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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.
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.
From Andrew to Isabel
Written on an aerograph from Andrew training in South Africa. Mainly about letters from home: has just received four of her letters. Various references to awkward situations at home.
From Andrew to Isabel
An aerogram from Andrew training in South Africa. Comments on the arrival of four of her letters (only two now missing) and replies to several things in them. His sent a parcel to his mother including stockings and chocolate for Isabel.
From Andrew to Isabel
An aerogram written from Andrew training in South Africa. Comments on lack of letters, that he has had a tooth removed and moved huts. He has been studying quite hard, helped by a good library at the camp, and there are film shows three times a week.
From Andrew to Isabel
An aerogram from Andrew training in South Africa. He has just been posted to no. 45 Air School. Some of her letters seem to have gone missing.
From Andrew to Isabel
An aerogram written when Andrew was training in South Africa. He has met her cousin Bill, has only had a few letters, and is interested the 'WAAF situation' and Isabel being called up.
From Andrew to Isabel
An aerogram written by Andrew when training in South Africa. He has now been there a week and has visited Johannesburg and Pretoria.
From Andrew to Isabel
An aerogram written when Andrew was training in South Africa at no. 75 Air School, Lyttleton Camp, Transvaal. He writes that the food and accommodation are good and he hopes to visit her cousin Bill who lives near by.
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.
Bomber Command clasp with 1939-45 Star ribbon
Clasp with 1939-45 Star ribbon in a box.
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.
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.
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.
Notification of Andrew Bain's assumed death
For official purposes, any serviceman missing on operations, assuming nothing more is heard over a set period, is assumed to have died so that pay, pensions etc can be processed.
To Isabel from Air Ministry
Reporting that Andrew Bain had been re-buried in British Military Cemetery Berlin (Heerstrasse), Grave 13, Row K, Plot 4.
To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry
Air Ministry Accounts need a completed Air Ministry Form 531 before they can release Andrew's Post Office Savings book. The original of his will has been forwarded to Messrs Newlands and Warner.
Official confirmation of the death of Andrew Bain
To Isabel from Casualty Branch confirming that information had come from an official German source confirming Andrew's death on 24th August 1943.
To Isabel Bain from Air Ministry
Gives location of Andrew's grave in the Garrison Cemetery, Doberitz, near Berlin.
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.
To Isabel Bain from the British Red Cross Society
Letter states that Warrant Officer Fear, Andrew's captain was buried at Doberitz (near Berlin) and it is likely that Andrew would also be buried there. When there is official confirmation, either they or the Air Ministry will send it to her.