Letter to Les Pickford's Father from the RAF Benevolent Fund

Letter to Les Pickford's Father from the RAF Benevolent Fund

The writer sympathises that his son is missing. He offers financial support, if necessary.

1941-06-20

One typewritten sheet

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The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund.
PATRON: H.M. THE KING.

PRESIDENT: H.R.H. THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, K.G.
CHAIRMAN: H.R.H. THE DUKE OF KENT, K.G.

Telephone No.: HOVE 3992.

All Communications to be addressed to the Secretary.

EATON HOUSE,
14 EATON ROAD,
HOVE, SUSSEX.

[boxed] [italics] Our Reference [/italics] AMS.33, MTC. [/boxed]

20th June, 1941

F.Pickford, Esq.,
41, Broadley Road,
Kingsway,
Manchester.

Dear Sir,

The Council of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund have learnt with much regret that your son is reported missing, and I am asked to convey to you their very sincere sympathy.

I am directed to inform you that if your financial circumstances are such that you are in need of some temporary assistance, you should explain the position to our Representative who is kindly acting on our behalf and who will I am sure give you all the advice which you may require.

If you are not in need of help, then will you kindly just inform our Representative and do not trouble to answer this letter.

Yours truly,

G.Inglis

for Squadron Leader,
Secretary.