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Letter from David Donaldson to Group Captain A H Donaldson
Is sending on a letter from A.O.C which was sent to David by mistake.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother
Writes of life at school and an upcoming inspection.
Letter to David Donaldson from D Worrad
Complains about being misled on the content of their conversion course and new engineering practice which has resulted in little flying. Says they could complete the course in half the time if they were allowed to return to Foulsham
Letter to Frances Grundy from Doug Worrad
Thanks her for kind letter and notes that on 192 squadron., her father was known as a fine senior officer. Relates damaging or destroying three aircraft during the war, unfortunately all British, including a Tiger Moth, a Halifax and an Anson. Goes…
Letter to Richard Donaldson from D Worrad
Offers sympathy on loss of father David Donaldson who was Doug Worrad's commanding officer on 192 Squadron during world war 2. Tells of incidents with David Donaldson and of his own life. Would like to hear of David's life after the war.
Interview with Frances Grundy
Frances Grundy was born in Dorking in 1942 whilst her father was serving as a pilot with the RAF. She describes her earliest memories of growing up during and post war and the special relationship she had with her father. Her father continued his…
Letter from David Donaldson to Air Historical Branch Air Ministry
David Donaldson points out that no mention was made of the one Halifax that he flew that went on an operation with Lancasters over Berchtesgaden in April 1945.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother
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Letter from a homesick David Donaldson who is at prep school in Sussex to his mother. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter from David Donaldson to his father
Describes his activities at school and catches up with family news.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother and father
Written from his prep school in Sussex. Date is the day following his birthday and he's writing to thank his parents and others for their presents. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter from David Donaldson to his father
Letter from David Donaldson whilst an undergraduate at Cambridge to his father writing about extra insurance and paperwork. He then continues about several health issues and its impact on his rowing. Additional information about this item was kindly…
Letter from David Donaldson to his father
Written from Charterhouse wishing his father a happy birthday and asking if his present is satisfactory. He continues with comments on weather and school. Asks permission to buy a scarf. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by…
Letter from from David Donaldson to his daughter Frances
Letter from David Donaldson to his two and a half year old daughter Frances written from Norfolk with drawings of pigs, dogs and cats. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Envelope addressed to Section Officer Donaldson
Sent from Dayton in United States to S.O.Donaldson Women’s Auxiliary Air Force at RAF Wyton. On the reverse ''F/L D W Donaldson RAF, Dayton, Ohio'.
Summary of medals and Royal Air Force Service for David and Joyce Donaldson
List medals for David Donaldson including Distinguished Service order and bar, Distinguished Flying Cross. Medal for Joyce Donaldson, War Medal 1939-45. Lists RAF Service for David Donaldson from 1934 to demob in November 1945. Lists Joyce…
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander R K Budge
As addressee has close association with the squadron, notes enclosure of photograph of squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to Mrs F Butler
Mentions that her husband had a close association with the squadron and he is sending her a photograph of new squadron crest to give to her husband when he returns from India.
Letter from David Donaldson to Mrs M Carley
Writes enclosing a cheque for £12 contributed by members of the squadron for her children.
Letter from David Donaldson to G C Clark
Writes to Clark in hospital that he is sorry to hear of broken leg. Mentions he has not told Clark's parents of the accident.
Letter from David Donaldson to G C Clark
Notes that Clark has had appalling luck and hopes this will be his last stay in hospital. Writes that he has forwarded all forms and recommendations for his permanent commission. Encloses letter from A.O.C. explaining current situation regarding…
Letter from David Donaldson to F C Daubney
As Group Captain Daubney has had close association with the squadron, he is enclosing photograph of new squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother
Writes from school that he is not homesick and of journey to school. Notes in PS that Donaldson Major is looking after him.
Letter from David Donaldson to his father
Writes of school life in particular sports matches.
Letter from David Donaldson to his father
Writes of recent visit, matches and weather. Notes that exams start shortly.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother and father
Mentions he is still a little homesick and asks if they can come in 5 weeks. Writes of activities at school.