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Letter to David Donaldson from J Nixon
From Jack Nixon in Canada expresses his thanks for David's kindness when he was missing. Wishes he could have visited the squadron when he returned to England but time did not permit. Mentions trip home and contact with other squadron member. Writes…
Tags: RAF Foulsham
Letter to George Royall
Author describes journey to her home and that they had enjoyed time together. Continues with domestics, activities and gossip. Letter had been redirected from England via Canada to Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Tags: love and romance
Letter to L W McCron
The letter from the RCAF was trying to determine if he was a dependant of Sam's since his widow was claiming his war service gratuity.
Tags: aircrew; killed in action
Letter to Mrs Wilson from Jim Ferrier's father
Letter from the father of Jim Ferrier, the Canadian bomb aimer in the crew to Mrs Wilson, the wife of the captain. He thanks her for contacting him as he was not informed of addresses of next of kin of other crew. He holds out hope of news and says…
Tags: aircrew; bomb aimer; missing in action
Letter to S H McCron
The letter confirms that Sam McCron died during flying operations.
Letter to Sam McCron's Widow
The letter is from the Estates Branch of the Department of National Defence. It asks for information about Sam. Part of the form is attached.
Tags: aircrew; killed in action
Letter to Sam McCron's Wife
The letter informs Sam's wife that Sam has died in an accident.
Letter to the Chief Postals Officer
The letter from RCAF Toronto refers to an enquiry from Sam McCron's widow. She had written to RCAF Toronto to find out the circumstances of her husband's death and what had happened to mail she had sent to her husband.
Tags: aircrew; killed in action
Log Book Extracts
Two pages from a logbook. Ralph is mentioned as a second pilot or passenger.
Michael James Beetham’s pilots flying log book. Two
Pilots flying log book for Michael James Beetham, covering the period from 5 December 1945 to 18 July 1952. Detailing his post war squadron duties, staff duties, flying training and instructor duties and flew the victory day fly past and good will…
Midland grain elevator
A low angle oblique aerial photograph of Midland grain elevator on the edge of Georgian Bay. It has a railway line with freight wagons. In the distance and on the other side of a coastal inlet are docks and Midland. Part of the view is obscured by an…
Tags: aerial photograph
Midland, Ontario
A high oblique aerial photograph of Midland, Ontario with many trees. In the foreground is a lake and in the middle a second lake. There is a large building at the edge of the middle lake and an area of docks. There are also grain silos. In the…
Tags: aerial photograph
News Sheet No 31 June 1944
News-sheet of the Canadian Prisoners of War Relatives Association. This edition covers the danger of rumours, editorial policy on letters, NCOs organise at Stalag IVB, Mrs Ian Campbell's work for POWs, Canadian Red Cross Prisoner of War shipments,…
News Sheet No 42 May 1945
The News Sheet of the Canadian Prisoner of War Relatives Association. This edition covers Victory in Europe, the death of President Roosevelt, the liberation of Canadian POWs, assembly centres for released POWs, the seizure of German POW records,…
News-sheet of the British Prisoners of War Relatives' Association February 1945
The news-sheet covers the return of prisoners of war and issues that they will face, POW letters from the Far East, Prisoners and Parliament, Camp visits by the YMCA, Prison Camps as schools of Citizenships, Next-of-kin Parcels, International Red…
Newspaper cutting - Lancaster riddled won home
Relates story of Lancaster on operation to Berlin being hit by night fighter fire which wounded crew and damaged aircraft. Returning home with wounded crew and belly landed.
Tags: air gunner; aircrew; bombing; killed in action; Lancaster; navigator; pilot; wireless operator
Night fighter guns bomber
During operation to Ludwigshaven. Gives account of rear gunner Flight Sergeant P Perehinski (of Vancouver) continuing to give evasive action to pilot despite being wounded. Also mentions lucky escape of George Bilton where a prayer book and…
Tags: air gunner; aircrew; bombing; flight engineer; forced landing; navigator; pilot