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To Isabel Bain from the British Red Cross Society
States that Andrew has been listed as 'Missing, believed killed in action'. An official German source has informed the International Red Cross Committee that Andrew and the other members of the crew died on 24 August 1943.
To Isabel Bain from British Red Cross Society
In response to Isabel's enquiry about possible news concerning Andrew, stating that nothing has been heard so far.
Letter from Ministry of Pensions
Letter giving pension details to Isabel as a widow.
Andrew Bain's Airman's Service and Pay book
Giving Andrew's service record, including his will.
Andrew Bain's observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Covers the period from 26 June 1942 until August 1943. In June 1946 stamped by the RAF Central Depository ‘Death Presumed’. He qualified as an air gunner on the 31 October 1942 and as an observer on the 9 October 1942. He identifies his flying…
To Isabel from Central Depository regarding Andrew Bain's effects
One letter includes reference to the different procedure for a serviceman presumed killed in action (after missing in action for more than six months) or a prisoner of war. One letter is in reply to one from Isabel in which she asks about a missing…
To Isabel Bain from Commanding Officer no. 75 Squadron
From Andrew's squadron commander expressing his sympathy at her loss. Andrew was popular for his 'cheerfulness, willingness and quiet confidence' and was a skilful air-bomber. He was on his 11th operation from the base.
Andrew's effects
Letter to Isabel with inventory of Andrew's effects, asking her to acknowledge receipt of the effects.
Andrew Bain missing telegram from RAF Mepal
Telegram informing Isabel that Andrew failed to return from operations on 24 August 1943.
Sympathy letter from the King
To Isabel from Buckingham Palace expressing their Majesties sympathy for her loss. Includes front and reverse of envelope.
Medal ribbon
Short length of medal ribbon - broad stripes of dark red and black separated by narrow silver stripe.
DR Badge
Khaki cloth sleeve badge, letters DR above a winged wheel.
Navigator half-wing brevet
Cloth N half-wing brevet.
Leading Aircraftman rank badge
Cloth rank badge, Leading Aircraftman.
Navigator half-wing brevet
Cloth half-wing N brevet.
Observer half-wing brevet
Cloth half-wing brevet with O.
Leading Aircraftman rank badge
Cloth rank badge for Leading Aircraftman.
Isabel and Andrew
Portrait of Isabel and Andrew, upper torso, both in uniform, Andrew with sergeant's stripes and observer brevet. Written on reverse 'copy 3 pc gent only' and reference number. Printed on reverse: 'The State Studios, 581 London Road, Glasgow. S E',…
Six people at Eyemouth
Three men and three women. Andrew in scout uniform (with kilt). Group leaning against or sitting on crenellated wall, houses in background. On the reverse 'August 1939 Eyemouth on the eve of war'. On a post- it 'Subject right with Isabella…
Andrew Bain 'bombing up'
Andrew crouching below aircraft bomb bay loaded with small bombs. On the reverse 'Bomb up Me Oudtshoorn'.
Isabel
Portrait, upper torso in WAAF uniform. Written on the reverse 'Wigtown, 31/1/43'. On added post-it note 'Isabella Dougall nee Aitchison'.
Andrew Bain in scout uniform
Andrew with young man, both in scout uniform complete with kilt. On the reverse, on a note: 'Subject on left Scout camp ?1939'.
Isabel Dougall with seven other WAAFs
Eight WAAFs, in uniform standing in a row on a town street (two photographs).
First photograph: on reverse on post-it 'Isabella Dougall nee Aitcheson on right'. Another copy of the same photograph: on reverse, the girls christian names are listed…
First photograph: on reverse on post-it 'Isabella Dougall nee Aitcheson on right'. Another copy of the same photograph: on reverse, the girls christian names are listed…
Andrew Bain in Army uniform
Two copies of the same photograph of Andrew in army uniform including boots and breeches with another man in army uniform. They are standing in a formal park. On reverse of one photo 'May 1940 Cricket Malherbie, AB and Henderson Fraser'. Other…
Photograph Isabel's WAAF training course
Formal photograph of 22 WAAFs in three rows, row of houses, hotel and larger building in background. Isabel Aitcheson fourth from right in front row. On the reverse all are named and 'Morecambe 5/10/42'.