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Letter from Australian military casualty section to Mr J Johnson
This letter to Sydney Fox's Australian pilot's father informing him that one Australian member of his son's crew was now reported missing but believed to have lost his life. Change in classification made by Air Ministry London based on reports from…
Letter to Mrs Fox from Base Effects Officer
Informing her that the enclosed letter was found with her husband's effects. Hoped she would have good news of him.
Telegram to Mrs Fox from OC 460 Squadron
Informs he that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on night 29/30 July
Letter to Sydney Fox's wife only to be sent if he was reported missing
Explains he had written letter in case he failed to return from operation. Explains that risks were worthwhile and he had an important part to play. Writes that he had missed her and expresses his love for her and admires her support for him. Thanks…
Letter from Mr and Mrs J Latham to Mr and Mrs Woolley
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Letter to Mr and Mrs Woolley expressing sympathy and concern regarding their son, who was presumably missing in action at the time.
Memorandum on the steps taken to trace missing personnel
An explanation as to how missing personnel are located.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from RAF Records
The letter explains that Chan is missing.
Telegrams to Chan Chandler's mother
Two telegrams.
#1 The telegram reports that Chan is missing.
#2 The second reports Chan is safe.
#1 The telegram reports that Chan is missing.
#2 The second reports Chan is safe.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from RAF Records
The letter reports that Chan is safe and was recovered from the sea on 9th July.
Four letters relating to Chan Chandler missing
Four messages.
#1 A letter stating that Chan is missing.
#2 A letter to Chan's mother stating that Chan has been found.
#3 A letter from Chan to his mother after he reached hospital in Great Yarmouth.
#4 A second letter from Chan to his mother,…
#1 A letter stating that Chan is missing.
#2 A letter to Chan's mother stating that Chan has been found.
#3 A letter from Chan to his mother after he reached hospital in Great Yarmouth.
#4 A second letter from Chan to his mother,…
Letter to Don Bennett from Alan Bramson
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Mentions correspondence with Ken Livingston about memorial to people killed in the Blitz. Discusses record he had found from July 1945 detailing all the missing aircraft by type and country from 1942 to 1945.
Memorandum on the steps taken to trace missing personnel
A document published by British Forces explaining what procedures are followed to trace missing servicemen.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother
The letter advises that Chan is safe having been picked up and taken to Great Yarmouth.
Bomber command operations
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945, including details on the participation by 50 Squadron.
Momentos
Items associated with Tommy having been declared missing and evading. Includes an identity card, two letters and a telegram.
With regret
Regrets expressed to Tommy's wife on hearing that he is missing. Advises that enquiries are being made and on receipt she will be advised.
Safe and well telegram
Tommy writes to his wife that he is safe and well In Sweden.
With sympathy
Tommy's wife is advised that her husband failed to return from an operation. It mentions Tommy's previous 18 operational flights with the squadron and describes him as being 'a skilful and efficient wireless operator' and that he was popular on the…
Notes for the General Information and Guidance of the Next of Kin or other relatives of airmen reported missing, deceased, prisoners of war or interned.
Notes to help relatives when their RAF airman relation has been reported missing, deceased or imprisoned.
The crew and Lancaster ED562
Seven airmen arranged in two rows in front of an aircraft with identification number ED562 on the fuselage. The pilot, standing back row second left is Sergeant Stan Slater; next right is navigator Sergeant G V Johnson and far right is engineer…
Home from Sweden
Reporting on Tommy's safe return from his 43rd and final operation in which his aircraft was shot down and his evasion with Squadron Leader Slater. Mentions the Swedish people's view of ongoing hostilities. The report also says that Tommy's brother,…
Telegram from Wing Commander Guy Gibson to Mrs G Hopgood
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Informing her that her son was missing as a result of air operations on night 16/17 May 1943. Offers profound sympathy. Signed OC 617 Squadron.
Stanley Abbott’s Royal Air Force Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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Stanley Abbott’s Flying Log Book from 12th July 1943 until 23rd June 1944. Trained as an air gunner at No. 7 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1485 Flight, 1654 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Operational posting…
Aftermath
Recounts events following the crash of a Lancaster in Denmark, treatment of the two dead crew members and evasion of the survivors. Includes a photograph of Tommy at his wedding and a poem.