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Five year diary
Entries made by Harry during the period 24 March 1941 to 9 July 1944 and additional entries by Harry's wife Dot after he was killed. Describes training in Canada, part of a convoy to England, further training, postings, promotions and operations. He…
Letter from J. Cooke to relative of Eugene Tucker
Written to the family members of Eugene Tucker, from the head of the St. Bede's College, J. Cooke. He sends condolences to the family following Eugene Tucker's death. Cooke recounts his memories of Tucker’s time at the school.
Myer Harris intimations
Four intimations of Myer's death.
Roll of Honour In Memoriam intimation
An intimation of Myer Harris' death 12 June 1943 published by the newspaper 12 June 1944.
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 remembrance after death.
Memory of an Airman
A verse by Ivie Craik Henderson, 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
A heartfelt poem on the legacy left by Geoff Shattock by his younger daughter following his death in 2002.
Memorial at Hatcliffe top
A poem remembering Skipper Proudfoot and his crew who lost their lives on their 23rd Operation, returning from an 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.
Forever
A poem for parents on the loss of a young man, and the longing to find his final resting place.
For the Heroes
A tribute to the men who flew but did not return home.
The first rays of the dawning sun shall touch its pillars
A verse about the memorial site at Runnymede, set up for those who did not return and have no known grave.
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.