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Telegram from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes with his new address.
Telegram from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal is now at Riddlefield, Florida and in good health.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he received their parcel. The weather is very cold.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes with his new address. He asks his parents to write to a lady in Toronto who gave him wonderful hospitality.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he is about to leave for the States.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he has arrived in Canada. He thinks he is heading to Florida soon.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that they are grounded in Bari waiting for spare parts to be flown from Qastina. However the food is good so he is not really complaining.
List of Operations
A handwritten list of various operations undertaken by Idwal from his training in Canada to squadron duties.
Letter from Idwal Davies to Mr Enoph
Idwal writes telling of his wartime experiences flying Stirlings with 620 Squadron. He was involved with dropping agents, Arnhem and the Rhine crossing of 1945. In particular he refers to an operation over Norway when they made a landing on an…
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes about fishing, cricket, Boy's French test and operations on the Second Front. On one flight they had Spitfire escorts.
Only two pages of the letter remain.
Only two pages of the letter remain.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes from Israel/Palestine. He has little work to do. His squadron have been training paratroopers.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
He asks his brother to get a valentine and a birthday card for his girl.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
Idwal writes that he saw one of his squadron's Stirlings being shot down by a Ju 88 over Dunmow. He also talks about dropping gliders at a Rhine crossing.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his brother
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Idwal writes that he still at Stratford, training. He has also been playing cricket.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes from Bari, Italy where his aircraft has broken down. They are in a small camp and the food is marvelous. Christmas dinner was very good.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that they have had a lot of rain. Food is OK.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he has finished at Florida and has returned to Canada. He describes his travel back to Canada and some of the people he met.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes he has had no mail but wishes his parents a merry xmas. He has met a man he went to school with. Food is very good at the camp.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he has sent a parcel, hopefully, in time for Christmas. He is about to transfer to Florida.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he has been sent on leave. Christmas dinner was very good, then he caught the train to Toronto. He has been ice skating. His selection board want him to train as a navigator/air bomber.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes that he has been transferred off the flying course due to his lack of progress. He is still to hear what will happen to him. He is very disappointed but keeping positive.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes thanking his parents for their letter and contents. The food has improved.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal writes he has received his first pay. They have been warned not to pass on information.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his parents
Idwal has moved to different accommodation. He has had a medical examination. He is about to sit a morse and a maths test.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his family
Idwal writes that he has reported for training at Lords but he arrived too late to be processed.
Letter from Idwal Davies to his mother
Idwal writes that he has been to the beach. He has been to Cyprus and Tripoli. He has sent his mother £30.