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  • Temporal Coverage starts with "1943-09"

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He thanks he for her letters and poetry. They have been flying and buzzing farmers on their tractors.

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He expresses surprise that he is married. He has been on leave but snow stopped his progress. He went horse riding in the National Park.

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He has been horse riding and flying. He enjoys bombing and evasive action. He has four weeks of the course left.

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Letter from relative of fellow crew member. Thanks them for kind letter and writes she has heard nothing since her boy was reported missing. Confirms she will write if she hears anything.

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Thanks for parcels and catches up with news of friends. Writes of upcoming events and weather. Notes reading in the paper about how Hedley won Distinguished Flying Medal.

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Thanks them for letter and explains how she found their name and wrote on the off chance. Commiserates over Hedley's 21st birthday. Thanks them for passing on her sons name to Red Cross. She lost her own husband recently and has little time to do…

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Relates news they have heard on Peenemünde operation and states they will not give up hope. Catches up with news. From Ada and Aunt. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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Thanks them for account of Hedley's doings. Comments on bombing in Germany and Italy. Notes it takes months to get any news of missing crews. Catches up with news. From Ada and Aunt. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the…

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From Isabel Q Pead offering sympathy on news of Hedley going missing. Hopes good news will come.

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Air Council expresses regret that Pilot Officer Hedley Robert Madgett is missing as a result of air operations on night 17/18 August 1943. Lancaster aircraft failed to return. Does not mean he is killed, wounded and if a prisoner, should be able to…

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From station commander at RAF Syerston stating that Hedley's bicycle has not been sent as it was still awaiting release by effects authorities.

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A letter addressed to Mr H A Bower detailing money owed to the family after his son's death.

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A letter to Fred's mother explaining he is fine and has his new dentures.

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A letter and transcript to Charlie Warner's sister from Donald Flett. Donald was the sole survivor of the Lancaster crash.

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Writes with legal and other advice over custody of child. Catches up with activities and acquaintances.

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The letter informs her that her son is missing.

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The letter is from the Chaplain at Charlie's airfield. He expresses sadness and hope.

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Offer sympathy and prayers in her time of sorrow.

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Sorry to have to advise her that her son was missing from air operations 3-4 September 1943. Holds out hope for forced landing or bale out and offers comments on his character.

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Letter from relation of Harry Binns navigator who had been killed in a crash. Asks Bill to tell Mrs Binns about Harry's last days. provides some information about Harry and asks him to share any experiences.

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Have read news that Hedley is missing and hope he is safe. Offers sympathy over their anxiety.

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From Dorothy Richings writing she is sad over lack of news. Encourages them to not give up hope.

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In writers thoughts, especially on Hedley's birthday. Hope he might be a prisoner of war. Recalls visits and catches up with other news. From Ede. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.

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Letter from old friend George offering sympathy. ,

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A letter signed by Wing Commander R McFarlane DFC, of 50 Squadron, to Eric Coling's mother, confirming that her son is missing. It further confirms that the Red Cross Committee is working on behalf of the RAF to find Eric's whereabouts.

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