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A card announcing the arrival of Patricia.

The letter asks if they have heard from Frank, who is on his way to Capetown.

He asks her how it feels to be a grandmother. She describes the baby, Patricia.

A list of ornaments, vases, paintings and crockery. Also an explanation of why Frank's employment offer was rescinded.

Frank skiing, with a cat. Behind is a snow covered chalet.

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'.

A cross marking Frank's final resting place.

Four rows of trainees arranged in front of St John the Apostle church, Montpellier road, Torquay.

A group of trainees arranged in four rows a grassy field. On the reverse is handwritten 'With Love, Frank 13th Aug 1941'.

Frank is sitting in a garden and holding his daughter, Patricia. He is dressed in a suit.

Five men in tropical gear arranged outside their tent.

A view across housing to Table mountain.
On the reverse is handwritten ' "Table Mountain Cape Town'.

A half length portrait of Frank, in uniform with his Observer's brevet.
Underneath is handwritten 'Frank Edward Claydon 13/14 January 1944 130537 166 Sqn'.

An almost full length portrait of Frank.
Handwritten at the side is 'FO Frank Edward Claydon Killed in action on New Brunswick raid 13.01.1944 Sqn 166 130537 aged 35 yrs. Buried in Berlin Plot 14 A.3.'