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Letter to Vera Gill from the Air Ministry casualty branch
Informs her that the RAF missing research and enquiry service in Germany had recently reported details of the fate of his aircraft and crew. The area of the aircraft crash was identified no trace of any graves were found and it had to be assumed that…
List of James Lee's crew
List and next of kin of crew of James Lee's aircraft. Includes Wing Commander C L Gomm, Flying Officer T J Phillips, Flying Officer A H Rearden, Pilot Officer H N Pritchard, Warrant Officer L L McKenny.
Man looking at child's work
A man wearing suit and glasses sits alongside a girl writing at a desk while other children look on. Captioned 'Sir Hubert Houldsworth, Pro-Chancellor of Leeds University examines the work of Carol Coultate (8), at Halton Moor Primary School'.
Marion Clark Biography
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Marion's life detailed, from birth, including her days with the RAF.
Newspaper
Shows photograph of Vera Gill pinning Croix de Guerre on her son Derek. It was awarded to her late husband Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC.
Newspaper cutting - investiture of husband's medal
Includes Vera Gill receiving Kenneth Gill's DFC as well as other personnel's awards of MC, AFC, DSM, and MM.
Note to Mr and Mrs Gill
Informs them that Kenneth was second in his class at Beckett St Boys' school.
Nuremburg Was 'Laid Flat'
A newspaper article describing an attack on Nuremberg. It is annotated 'No 9 27/8 1943'.
Postcard from Douglas Hudson to his parents
Reports he is still well but has still not received any news from them. Recommends methods that they might try to reach him through various organisations. Wishes them happy Christmas.
Postcard from Kenneth Gill to family
Photograph of a two storey building with 'Lighthouse Cafe' on the roof. Captioned 'The Lighthouse Cafe, Cranfield, Kilkeel Co Down (Telephone, Kilkeel 70)'.
On the reverse note saying he had just had tea in that cafe, staying a day or two and would…
On the reverse note saying he had just had tea in that cafe, staying a day or two and would…
Postcard to Cathie Myers from Ford Killen
Colour picture of Louisiana state capitol building. On the reverse a little about Baton Rouge.
Postcard to Cathie Myers from Ford Killen
Colour postcard with painting of Canal Street New Orleans. He writes description and comments.
Programme and souvenir schoolboy's trip
Document covering Leeds and Hunslet schoolboy's trip to the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley on April 18th 1936.
Programme and souvenir schoolboy's trip
Document covering Leeds and Hunslet schoolboy's trip to the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley on May 8th 1937.
RAF trainees in Canada
Photograph of four sergeants wearing tunics with half brevet and side caps. Text account of navigators who had recently graduated from training. Gives names, home addresses and location of training.
RAF trainees in Canada
Newspaper cutting with b/w photograph of four airmen wearing tunics with half brevet and side caps. Text states that here were two Leeds men recent graduates of navigator training in Canada, Lists airmen and addresses including K Gill.
Receipt for services
Bill and receipt for professional services of to Mrs B Myers from Ellis Bussey, Mellor & Co.
Reg and Barbara Lane's Wedding
Reg and his bride on their wedding day with bridesmaid and best man.
Information supplied with the collection states 'Reg and Barbara Lane's wedding at St. John's Church, Alwoodley, Leeds 3 December 1945'
Information supplied with the collection states 'Reg and Barbara Lane's wedding at St. John's Church, Alwoodley, Leeds 3 December 1945'
Roll of honour in memoriam
In memoriam notice for Kenneth Gill mounted on a certificate from the Yorkshire Evening News,
Sergeant CJ Ganley and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated '181. LMG. F/O Ganley. 427'
Teddy's Career in the RAFVR 9th September 1939 - 11th October 1941
A detailed account of Teddy's service in the RAFVR.
Telegram from OC 617 Squadron the Kenneth Gill's father
Informs her that his son Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.
Telegram from OC 617 Squadron to Vera Gill
Informs her that her husband Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.
Telegram to Douglas Hudson
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Offering birthday greetings from Walter, Una and Lilley
Telegram to Douglas Hudson
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Birthday greetings from Lilley