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Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 173-30. Reports on recently arrived letters and writes of his admiration of her energy in building up their new home. Comments on her visit to Devon. Despite war news he is miserable as a prisoner of war despite others optimism that war will…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 5. Writes glowingly of rug that was sent and he would like another if possible. Writes about all the photographs he has. Discusses the love life of one of his fellow prisoners and expresses wish that the same will not happen to them. Still…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 4. Reports arrival of anonymous parcels of tobacco and request she trace senders and thank them. Writes he is trying to play soccer once a week to keep fit.
Postcard to Miss A Tyrie from Jim Tyrie
The postcard states that it will not be long until he is home. It is signed Sedric.
Postcard to Miss A Tyrie from Jim Tyrie
A postcard written from prisoner of war camp from Jim to his Aunt. It is signed Sedric.
Introduction of Kodakcolor X 1941/1942
Account of problems of accurate bombing, introduction of pathfinders and use of marker flares. Relates use of cameras and photo-flash to obtain aiming point pictures. Goes on to talk on the introduction of colour film by attaching pieces colour film…
Postcard from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Wishes them happy new year and mentions the weather. Reports he is still well and hopes that they would received several of his letter by then.
Letter from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Writes he was pleased to receive their letter but that he can only send two a month. Comments on letter s content and notes he had received a postcard from the Red Cross informing him they were forwarding his letters to them. Suggests they cable him…
J R Lee German notebook
Notebook issued in Berlin in 1933 but used by J R Lee. Contains banknote, German text, handwritten annotations, identity document for a German man, German stamps, English and Scottish addresses, some telephone numbers. At the end a list of James…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from J MacKenzie
Letter from manager at Jaffe and Sons Ltd mentioning ex work colleagues from prewar employer. Many had now left and were in the forces. Asks how he likes Algeria. Mention fund raised by members of the company to send comfort to members of staff who…
Douglas Hudson Christmas card
Sent by J B Morton. Flowers and bells on the front with green ribbon. Woman at post-box inside front. Christmas greetings inside right.
Ian Henderson's diary 1944
Gives accounts of operations including target, opposition, anti-aircraft fire, success of bombing, day or night, weather conditions. From September 1944 through to April 1945. Last page has list of losses.
Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
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Writes from Scarborough about how hot the weather has been and that they will leave shortly, Writes about going to the beach despite defences and swimming in local pool. Talks of swatting for examinations and thanks for sending cake and laundry.…
Letter to Dennis Batty from his headmaster
Congratulates him on award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
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Announces he has completed first solo flight and has received letters from home. Tells of several days lead up to first solo and describes flight itself. Mentions he went to town with his mechanics to celebrate and goes on to describe flying activity…
Welcome letter from Secretary of State for Air
Welcome letter congratulating recipient on being selected for aircrew training with immediate entry. Goes on to exhort recipient to keep fit and that the honour of the Royal Air Force is in recipient hands.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from the RAF casualty branch
Informs her that her husband was missing as a result of air operations to Mannheim on night 23/24 September 1943.
Lancaster Dinghy Drill
Instructions about Lancaster ditching procedure. The actions of all seven members of the crew is described.
Letter to Roy Ellis's wife from the Red Cross
The letter advises her that it is not possible to access records in Eindhoven, where her husband has been buried.
Letter to Henry Simpson's father
Inviting him to an investiture for award of his son's DFM.
Letter to Joan Wareing from G Gouter
Delighted by news that her husband is safe. Catches up with news.
Letter to Joan Wareing from G Gouter
Letter of sympathy and mentions his son is in Normandy and letters not coming through from France. Passes on local news.
Letter to Joan Wareing from G Gouter
Letter of sympathy for her missing husband and mentions worries over conditions encountered by soldiers in Normandy.
Letter to Wally Layne's wife from effects officer
Offers sympathy and informs her that her husband's personal effects would be despatched to the standing committee of adjustments at RAF Colnbrook.
Letter from Ernest Tansley to his brother Albert
Settling into new location after arriving safely in Canada. Catches up with family news and talks a little of his activities. Comments on lack of blackout compared to home and writes of hospitable local people. Mentions arrival of snow and how well…