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RAF Escape Society Christmas Card
An unused Christmas card featuring an airman parachuting.
Letter to Ron Riding's Mother
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The letter expresses sympathy that Ron is missing.
[The letter is incomplete, only the first page has been kept]
[The letter is incomplete, only the first page has been kept]
An Open Letter by Way of an Editorial to my Grandson, Paul
A letter explaining Remembrance and why it is important to his generation.
Letter to Ron Riding's Mother
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A letter expressing love to his mother, from Ron.
Ron Riding's Certificate of Support for the Bomber Command Museum Appeal
A certificate issued to Ron for his donation.
Ron Riding's Caterpillar Club Membership
A certificate of membership awarded to Ron after his escape by parachute.
Letter to Ron Riding's Parents
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The letter from Ron's cub master expresses sorrow that Ron is missing.
Letter to Ron Riding
The letter thanks Roland for his card and news, seeking more information about his life and news of John. They are all in good health and good wishes are sent from several people. He is updated on family members, acquaintances and work. Roland is…
Letter to Ron Riding's Parents from W Wall
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The letter expresses sorrow that their son is missing and stresses that they should not give up hope.
The Journey in Normandy of Mr Ronald H. Riding
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A story of Ronald's escape after being shot down.
I Owe my Life to You
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The events after Ronald was shot down on the morning of D-day.
Maps of Cyrenaica
Two maps. The first is of Egypt and East Libya and the second is of West Libya and Chad.
Letter to Ron Riding from France
The letter seeks news from Ron and his friend, who hid at their house and recalls several people. It expresses affection to them both while hoping to hear from him.
Ron Riding's Aircrew Categorisation Card - Navigator
A card issued to Ron recording his status as navigator.
Album Covers
Front and rear covers
50 Trainee Airmen
A group of 50 trainees arranged in four rows. A post it note states 'Grandad [Ron] top row, 4th from right'.
Four Airmen
Two photograph from an album.
#1 is a pilot at the controls of an aircraft.
#2 is four airmen leaning against a wooden railway building. Above is a sign for Priceville.
#1 is a pilot at the controls of an aircraft.
#2 is four airmen leaning against a wooden railway building. Above is a sign for Priceville.
26 Trainee Airmen
26 men arranged in front of an Anson.
Ron Riding
Two photographs of Ron in pilot's kit.
#1 he is standing wearing a Sidcotsuit and flying boots holding a case and a parachute
#2 he is climbing out of an aircraft.
#1 he is standing wearing a Sidcotsuit and flying boots holding a case and a parachute
#2 he is climbing out of an aircraft.
30 Airmen
26 trainees and four officers arranged in three rows in front of an Anson. A yellow post-it has been added with 'grandad' to the front row right airman.
22 Airmen
20 airmen and two officers arranged in two rows in front of an Anson.
'Grandad' [Ron] is identified by a yellow post-it as top row second from right.
'Grandad' [Ron] is identified by a yellow post-it as top row second from right.
Trainee Airmen Relaxing
Three photographs from an album.
#1 Three airmen playing golf.
#2 One airman standing in a park.
#3 Four airmen cycling four abreast across a bridge.
#1 Three airmen playing golf.
#2 One airman standing in a park.
#3 Four airmen cycling four abreast across a bridge.
13 Trainee Airmen
13 men arranged in two rows in front of a Battle aircraft.
Three Airmen and Two Tourists
Three photographs from an album.
#1 is three airmen in greatcoats walking across a snowy landscape.
#2 is three airmen sitting on the tailplane of a Hudson.
#3 is an airman and a woman in a floral dress walking through woods. He has a camera…
#1 is three airmen in greatcoats walking across a snowy landscape.
#2 is three airmen sitting on the tailplane of a Hudson.
#3 is an airman and a woman in a floral dress walking through woods. He has a camera…
Two Groups of Airmen
Two photographs from an album.
#1 is two sergeant airmen, Ron and a colleague, sporting brevets, in front of an Anson.
#2 is a group of four trainee airmen posing at the side of a jetty. They are wearing khaki uniforms.
#1 is two sergeant airmen, Ron and a colleague, sporting brevets, in front of an Anson.
#2 is a group of four trainee airmen posing at the side of a jetty. They are wearing khaki uniforms.