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Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes that he is on his way to Hednesford and talks about leave. He is anxious to see his sons and then goes on with discussion of financial affairs. Mentions waiting for train connections on journey and speculates on new location and course.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
In letter he writes that he has not received parcel, asks question of family and comments on the weather. States he is off the course and re-mustered as aero-engine fitter but is not sure where he will go. Gives reasons for re-muster (merdical) and…
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Thanks her for letter and mentions a car. Writes of exams and results. Mentions rain and going to Penzance. Complains about mail and raises possibility of her visiting.
Letter from Ian Wynn to his wife
Writes of being busy and receiving inoculations. Says he is going to Newquay next.
Envelope addressed to Mrs Wynn
On her Majesty's Service envelope. Addressed to Mrs K Wynn postmarked Norwich, Norfolk.
Envelope addressed to Mrs Wynn
Address in Lancashire postmarked Glamorgan.
Interview with Albert Smith
Albert was born in Aberdeenshire. Before the war he worked as an apprentice in an engineering firm. In 1943 he volunteered for the Royal Air Force, trained at London, Bridlington and Newquay before going for mechanical and engineering training. …
Letter from Ian Wynn to son David
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Thanks him for his letters.
Interview with Audrey Poynter
Having worked in her father’s garage, Audrey was called up, aged 17½, and joined the Royal Air Force. After RAF Padgate, she did some square-bashing at Gloucester before going to RAF Halton. She was taught to change plugs, replace faulty studs and…
Letter to Kathleen Wynn from Dorothy Pratt
Letter of sympathy over bad news of Ian.
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Letter from the Casualty Branch advising that her husband is missing as a result of air operations on 25/26 May 1943. It does not mean that he was killed and enquiries are being made through Red Cross.
Letter from the Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Letter advising her that because of the length of time her husband has been missing he must now be presumed dead
Letter to Kathleen Wynn from Norah B
Letter to Kath from Norah writing how sad she is to hear about Ian.
Letter to Mrs K Wynn from the RAF Benevolent fund
Thanks her for return of completed forms and notes she would like help with school fees. Suggests they would be happy to do this and request she reapplies later in year. Notes that son will be eligible for a £50 education grant from age eight and…
Letter from the Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Letter from the Air Ministry to Mrs Wynn advising that as her husband was promoted to pilot officer at the time he went missing, she is entitled to a larger allowance.
Letter to Kathleen Wynn from mother of Squadron Leader P R Turgel
Letter from mother of pilot of Ian Wynn's aircraft, Squadron Leader P R Turgel. Hopes that they will share any information that they get about the crew. Writes that the only information they have is that two members of the crew are reported killed,…
Letter to Kathleen Wynn from Bert Boyer
Letter from Bert catching up with family and friend news and talking of his life. Requests address of her husband.
Letter from Ministry of Pensions to Mrs K Wynn
Informs her that a gratuity of £100 and a pension of £130 a year together with allowance of £72 for two children has been awarded her as the widow of Pilot Officer Ian Archer Wynn. Award takes effect from 1 February 1944.
Postcard from H W Ashton to Mrs K Wynn
Prisoner of war postcard from Lieutenant H W Ashton R.E. Writing that he is sorry to hear bad news of her husband. Delayed writing as he hopes her husband may have survived. Sent from Oflag IX A/Z.
Letter from British Red Cross to Mrs K Wynn
Writes of further reports that three unidentified airmen flying in the same aircraft of her husband had been buried in the military cemetery at Venlo and gives grave numbers. They were buried near the other two members of the crew previously…
Letter from British Red Cross to Mrs K Wynn
Reports still no news of her husband. German authorities have informed the International Red Cross that two members of his crew Pilot Officer Russell and Flying Officer Petts have been buried in military cemetery in Venlo, Limburg, Holland. They…
Letter from British Red Cross to Mrs K Wynn
Writes that there is still no information regarding her husband. However. the International Red Cross in Geneva has reported that two members of his crew, Pilot Officer H N Petts and Pilot Officer G Russell lost their lives on 26 May 1843. Another…
Letter from British Red Cross to Mrs K Wynn
Tells her that there is no news of her husband has come through up to the present. Any further information received will be passed on.
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Apologises for incorrectly quoting her husbands rank, that of pilot officer in previous correspondence on 13 April 1946. Ensure her that grave will be correctly inscribed she will be sent a photograph of it in due course.
Letter from Air Ministry to Mrs K Wynn
Refers to letter informing her that husband was missing and states that information had been received from the International Red Cross that Pilot Officer Russell Petts and one unidentified body were shot down on 26 May 1943. Not possible to identify…