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  • Collection: Christian, Arnold Louis

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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.

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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…

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A copy of Alfred's Death Certificate.

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

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A certified copy of Victor's marriage certificate

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A copy of Victor's birth certificate

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A copy of Vincent's birth certificate

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A copy of Elvira's birth certificate.

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A copy of Vincenzo and Beatrice's marriage certificate.

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A copy of Vera's birth certificate.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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The letter proposes that Arnold is presumed dead.

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The letter is a calculation of money owed to Catherine.

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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…

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The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.

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The letter confirms that her husband is considered to have died on 8th May.

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Three separate mentions in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the air.

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The letter expresses regret that her husband was shot down and is missing.

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A copy of a certificate recording Vincent's death.

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The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.

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A group of six airmen studying a map. Behind is a biplane. Four airmen are wearing leather helmets and two are in standard uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Arnold Hornchurch 1934' and typewritten a press release.
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