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Letter to station commander RAF Syerston from Hedley Madgett's father
Writes that Hedley's bicycle has still not arrived at Sidcup station.
Letter to Spike from Jim Cahir
A letter to Spike Alexandratos from Jim. He describes what he has been doing since arriving in England.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes she is leaving to spend 3 or 4 weeks with her parents in Devon. Describes a house she will possibly buy in Chalfont St Giles.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
She writes about staying with her parents by the sea in Salcombe and her daily activities. She also writes about the purchase of their new home and of the financial situation around that and of their daughter’s activities.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Complains of lack of mail from him and wished they would come more often. Catches up with family news and describes her and daughter's activities. Updates on progress of house purchase and mentions parents settling in to new home.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
She writes about the lack of post from him, their house purchase, finances, going fishing in the bay with friends and of their daughter latest activities.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes about purchase of their new house and other financial matters. Concludes with news of daughters progress.
Letter to prisoner of war John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Still waiting for news of new camp and writes about her recent activities. Mentions there has been no progress on house purchase and writes of future plans when she moves in. Concludes with news of daughter's latest activities.
Letter to Philip Jenkinson's father from casualty branch
Expresses regret that his son was reported as missing in action as result of operations 6/7 September 1943 to Munich.
Letter to Mrs Wilkinson from Donald Flett
Transcription of a letter. Writes of events on night 3/4 September 1943. Mentioned 'Charlie had done four ops before they copped it on the fifth. First op was Peenemunde, gives description of target. Mentions targets of other operations and that…
Letter to Mrs Roy Ellis from 199 Squadron
The letter supplies names and addresses of Roy's crew members.
Letter to Mrs Milling from the director of personal services
Letter from the Air Ministry to Mrs Milling, the wife of Sergeant Edward Milling. His aircraft was reported missing over enemy territory. The results of enquiries made by the International Red Cross to ascertain the location of Sergeant Milling has…
Letter to Mrs Miller from Alan Robson
Alan Robson writes to Mrs Miller from M.- Stammlager 1X A telling her he flew with her son Teddy and expects her to hear bad news.
Letter to Mrs Madgett from chaplain at RAF Syerston
Notes they have had letter from chaplain at Chester to ask after her son and his crew. Unable to give her the names and addresses of relatives of his crew for security reasons while they are missing..
Letter to Mrs E. Peadon
A letter to the mother of Alex Peadon informing her that her son is missing after an operation to Munchen-Gladbach. The letter includes a list of six fellow crew members.
Letter to Mrs E Peadon
The letter is to Alec Peadon's mother confirming that her son is missing in action.
Letter to Mrs E Milling from Reginald Twamley
Letter to Mrs E Milling from a wing commander saying that her husband was part of an experienced crew and hoping that they may have escaped from the aircraft. He offers his personal sympathy.
Letter to Mrs E Milling from M T Derbyshire
Notification that Flight Sergeant Edward Milling has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, with citation.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from the RAF Benevolent Fund
The letter expresses sympathy regarding Doreen's missing husband and offers to help if required.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from RAF Mildenhall
The letter advises Doreen that her husband's effects are being sent to the Central Depository.
Letter to Mrs Doreen Ellis from 199 Squadron
The letter reports that Doreen's husband is missing on an operation against Munchen. Included is a sheet with advice regarding publication of details of the circumstances of a casualty.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter home to Jim’s Mother and Brother where he describes his arrival in England, visiting relations and settling in to his routine RAAF life on his station.
Letter to L V Rosser from Alan Laughland
Note on envelope 'from Al Laughland DFM later killed'. Asks after Vic Rosser's ankle. Describes a little of his current posting and activities. Catches up with friends news.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from RAF Central Depository
The letter acknowledges John's father's request for his personal effects.
Letter to Jean Welland from Jack Darby
He thanks her for the newspapers she has sent. He has been practice bombing. They have been having sporting competitions and a dance.