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Announces he will fly up tomorrow.

Writes that he is happy that she and Penny are safe. He states he is ready for anything. Prays that she will be protected from the terrors of war. Concludes by saying that if anything should happen, tell the children he was one of the first to go.

Notification that Flight Sergeant A J Turner was killed in action on operations in the Wilhelmshafen area on 4 September 1939.

Written from Bombay wishing family a good Christmas and New Year. Describes a little of life and weather in India. Catches up with news of family and friends. Continues with description of his situation in India,

Catches up with family news and greetings. Comments on two children and of photographs sent. Continues to catch up with news. Mentions he has been in France since D-Day and writes of experiences.

Letter covering the return of John Turner's log book which is no longer required by the Royal Air Force.

Cover and front page with Rolls Royce advertisement and title page, signed by Donald Banks for Air Ministry December 1937.

Pilots flying log book for A J Turner, covering the period from 18 February 1935 to 31st August 1939. Detailing his flying training and pre-war flying duties with 216 Squadron and 9 Squadron. He was stationed in Egypt and at RAF Aldergrove, RAF…

Letter informing her that her late husband was buried in section D, grave no, 268 in Wilhelmshaven cemetery on 13 September 1939.

Lists all matters for administration of estate including tax issues, probate, reading and signing papers, dealing with Air Ministry, estate duties, insurance and correspondence. Total costs £6 9 s 4d or say £3 3s.

Writes he is about to embark on a ship and there will be no mail while aboard for about 5 weeks. Destination is a mystery but he speculates about the future, Catches up with family news.

Newspaper cuttings. An appeal to help buy a Spitfire or a bandage or a gun by Patience Strong. On the other side news about Lord Nuffield donating £250,000 to the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Acknowledges receipt of £26 by way of a loan on A J Turners life insurance policy. Life insurance was sum assured £100 and loan to be paid back over six months.

From a friend of John Turner expressing horror on news of John Turners was a casualty. Passes condolence from himself and from other acquaintances at RAF Scampton. Writes other eulogy comments about John Turner and Bill Borley. Hopes they might be…

Birth certificate for Albion John Turner from Portsmouth district born 6 October 1911, registered 9 October 1911. Copy dated 4 October 1937.

Penny Turner’s father, Flight Sergeant Albin John Turner, pilot of a Wellington bomber was killed in action during the first bombing operation on the 4th September 1939. Years later, when she was five years old, her mother told her that her father…

To John Turner and wife from Mina who writes overjoyed with news.

Bible with a page showing a message from His Majesty the King to all services and people engaged in defence of the Realm.

UK Passport for A J Turner contains personal information, photograph and handwritten entries for countries valid including Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Transjordan.

Shows entry as apprentice on 30 august 1927. Details next of kin, and description. Shows service as fitter at Gosport and Khartoum before No 4 Flying Training School, 216 Squadron and 9 Squadron. Promoted Flight Sergeant in June 1939. Discharged on 4…

On the left a man in overcoat and bowler hat talking to a servicemen in battledress with side cap. In the background trees. On the reverse 'Grandfather, lost both sons'.

A group of airman wearing a variety of uniform some in the centre have visible pilot's brevet. On the left one airman sits on the ground while the other all stand. Fifth man from the left has 'X' underneath. In the background, another Heyford. On the…

A man dressed in suit and woman with dress and hat sit on a bench. In the background a lion statue. On the reverse 'Grandma and grandpa in arboretum 193[.]'.

Row of three storey houses with centre house jutting out from others. Doorway and window on ground floor, two windows on second floor and two small windows on top floor. On the reverse 'Jo born in middle house (middle windows), Penny born in left…

A young girl wearing coat and bonnet stands in a grass field. In the background houses. On the reverse 'Penny aged 3'.