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Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother
The letter explains who will assist her in visiting her son's grave.
Letter from Frank Claydon
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He is on a ship and although the food is edible the washing conditions are primitive.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
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He missed her at the station. He thanks her for Christmas and his presents.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
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He thanks her for her letter and some money she sent. He is busy with operations.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
He has had some traumatic flights with damage to his aircraft. They had a forced landing and got back by train. He thanks her for money she sent.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother and Sister
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He thanks them for their letters. They had a forced landing at a USAAF base and rested their whilst their aircraft was repaired.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother and Sister
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He thanks them for their letters. He has arranged leave over Christmas. He has been awarded a 1939-45 Star.
Letter from Frank Claydon to his Mother
An incomplete letter about a trip he made to friends in Norway.
Letter from Frank Claydon to Violet
He thanks her for various items she has sent and discusses their financial situation.
Letter from Frank Claydon to Evelyn
He thanks her for her letter and 'enclosures'. He is not feeling happy and wants to quit.
Letter from Violet to Frank Claydon's Mother
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He asks her how it feels to be a grandmother. She describes the baby, Patricia.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother from CJ Lloyd
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The letter refers to her great loss. She has had Frank examined by the school doctor and he recommends plenty of milk. She asks for 5/- a week for this.
Letters to Frank Claydon's Widow from G B Thorneycroft
The first letter attaches the second letter and explanation. He asks if she and her baby are finding her new location satisfactory.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.
The second letter expresses sadness at the loss of Frank.
List of Items and an Explanation of Frank's Job Offer Decision
A list of ornaments, vases, paintings and crockery. Also an explanation of why Frank's employment offer was rescinded.
Frank Claydon Skiing
Frank skiing, with a cat. Behind is a snow covered chalet.
Frank Claydon on the beach
Frank sunbathing on a deck chair on a pebbly beach. He is wearing a jacket, plus fours, long socks and leather shoes. Behind is a row of beach huts.
On the reverse 'Frank Claydon'.
On the reverse 'Frank Claydon'.
Frank Claydon's Grave
A cross marking Frank's final resting place.
Aircrew trainees
Four rows of trainees arranged in front of St John the Apostle church, Montpellier road, Torquay.
Aircrew trainees
A group of trainees arranged in four rows a grassy field. On the reverse is handwritten 'With Love, Frank 13th Aug 1941'.
Frank Claydon and baby
Frank is sitting in a garden and holding his daughter, Patricia. He is dressed in a suit.
Five Airmen
Five men in tropical gear arranged outside their tent.
Table Mountain, Capetown
A view across housing to Table mountain.
On the reverse is handwritten ' "Table Mountain Cape Town'.
On the reverse is handwritten ' "Table Mountain Cape Town'.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from the British Red Cross
The letter offers news regarding events when her husband's aircraft was shot down. The German authorities confirm that six airmen had lost their lives.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother and Sister from Frank
He has been moved to a new airfield and does not know anyone although he likes his new pilot.
Letter to Mr S Cass from Frank Claydon's Widow
This is a copy of a letter written to S Cass about Private Chattels' Insurance.