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Letter from Kenneth Gill to his family
Writes that he is back in England after five days in Ireland. Thanks them for book and catches up with family news. Mentions war news and talk of invasion but presumes it would not be before he stared his second tour. Talks of American hospitality on…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his family
Writes about recent Christmas and says a little about life and training work on his camp. Listens to aircraft taking off and comments that unlike operations crews usually come back. Asks for news of friend. Comments that recent news was good and…
Letter from Kenneth Gill to his family
Writes about t he camp he was now located at. Gives detailed description of accommodation daily activities. Comments on his easy new job which suits him and means leave should not be hard to get. Mentions plans for leave and restriction on travel.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
Their course has finished. Their last night flight was in very clear weather. Jean has been cooking for her parents.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been to Nottingham for dinghy training and visited the town. They went to the cinema then had many beers before returning to camp. Two of her parcels have gone missing with cigarettes in one and a razor in the other.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He has been doing more training. He looks forward to his next leave.
Letter from Jack Darby to Jean
He describes his return journey to base.
Letter to Ken Gill from J Derbyshire
Letter from colleague who was an instructor at Syerson. Glad to hear that Ken was settling down at Woodhall Spa and catches up with news and gossip of friends and family.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of their bank balance, his new car, domestic details and the timing of his future postings.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about arrangements for his 48 hour pass, buying a car, domestic details and possible postings to RAF Wigsley, and the Lancaster Finishing School at RAF Syerston.
Letter to Reg Muir's mother from group captain at RAF Syerston
Confirming that Reg's belongings are safe and will be sent to the Central Depository and providing their address.
Letter to Mrs Broderick
A letter sent to Mrs Broderick from a Flight Lieutenant of 106 Squadron. The letter concerns the whereabouts of Joan Broderick's husband, Kenneth, who is presumed deceased. The letter is a response to a previous letter and offers advice and guidance…
Lettter to Hedley Madgett's father from his son's effects officer
From officer detail to look after Hedley's property explaining the process and that a cheque book found has been forwarded to Air Ministry accounts, Worcester.
Letter to Mrs Madgett from chaplain at RAF Syerston
Notes they have had letter from chaplain at Chester to ask after her son and his crew. Unable to give her the names and addresses of relatives of his crew for security reasons while they are missing..
Telegram to Mrs Muir
Informing her that her son is missing after operations.
Telegram to Mr L R Madgett
Reports Pilot Officer H Madgett DFM missing after operations 17/18 August 1943.