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Beryl Lilian Sharland, Robert’s widow, and Henry Sharland, Robert’s father, collecting Robert’s DFC from Buckingham Palace in 1946. Beryl holds the DFC.

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A letter of condolence written to Mrs A. S. Pring, signed by King George VI.

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A group of 49 uniformed men in one seated and three standing rows at No. 1 Air Crew Reception Centre (A.C.R.C.). The central seated figure is wearing corporal stripes with the others wearing white bands on their side caps. The men are arranged…

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Sent by John from prisoner of war camp to his parents and Joyce expressing his hope that he reaches home before the postcard. It includes a coloured drawing of some holly and a prisoner with a red triangle on his back looking through a barbed wire…

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Postcard from prisoner of war, John, number 250760 to his parents and Joyce, sent from the camp, saying that he is well. It includes a coloured drawing of a snow-covered cottage with a holly border.

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A postcard sent by John to his parents showing three views of the falls and one view of the fall's bridge. Describing his arrival at the Falls Hotel and wishing his family a merry Christmas.

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A letter enclosing John's presentation gilt caterpillar with apologies that gold pins are no longer presented.

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A letter to John asking him to call to discuss a possible vacancy with an insurance broker following an introduction from Captain Platfoot. Annotated "Friday at 10 o'c would suit me".

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A memorial article about Frank telling of his professional and service life.

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A brief biography of Frank's work with Barnet council.

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The article gives a brief resume of Frank's life. He worked as a councillor for Barnet but joined up despite his commitment to pacifism.

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A memorial card presented on Frank's baptism.

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He asks her how it feels to be a grandmother. She describes the baby, Patricia.

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An invitation from Squadron Leader Mick Martin to the first squadron reunion.

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Covering Teddy's short service in the RAF. It covers his training and his ten missions. Details of his fellow crew members are included.

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A biography of Teddy Cosgrove's crew members, pilots Frank Tothill and James Dunlop.

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From his youth to the award of his DFC by the King.

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Four letters to Ken.
#1 is a letter commanded by the Queen thanking him for his service.
#2 is a letter appointing him to General Duties.
#3 is a letter that can be used as a reference. It mentions his role in the filming of The Dam Busters.
#4…

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Entry number 24 in register book 70.

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List of crew members, next of kin and addresses; captain [pilot] Sergeant K H McLean, flight engineer Sergeant S N Leigh, navigator Sergeant D H McLeod, air bomber Sergeant RWL Muir, wireless operator Sergeant R C Barrett, mid upper gunner Sergeant L…

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Requesting that Reg attend the combined recruiting centre. Giving instructions on what to bring and advising that he may not be called upon for immediate service.

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Herbert William. Bennett , his wife and his parents standing on the fountain in front of Buckingham Palace

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Requesting that she confirms that no news of Reg has been received before he is confirmed as having died.

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Following the report that Reg is missing, advising that of the seven casualties of the crash, three have been identified as Sergeant Hannel, Sergeant Johnson and Sergeant Barrett, three are unidentified and one is unaccounted for.

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Advising that her son has been reported missing, believed killed following the discovery of the seventh member of the crew. Confirming interment of the unidentified body in the cemetery at St. Trond and that a request for information of personal…

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