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New York Jan 1942
New your buildings. The first is a view from a tall building looking towards the Hudson River. There are several tall buildings and smoking chimneys. The second is a ground level view looking up the RCA Building, 30 Rockefeller Center. The third is…
My Wartime Memories by Richard Yates
Richard 'Dick' Yates was a wireless operator/air gunner on 35 Squadron flying Halifax. He was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Dick did his basic training at Blackpool. While at Cranwell for wireless training he flew in DH 86 and Valentia.
My Life in the RAF - chapter 4
Starts after arrival at Durban in South Africa. Describes time in Clairwood "rest camp", visiting Durban and Christmas and New Year celebrations. Long description of activities in Durban. Discusses South Africa and describes train journey to South…
Message from Basil Harrington to Hazael Wakefield
Message to occupied Jersey saying longing to be together again and good health. Reply on reverse catches up with news of friends and activities.
Medicine Hat
Top left - hangars and huts in the middle distance. Bottom left - in the middle distance a large parade of men. In the foreground left two Oxfords and right the side of a hangar. In the distance other buildings. Captioned 'The Inspector General's…
Man and boy wearing navy uniform
On the left a man sitting on a chair weaning Naval uniform with cap. On the right standing, a boy dressed in naval uniform with sailors cap. On the reverse 'Albert and Peter, Peter aged 5 and Uncle Albert 7/1/1942'.
Liz Humphrey's Notice Paper
Royal Air Force form enrolling Liz Humphrey into the Women's Auxiliary Air Force.
List of operations
List of 33 operations between 7 December 1941 and 16 November 1942. For each operation states target, crew, and some detailed comments.
Lettercard from Les Pickford to his mother
The only interesting thing to happen is that it has stopped snowing. Still no parcel. He needs socks and cigarettes.
Letter to Jack Newton's wife from RAF records office
Reports her husband previously reported as interned had arrived safely in Gibraltar
Letter to Harold Wakefield from Leicester recruiting centre
Request that Harold Wakefield report to the Leicester recruiting centre on 9 January 1942. Gives instructions on what to bring and advises that he might not be required for immediate service.
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Three weeks to Christmas, so sending greetings and hopes message gets to him in time. No letters from him for ten weeks but she keeps sending theirs in the hope that he will get some of them. Describes some activities and comments on weather. Passes…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes that father is off on duty. Mentions letter from relative inviting them for Christmas and passes on other news. Not sure if they will go due to travel difficulties. Wishes they could get some letters from him as eleven weeks since last one.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Still waiting for letter from him, none for eleven weeks. Hopes for peace and reunion with him. Two weeks until Christmas and he would be in their thoughts. Mentions reading in newspaper that residents of Algiers were supplying warm clothing until…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes they have had no letters from him now for twelve weeks and she has written 30 to him in that time. Comments on the December weather and says looking forward to spring. Mentions a book about Laghouat that she has read. Asks if they are able to…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Still no letters from him but they are trying to be brave and patient. Awaiting reply to recent cable. Mentions going into town to post letters and cards. Writes that she had received Christmas ration of sweets and chocolate from the grocer and that…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Reports arrival of six letters from him written in August and September. Glad he has access to books and enjoyed news of birthday party and culinary efforts. Comments on other content of letters. Catches up with news of activities and of friends.…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Repeats that six letters arrived on Monday and that they would cable Christmas wishes on Thursday. Supposes it is colder now in camp and hopes he is well fed and clothed. Eager to know if he gets any greetings from them. Made enquires to see if they…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Just arrived back after Christmas visit to relatives to find cable from him postmarked 25 December. Could not stay with relatives as long as planned because of problems of trains to get home. Writes of Christmas activities and catches up with other…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Written on new years night and mentions father going out and that they are thinking of him. Awaiting next batch of letters from him and noted that 6 arrived on 15 December with the last dated 17 September. Wonders whether he has enough warm food and…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes about the weather and relates broadcast about British climate. Awaiting letter and wondering how things are going in new camp and if he has enough food. Mentions reading newspaper with many different opinions and points of view. Mentions…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writing first thing in morning and father has just gone out. Relates reading one of his letters from when he was in Aumale and says they have got through the dark days of winter and wonders if his spring is anything like theirs. Wonders whether he…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of last letters received and latest cable. Asks about dogs he mentioned in camps and catches up with news of family and friends. Mentions other correspondence and passes on news. Writes of father going out on night duty and comments on the…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of cold winter weather, wonders if he has warm clothes and food and wishes she had more frequent letters from him. Strange to have long delays as in the past they got letters regularly. Every day brings them closer to peace. Does not think he…
Letter to Douglas Hudson from his parents
Writes of seeing father of on cold dark morning and is wondering what he was doing. Says she has written many times and what letters she gets from him bring her great joy. Thankful that he is alright and gets pleasure from games, tournaments and has…