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SStuartR1681268v1.pdf
A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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Had just received their letter with bad news. News was a shock but hoped they had now had better news. Sends deepest sympathy. Has passed on news to another of George's friends.

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YWyrillWR553311v1.pdf
Covering the period February 14 1939 to August 19 1945. Describes his service in the Royal Air Force, conditions on the convoy to Africa on HMS Tamaroa, sights seen on leave and being confined to barracks before his return to England on HMS…

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Jack writes that he is leaving for Feltwell via Liverpool and London.

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Jack writes thanking her for his present and card. He is walking better on his new boots and has been to a dance.
He also writes to his daughters.

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Jack writes that he does not have much spare money after paying for his messing. He has been to the cinema.

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Jack writes that he was pleased to receive her letter. The weather has improved and he has been to the cinema.

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Jack writes that his new posting is like a holiday camp. They have sports organised and the food is good. He has sent her £15 and asks for some laundry to be cleaned.

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Jack writes thanking her for her letter. He has seen the doctor who considers that he is as good as they can do. He is waiting for boots.

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Jack writes hoping the water at home is OK. He has been to an ENSA show with beer and sandwiches, followed by the Brains Trust. The next day they had their photographs taken for the Daily Sketch.

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Jack writes that he is pleased Brenda is better. He sends his love to all three of them.

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Jack writes that he apologises for not writing enough but he has no news. His boots have arrived and he is walking much better. He will leave soon.

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Jack writes that he still does not have his boots. He has not been doing much because the weather was so bad. He misses his wife and girls.

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Jack writes that he has lost his wallet with £2 in it.

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Jack writes that he is disappointed that he has not had a letter from her. His doctor is pleased with his progress. The Brains Trust will be tomorrow and they are watching a film that evening.

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Jack writes that he is pleased she had a nice birthday. He danced with three girls, he thinks because of the uniform. He has been playing football but is impaired by his leg injury. He has seen a film and that night he is going out to celebrate an…

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Jack writes that he has little to write about. He has been watching sport.

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Jack writes the weather has been cold and snowy. Transport has been a problem. A Brains Trust was cancelled.

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Jack writes that the weather has been glorious. A number of his fellow airmen have left. There was a farewell party.

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Jack writes asking about his children. He is hoping to visit her soon.

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Jack writes that he hopes she has had no more trouble with the water and the cold. He asks after family.

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Jack writes that he got back OK. It has been snowing. He hopes that she is better.

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MTerras1050292-150303-01.pdf
List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

SBondS-RichardsonAv10010.pdf
Alan gives details of service: 201 Squadron; 38 & 148 Squadron Wellington air gunner; 211 Squadron Blenheim Wireless Operator/Air Gunner; 35 Squadron Lancaster flight engineer; and 120 Squadron Lancaster and Shackleton pilot. He tells of first…

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SBondS-RichardsonAv10014.MP3
Jock begins the interview with joining up and first flying on 201 Squadron, with flying boats from Sullom Voe. He then, briefly, covers training as wireless operator/air gunner. He was posted to 38 Squadron Wellingtons in July 1940 at RAF Marham and…

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