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Form for parcel to George Thomson sent by his father with contents listed. Mostly clothes, shaving, tooth cleaning and grooming kit.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]420708.pdf
Reports on received mail. Comments that they had done little flying since arriving. Mentions daily routine. Says that he had written from Chicago on recent leave, asking if they had had that letter. Goes on about sending various things home including…

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The letter congratulates Idwal on the honour awarded to him by the Council.

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Jack writes that he has moved to Hullavington but living in Chippenham. It is much better than the tents at Kemble. He has sent her photos and laundry.

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MBarraletAF85233-210609-08.pdf
Stories about camp life, escape tunnels, sports, food, the gunner who fell to earth without a parachute and survived, the food exchange and amateur dramatics.

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The telegram advises that her son is missing.

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A list of crew for an operation to Hannover.

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The writer expresses shock that Les' name has appeared on a list of deceased from the International Red Cross.

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The writer has received letters and cards from Les' mother indicating he is alive.

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The writer confirms that her son is definitely a prisoner of war.

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Communicating that Vera's husband Sergeant Ronald 'Tom' Arthur Gorton is missing following an operation.

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EEllisELEllisH-[Fa]430407.pdf
Writes that his leave was over but he did not go anywhere due to poor weather. Mentions snow now melting and fields in local area flooded. Writes that they had received two efficiency pennants and expected another one. He hope that all RAF personnel…

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Asks how school was going and that he would try and sort out a pen knife for him and asks if his clock still goes. Mentions collecting shells and comments on beach caves and cliffs.

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An award issued to Richard.

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The letter confirms that John is missing during an operation over Hamburg. The circumstances are not known.

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The letter advises that John's effects have been forwarded to the Central Depsoitory.

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Telegram from 44 Squadron, RAF Dunholme Lodge to Air Ministry, Bomber Command headquarters, 5 Group records and RAF Scampton. Reports Lancaster of 44 Squadron missing, presumed over target on night 17/18 August 1943. Lists crew and whether kin next…

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MRoyallGL1801494-220420-02.pdf
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. On the front cover is written: '1801494 LAC ROYALL G.L. 27/6/43'. The magazine contains articles of local and war news, a description of what life is currently like in Britain, photographs of key personnel at…

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MRoyallGL1801494-220420-03.pdf
Magazine of 48 Air School, South Africa. Contains articles on local news, letters of thanks, entertainment, keeping fit, sports reports and results, poems, personal experiences in the RAF, sketches showing life at RAF Woodbrook, South African…

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A list of crew for an operation.

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The letter refers to Alf's application for the Caterpillar Club and contains a copy of the application sent to Irving air chute.

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A card issued by 61 Staging Post, Officers' Mess. It includes the menu and on the reverse signatures collected on the day.

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A list of aircraft and aircrew prepared for an operation.

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A list of aircraft and crew required for operations on 18 July 1944.

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A list of duty NCOs at three airfield locations.

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