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Brief Resumé of Initial Flying Training and operational experiences on 106 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Bob Allen DSO with sorties against the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau Battleships in the Port of Brest.

The author, Alice, writes to Joan thanking her for a letter. She also mentions the speed of delivery of letters from troops at Arnhem.

Letter from Alice to her friend Joan. She writes expressing sympathy that Bob has been posted as missing and hopes and prays that he will be found soon.

Letter from [indecipherable signature] saying how pleased they are to know that she has heard from Bob.

Tells of how pleased they were to hear that Bob is safe, and that a rocket bomb dropped a short distance from school. Also, of the play that is being rehearsed.

Letter from Eileen to Joan expressing sympathy at her news and saying that they are all thinking of her at this time and hope that she will receive good news soon.

Offers sympathy at the news that Bob went missing over Stuttgart. She says that she had heard before but was waiting for more news before writing. She says that Joan is in her thoughts and hopes she will receive good news soon. She also writes about…

She is pleased that they have had news of Bob, and goes on to give general family news as well as offering help to relocate her car.

Thanks her for sending Robert's letters for her to read and that she has passed them on for others to see.

Says she is glad that Robert is safe and thanks her for the photograph.

Norah expressing her sincere wishes that Joan will soon hear news of Bob, also saying that prayers are being said for her. Passes on other news.

Says how pleased that she has heard from Bob and hopes that she will get more news which will be passed on to them.

They write that they were shocked to hear the news but are hoping and praying for Bob’s safety and relate experiences of friends who also know of prisoners of war.

She writes that now that Bob is in German hands Joan can write to him. She suggests that Joan write to him via Switzerland. She is going to get a form for her at the Post Office and will enclose it with the letter. She also mentions that she has some…

He writes about everyone being delighted at the latest news. He is extremely grateful for the kind actions during Nill’s stay in hospital.

Mentions a letter from Mum about Joan’s news and that Olive has been thinking of her ever since. There is hope that much better news will surely come.

She writes about the grand news. Kitty and Bob quickly passed on the good news. Olive could have jumped over the tallest chimney with delight at the news. It is hoped that Bob will soon recover and return to Joan quickly.

The author writes her thanks for a letter. She also mentions her delight that Bob is alive.

The author writes expressing delight at good news and mentions having flu.

States how pleased they are to know that Mr Wareing is safe in hospital.

Nell writes to Mrs Wareing telling her that Wilf will call on her any time if needed.

Front has b/w photograph of Scarborough open air theatre and north side amusement park with boating lake and grandstand. Text says author having a nice time in Scarborough.

Envelope addressed to Squadron Leader and Mrs Robert Wareing.

Informs her that her husband name was included in a German broadcast on October 24 as a prisoner of war.

Replying to her recent letter, they were glad that she had reassuring news and hope it would not be long before it was official. They had not yet had any news of her husband or his crew but would pass any news on if received. Suggests she should…