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  • Collection: Stimpson, Maurice Cecil

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The telegram congratulates Maurice on his grand achievement.

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The message advises Maurice that a Swan Pen has been obtained and he does not have to feel obliged to accept.

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The telegram congratulates him on his grand achievement.

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The letter accompanies a cheque and offers congratulations and best wishes.

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The letter advises that Maurice is now considered killed in combat.

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The letter asks if his mother has entered his news in the Observer.
In a second copy a caption 'This was the last letter Maurice wrote to his mother and was received the day after Maurice's death. RIP'.

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Pilot’s flying log book for Maurice Cecil Stimpson, covering the period from 19 December 1941 to 30 July 1943. Detailing his flying training and operation flown. He was stationed at RAF Perth, USAAC Alabany, USAAC Moody Field, RAF Little…

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Envelope, letter, details on the unveiling of the memorial and ticket for the ceremony at Runnymede.

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Notes recorded by Maurice during his pilot training.

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The unveiling of the Runnymede Memorial Order of Ceremony. This includes the hymns to be sung and the lesson.

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A receipt for the purchase of uniform items.

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RAF form 295 used for spells of leave or as a temporary pass. Uncompleted.

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Both sided of a German banknote

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A banknote issued by the British Military Authority for 1/- .

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A one gulden banknote issued in the Netherlands.

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A book detailing the activities undertaken at the training airfield of Cochran. It describes the history of the field, the training courses and names the staff and students.

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An address book kept by Maurice. It includes a list of when he wrote letters.

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A view looking out of the back of the train. Single track and trees. On the reverse 'Between Chatenoga [sic] & Atlanta.

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Maurice at the front of a locomotive during a stop. On the reverse 'A rest on the way down'.

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Maurice in khaki standing at the front of an Atlantic Coast Line P-5-B locomotive. On the reverse is handwritten 'His worship, Valdosta' and printed 'Maurice on the front of train in Valdosta'.

Identification kindly provided by Doug Smith and…

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Maurice standing in front of a railway carriage belonging to Canadian National. On the reverse 'On the way up from the States'.
On a second copy of the reverse is added 'Maurice. Training complete on the way back to MonctonCanada [sic] for return…

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Two large steam locomotives viewed from the side. On the reverse 'The engines that helped us to reach here (Atlanta)'.
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