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- Collection: Claydon, Frank Edward
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Letter to Frank Claydon's Mother
The letter explains who will assist her in visiting her son's grave.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Widow from Air Ministry
The letter advises that her husband's body has been positively identified after exhumation. He has now been moved to the British Military Cemetery, Berlin.
Letter to Frank Claydon's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that due to the time Frank has been reported missing then he is presumed dead.
News of Former Members - Frank Claydon
The article gives a brief resume of Frank's life. He worked as a councillor for Barnet but joined up despite his commitment to pacifism.
Flying Officer FE Claydon
A brief biography of Frank's work with Barnet council.
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 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.
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 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.
Frank Claydon's Last Will and Testament
Frank's will allocating everything to his wife, Violet.
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.
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.
Letter to Editor of Barnet Press from Frank Claydon's Wife
A copy of a letter where Frank's wife asks that her husband being missing is kept out of the press.
Letter to Barnet UDC from Frank Claydon's Wife
A copy of a letter to the Council asking that no mention is made of the fact that her husband is missing.,
Frank Claydon's Memorial of Baptism
A memorial card presented on Frank's baptism.
Frank Claydon
A memorial article about Frank telling of his professional and service life.
Compliment Slip accompanying Grave Photograph sent to Frank Claydon's Widow
The slip and photograph were sent to Frank's widow.