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  • Collection: Riding, Ronald Holford

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The letter expresses sympathy that Ron is missing.

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A bill issued to Ron from RAF Lindholme, May 1948.

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A certificate issued to Ron for his good service and an accompanying letter.

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Mr Churchill's reply to Roosevelt. A photograph of Churchill with a quote underneath.

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A certificate of membership awarded to Ron after his escape by parachute.

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A badge of the Comet Line escape group maintained by the French during the War.

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Paul's story about his grandfather Ron, being shot down and evading capture.

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The letter was issued to Ron after his return from France. It advises Ron's service number, rank and squadron.

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A full length portrait of Ron in greatcoat with trainee flash on his cap. On the reverse 'St Johns tons of love. Ron'. It is stamped 'Mar 1942'.

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Three trainee airmen in summer uniform at the beach. On the reverse 'Ted, Cyril & Sidney in summer uniform Beach at Ste Flavie Mont-Joli June 1942'.

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Ron and his friend at the beach at Ste Flavie. On the reverse 'Tony and myself on the beach at Ste Flavie Mont-Joli June 1942'.

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13 airmen in two rows in front of a Fairey Battle. Each man is named on the front. On the reverse each man has signed his name and 'A/C Fairey Battle Course 45A Observers No 9 Bombing and Gunnery School Mont-Joli PQ July 1942 Back Row RCAF Front RAF…
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