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Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander Fernbank
Thanks him for details of two new crews. Writes of news at RAF Foulsham.
Letter from David Donaldson to Squadron Leader H G Jordan
As addressee had close association with the squadron, David is sending him a photograph of new squadron crest.
Letter from David Donaldson to Captain Howard Kasch
Addressed to 36 Bomb Squadron United States Army Air Force officer thanking him for his work while with 192 Squadron at RAF Foulsham.
letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer J R Matthew
Humorous letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer Matthew saying he's sorry to hear he is indisposed.
Letter from David Donaldson to Pilot Officer G H Moon
Congratulates the pilot officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter from David Donaldson to Flight Lieutenant J E Nixon
Congratulations on promotion to flight lieutenant.
letter from David Donaldson to Mrs G Rollinson
Husband had left squadron before new badge approved. Is sending a photograph and asks that she gives it to him on his return to united Kingdom.
Letter from David Donaldson to Colonel Rooney United States Army Air Force
Addressed to Colonel Rooney, 603 Squadron United States Army Air Corps thanking him for kindness and hospitality shown to Flight Lieutenant Morley and crew one of David's squadron who diverted to his base at RAF Nuthampstead.
Letter from David Donaldson to Group Captain R G Slade
Enclosing £1 contribution to S.A.S.O's presentation.
Letter from David Donaldson to Wing Commander J F Sutton
Concerns defects on a H2S Halifax lent to squadron by B.D.U. Writes that working party sent but repair will take a little longer than a week.
Letter from David Donaldson to Flying Officer A D Thomson
Congratulates the flying officer on his award of Distinguished Flying Cross
Letter from David Donaldson to Pilot Officer A E Worrad
Commiserates with him over lack of available aircraft at conversion unit. Mentions possibility of training on squadron aircraft in the future.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer M Would
Letter to catering officer of RAF Foulsham thanking him for excellent catering arrangements for party on previous night.
Letter from David Donaldson to Warrant Officer H Gruniss
Congratulates the warrant officer on the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Operation on Turin
David Donaldson reminisces about an operation on Turin, describing the crossing of the Alps at night and the awe-inspiring sight of Mount Blanc. David stresses the uniqueness of the operation, only comparable to a previous one on Munich, and mentions…
David Donaldson's CV
Service history of David Donaldson including postings, promotions and awards.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother
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Letter saying he has arrived safely but is not happy about the prospect of war.
Letter from David Donaldson to his mother
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Letter discussing his health and his relationship with Joyce.
Letter to Group Captain C.V.D. Willis from Air Vice Marshal E B Addison
Letter concerns information for temporary officers being selected for permanent commissions. Information on individual requests for commission cannot be given until the composition of the post war air force has been determined. A number of really…
Letter from Group Captain C.D.V Willis to Air Vice Marshal E B Addision
Copy sent to Wing Commander Donaldson. Relates to Daily Mirror newspaper cutting which is amusing to all at RAF Foulsham. Relates incident to 192 squadron Halifax at RAF Staverton. No official action was taken over incident but story has rolled on.
Letter to David Donaldson from E Coleby
Letter from E Coleby, regional solicitors at Kings Cross station stating that he has a vacancy in his office for a solicitor of common law. Handwritten note a at foot 'wrote accepting 6.1.48, offered job 750/900 [....]'.
Letter to David Donaldson from uncle Eric Donaldson
Congratulates him on award of what writer humorously calls 'Dammed Smart Officer'. Hope family are well. Written on Ministry of Health headed paper. Signed Eric. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter to David Donaldson from Esther Hale
Congratulates David on arrival of a daughter. Mentions brother Ian and writes of life in Canada in particular cold weather and use of coal and rationing. Passes on family news. Mentions contact with Kenneth Lawson and writes that Warrie who had…
Letter to David Donaldson from Esther Hale
Wishes David the best for 1945. Catches up with family news and a relation who has been posted to England. Enquires as to whether Ken has started his fourth tour yet and comments that he is stretching his luck. Mentions he was very kind and helpful…
Letter to David Donaldson from his mother in law E M Edwards
Congratulations on award of Distinguished Service Order.