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- Collection: Cahir, Francis Shamus. Letters and photographs
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Letter to Mrs Cahir from Wing Commander 466 Squadron
The letter refers to Jim Cahir being reported missing. It explains events on the night he went missing and explains that his personal effects will be carefully stored.
Letter to Jim Cahir from the Airboard
The letter accompanies Jim's Certificate of Service and Discharge.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Area Finance Office, Department of Air
The letter informs Mrs Cahir of payments that will be made to her son whilst he is missing.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Area Finance Office, Department of Air
The letter advises Mrs Cahir that because her son is now reported as a prisoner of war then payments will continue without review.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from RAAF
The telegram informs Mrs Cahir that her son is missing in action during an operation at Frankfurt.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from the RAAF
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son has been reported as a prisoner of war by the International Red Cross.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from the RAAF
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son's address is Stalag Luft 3 and his number is 267500.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Department of Air
The letter accompanies a letter from Jim's commanding officer.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Department of Air
The letter refers to Jim Cahir's personal effects which will be kept in storage until his release from prisoner of war camp.
Letter to Jim Cahir awarding him two medals
Jim was awarded a 1939-45 Star, an Aircrew Europe Star, a Defence Medal and a War Medal, 1939-45.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from the Casualty Section, Ministry of Air
The letter informs Mrs Cahir that her son is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Spike from Jim Cahir
A letter to Spike Alexandratos from Jim. He describes what he has been doing since arriving in England.
Letter to Spike from Jim Cahir
A letter to Spike Alexandratos from Jim Cahir on his return from prisoner of war camp.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
A letter to his mother from Jim. They are in Christchurch, New Zealand and enjoying the night life.
Letter to Mrs Cahir from Jim Cahir
In the letter Jim describes Christmas in the camp.
Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
He recollects the night he was shot down with his pilot saving their lives but losing his own. On his release he returned to UK and was treated for malnutrition.
Lest We Forget
Details of the night Jim Cahir and crew were shot down. The surviving crew remember the pilot struggling with the controls to allow the others to escape. Patrick Edwards, the pilot did not survive. It was not until February 2004 that the survivors…
Letter to Mary Egan from Jim Cahir
Letter from Jim Cahir to his friend Mary Egan detailing his plane being shot down, his capture and his time in a prisoner of war camp.
Certificate for crossing the Equator
A certificate issued to Jim Cahir for crossing the Equator on his transit to the UK.
Telegram to Mrs Cahir from Ronnie Taylor
The message advises Mrs Cahir that her son is very well and uninjured.
Jim Cahir's Prisoner of War Identity card
The identity card has three photographs of Jim, his squadron details and his crew.
Telegram to Jim Cahir
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A telegram to Jim welcoming him home whilst he was on the transport ship, Aquitania, from 'The Mob at Westons'
Bill Cashman DFM
Half length portrait of Bill Cashman in RAF uniform. On the reverse 'Bill Cashman (DFM) Squad 466 1943'.
Jim Cahir and crew
Seven airmen including Jim Cahir dressed in flying gear. On the reverse 'Bomber Command 4 Group 466 Squad Leconfield Yorks circa. Nov/Dec 1943
Reg Hall Reg Spalding Geo Brett Pat Edwards
Ralph Parsons
Jim Cahir'.
Reg Hall Reg Spalding Geo Brett Pat Edwards
Ralph Parsons
Jim Cahir'.
Jim Cahir, Sister and Brother
Jim Cahir standing in a garden with his sister and brother. Behind is a garden settee/swing. On the reverse 'Brother, sister & Jim at my sister's home. Berkshire Oct 1943'.