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Alan writes that he has finished his exams and is waiting for the results. Something has affected his future training and he expects to return to England soon.

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ENorthWAStrongJ460616-Part.pdf
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Alan writes that he has been in London. He travelled back by train and ferry. Then via Brussels and then train the next day into Germany where a lot of the towns had been bombed.
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He has moved station. He has been busy on operations but force landed at North Weald. He has sent laundry and asks for a towel.

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To Kenneth's brother in law regarding aircraft crash. Provides details of his grave and surviving crew members; Sergeant S A Langton, pilot; Sergeant T G Welsh, observer; Sergeant J Haworth, wireless operator and air gunner and Sergeant J Johnson,…

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Informs him that official German sources have confirmed the death of his son on 12 August 1943 (assumed for official purposes).

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The letter to Clara from Arthur is written from a prisoner of war camp. He writes emotionally about his regrets.

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A typed list with the names of personnel on duty.

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Covering letter and set of questions to assist in the writing of a book "The Training of RAF Aircrew in the United States, 1916 - 1918 and 1941-1945".

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Pat's research into her father's RAF life. He was shot down over the Netherlands and was protected by locals until he gave himself up. He was held at three prisoner of war camps and towards the end of the war he was forced into the Long March.…

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Two images showing a five-question, written examination paper in bombing knowledge. The time allowed, marks available and some written instructions are included.

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The notes cover an operation against Kiel on 25 February 1942. It details the reports of each pilot who took part.

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MAnkersonR[Ser#-DoB]-180129-01.pdf
A detailed description of an operation to Mannheim on 19 May 1942. The author describes the preparation, the operation and their safe return to the UK.

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EFoinetteE[Recipient]D831214.pdf
Eris Foinette's Wellington was shot down on the way to bomb Kiel. They were hit by flak and baled out. Initially, he thought he was in Sweden but soon discovered he was in Denmark. He and his fellow crew were quickly rounded up by the Germans. Eric…

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Batchelder was the pilot of this operation. They bombed inside flares but the navigator insisted it was not Mannheim. Damage to one engine from flak, later they were attacked by a Me 110. They successfully landed at RAF Horsham St Faith, Norwich.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450403.pdf
He has not been flying much and things are becoming quieter. He has some leave soon.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ450329.pdf
He has been busy despite the weather. He writes about domestic matters since he can't discuss work.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430425.pdf
He had a 48 hour leave and went to St John. They had a good meal at a restaurant then were invited, the next day, to a Canadian family's house. Then they had an evening with a different family. He still has no news of the training course.

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430419.pdf
Mail has been erratic. Jean has been gardening encouraging flippant comments from Jack. He is still at Moncton awaiting transfer but does not know when that will happen. He has been walking and attending dances. He complains that Canadian girls are…

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EDarbyCAHWellandJ430206.pdf
He has moved to Blackpool from Manchester. He complains about prices and how mean his landlady is. Jean is about to become a WAAF. He has been to a dance at the Winter Gardens.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ451030.pdf
He describes his journey back to York from Kings Cross. They have been processing airmen at his base. He collected a parcel that she had sent.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ451022.pdf
He thanks her for her letter and parcel. He and his friend went into York to watch a film. They have refurnished their hut with items borrowed from other huts.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ451008.pdf
He is sorry that he couldn't get leave over the weekend. He has cycled into York and enjoyed his trip.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450927.pdf
He thanks he for her letter. He is waiting to be posted. He had a pleasant journey to Doncaster. He has been potato picking.

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EDarbyCAHDarbyJ450806.pdf
He is waiting to go to Italy then he expects some leave. He thanks her for the parcel.

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An aircraft recognition card with a side photograph of a flying B17 and on the reverse three silhouettes and technical details.

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