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Three civilians seated in the cockpit of an Anson. All are smiling and two have raised cups in their hands.

Looking down on the sea front of Hastings. There is a jetty and a large number of small boats on the beach. A large lido is also visible. The sea is breaking over the jetty. On the reverse 'Hastings Old Town'.

A view along the promenade at Bexhill, taken from a hotel window. There are four cyclists and a person walking a dog plus a group of men. On the reverse 'From our bed room. D flight just rounding the corner. The white building in the distance is…

A portrait image of the sea front promenade at Bexhill, looking towards Hastings. Only two pedestrians visible. On the reverse 'Somewhat the same, we drill on the prom here, just beyond the shelter'.

A view of the old town of Hastings, in a valley between two headlands. On the reverse 'Hastings old Town. Join this one with the other. Put it on the left'.

A view of the sea front promenade: rough seas and only one man in view. On the reverse 'Taken from bedroom - looking due south'.

Unidentified woman sitting on a rowing boat. She is wearing a dress and her feet are in the water.

Harry Redgrave's wife, Jessie, sitting in a deckchair. She is wearing a dress, coat and hat. Behind her a man is sat on a bench and is smoking.

Henry Redgrave's wife, Jessie sitting on a rowing boat. She is wearing a dress and hat, and her feet are in shallow water.

A view across the beach with groynes, beached small boats and a few people. On the reverse 'St Leonards Beach. Pier and RAF place in the distance'.

A view of the Sackville Hotel at Bexhill-on-Sea. This is where Harry Redgrave was billeted.

Harry Redgrave's sergeant stripes.

Three medals awarded to Harry Redgrave and their delivery box.
Photograph 1 the delivery box, addressed to Mrs Jessie Redgrave.
Photograph 2 Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal 1939-1945 and 1939-45 Star.
Photograph 3 is the reverse of the three…

A brevet worn by Harry Redgrave.

A payment of £12 12/- made to Henry Redgrave by the Air Ministry.

A printed card with a poem and a coloured rose. On the reverse 'With love, Harry' It is addressed to 'J. M. Sherwood'.

A registered letter from Harry to his wife. He describes financial arrangements he has put in place.

Letter from Harry to his wife explaining what he has been doing - guard duty and a maths exam.

A letter from Harry to his wife discussing his next leave. He is uncertain of train times.

Harry writes to Jessie telling her of elements of his service life & duties including navigating a Hampden from Finningley to Hendon, and his input to their domestic life.

Letter in reply to one written by Jessie Redgrave, sympathising with her having to leave her home and inviting them to visit when the war is over.

A report with Harry's end of term results.

Side view of a Norton bike parked in a field with the registration '885' visible. Behind is a large tree.

Head and shoulders portrait of Harry in a cardboard mount.

A postcard with a view of Teddington Suspension bridge to Harry from his mother.