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Lincoln Cathedral Airman's Chapel and RAF memorial book
Left a colour photograph of a chapel within cathedral with stained glass windows and altar with columnated arches behind. Right a book on a lectern with note that it was open to page with Peter Jenkinson's name.
Lancaster and members of Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Top rear quarter view of a parked Lancaster PB437 J9-L , with buildings in the background.
Bottom - four members of Women's Auxiliary Air Force in shirtsleeves out side a Nissen hut with a Union flag above and behind. Submitted with description…
Bottom - four members of Women's Auxiliary Air Force in shirtsleeves out side a Nissen hut with a Union flag above and behind. Submitted with description…
Jack Howes reminiscence letter to his grandchildren
Recalls German twin engine aircraft flying at very low level over Lincoln. He subsequently though it was a Ju-88. Adds some other wartime anecdotes. Includes b/w photograph of a JU-88.
Telegram to Mr Monks
Notifies him that his son Flying Officer Warren [sic] Arnold Monks was reported missing as a result of air operations on night 12/13 June 1944.
Telegram to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
According to information received through the Red Cross, his son was believed to have lost his life.
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
Informs him that a further report from the Red Cross confirms that his son lost his life on 13 June 1944 and was buried in the municipal cemetery Epe. The exact location of Epe was still under investigation. In order to close his son's estate he was…
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry and enclosed documents
Informs him that his son was missing in as a result of air operations on the night of 12/13 June 1944 when his Lancaster in which he was flying as air bomber set out to bomb Gelsenkirchen and failed to return. Includes a notice of advice to the…
Letter to Mr Monks from the Air Ministry
Informs him that in view of information received from the red cross, his son was now s believed to have lost his life on the night 12/13 June 1944. No information was received about the place of burial and he would be recorded as missing believed…
Letter from Officer Commanding 204 Squadron Air Training Corps to Mrs Monks
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Sorry to hear that her son had been reported missing and hopes that she will get news soon. Writes that he was an excellent cadet.
Letter to Maurice Monks's father from the RAF central depository
Notifies him that Flying Officer M A Monks's personal effects had been despatched by rail. Gives information about possible eventual disposal of uniform items. Inventory of items enclosed.
National Service grade card
Made out to Maurice Monks noting Grade 1 and giving some details.
Lincoln Congregational Churches news leaflet
Starts with letter from Minister Staley G Smith about general matters concerning the church and congregation. Followed by general news from church branches. Concludes with preaching plan for October.
Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry
States that although he had previously been notified that his so was missing and there was no further news, they had received information from German authorities that another member of his son's crew lost his life on 13 June 1944.
Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry
Informs him that information from German records states that the aircraft in which his son was flying was shot down at Dongeren (Gelderland) and that the crew were buried in Epe near Zwolle.
Letter to Maurice Monk's father from the air ministry
Informs him that action had now been taken to presume, for official purposes, that his son had lost his life on 13 June 1944.
Letter to Maurice Monks father from Station Commander RAF Kirmington
Details how Maurice Monks personal effects have been dealt with.
Letter from Officer Commanding 204 Squadron Air training Corps to Maurice Monks's mother
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Letter of condolence over the loss of her son.
City of Lincolns Education Committee School report
For Maurice Monks a school report that he had done well in most subjects and performed well as school prefect.
School report
St Faith's Junior Boys School. Shows exam results and some comments.
Bill for probate
To Maurice Monks father receipt for money paid for administration of probate on Maurice's estate.
Newspaper report flying officer killed
Announces that Flying Officer Maurice Monks had been reported killed. Gives details of education and employment in Lincoln and membership of Air Training Corps. Was trained in Canada and received a commission. Includes b/w photograph.
On active service casualty
Announcement that Maurice Monks previously reported missing, now reported killed.
On active service casualties
Two announcements for Flying Officer Maurice Monks now reported killed.
Bomber groups' roll of honour
Newspaper article about a memorial service at Lincoln Cathedral where 2000 men, women and children bereaved during the war of family members were assembled to see two Bomber Command memorial books consigned to the Airmen's chapel of St Michael. The…
Eric Parker's Biography
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Titled Eric's Story it details Eric's life from birth in Liverpool. He joined the RAF on his 18th birthday in January 1942. Initial training was at Paignton then he was shipped to Canada. He failed to progress as a pilot and was transferred to a…