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  • Collection: Taplin, J A

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He has been playing sport and sitting exams.

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Part of his message has been censored. He asks about folk back home and hopes he will be home soon.

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A page of a telegram message form the Commanding Officer of RV AF Squadron

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The two men shared incarceration in Germany. He asks if Johnny got back safely.

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He hopes that they are well.

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Gordon wishes them well and explains it is very hot. He signs the card as Navigator.

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He writes that they are fed up.

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She writes that Ron has died and asks him to write back. If John wishes to visit his grave then she will assist.

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He asks after his family and friends back home.

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He asks for his clarinet, two dozen reeds and his concertina.

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He writes that he has just had his Christmas dinner. He hopes he will be home by next Christmas.

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He hopes all are well.

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He asks for more mail from home. He is philosophical about his incarceration.

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He is well and hopes they are well.

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He has received two letters from his aunt and uncle. It is signed Nephew John.

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The card is signed Ron, John, Edwards. They ask if they have received his letter.

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The card asks if they are receiving his mail.

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The letter asks about mail and hints at progress in the war. He asks after friends and family.

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The card says they have nothing new to write about but he asks for his concertina and clarinet. It is signed by nephew Ron and John.

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She thanks him for replying to her letter.

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She discusses Ron Edwards who was a communal friend. JA Taplin had met Ron in their Stalag.

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A part letter from someone's wife. She discusses dinners and drinks and looks forward to seeing him.

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A letter addressed to Annie, Jack and all. The writer apologises for not having written sooner, due to work. John in Blackpool has been in touch. Kath Cook is in a sanatorium.

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A letter discussing a colleague, exams, a top secret jet, Morse tests and studying.

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A small scale map of Germany issued to airmen to assist in evasion and escape.

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