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Andrew Bain's crew on his final operation
Handwritten list of the crew:
'Date 23rd Aug 1943
Target Berlin
A/C Stirling III EE 5938'X'
Capt WO Fear T,
Nav Sgt Ruddy G.H.
AB Sgt Bain A,
W,Op Sgt Woolcott, D.G,
FE Sgt Munro C,
M.U. Sgt Holmes J.A.C, (Can),
R.Gnr F S Davidson…
'Date 23rd Aug 1943
Target Berlin
A/C Stirling III EE 5938'X'
Capt WO Fear T,
Nav Sgt Ruddy G.H.
AB Sgt Bain A,
W,Op Sgt Woolcott, D.G,
FE Sgt Munro C,
M.U. Sgt Holmes J.A.C, (Can),
R.Gnr F S Davidson…
Bomber Command clasp with 1939-45 Star ribbon
Clasp with 1939-45 Star ribbon in a box.
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'.
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…
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 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
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 'bombing up'
Andrew crouching below aircraft bomb bay loaded with small bombs. On the reverse 'Bomb up Me Oudtshoorn'.
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…
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',…
Medals and ribbons
Andrew Bain's medals and ribbons, including the original packaging. Medals are:
Air Crew Europe Star,
1939-1945 Star,
War Medal 1939-1945,
Defence Medal.
Air Crew Europe Star,
1939-1945 Star,
War Medal 1939-1945,
Defence Medal.
Leading Aircraftman rank badge
Cloth rank badge for Leading Aircraftman.
Observer half-wing brevet
Cloth half-wing brevet with O.
Navigator half-wing brevet
Cloth half-wing N brevet.
Leading Aircraftman rank badge
Cloth rank badge, Leading Aircraftman.
Navigator half-wing brevet
Cloth N half-wing brevet.
DR Badge
Khaki cloth sleeve badge, letters DR above a winged wheel.
Medal ribbon
Short length of medal ribbon - broad stripes of dark red and black separated by narrow silver stripe.
Andrew Bain's Airman's Service and Pay book
Giving Andrew's service record, including his will.
Sympathy letter from the King
To Isabel from Buckingham Palace expressing their Majesties sympathy for her loss. Includes front and reverse of envelope.
Letter from Ministry of Pensions
Letter giving pension details to Isabel as a widow.
Air Ministry notification
Letter to Isabel following up the initial telegrams. States that her husband has been reported missing after an operation on 23/24 August 1943.
Allowances payable to Isabel
Details allowances payable while Andrew is classified as 'missing', Will continue on present rate until December 1943 and then at reduced rate. Also mentioned how to apply for pre-natal allowance.
Andrew's effects
Letter to Isabel with inventory of Andrew's effects, asking her to acknowledge receipt of the effects.
From Andrew to Isabel's Aunts Mary and Margaret
Letter in which Andrew describes life on the squadron, including the comradeship of his crew and appreciation of Isabel. Includes envelope.