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Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has received the money they sent. He is having a bath tomorrow.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has moved again to a new station. His kit bag has not arrived and he needs to iron some clothes. He asks for the return of his laundry.
Letter from John Taplin to his Mother
He has not been busy. They went to the YMCA at Holme on Spalding. He has been to see a film, Flying Fortress and Murder Ring.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not received a box from home. He has not been busy but has been clay pigeon shooting.
Letter from John Taplin to his Parents
He has not had any mail for a week. The weather has been bad and he has not been flying. He asks for ping-pong balls.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He asks if they can find the surname of Freddie who has written him two letters. Also he ask if they can get a pair of slippers repaired.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has moved station. He has been busy on operations but force landed at North Weald. He has sent laundry and asks for a towel.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He is waiting for a letter from home. He has been to Northallerton but got lost coming back. He signed of his letter in the dark.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He thanks them for their letters and photos. He is looking forward to some leave. His crew has gone into York but he stayed in to write letters.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has been busy. He likes the Canadians at his new station.
Letter from 408 Squadron to John Taplin's Parents
The letter confirms that John is missing during an operation over Hamburg. The circumstances are not known.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
He writes that he is sorry that John is missing. He hopes that John will turn up safe and well.
Letter to John Taplin's Parents
The writer expresses sorrow that John is missing.
Telegram to John Taplin's Parents from RAF
The telegram states that John is a prisoner based on information from the International Red Cross.
Map of the Principal Camps for British and Dominion prisoners of war in Europe
A small scale map showing the location of prisoner of war camps. A typewritten note has been attached with corrections.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
The letter advises that the Red Cross has been officially informed that John is a prisoner of war.
Letter to John Taplin's Father from British Red Cross
His father has not heard from his son for a while but the letter offers reassurance in that John has received parcels and cards.
Going on Leave
A booklet for ex-Prisoners of War.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
To My Wife and Sweetheart
A poem by John Taplin
John Taplin's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to John, giving brief details of his service.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He apologises again for not writing. He has been very busy. He is writing the letter in a field of poppies.
Letter from John Taplin to his Family
He has not heard from them for a while but a parcel has arrived for him. He has not been busy. The food and accommodation are good.
Telegram to John Taplin's Father
The message advises that John is missing.
Stevenage Airmen Missing
An article reporting that John Taplin and W Clarke are missing.
Sgt JA Taplin RAF Missing
A cutting with brief details about John Taplin.