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Letter to Richard Kellet from the King
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The letter congratulates Richard and his team for the successful flight to Australia.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Ministry of Air
The letter informs Mrs Cahir that her son is a prisoner of war.
Harry Brabin memoir
Harry joined the Royal Australian Air Force on 25 June 1942 as a wireless operator/air gunner and received his initial training in Australia before going to Canada for his trade training.
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
He sailed on the SS Johan Van Barneve to San Francisco and…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
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Jim writes to his mother that he is now stationed in a new camp without a worry or care and is in the best of health. He requests that Auntie Louie is given permission to act as his next-of-kin.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to his mother telling her about the things he has been doing and the places he has visited in New Zealand. He tells her about how well the locals are treating the Australian Airmen and trying to make them feel at home.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Handwritten letter on "Union Jack Club" headed notepaper from Sergeant F S Cahir to his mother, outlining his activities since arriving in Christchurch.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother from his Prisoner of War camp in Germany. He writes hoping they are all well and tells them that he is okay; that time drags but he is kept occupied with lectures and talks; and is attending…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and wishes his mother a happy birthday. He also writes about the entertainment provided at the camp, which he says is very good, that he is progressing with…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and joined a sing-song on St Patrick’s day with some Irishmen. He also writes about his lecture and meeting an Airforce person who knew his brother and a…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and that he had just had his first letter since being captured and hoping that they are not worrying about him. He also writes about the best way to send…
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…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has received two letters from them, about family and friends, that the Red Cross has provided clothing for him, about the recent Corpus Christie parade and of going…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he is well and received some correspondence from them, and mentions other letters he has received. He also writes about attending a church service where a prayer for…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has received a parcel from them, about other correspondence sent and received, social activities, going to Mass on Armistice Day and hoping his mother has been…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes about the camp’s preparations for Christmas, about four thousand parcels arriving from the Red Cross, the food they will be preparing with their saved rations and having…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Airgraph from Flight Sergeant Jim Cahir to his mother and brothers. He writes that he has chilblains, about the weather, and asking if they send a parcel it should be a food parcel and quoting an extract from a German paper criticising the American…
Prisoner of war postcards to Jim Cahir's family
Nine postcards from Jim Cahir to his mother and brother, Pat.
Letter to Dennis Kelly's wife from casualty section department of air
Informing her that as her husband is reported missing as a result of air operations on 19 July 1944, his motor car could not be easily stored or returned to Australia. It would be kept for three months and then sold and proceeds held on his behalf.…
Letter from Pat Hogan to his father
Writes about his daily activities and plans for the weekend. Mentions a medical problem with septic finger. Sates that he has increased his allotment and was enclosing some food ration coupons. Sent from No 1 Embarkation Depot Ransford Melbourne.
Letter from Pat Hogan to Jim Hogan
Catches up with news and says he had been pretty lucky getting onto a modern liner with good food and weather. Writes a little about his activities. Mentions daily mass and that he knows many on board. Concludes with comments about friends and…
Biography of Wing Commander P Isaacson AM, DFC, AFC, DFM RAAF and research related to same, part of 156 (PFF) sqn with AG Lang and L Verdon-Roe
Peter Isaacson biography relating to him surviving two tours in Bomber Command and then to being asked take a Lancaster to Australia westabout and describing his journey. Continues with early life moving to Australia, being selected for RAAF aircrew…
Letter to Dennis Kelly from Air Member for Personnel and caterpillar club card
Letter of appreciation for his service from Air Force Board of the Royal Australian Air Force. At the bottom a Caterpillar club certificate of membership made out to F/O D V Kelly.
Letter to Ken Oakes from RAAF air member for personnel
Thanks him for his service in the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Letter of appreciation for service
Letter of appreciation for P J Hogan's service with the Royal Australian Air Force from the Air Member for Personnel
RAAF certificate of service and discharge
Made out to Geoffrey Maxwell Michell Langworthy. Gives description and airman ranks and trades held.
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