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Letter from Ministry of Defence to G Marshall
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,…
Telegram to Mrs Mabel Pexman
Advising that her husband, previously reported missing is now missing and believed to have been killed, as reported by the Red Cross.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Letter from Kenneth to his wife Mabel
Dated five days before his death, advises of a move of squadron and anticipating home leave and a future life with Mabel.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Keith Hailey's Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bombers and air gunner’s flying log book
K J Hailey’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period 6 May 1943 to 9 May 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Wireless Operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF Manby (Empire Air…
Collision of ED606 and ND637
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Research notes about the collision of two Lancasters over Branston.
References used in Preparation of Ron Carter's Biography
Seven books referred to in Sue Carter's Biography
Winston Churchill's Reference to Bomber Harris
Churchill's quote and Ron's brief comments on his wartime service.
War Widow
The story of Ron being missing in action then located at Stalag VII, promoted then a telegram announcing he had been killed at Arnhem. Later corrected and a bunch of flowers delivered as an apology.
Surviving Crew Members of ND517
A list of six names, including Ron's. It includes a poem by HW Longfellow 'Footprints in the Sand'.
Memoirs by Crew Members' Family of the Collision with Ron Carter's Lancaster
Brief memoirs by two members of family of the Halifax crew that collided with Ron's Lancaster over Caen.
Ron Carter's Caterpillar Club Membership Card
Both sides of Ron's club card.
Ron Carter's Service Record
RAF Form 543 issued to Ron. It contains brief details of his service record.
General Questionnaire for British/American ex-Prisoners of War
A copy of a questionnaire completed by Ron.
15 Air and Ground Crew
Two rows of air and ground crew. Behind is their Lancaster with the record of 25 operations.
On the reverse 'Dad'.
On the reverse 'Dad'.
Ron Carter
Ron in flying kit, boots and helmet. On the front 'Wigsley 1940 flying Sirlings [sic]'.
On the reverse 'Dad'.
On the reverse 'Dad'.
George Nixon's decorations
Three medals - 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal 1939-1945. Presentation box and accompanying paperwork including a tick list of medals awarded, transmission note issued by the Under Secretary of State for Defence (Armed Services)…
Baby's cutlery set
A cardboard box from Jewellers Nickels & Sons enclosing a hallmarked silver baby's cutlery set comprising a spoon and a pusher. An accompanying note identifies it as a present to George Nixon's daughter from his fellow crew members. The card is…
Flying Officer Davey
Ron's pilot is sitting on a fence. He is named on the reverse.
Ron Carter, Crew and Ground Crew
13 airmen on the port inner engine of an aircraft. Three are named on the reverse, 'Paul, P/O Davey, Dad'. The image is badly damaged.
Ron Carter and Crew
Seven airmen in front of their Lancaster. Four of them are named on the reverse, 'Dad, Paul, F/O Davey, Eddy'.
Ron Carter's Aircrew Association Membership Card
A membership card issued to Ron.
Luckenwalde - Stalag 3A South of Berlin
A description of the conditions at Stalag 3A.
Letter to Ron Carter's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Ron has been promoted to Flight Sergeant whilst a prisoner of war.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Telegram to Ron Carter's Wife
The telegram advises that Ron is missing.
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This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Ron Carter's Prisoner of War Record
Three lists related to Ron's time as a prisoner of war.
#1 is the camps he was incarcerated in and the duration.
#2 Ron's evacuation from Stalag Luft 7 on the Long March.
#3 is a list of the daily march from Stalag Luft 7 to 3A
#1 is the camps he was incarcerated in and the duration.
#2 Ron's evacuation from Stalag Luft 7 on the Long March.
#3 is a list of the daily march from Stalag Luft 7 to 3A