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Reference is from the band master of 4th Battalion the Lincolnshire Regiment Territorial Army.

Personal reference for Aubrey.

A letter from No 10 Downing Street to air officer commanding-in-chief, Bomber Command, complimenting the RAF on their success in bombing Augsburg.

From the Air Ministry, to everyone who needs to know to enable Ronald to obtain his uniform and new pay rates and allowances etc.

Album page including letter from Air Vice Marshal E A B Rice, 1 Group, congratulating Warrant Officer E W Smith on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Caption on page '2nd Tour of Ops 12-626 Sqn, Wickenby, Lincs June - Nov 1943'.

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Letter to I R Jenkinson informing him of award of DFM to his son. Enquires whether he will go to Buckingham Palace to receive it.

A letter awarding the Path Finder badge to Don.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

Letter to Sergeant Brennan stating that he was now entitled to wear Pathfinder badge.

Cover note from under-secretary of state for defence and on list of campaign stars, clasps and medals shows a tick against Bomber command clasp.

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…

A telegram advising Bertie of his commission as pilot officer.

Sent from the Release Centre, giving an entitlement of £94-7-6.

Invitation to investiture at Buckingham Palace for award of Distinguished Flying Medal on 4 December 1944.

From Simone (daughter) and Anne-Marie Drony birth of brother Michel.

From Mr and Mme Henri Drony birth of first daughter Simone. Note that no news for a year from Scunthorpe.

Card from Mervyn Adder. On the front artwork of cottage and sun dial clock. Insides artwork fruit basket and birthday greetings. Signed a 'all the best. Mervyn'.

A flying related birthday card with coloured drawings of aeroplanes. On the last page the message reads 'Thomaston, Ga. Saturday. Many returns of happy joyous birthdays. Tour Georgian friends, Mr & Mrs [indecipherable] Jones'.

On the cover a blue flower patter and blue scroll work with the Royal Air Force badge in the centre. Inside left page a five line birthday salutation. On the right page, My loving birthday greetings and handwritten note 'To dearest Gladys wishing you…

A printed card with a poem and a coloured rose. On the reverse 'With love, Harry' It is addressed to 'J. M. Sherwood'.

From Jessie Brown, birthday greetings and wished they were together for occasion.

Happy returns from Dora Dickenson.

Happy returns from Ethel Dixon.

Loving greetings from Edith Scott.

A telegram and envelope adressed to Frank with birthday greetings from his mother.

A card used by POWs to send messages home.