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Andrew Bain missing telegram from RAF Mepal
Telegram informing Isabel that Andrew failed to return from operations on 24 August 1943.
From Air Ministry loss of life telegram
Telegram telling Isabel that information has been received from the International Red Cross Committee indicating that Andrew has been killed in action.
To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry accounts
Detailing Isabel's allowances.
To Isabel from Air Ministry re Andrew's grave cross
Covering letter and photograph of Andrew's temporary cross. Letter informs Isabel that the temporary cross will be replaced a permanent stone by the Imperial War Graves Commission in due course. Envelope included.
To Isabel Bain from British Red Cross Society
Letter from British Red Cross Society informing Isabel of the location of Andrew's grave at Doberitz, near Berlin.
From Andrew to Mr Williamson
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Letter in which Andrew describes how he feels about life in the squadron and how Isabel has now left the WAAF and is looking after uncle and his son.
Missing believed killed letter from Air Ministry
Letter to Isabel confirming the information from the International Red Cross that Andrew had lost his life when his aircraft was lost. But he would formally be listed as 'missing believed killed' for six months.
Cessation of payments letter
Letter to Isabel stating that as Andrew was now presumed dead, the Air Ministry payment would stop from mid-May and she would receive information shortly about a pension.
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.
Andrew's effects
Letter to Isabel with inventory of Andrew's effects, asking her to acknowledge receipt of the effects.
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.
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.
Letter from Ministry of Pensions
Letter giving pension details to Isabel as a widow.
Sympathy letter from the King
To Isabel from Buckingham Palace expressing their Majesties sympathy for her loss. Includes front and reverse of envelope.
Andrew Bain's Airman's Service and Pay book
Giving Andrew's service record, including his will.
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.
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.
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…