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Description from a South African log book covering the period September 1943 to October 1944. The entry refers to an operation in which Lancaster PA984 was lost and provides details of the flight, target and crew. The author explains that, following…

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Molly Deans was the wife of James ‘Dixie’ Deans who was the leader of several prisoner of war camps after he was shot down in September 1940. She describes the struggle to find out what had happened to him after he was posted as missing. She received…

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YRobinsonHGM421304v1.pdf
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…

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LRobinsonHGM421304v1.pdf
Observer's and air gunner's log book for Harry George Mason Robinson from 11 January 1942 to 14 July 1944. Details his training and operational duties. He flew 43 operations, 40 night time and 3 daylight as wireless operator. He served with 76 and…

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A list of Joseph's training and operational bases.

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AM Form 1406 with brief details of Joseph's service.

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SBraithwaiteP[Ser#-DoB]v1.pdf
Biographies of the men of Ryedale who died serving with the RAF. Research carried out by the Ryedale Family History Group.

It contains biographies of the following:

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Writes that he flew his eleventh operation on previous night. Provides some details of flight, was attacked twice by night fighters. Rear gunner replied and they received no hits. Refers to a previous operation to Essen. Says they would be sorry to…

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An intimation from a newspaper stating that Oliver is missing. Handwritten with 3.9.1943.

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A large group of airmen sitting and standing in five rows in front of a Lancaster. Alongside is newspaper cutting stating bomber command casualties for all classifications from 3 September 1939 to 8 May 1945 was 79,147. Other details included.

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Top - three pilots wearing tunics in front of Lancaster with nose art. Submitted with caption 'W/Cdr Guy Gibson (centre), S/Ldr John Searby (left) and S/Ldr Peter Ward-Hunt (right) in front of 106 Sqn Lancaster ED593, "Admiral Prune II". Syerston,…

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A letter of sympathy from 102 Squadron explaining that Harold Batchelder did not return from an operation to attack Essen on the night of 16 and 17 June 1942.

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Letter informing Mrs Batchelder that her husband has failed to return from an operational flight on 16 June 1942.

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Telegram informing Miss Pickett that Sergeant Batchelder is missing as a result of operations on 17 June 1942.

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A newspaper cutting confirming that Sergeant George Warren has been reported as missing after his aircraft failed to return from operations.
It gives details of his family, home address, education and civilian occupation.
It includes a portrait…

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Details that Sergeant-Observer Eugene Tucker is missing in action. This news details the life of Tucker prior to joining the RAF. He also has a brother serving in the RAF in the Far East.

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Single column press cutting, with picture, reporting promotion of KW Sherlock from Sergeant to Pilot Officer after previous information that he had been posted missing.

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Single page press cutting with picture, reporting K W Sherlock missing in action, and details of his family, education and prior civilian employment.

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A letter from the Casualty Branch to Mrs. A Miller in Hounslow carrying the reference: "P.412420/7/P.4.A.2.".
It expresses regret that Sergeant Aubrey Harris Miller is missing as a result of his aircraft failing to return from operations. It…

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A brief report stating that James (Jim) Spencer is missing.

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The letter changes Jim's status from missing to killed in action.

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The letter refers to Jim being posted as missing. His personal belongings will be forwarded.

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The writer has had no news about Jim.

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v020004.pdf
Vincent Peace’s Flying Log Book from 11th September 1944 until 1st January 1945. He flew as an air gunner.
Operational posting to 9 Squadron in September 1944.
Failed to return on 1st January 1945 operation to Dortmund-Ems Canal.

Served at RAF…

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Four intimations of Myer's death.

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