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- Temporal Coverage is exactly "1943-10"
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Letter to Frank Hobbs from his daughter
Writes that she will be pleased to see him in two weeks. Catches up with news of school and illness. Says she went to the Lacarno with aunt and mentions that air raid warning and all clear have gone off.
Letter of condolence to Mrs Milling from Mary and Carl
Letter of condolence to Mrs Milling whose husband had been reported as missing during an operation over enemy territory.
Letter from Ian Donaldson to his parents
Written from 27 Squadron India. Writes of life in India, that he has had many letters from various people. Mention lack of social life and catches up with family news.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the social activities at RAF Cark, domestic arrangements and expected timelines for postings.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of looking for accommodation in Manchester, his flying duties and social activity and the weather. He discusses an electric heater he has purchased and his bank balance.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of moving into a new billet, his colleagues, the weather and the lack of flying due to the bad weather.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes from Farnworth and writes of his social activities and of a house for rent.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of their finances, moving to a new billet, flying duties and domestic details.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of flying duties, his colleagues, domestic details, the weather and issues with his electric fire.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his flying duties and his electric fire.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about flying duties and social activities.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his social life.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of the loss of 60 B-17s, the new chief flying instructor and about returning to operations.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes about his law exams, night flying, returning to operational flying and of social activities and domestic details.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of night flying duties, returning to operations, social activities and domestic arrangements.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of night flying, social activities and arrangements for leave.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of his night flying duties and a taxiing accident.
Letter from Harold Gorton to his wife
He writes of night flying, travel arrangements for his next leave and domestic details.
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave is glad to have received news from his fiancée, Betty. He is still waiting for the 20-hours flight test. Dave has sent Betty a birthday present and wishes her well. He concludes with words of love, looking forward to seeing her again.
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave relays which letters he has recently received from Betty. He recalls a memory of time spent together; and looks forward to the day he can return home to marry her. Dave writes about the very cold weather and snow. He misses the cohort that he is…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave hopes his fiancée, Betty, had a happy birthday and asks if she has received his gift. He tells about the cold weather and snow, but says that the flights continue. Dave lists the films that he has recently watched; and expresses the desire to…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave informs Betty that he was unwell, but is now much better and continues with his flights. He hopes to return home soon, but fears he might be ordered to stay in Estevan after the course. Dave relays news that his instructor at Elementary Flying…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave has received letters from Betty and is waiting for a parcel. He describes working hard for various exams. Dave has not yet decided where to spend his Christmas holidays. Dave updates Betty on the latest films he has seen; and emphasizes his love…
Letter from Dave Davies to Betty Hughes
Dave thanks his fiancée, Betty, for a letter and a photograph. He considers sending Betty a picture of himself. He hopes to have a rest during the Christmas holidays. Dave plans to send a parcel of items to Betty and describes a small financial…
Lancasters issued to No. 166 squadron between September 1943 and April 1945
12 pages listing 204 aircraft that were flown by No. 166 Squadron. Six columns record each aircraft's registration number, the date received, where it came from, the code letters and details of it's loss or disposal. For some aircraft the number of…