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Letter to Mrs Cahir from Wing Commander 466 Squadron
The letter refers to Jim Cahir being reported missing. It explains events on the night he went missing and explains that his personal effects will be carefully stored.
Letter to Richard Kellet from the King
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The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.
Message to Mothers and Wives
A message from thee Lady Mayoress of Melbourne on the news of Germany's unconditional surrender.
More news of Oxford prisoners
Newspaper cutting with full face b/w photograph stating that the wife of Corporal William A Franklin RAF had a cablegram to say he was safe in Melbourne.
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…
P J Hogan certificate of service
Contains personal details dates of service and discharge, promotions and postings and movements.
P J Hogan general conduct sheet
Certified several times on several dates with no entries
Peter Isaacson and his parents
Half length image of two men and a woman standing in line. In the middle an RAAF officer wearing uniform tunic with pilot's brevet, medal ribbons, pathfinder badge and peaked cap, holding gloves. On the left a woman wearing coat and hat and on the…
Postcard receipt for a parcel for Jim Cahir from Mrs Cahir
A postcard receipt sent to the Australian Red Cross for a parcel sent to Jim Cahir from his mother. The parcel has been received at Stalag IVB.
Postcard to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Postcard from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about the weather and his activities including watching some South African prisoners perform a Zulu war dance on Union day, May 31st. He also writes that he hasn’t…
Postcard to Mrs Cahir from MeDes
A postcard written by Flying Officer Alexandratos to Mrs Cahir about Jim reporting that he was a prisoner of war.
Pre - embarkation parade
Newly qualified aircrew parading in Melbourne before they were posted to their duty stations. Eric is in the middle of the second row of sergeants.
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Princes Pier Melbourne
View from ship of double deck pier crowded with people. Two gangways ready to be lowered. Captioned 'Princes Pier, Melbourne, Jan 3rd 1946'.
Prisoner of war postcards to Jim Cahir's family
Nine postcards from Jim Cahir to his mother and brother, Pat.
RAAF certificate of service and discharge
Made out to Geoffrey Maxwell Michell Langworthy. Gives description and airman ranks and trades held.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.
Receipt for document
P J Hogan signs for receipt of Royal Australian Air Force airmen's certificate of service and discharge and officer's certificate of service.
Seven aircrew
Seven men, four standing behind and three squatting in front. All wear battledress with half brevet and side caps except centre front who has pilot's brevet and peaked cap. They are standing in snow with a building in the background.
Submitted with…
Submitted with…
Seven aircrew in front of a Halifax
Seven airmen some wearing flying kit standing in line in front of a Halifax. On the reverse 'Taken on 10.9.44 before take off on our 27th trip, from left to right:
1. F/Lt Jim Mundle DFC 23 Bomb Aimer, Glasgow Scotland.
2. Sgt Jim Cann 2, Engineer…
1. F/Lt Jim Mundle DFC 23 Bomb Aimer, Glasgow Scotland.
2. Sgt Jim Cann 2, Engineer…
Sign greeting Eric Arthur
Sign held up by his family to greet Eric on the Melbourne docks on his repatriation to Australia after 19 months away in Britain. The sign reads 'Eric Arthur "You Beaut" Here we are'.
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Steve Downes
Head and shoulders portrait of a man wearing tunic with air gunner brevet and peaked cap. Captioned 'W/O Steve Downes (Melbourne) Wireless Operator'.
Telegram to Denis Kelly's wife
Informing her that Denis Kelly had been admitted to sick quarters at RAF Waddington on 24 June 1944 as he suffered a slight concussion while on air operations in Lancaster.
Telegram to Denis Kelly's wife
Informing her that her husband previously reported missing has arrived safely back in United Kingdom on 6 September 1944.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from RAAF
The telegram informs Mrs Cahir that her son is missing in action during an operation at Frankfurt.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from Ronnie Taylor
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son is very well and uninjured.