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Defied frost-bite to aid gunner
A report of the assistance James gave to a fellow crew member leading to his being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during his first operation. Annotated '1944'.
Award to James Inward
Amongst reports of air raids, a 100th birthday and other local news a description of the actions leading to James being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Front page news
Including a report on the circumstances leading to Flight Lieutenant James Inward being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Airmen Prisoners
A cutting from a newspaper with Reg and John Bushell's names recorded as prisoner of war. Handwritten on it is Evening Standard 12.4.44.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Mother
Reg advises he has received his wings and wishes his mother happy birthday.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Parents
Reg advises that he has completed primary training and has been on leave at West Palm Beach.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter regrets that Reg is reported missing. It explains Reg's voluntary allotment from his pay.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter advises that Reg's effects have been sent by train.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter thanks Mr Wilson for the signed Form of Indemnity for Reg's effects.
Telegram to Sergeant Heathfield's Mother
The telegram advises that her son is missing in action.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Father
The telegram advises that Reg is missing.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter encloses a statement of Reg's account.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter advises that Reg's payment of ten shillings and sixpence will be paid to her from Reg's salary.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Father
The letter expresses sadness that Reg is missing.
Telegram to Reg Wilson's Father
The message states that Reg is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter asks if Reg has made private arrangements to send her funds.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter acknowledges receipt of Reg's order book. She will now receive a monthly payment of ten shillings and sixpence per week.
Letter to Reg Wilson's Mother
The letter asks Mrs Wilson to return Reg's order book. She will then receive ten shillings and sixpence each week from the RAF agents.
My Prisoner of War Days
Reg's account starting when he was shot down on an operation to Berlin. After Berlin he was transferred to Frankfurt for interrogation then by train to his camp. Camp life involved food, the preparation and acquisition of extra food by theft, trading…
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg has been moved to another camp, on foot and at night. Their camp was liberated by the Americans. He is frustrated that he cannot get home since they are restricted to camp.
Postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
Reg advises that his new home is Offlag VIIB. He sounds upbeat after receiving half a Christmas parcel.
Letter from Reg Wilson to his parents
This is his first letter from a prisoner of war camp. He is well and includes a list of items to be sent via the Red Cross.
Dulag Luft postcard from Reg Wilson to his parents
A postcard from Reg to his parents advising them that he is well in Dulag Luft.
Clear Lake, Manitoba
A postcard from Reg to his parents.
Mink Tunnel, Lake Superior
A postcard of the rail tracks leading into a tunnel. It is addressed to Reg's parents. He is travelling by train to Brandon, Manitoba.