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He writes that he is sorry that John is missing. He hopes that John will turn up safe and well.

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Henry Sturrock's crew in two rows with bushes behind.
Henry Sturrock's crew and six ground crew in front of a Halifax. The pilot is holding a small dog.

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Bill Siddle's time in the RAF pieced together by research. He was a pilot who flew the Lancaster with 9 and 83 Squadrons. He was commissioned in 1944, was awarded the DFC and Bar and completed more than 60 operations. He left the service in 1946 and…

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Certificates issued to Bill Siddle for Pilot Training Advanced Flying and Instrument Flight during his training at Moody Field, Georgia in 1942.

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A form issued by the authorities in a prisoner of war camp.

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A list of aircrewmen who went missing or died on the 8th July 1942. The list includes Kenneth James Broderick. The document also shows where each aircrewman is commemorated.

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A hand written letter sent to George Shephard Johns from a relative. The letter concerns sending sympathies to George on the death of his mother. The letter also provides general family updates concerning George's relatives.

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Memoir detailing a teenage girl's experiences of the war. The document details experiences of evacuation, the blackouts, sounds of the war during air raids and what they saw on the streets of Liverpool.

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A page of a telegram message form the Commanding Officer of RV AF Squadron

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He asks after his family and friends back home.

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He has received two letters from his aunt and uncle. It is signed Nephew John.

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The card is signed Ron, John, Edwards. They ask if they have received his letter.

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The card says they have nothing new to write about but he asks for his concertina and clarinet. It is signed by nephew Ron and John.

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A part letter from someone's wife. She discusses dinners and drinks and looks forward to seeing him.

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A letter addressed to Annie, Jack and all. The writer apologises for not having written sooner, due to work. John in Blackpool has been in touch. Kath Cook is in a sanatorium.

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A letter discussing a colleague, exams, a top secret jet, Morse tests and studying.

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MBlamiresRG139996-220512-060001.pdf
Noted not to be produced in public; a list of phrases in German, Spanish, French and Dutch.

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The end of term report for Charmian Quitmann who is described as 'having done well in spit of considerable absence'.

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Certificates for dancing awarded to Charmian Quitmann, who went on to marry John Walter Gifford Saunders, at the St. Mildred's Parish Church Musical Festival.

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John was ground crew, initially a Flight Mechanic Engines from 12 February 1943, having gained experience he received further training to Fitter II E from 19 October 1943. He was promoted to LAC 1 November 1944 and then corporal 1 November 1945. He…

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Cutting reports that Sgt Fred Roberts of Mardy reported missing on 5 January 1943 was now presumed killed.

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A group of RAF personnel outside some wooden huts behind them. Accompanying the photograph is a newspaper cutting describing the change of training methods for aircrew.

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Asks Jack to forgive for the delayed letter, writes he is home on seven days leave. Asks if he has heard the news today of the Lancaster. Writes it is a smashing aircraft, and asks when Jack will next get leave as home gives them the 'willies'.

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A letter of condolence written to Mrs A. S. Pring, signed by King George VI.

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