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Notice to the French
Document stating that the government of Great Britain had signed an accord with General de Gaulle. Includes letters in French from Winston Churchill and General de Gaulle and text of the accord.
Letter to Bill Eyles from S Bradshaw
Letter from relation of Harry Binns navigator who had been killed in a crash. Asks Bill to tell Mrs Binns about Harry's last days. provides some information about Harry and asks him to share any experiences.
D-Day letter
Letter from supreme allied commander before D-Day.
Bill Eyles school report
Gives dates attended Northgate school for boys, conduct and exams passed.
Bill Eyles service history
Enlisted in 1939, ground staff until re-mustered as aircrew, Feb 1943 to RAF St Eval, anti-submarine sweeps. May 1943 to 78 Squadron, 1943 instructing at OTU, July 1944 to 35 Squadron Pathfinders, total of 66 operations. Demobbed February 1946.
Part of letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
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Speculates on future employment when finished navigator training in Canada. Describes flying activity and that he was hoping to get to New York on next 48 hour pass but it was too far. Describes social activities.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Describes recent journey to camp and current new accommodation as well as daily activity. Mentions visits to Manchester.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes that he is back in camp and comfortably billeted. Describes daily activities and speculates on future. Mentions train journey to camp but does not think he will get home again for some time. Says he will send laundry home.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Discusses sending laundry home with unsure future. Mentions still continuing lessons and that he will let her know when he hears of his next posting.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes that he is expecting posting to Canada shortly and that she should get his laundry back to him quickly.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Thanks her for parcel and writes of his immanent departure and that he will cable when he arrives at destination.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Mentions he wrote this letter just after airgraph and ask he to let him know how long each took to arrive. Writes that he is settling but it is cold with snow but they are comfortably billeted with amazing food. Says there is no shortage of food…
Two part airgram from Reginal Weeden to his mother
Part 1. Explains delay in writing due to 48 hour pass which allowed him to go to new York. Describes activities there.
Part 2. On return was posted to air observers school and was packing to go. Arrive in Toronto and did tour including Niagara…
Part 2. On return was posted to air observers school and was packing to go. Arrive in Toronto and did tour including Niagara…
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Trying out airmail letter to see if it is quicker than airgram. Reports arrival of mail from home some of which was taking a long time. Catches up with news and gossip, comments on weather and his health. Comments on distance to Toronto which he can…
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother and newspaper cutting
Newspaper cutting explains that the RAF accepted and invitation from United States Army Air Force to send 35 Squadron to take part in an air day. Letter written from Scott Field Illinois. Writes they having a good time but complains of heat. Mentions…
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Had just arrived in Canada. Mentions and describes some aspects of voyage and arrival in New York. Followed by train journey to Moncton Canada awaiting posting to flying training unit.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes of his activities at Moncton. Mentions social activities, weather, accommodation, the camp and going into town.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Reports receiving a large amount of mail from family and friends. Writes he is having the time of his life and describes events surrounding his 21st birthday with visit to Montreal. Says he should be off to navigator school shortly. Compares speed of…
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes that he is receiving a constant flow of mail. States he would be at his current location for 12 weeks. Says it is a good station with plenty of hard work but weekend off and a 48 hour pass every month. Describes Toronto city and mentions…
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Writes that he was exited to have started flying and was confident that he would make it. Catches up with family news and had difficulty finding time to write with all the work he had to do. Mentions he spent 48 hour leave in Toronto.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Catches up with family news. Writes he spent his weekend in Toronto with his girl friend. Says a little about flying on his course. Mentions scorching weather and issue of summer outfits.
Letter from Reginald Weeden to his mother
Describes being busy recently flying. Mentions going to friends next week for 48 hour pass and hot weather. Request photographs from home and catches up with news.
Letter to George Dennis' Father
The letter advises that George is missing with no further news.
Letter to George Dennis' Father
The letter advises that George's personal effects are at the depository and can be forwarded.
Letter to George Dennis' Father
The letter expresses sympathy at the loss of his son and advises that monetary matters are dealt with by a different department.