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Interview with Leslie Turner

Leslie Turner worked as a pattern maker at Longbridge before he volunteered for the Air Force. He trained as an observer in South Africa and flew 33 operations as a bomb aimer with 10 Squadron.

Grandma Adelaide Louise Stott

A woman in a long coat and hat stands in shop doorway. On reverse, is a stamp '420' and 'Grandma Adelaide Louise Stott'.

Uncle Percy in the garden

A man, in a suit and homburg hat, stands in the garden of a two storey brick house. On reverse, 'Uncle Percy'.

Aunty Trixie by the gate

A woman stands by a gate in front of a house. On reverse, is a stamp '8--27' and 'Aunty Trixie'.

On the sea-front at Filey

Two women walking together along Filey promenade/seawall with other people behind and nearby. On reverse, 'mum and Aunty Trixie'.

Uncle Percy

A man walking in grass in front of the ruined stone walls of Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire. On reverse, 'Uncle Percy'.

Couples at the sea-side

Two men and two women stand together with other people, one with a camera around his neck, passing by. On reverse, 'Uncle Percy Holden, Aunty Trixie Holden, Dad Jack Making, Olivia Mary Making'.

Grandparents

John sitting on a fence between his grandparents. Behind is a field with cows, farm buildings and a house. On reverse, 'Grandad and grandma Stott and John'.

Calendar

John as the centrepiece of an embossed calendar. On reverse, 'John Stott'.

Five children stand in a line between two rows of houses. John, standing second left has his arm around the shoulders of the boy to his right. On reverse is the stamp '091' and 'John's friend, John, Joan, Pip, Margaret'.

Studio portrait

An older woman and two young children. On reverse, 'Adelaide Louise Stott John Stott (Holden) Joan Making'.

Child with hands in pockets

A child stands on a corner chair with hands in their coat pockets.

Child on a chair

A child looks directly at the photographer whilst sitting on a wooden dining chair.

Burial place

Copy of a letter to Mrs Moore giving information on the identification and burial place of her son, Sergeant J E Moore.

Tags: aircrew; crash; final resting place; killed in action

Lancasters ND411 and JB405

A letter to John's mother advising her of the findings of the investigation into the crash in which John died.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew; crash; final resting place; killed in action; Lancaster; missing in action; pilot; prisoner of war; Red Cross

Letter to Mrs Holden about John's gold signet ring

Writing to John's mother with details of the circumstances of his death and mentions three rings recovered from the wreckage in the hope to return them to the families.

Tags: air gunner; aircrew; bombing; crash; killed in action; Lancaster; pilot; prisoner of war; wireless operator; wireless operator / air gunner