless operator, lost his life, to Fred's parents. In it Stuart relates some of the events of that night, describing being struck by flak, the immediate order to bale out and how he…
An airman to his mother
Reprinted from The Times 18 June 1940.
The fight with evil and my earthly mission fulfilled. Letter found amongst the personal belongings of a Royal Air Force pilot recently reported missing believed killed, to be sent to his mother if he were…
The fight with evil and my earthly mission fulfilled. Letter found amongst the personal belongings of a Royal Air Force pilot recently reported missing believed killed, to be sent to his mother if he were…
We will remember them
A postcard with the poem 'For the Fallen' by Laurence Binyon.
Death is Nothing at all
A poem about death.
Memory of an Airman
A verse dedicated to the loss of an airman
Poem
Handwritten poem describing two differing Christmas experiences with friends and family.
The Last Flight and The Confirmation
Two poems about loss, love and hopefulness.
Johnnie Holden
A full length portrait of Johnnie in Sidcot Suit and flying gear, inscribed on the reverse - "My little Yatesbury WOP June 42- June 44. Missing June 9/10 over Lyon-la-Foret". Includes a handwritten poem.
A W/OP's Lament
A poem about a wireless operator lying, dying. His body is full of aircraft parts. There is also a 'Chad' sketch and reference to Gremlins.
'Our Legacy' - a tribute to Geoff by one of his daughters
Caption on the reverse 'Written by Jane Shattock younger daughter of Mr Geoff Francis Shattock following his death in 2002.'
Memorial at Hatcliffe top
Poem concerning a crew killed when crashing on return form operation to Berlin.Additional information on the crash is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
Ode to 50 Squadron
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A two verse memorial to members of 50 squadron who died in action. It is annotated 'With best wishes' F/Lt J.C.A. Rodgers D.F.M. Dip I.E.T. R.A.F.V.R.
For the Heroes
A tribute to the men who flew but did not return home.
Poem - the first rays of the dawning sun shall touch its pillars
Poem about a memorial site set up for those who did not return and have no set graves.
To a bomber pilot
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A verse regarding returning personal belongings to the family of a missing pilot.
Flight Engineer's Lament
A verse about the crashing of a Stirling and loss of a crew member.
Loose on the wind
Written in 1994, the document begins with a dedication, a poem and then a series of stories which together form the memoirs of Harold Yeoman, an officer who served in Bomber Command during the war, initially as a pilot on Wellingtons and then as an…
Jeff Downing's Notebook
A book of messages for Jeff from his mother. Written after his death in the form of a diary. She describes her daily life and friends that visit her.
Letter from Irene Tansley to Mrs Groves
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Acknowledging that they both now know that their husbands had been killed in action. Says they should be proud of them and mentions she is fortunate because she has three children. Offers sympathy.
Lost! afar in distant lands
Describes loss, the grief of survivors and hope for future redemption.
To a wounded hero
Poem about losing a loved one and subsequent memories.
Imagination
Poem about the effect of losing a friend.
Letter from John Valentine to father of his pilot
Letter to P Floyd, father of his pilot Philip expressing his admiration for his skill as a pilot and sorrow in having to inform him of Philip's probable death. Gives an account of being shot down.