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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-08-20"
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Prisoners of war
Photo 1 is a half length portrait of a man in a sweater.
Photo 2 is eight airmen captioned '+20/8/43'.
Photo 3 is two men with their hands in the air, one soldier beside them. Two men with rifles are on the right, captioned 'Two Polish prisoners…
Photo 2 is eight airmen captioned '+20/8/43'.
Photo 3 is two men with their hands in the air, one soldier beside them. Two men with rifles are on the right, captioned 'Two Polish prisoners…
Newspaper cutting with article about Sergeant J R Luxton missing
Page has several articles including one reporting Sergeant J R Luxton missing after operational flight. Describes telegram to father informing him that his wireless operator/air gunner son was missing on his 15th operational flight. Gives some…
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
Letter from Sergeant Cahir to his Mum and Vincent. In it he tells them all about his leave in New York, the places he has been and the shows he has seen.
Letter to Mr HA Bower
The letter refers to a delay in receipt of F G Bower's financial details and certificate of death.
Letter to Hedley Madgett's mother
From J G Grey congratulating them on son's award and catching up with news. Postscript that she has just heard that Hedley is missing and hopes they will have good news.
Letter of sympathy to Mrs Madgett
From W Coates says prayers being offered and hoping that Hedley Madgett has survived.
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 condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From Borothy Mitchell. Offers sympathy on hearing news of Hedley missing.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
From J Stott expressing great sorrow over news that Hedley is missing.
Letter of condolence to Hedley Madgett's parents
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Condolence on Hedley going missing. Might yet turn up. Remembers surprise visit from Canada. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
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 from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Number 63-120. Thanks her for letters and efforts on his behalf. Writes of poor weather and his tribulations in finding somewhere to practise his violin. He is still in need of strings and music. List items from last parcel which were appreciated and…
Eric Scott's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for Eric Scott, bomb aimer, covering the period from 1 September 1942 to 4 January 1946. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as Air Bomber. He was stationed at RCAF Picton (31 Bombing &…
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…
Comrades unconscious, he carried on
Account of action for which Hedley Madgett was awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal. Citation states many successful operations including one to Oberhausen when some crew lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen but he completed operation…