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Berlin
Navigation calculations and a chart for operation to Berlin
Acknowledgement of letter
Acknowledges a letter sent to Under-Secretary of state by Mr L R Madgett and stating that it will be actioned.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From W C Green assuming no further news of Hedley. Catches up with news of his own family matters, his health and repairs to house after 2000 lb bomb dropped nearby in October. Notes 300 houses in Hayes were damaged but no deaths. Commiserates over…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
Letter from George Harker & Co Ltd enclosing cheque and offering condolences.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from Miriam Norton
Writes that she has received official news of her sons death. He is buried along with Pilot Officer Bradley at Griefswald Weich, 16 mils west of Peenemunde. Asks if Madgetts are in touch with Bradley's family or if they have received any further…
David Geach's flying log book for aircrew other than pilot
Flying log book for aircrew other than pilot for David Geach, bomb aimer, covering the period from 22 November 1942 to 2 September 1952. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, being shot down and becoming a prisoner of war, returning to…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother from Mary Stewart
Writes thanking Mrs Madgett for letter and concern over condition of relation in hospital. Catches up with news and notes she is posted to Farnborough.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from Mary Stewart
Writes of Sergeant Ernie Stewart who is in hospital seriously ill. Injured when his aircraft crashed on return from operations over Berlin. Ernie was the only survivor and was not found for three hours. Suffered a fractured spine. Mentions visits…
Book 5, Return to UK
Fifth and final diary kept by David Geach chronicling his time training and on operations. He writes about his return from Canada on the Queen Elizabeth then his training in England which began with arriving at the Posting Centre in Pannal Ash,…
Keith Thompson's flying log book
Flying log book for Keith Thompson covering his two periods of service as a navigator from 23 August 1942 to 28 March 1946 and post war from 12 September 1950 to 27 April 1960. The entries cover his training in Canada, advanced training on his return…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Air Ministry Casualty branch
Acknowledges receipt of letter on 28 December 1943 and two letter enclosed have been forwarded.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Red Cross
From War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem. They have no further information about his son. However an official German report has been received reporting that two further members of his crew (Pilot…
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from the Red Cross
From War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John of Jerusalem. Acknowledges his letter of 17 December and assure him they will pass any news of their son or his crew without delay.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from mother of his bomb aimer
Thanks them for letter and offering sympathy and hope for the future.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father about his son's bicycle
From station commander at RAF Syerston stating that a receipt for his son's bicycle had now been received.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From S Stephenson at George Harker & Co Ltd thanking him for sending copies of letters from Red Cross.
Life lost on operations
Article on loss of Flying Officer Francis Dunsford Norton lost his life on 18 August 1943. Buried at Griegswald [sic] Weick.
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 82-139. Writes wishing her a happy birthday and thanking her parents for lending them money for a house.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 83-140. Hopes she enjoyed her birthday. Still waiting definite news of house purchase and mentions financial tax matters. Weather now freezing which is improvement on previous slush. Mentions two resolutions one to do more fiddle practise but…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 84-141. Gives results of recent music exams. Weather turned mild and back to slush. Asks to see if she can get recompense for missing Red Cross parcel. Awaiting details of house.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 85-142. Writes of potential house purchase and problems ahead. Discusses financial matters and instruction sent about RAF pay through Red Cross. Discusses name for new house. Puzzled about watch she is wearing. Mentions his lack of religion…
Postcard from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 86-143. Send love and greeting for new year. Awaiting news of moving to new house. Comments on winter weather.
Frances Valentine
Head and shoulders portrait of Frances Valentine smiling. On the reverse 'No 25, To Sgt J R M Valentine, British P-O-W No 450, Stalag Luft III, Germany, From Mrs Valentine, Lido, Tenterdon Grove, Hendon NW4’. Stamped “Geprüft 32”.
Frances Valentine
Head and shoulders portrait of Frances Valentine smiling. On the reverse 'No 26, To Sgt J R M Valentine, British P-O-W No 450, Stalag Luft III, Germany, From Mrs Valentine, Lido, Tenterdon Grove, Hendon NW4’. Stamped “Geprüft 32”.
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave tells his fiancée, Betty, that he now receives her letters more often. He expresses homesickness and the desire to be with her, looking forward to finish the course. Dave says he saw some local Indians. The letter closes with words of love.