Andrew Bain missing telegram from RAF Mepal

Andrew Bain missing telegram from RAF Mepal

Telegram informing Isabel that Andrew failed to return from operations on 24 August 1943.

1943-08-24

One Post Office one-page telegram and envelope

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EAeroMepBainID430824-0001, EAeroMepBainID430824-0002

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OHMS
CV Mrs I D Bain
25 Beaufort Gdns
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B/Brigg G Scotland
Deeply regret to inform you that your husband 658930 Sgt Bain A failed to return from operations night 23/24 August 1943
Letter follows
Aeronautics Mepal