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John Marcus Wesley’s pilots flying log book
Pilots flying log book for John Marcus Wesley, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 7 June 1944 when he failed to return form operations. He was stationed at 11 Elementary Flying Training School RAF Perth, 34 Elementary Flying Training School…
Note from Jane Jacobs to Roger
List of items, some of which are displayed in this collection
Letter from 97 Squadron
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.
Letter from the British Red Cross and the Order of St John
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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.
Telegram about death of George John Hill.
A priority telegram from the Air Ministry telling that his son has been killed in action.
A letter from Gille Auguste to Mrs Hill
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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.
A letter to Madame Hill
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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.
George Hill and crew
A picture of a crew wearing parachute harnesses up in front of a Wellington. George John Hill is in the centre.
George John Hill
A photo of George John Hill, outside, in uniform. He wears the rank of Sergeant and an air gunner brevet.
Sergeant Joe Diggle
Photograph of Joe Diggle in uniform next to a woman who is cut out from the picture.
Joe Diggle
A photograph of Joe Diggle in uniform. He wears an air gunners brevet.
Dennis Ryder
A photograph of Dennis Ryder in uniform outside a house. He wears the Sergeant rank on his sleeve and and Observers brevet.
Harry Grant
A photograph of Harry Grant in uniform. He wears Sergeant rank on his sleeve and bomb aimers brevet.
George John Hill
A photograph of George John Hill in uniform.
Grave of Flight Sergeant George John Hill
A small cross shaped grave with Flight Sergeant G.J Hill on it.
Group of Commonwealth War Graves
A photograph of a row of Commonwealth war graves
Commonwealth War Grave of G.J Hill
A photograph of the war grave of a Flight Sergeant G.J Hill
Imperial War Graves The War Dead Roll of Honour
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.
Letter from Buckingham Palace
Letter from Buckingham Palace from King George VI sharing sympathy in their loss and gratitude for his service
Letter from the Casualty Branch
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'.
Airmen
Top left - Eight aircrew in flying kit, most with parachute harness and Mae Wests, outside a single-storey Hut at RAF Syerston. Third from right is F/Lt Scrivenor, a navigator. At extreme right is an RAF officer wearing a greatcoat and peaked cap.…
Commemorative Scroll
Scroll with royal crest remembering Sergeant J. Davis and the sacrifices he made.
Letter to Mrs Davies regarding James Davies
A letter from the Air Ministry regarding the location of a cemetery in which James is buried.
Requiem for a rear gunner
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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.
Service record - Flight Lieutenant Alfred Ellis Prior DFM
List promotions, squadrons and units, orders and decorations. Crew of special duties squadron lost in Halifax from 161 and 138 Squadrons on night of March 14 1943. Commonwealth war graves commission infomation on graves. Information held by RAF…