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  • Temporal Coverage is exactly "1944-03-25"

LAndrewD16081922v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for D Andrew, navigator, covering the period from 26 July 1942 to 30 October 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 7…

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An identity card issued to Arthur by the Germans.

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The telegram advises that his son is missing.

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She congratulates Arthur on returning home safely. In Don's last letter he had confidence that he would complete his tour. She asks for any information about the events the night they crashed.

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The telegram advises that her husband is missing.

LMaceHA1295485v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for H A Mace, wireless operator, covering the period from 16 July 1942 to 24 March 1944, when he was shot down on operations to Berlin. He was stationed at 8 Air Gunnery School RAF Evanton, 4 Signals…

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The letter welcomes Arthur to the Caterpillar Club and includes his membership certificate.

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John has received two letters from his parents and three letters from others. One sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He has had a couple of parcels.
There is a second copy.

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An account of Flight Sergeant Nicholas Alkemade (1431537) bailing out of the rear turret of a Lancaster (A4-K) without his parachute and surviving a fall of 18,000 feet (5,500 metres).

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An account of Flight Sergeant Nicholas Alkemade (1431537) bailing out of the rear turret of a Lancaster (A4-K) without his parachute and surviving a fall of 18,000 feet (5,500 metres).

LWardA1452665v1.pdf
Arthur Ward’s Flying Log Book as an air bomber from 20 November 1942 until 27 August 1944 on completion of his operational tour. Trained at No. 10 Advanced Flying Unit, 27 Operational Training Unit 30 Operational Training Unit, 1651 Conversion…

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Letter from the Casualty Branch of the Air Ministry expressing regret that Charles Hilder is missing as the result of air operations on the night of '24th/25th March, 1944'. States that Sergeant Hilder was flying as an air bomber in a Lancaster…

ESmithKJBSmithMEB440325.pdf
Thanks her for letter and copy of illustrated. Comments on Free French compatriots in answer to her question. Continues with news and gossip. Mentions items he had left behind, describes local village, says he had seen no films and that it was a six…

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Letter to Charles Hilder's wife informing her that no news of her husband has been received since he was reported missing as a result of air operations on the night of 24/25 March 1944. Reference is made to further report from the International Red…

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Letter to Charles Hilder's wife informing her that no news of her husband has been received since he was reported missing as a result of air operations on the night of 24/25 March 1944. Reference is made to an International Red Cross Committee…

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Top: photograph of war graves in the Catholic Cemetery at Oberkirchen. The names of two airmen (members of Charles Hilder's crew) are legible on graves in the foreground. One cross marked: '1575537 SJT. NEWMAN. RAF K/A 24.3.44'. Second cross…

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Letter confirming that Charles Alfred Hilder is believed to have lost his life as a result of air operations on the night of 24/25 March 1944. States that the International Red Cross Committee have forwarded an official German list stating that…

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Letter informing Mrs Hilder that her husband (Sergeant C A Hilder, 1397651) and Sergeant E W J Warren, Sergeant J J McDonough and Flight Sergeant J A Newman have been buried in the catholic cemetery at Oberkirchen. Also states that the remaining…

LSproatesHB1107339v1.pdf
Harrison Sproates’ Flying Log Book as wireless operator from 3rd January 1941 until 29th May 1944. Training was at No. 2 Signals School, No. 1 Air Gunnery School, and 13 Operational Training Unit. Posted to 244 Squadron for operations in the Middle…
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