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Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from RAF Record Office
The writer promises to clear up a confusion caused by a telegram received from the International Red Cross.
Tee Emm September 1941
Tee Emm. Number 6.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Letter to Les Pickford's Father from Air Ministry
The letter accepts that Les is a prisoner of war and blames the mis-reading of a Red Cross report.
Interview with Len Doward
Len Doward was in the army when he saw an advertisement for aircrew so he volunteered. He trained as a pilot. On one operation he saw a Lancaster alongside hit by bombs from a Lancaster above. After his operational tour Len was posted to India and…
Interview with Jack Brown Franklin
Jack grew up in Liverpool. His brother was the famous ballet dancer, Frederick Franklin CBE. He describes the Liverpool May Blitz and the paper merchants’ firm, where he worked, was bombed. He returned to his job after the war.
After the Local…
After the Local…
Telegram to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The telegram advises her that her son is definitely a prisoner of war and not deceased.
Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron
The writer has received letters and cards from Les' mother indicating he is alive.