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Letter to Arthur Mace's wife from 78 Squadron
The letter confirms that Arthur is missing but they have no other information.
Letter to Arthur Mace's father from 78 Squadron
The letter informs that Arthur is missing.
Raid Report Book - 9 Squadron
A record of operations conducted by 9 Squadron aircraft between 15 February and 26 March 1944.
Letter from A Bromet to station commander RAF Wyton
Informs him that registered packet addressed to F/Lt Mackie contain a paid for RAF badge mounted broach.
Letter from Alan Lancaster to Simon
Notes he is sending copy of "Pocka Gen" station magazine which he hopes will be useful. Talks of personnel at Pocklington and wishes him luck with his Pocklington research.
Letter to Norman Mackie's father from RAF Wyton effects officer
Deals with issues concerning Norman Mackie's car which he had left at a garage in Cambridge.
Letter to Mrs JL Leigh from A Squadron Adjutant
The letter advises that her husband and his crew members are presumed dead. His aircraft was forced down into the sea by enemy fighters.
Letter to George's father from A Stephen
Delighted to receive his card and news that George was a prisoner of war.
Letter to Lewis Ellis from Gus Knox
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Writing of experiences of manning depot in Toronto. Describes personnel at location and mentions compatriot New Zealanders. Speculates on future and describes some activities.
Conversation with Alan Thomsett
Edited transcript. Gives personal details and service history. Enlisted in 1942.Pilot on 1473 Flight and 192 Squadron (100 Group) on Wellingtons. Starts with comments about first posting 1473 Flight which eventually merged with 1474 Flight to become…
Wing Commander Guy Gibson with Vice-President Henry Wallace
Guy Gibson shaking hands with Vice-President Wallace at the 12th Forum on Current Problems, sponsored by the NY Herald-Tribune. The photograph is captioned 'Acme Newspictures inc photograph of Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC DSO* DFC* On an American…
Letter to Norman Mackie's father from adjutant 83 Squadron
Informs him that all personal effects found on the station when a person is reported missing are forwarded to the RAF central depository. They would eventually be disposed according to the owner's wishes.
Reported missing
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Message to Thomas' mother informing that he is missing following an air operation.
Telegram to Mr H Ellis
Informs him that his son was reported missing from operations on night 23 February 1945.
Telegram to Mrs Muir
Informing her that her son is missing after operations.
Whitley Cockpit
An envelope, two notes and a photograph inside a Whitley cockpit.
#1 The envelope has Paddy Uprichard's address.
#2 The first note is to Paddy's son and mentions that the writer, LFE Coombs, is looking forward to hearing his father's memories.
#3…
#1 The envelope has Paddy Uprichard's address.
#2 The first note is to Paddy's son and mentions that the writer, LFE Coombs, is looking forward to hearing his father's memories.
#3…
Bomber Crew
A poem by AG Boyd describing a bombing operation.
Award of Path Finder Force badge
Left: Letter to Horace confirming his qualification for the award of the Path Finder Force badge. Advising that he is entitled to wear it as long as he remains in the Pathfinder force unless he has further written authority.
Right: A head and…
Right: A head and…
The Woodpecker magazine - October 1943
42 air school magazine. Articles, cartoons, artwork, club information, sports news, poems, advertisements, editor, padre, news from other stations in southern Africa, weddings and births, sports results.
The Loss of Halifax DT524
A copy of records held by the RAF on the loss of Arthur's Halifax.
Message from Commander-in-Chief Flying Training Command
Covers objectives of training and expected performance and behaviour.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother
The letter explains who will assist her in visiting her son's grave.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Widow from Air Ministry
The letter advises that her husband's body has been positively identified after exhumation. He has now been moved to the British Military Cemetery, Berlin.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that due to the time Frank has been reported missing then he is presumed dead.
Letter to Frederick Davy from Air Ministry
The letter advises that he is required to relinquish his commission in the RAF Volunteer Reserve.