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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-08-17"
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Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Jean Trinick noting that she had read Hedley was missing from newspaper and offering sympathy.
Letter of sympathy to Hedley Madgett's parents from C P Wonghley
Just hear news that Hedley is missing. Sympathy over anxiety. Notes Hedley had just been awarded DFM.
Newspaper article on Peenemunde operation
"Nazi backroom boys killed, Pennemunde raid wiped out air experts HQ". Account of Peenmeunde operation and background to research carried out there. Surrounded by other articles and further articles on the reverse.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father
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Letter from old friend George offering sympathy. ,
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgetts father
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Letter from manager of local branch of Westminster Bank offering sympathy over news that his son is missing.
Letter of sympathy to Hedey Madgett's parents
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Letter offering sympathy over news that Hedley is missing.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
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From the Adjutant of local Air Training Corps Squadron (No 1227 Squadron Chistlehurst and Sidcup). Reported missing in local paper. Noting that Hedley was one of their first of their cadets to enter the Royal Air Force and had welcomed him on return…
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. Writes that a body of a crew member of his son's aircraft (Pilot Officer Lewis) was recovered from shore and that this indicates that disaster to his aircraft…
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's father
From Bob Grimwade thanks him for letter and sorry for news it contained. Doubly tough as Hedley had nearly completed his tour. Good chance he bailed out.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From Bob Grimwade thanking for letter and while no definite news there is always hope. Hopes to get over to see them in near future.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From George Harker & Co Ltd with deepest regret on hearing news that Hedley is missing. All members of staff send sympathy. Hedley was one of the most popular and promising member of staff.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Air Ministry Casualty branch
Informs him that there has been no news and there is little hope but action to presume he has lost his life will not be taken until 6 months from the date that he was reported missing.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Borothy Mitchell. Offers sympathy on hearing news of Hedley missing.
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 mother
From O W Burnard. Writes that her thoughts are with them. Was proud to have known Hedley and encourages her to not give up hope.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother
From Isabel Q Pead offering sympathy on news of Hedley going missing. Hopes good news will come.
Lettter to Hedley Madgett's father from his son's effects officer
From officer detail to look after Hedley's property explaining the process and that a cheque book found has been forwarded to Air Ministry accounts, Worcester.
Letter from Hedley Madgett's father to officer commanding central depository
To central depository Colnbrook thanking them for letter and list of son's personal effects.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father from Central Depository
Writes that committee of adjustment has been held and enclosing an inventory of effects. Writes that monetary matters are not dealt with by that office but by Air Ministry accounts. They will be sending details of financial matters in due course.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Dorothy Richings writing she is sad over lack of news. Encourages them to not give up hope.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From T J Robins of Robin's stores limited. Writes he noted in newspaper that Hedley was missing. He writes he has son in RAF as well and hopes they will get good news soon.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents from D Souter
Writes that a reply to her letter to Adastral House noted that a PO Lewis was in the crew and as a result she fears for safety of the rest of the crew and that they must have come down in the sea. Hopes that some of them might have been picked up.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's father
From S Stephenson at George Harker & Co Ltd thanking him for sending copies of letters from Red Cross.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Mary Stewart expressing shock over news that Hedley was missing, especially after news of award of Distinguished Flying Medal.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From J Stott expressing great sorrow over news that Hedley is missing.