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Thanks for letters received. Writes of family health matters and catches up with news and gossip. Complains about the weather since arriving in England from Southern Rhodesia. Not yet posted to a squadron. Mentions journey home.

Catches up with family news. Complains that he had not been in action yet. Relates tale of his journey from South Africa and subsequent travels in UK.

Letter with gossip and family news.

Describes Laurence's early life and education. He travels to South Africa to join police in S Rhodesia where he met and married his wife, Eileen. He decided to learn to fly with Rhodesian Air Force, Joined the RAF and travelled back to UK. Mentions…

A memorial service for the Old Tonbridgians who gave their lives in the War 1939-1945.

Passes on family news. Mentions Laurence reported missing over Germany on 18 December 1942 and writes of correspondence from air ministry. Writes of family reactions. Passes on other news and gossip.

The book describes journey and events of the journey from S Rhodesia to UK in June 1942 and then staying with her father's parents. It lists events growing up: teeth and first words. Two b/w photographs of baby in pram and other children. It carries…

Albert's father standing in the door of the family shop, 89 Pembury Road Tonbridge.

Identification kindly provided by Adrienne Irving of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

A man standing beside his ice cream selling bicycle, outside the Millson family shop 89 Pembury Road Tonbridge.

Identification kindly provided by Adrienne Irving of the Unidentified photos of the British Isles Facebook Group.

Under photograph of crew a caption lists members including Flying Officer I J Hartley rear gunner from Folkestone. List includes Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R…

Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) Flying Officer J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) Flying Officer T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sergeant W R Docherty, flight engineer,…

Under photograph of the seven crew at a north of England station, caption lists names. Back row (l to r) F/O J Hanrahan, bomb aimer Australia, (4) F/O T Topham, navigator, Bradford (44), Sgt W R Docherty, flight engineer, Liverpool (6), Squadron…