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Letter to Joan Wareing from RAF Market Harborough
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Says that he has just heard the news about Bob and hopes it won’t be long before he is back in the Mess at Market Harborough. He suggests that she contact his Squadron to advise them of the good news.
Letter to Joan Wareing from auntie and uncle
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Say that they are delighted to know that Bob is safe and wish him a speedy return. Passes on other news and gossip. Ask if she has had any other news.
Letter from Group Captain Commanding RAF Little Staughton to Mrs Wareing
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Advises her that her husband’s Austin car has been authorised to be released by the Air Ministry. However, the car is not on the station and therefore Mrs Wareing needs to collect it from a garage in Market Harborough.
Letter from RAF Market Harborough to Mrs Wareing
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Thanks her for her letter and delighted to hear that her husband Bob has fully recovered from his burns and hope that he will be home soon.
Letter from Group Captain Commanding RAF Little Staughton to Mrs Wareing
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Enclosing key she would need.
Letter from Group Captain Commanding RAF Little Staughton to Mrs Wareing
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Acknowledges her letter and returning her husband’s car Registration Book. He regrets that they can’t issue petrol coupons and the car is not at the Station but suggests she write to her local Petroleum Board and make an application through them.
Letter from RAF Market Harborough to Mrs Wareing
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Expresses sorrow that her husband, Bob, has been reported as missing. He writes that there is every possibility that he may have baled out or force landed in enemy territory and hopes that she will receive news of him soon.
Telegram to Joan Walker from Wilf
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Says that he has received the splendid news.
Letter to Joan Wareing from RAF central depository
Writes requesting that she sign the enclosed indemnity form in order that they may send her the personal effects of her husband. They also say they are pleased to hear that she has received good news about her husband.
Letter to Joan Wareing from RAF central depository
Refers to her husband’s personal effects and asking if a Gladstone bag with the initials J.K.O. was with them. They had received a letter from the mother of Flight Sergeant Campbell who was enquiring as the whereabouts of this bag as it belonged to…
Carol service for Christmas day 1944 -Stalag Luft 1
Order of service with prayers, lessons and , carols
Bomber Command Operational procedure -Navigation
Guidance to pilots and navigators on the simplest means of locating a target. Provides comprehensive notes. Covers preparation, action before take off, action after take off.
Pilot's notes Wellington
Wellington pilot's notes for all marks and all engines. Outline drawing of aircraft.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Pilot's notes Lancaster
Lancaster pilot notes for all marks with all engines. Outline drawing of aircraft.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the International Bomber Command Centre / University of Lincoln.
Extract from Midland Counties Publication (1942)
Reports that Wellington crew of 9 Squadron took of on operation from RAF Honington and force landed in Vichy France. Apart from one who eventually made his way to freedom, the other crew returned safely and resumed operational flying. Two years later…
Robert Wareing's list of operations
Table with dates target/operation and flying time from December 15 1940 up to 12 June 1941.
Engine handling notes - Lancaster III
Starting procedure, testing engines and installations, drill before taxying and post taxi drill,
Envelope
Envelope with handwritten list of crew positions with some names
Draft history
List of events covering joining the RAF, selection for pilot, training and start of operations.
Musical Zoo or The Ballad of the station masters son
Two verse song (first is chorus). Humorous verse.
Excerpt: Sunday Companion
Pilot's psalm two verses each starting with 'The lord is my pilot'.
Crew list
List of crew and next of kin. Nest of kin addresses.
Luggage tag
Tag for car key. Austin 7 registration FW8747
DFC for local airman
Pilot Officer Robert Wareing awarded DFC for his part in attack on Brest harbour. His was one of four crews who volunteered. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were in the harbour but was not known if they were damaged.
Squadron Leader Bob Wareing a prisoner of war
Article about Scunthorpe double DFC baling out from blazing plane. Relates how news was passed by French woman in a letter to a Canadian who posted it to Mrs Wareing. Robert Wareing was in hospital with burns but was getting better.