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Telegram from John Valentine
Announces he is back in England. Letter to follow
Telegram from John Valentine
To wife Ursula. Announces convalescing from diphtheria, detained in RAF Hospital Wroughton. Allowed visitors daily after midday, longing to see you. On the reverse train times.
Telegram from John Valentine
Announcing that he would be discharged from hospital and home Friday.
Telegram from John Valentine
Reporting he had been re-admitted to hospital.
Telegram from John Valentine
Reports he is discharged home tonight.
Letter from John Valentine to the father of his pilot
To Mr Floyd, father of Philip Floyd, mentioning that he was his son's navigator and that he had recently discovered Mr Loyd's address. Expresses concern that he might upset Mr Floyd. Provides description of their last operation on 1000 bomber attack…
Letter to Ursula Valentine from husband John
Wishes her happy birthday and reminisces over recent walk with her.
Letter making arrangement for anniversary dinner
Mentions 9th anniversary of engagement and that he had booked table for two at the Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross, Request she book taxi and ring to confirm arrangements. Envelope with "Mrs Valentine" and diagram.
Letter from the caterpillar club
Sent to Ursula Valentine stating that they were glad to hear that John Valentine had saved his life with one of their chutes. However, they regret that they would not be able to send a badge until after the war due to supply restrictions.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve enlistment for duration of present emergency
Gives reporting date and vacancy reporting for.
No 1 Squadron, D Flight, Aberystwyth
Forty-five airmen sitting and standing in three rows in front of a building. John Valentine is eighth from the right in rear row.
Letter to Mr Grünfeld from R Nilson
States the organisation through which contact was obtained with Sergeant John Valentine that their secretary had visited Stalag Luft 6 and seen British prisoner of war John Valentine who asked him to convey his thanks to Grünfeld for books he sent…
Letter to John Valentine from the Reverend R W F Cowdry
Explains three religious books that he has sent to John Valentine. Catches up with family news.
Letter to John Valentine's father from S Busch
Offers a translation of a letter from Mr Wernekinck in Sweden. Notes that due to help of Swedish "Help the War Sufferers" his son John has been located in Stalag Luft 6. Relates from a man who spoke to his son who had tried to locate him in Stalag…
Letter to John Valentine from Air Ministry Archives
Notes that they will forward his flying log book.
Headline cutting
Headline: the tremendous story of British wartime achievement. What we built, how we mobilized, what we ate, what we spent.
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes of daily domestic activities and visits from friends. Mentions financial arrangements with her sister and that she will be able to manage household on RAF money and other income. Catches up with family and baby news. Commiserates over his poor…
Letter to John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Writes of daily activities of gardening. SSAFA business and news of neighbours and friends.
Postcard from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes that she has made cake which she will send and describes gardening and arrival of blackberries. Sending parcel of socks and book..
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Wonders if this will be last letter to him at Jurby and hopes good weather will allow him to complete bombing training. Reports that Mrs Stenzel will leave next Monday. Mentions problems with new daily help and that his parcels containing soap…
Letter to John Valentine from his wife Ursula
Thanks him for his latest letter card and relates tale of 2-way adapter. Discusses what they will get with gift record token and mentions her family's tax affairs. Continues to relate her and their daughter's activities including baking cakes for a…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes thanking him for his letter and news. Comments that they seem to agree that she should try and move nearer him if he could stay in current location. Comments that air raids haven't been heavy in her location but acknowledging that he was…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Writes acknowledging how good a husband he is and how much he loves her. She continues with speculation about her future and where she might go. Continues with news of daily activities including looking after her dog. Mentioned that she has enclosed…
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentin
She writes about her chores and her cousin becoming a Sergeant.
Letter from Ursula Valentine to her husband John Valentine
Apologises for ringing him and catalogues letters sent. Writes of daily gardening activities and jobs to do. Provides news of acquaintances who lost fiance.