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List medals for David Donaldson including Distinguished Service order and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross. Medal for Joyce Donaldson, War Medal 1939-45. Lists RAF Service for David Donaldson from 1934 to demob in November 1945. Lists Joyce…

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David Donaldson reminisces an operation on Turin, describing the crossing of the Alps at night and the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Blanc. David stresses the uniqueness of the operation, only comparable to a previous one on Munich, and mentions the…

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Letter from David Donaldson to his two and a half year old daughter Frances written from Norfolk with drawings of pigs, dogs and cats. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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As addressee has close association with the squadron, notes enclosure of photograph of squadron crest.

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Concerns defects on a H2S Halifax lent to squadron by B.D.U. Writes that working party sent but repair will take a little longer than a week.

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Thanks him for details of two new crews. Writes of news at RAF Foulsham.

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Letter to catering officer of RAF Foulsham thanking him for excellent catering arrangements for party on previous night.

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Congratulates the warrant officer on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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As addressee had close association with the squadron, David is sending him a photograph of new squadron crest.

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Congratulates the pilot officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross.

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Commiserates with him over lack of available aircraft at conversion unit. Mentions possibility of training on squadron aircraft in the future.

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Writes enclosing a cheque for £12 contributed by members of the squadron for her children.

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Husband had left squadron before new badge approved. Is sending a photograph and asks that she gives it to him on his return to united Kingdom.

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Mentions that her husband had a close association with the squadron and he is sending her a photograph of new squadron crest to give to her husband when he returns from India.

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Mentions he is still a little homesick and asks if they can come in 5 weeks. Writes of activities at school.

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Written from his prep school in Sussex. Date is the day following his birthday and he's writing to thank his parents and others for their presents. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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Writes from school that he is not homesick and of journey to school. Notes in PS that Donaldson Major is looking after him.

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Letter saying he has arrived safely but is not happy about the prospect of war.

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Letter discussing his health and his relationship with Joyce.

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Letter from a homesick David Donaldson who is at prep school in Sussex to his mother. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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Writes of school life in particular sports matches.

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Writes of recent visit, matches and weather. Notes that exams start shortly.

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Describes his activities at school and catches up with family news.

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Letter from David Donaldson whilst an undergraduate at Cambridge to his father writing about extra insurance and paperwork. He then continues about several health issues and its impact on his rowing. Additional information about this item was kindly…

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Written from Charterhouse wishing his father a happy birthday and asking if his present is satisfactory. He continues with comments on weather and school. Asks permission to buy a scarf. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by…
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