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Ernie Twells' Obituary and letter from the King
Ernie Twells' obituary detailing his life before, during and after the war.
A letter from the King awarding Ernie Twells his Distinguished Flying Cross.
A letter from the King awarding Ernie Twells his Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter to 617 Squadron Association from the Private Secretary of the Queen of the Netherlands
The letter thanks the Association for the gift of flowers and expresses appreciation for their thoughts.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Group Captain Sir Louis Greig
From Personal Air Secretary on behalf of Secretary of State apologising for not getting to RAF Woodhall Spa due to poor weather. Hopes Sir Archibald Sinclair would visit 617 Squadron at earliest opportunity.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from the Vice Chief of Air Staff
From Air Marshall Sir Douglas Evill on behalf of Chief of Air Staff congratulating Cheshire on the award of the Victoria Cross. Writes of Cheshire's record and leadership in Bomber Command.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Flying Officer Ralph Stutt
Letter states that Stutt wants to get back on operations on Lancaster after six months off. Recounts that he completed a tour on 425 Squadron. In addition he does not like the fact that his current station is becoming all Canadian. Requests to join…
Letter from Adjutant RAF Aston Down to Leonard Cheshire
Thanks him on behalf of Wing Commander Thomas for all the lectures he gave to flight leaders school.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
From A.V.Roe and Co Limited on headed paper. Congratulates him on award of Victoria Cross. Offers him a silver model of a Lancaster which he hopes he will accept.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
From A.V. Roe & Co Limited on headed paper. Thanks Cheshire for visit and hope he will be able to visit the company. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
On headed paper from A.V. Roe and Company Limited concerning a visit to to the company by Martin and some members of 617 Squadron to collect a model. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor
Telegram from OC 617 Squadron the Kenneth Gill's father
Informs her that his son Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.
Telegram from OC 617 Squadron to Vera Gill
Informs her that her husband Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.
Letter from Flight Lieutenant K W Hole to unspecified respondent at 617 Squadron
From officer at Royal Aircraft Establishment Farnborough. Thanks respondent for memorandum and goes on to discuss that operational efficiency of Bomber Command could be greatly enhanced by maintenance in good order of automatic pilot.
Letter to Vera Gill from OC 617 Squadron
Provides confirmation that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March 1945. Explains circumstances of loss of aircraft and states it was unlikely that any crew survived. Comments that her husband had completed 45 operations.…
Telegram to Flight Lieutenant Maltby
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A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Wing Commander H J Wilson
To Royal Aircraft Establishment stating that present scale of operation precludes visits for some time. Is returning memorandum that was lent.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to G W H Gardiner
Letter to Royal Aircraft Establishment thanking them for looking after them on their visit, which will be of great help in future plans.
Letter to Group Captain Sir Louis Greig from Leonard Cheshire
To Personnel Air Secretary Air Ministry. Apologises for late reply and writes that he has passed message to the squadron. Most disappointed that visit was missed and look to time when they might be more fortunate.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Air Commodore A C H Sharpe
To 54 Base Coningsby forwarding the names of two pilots who were anxious to return to operational duties on Mosquito. Squadron Leader C F Campbell DSO, DFC and Flight Lieutenant R T Fleming DFC. Includes operational history.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Barnes Wallis
Thanks him for bombing charts.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Pilot Officer A J Ward
Thanks him for letter and is glad he is making excellent progress.
Letter to Barnes Wallis from Leonard Cheshire
Writes he is enclosing two further bomb plots and requesting copies.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Barnes Wallis
Thanks him for copies of plots. Hopes to have more plots of live bombing shortly.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Rolls Royce
Requests supply of two dozen Merlin 20, 22, and 38 fuel computers. Recognises that supply is limited but current squadron operations require strict watch on fuel consumption not possible with current equipment.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Squadron Leader Noel Vincent
To Royal Australian Air Force liaison officer at Bomber Command. Writing that Flight Lieutenant D J Shannon desires to continue with operations and does not want to return to Australia. Mentions Shannon's wife is in Royal Air Force serving in same…
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Wing Commander J Collier
To Air Ministry concerning bombing results. 700 bombs being plotted possibly undershooting. Request they must get Mosquito by next moon.