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Pilot's Flying log book for Wing Commander A.L. Christian, covering the period from 1 December 1936 to 8 May 1941. Detailing his flying training, instructional duties and operations flown. He was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, RAF Upavon, RAF…

The letter is a calculation of money owed to Catherine.

The letter proposes that Arnold is presumed dead.

The letter advises that there has been no news about her husbands disappearance. Because of the lapse of time the writer suggest that he has lost his life.

The first letter refers to changes in money paid to his wife.
The second letter advises that their has been no news about her husband.

The telegram advises that her husband is missing during an air operation.

The letter advises that a War Gratuity of £45 has been enclosed.

The letter advises that her husband is now considered to have lost his life.

A copy of Vera's birth certificate.

A copy of Vincenzo and Beatrice's marriage certificate.

A copy of Elvira's birth certificate.

A copy of Vincent's birth certificate

A copy of Victor's birth certificate

A certified copy of Victor's marriage certificate

A copy of Victor's birth certificate. In a different handwriting is an annotation '3rd child of Francis (Francesca) & Gulalie Cristine (Christian)

A copy of Alfred's Death Certificate.

A cartoon Blenheim bomber GB-R T1989 flying low level over the sea. It is captioned 'The 'Hoochicken' -Blenheim Bomber used by Commanding Officer of 105 Squadron.
Wing Commander AL Christian
Picture drawn by Flight Lieutenant Bennett - 105 Sqn…

The letter has at the top been annotated 'A's last letter'. He writes that it is a sort of holiday since he has a lot of freedom, in the north of Scotland.
A note attached to the letter states that he was lost in action 48 hours later.