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  • Collection: Wilson, Reginald Charles

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Sarah expresses sadness about the news regarding Reg.

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The letter advises that Reg has been commissioned as an officer and arrangements need to be put in place to receive his salary.

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The letter advises Reg's father that £5 8 shillings are being deducted from his son's pay to reimburse Germany in case they pay him his arrears.

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The letter from the padre at Reg's base expresses sympathy regarding his disappearance whilst on active duty.

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The letter advises Mrs Wilson that her son is officially reported as missing. It explains the payments that will be made and when they will end.

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Two postcards sent to Reg's home address. The first states that she heard Reg was listed as a prisoner of war and was safe and well. The second also gives his service number.

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The father of the pilot writes to help sharing news with the other crew members' families.

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The letter advises that now that he is known to be a prisoner of war then the proper paperwork will be forwarded to Germany.

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The letter is from one of Reg's old crew, Mac. He expresses sadness that he is missing and states he was an excellent flying companion.

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The letter is written by William McEwan [indecipherable] expressing sympathy about the news of Reg.

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The letter refers to the disposal of Reg's personal effects.

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A letter about Reg's personal effects including an inventory.

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Ginger expresses pleasure that Reg has 'landed' safely. His letter was delayed because he was on a mission to bomb the Tirpitz. He talks about family news.

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The writer expresses delight that Reg is safe, also his pilot.

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Enclosed with the letter is a postal order for 5/- for cigarettes for Reg. He asks for news about Reg.

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The letter is from the mother of Ronald Charles Wilson. She is trying to find out if they have heard from Reg in case there has been a confusion about her son, Ronald.

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The letter is written by the mother of Jack, the flight engineer on Reg's crew. She expresses sympathy whilst they are waiting for news, hoping that sharing their grief will be some comfort.

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The letter advises he is out of hospital but not flying yet. He describes his training activities. He has been a tourist in a local town. Then he went to a concert and dance.

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He is on leave at West Palm Beach, Florida with a colleague. The image is a drawing of a hotel and its patio.

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A postcard of Niagara Falls from Reg to his parents.

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A photograph of the Falls. On the reverse 'The American Falls with the boat "Maid of the Mist" in foreground. 30th June 1942'.

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A postcard of the rail tracks leading into a tunnel. It is addressed to Reg's parents. He is travelling by train to Brandon, Manitoba.

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A postcard from Reg to his parents.

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A letter to Reg's parents with a note explaining what he had not included in the letter. The letter advises he reached Rufforth after an overnight train journey from London. He has started flying training trips. He has been to York to watch films. In…

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