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  • Collection: Riding, Ronald Holford

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Two copies of a telegram stating that Ron is missing.

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The letter from the Chief Draughtsman at Lancashire Dynamo and Crypto Ltd expresses delight that Ron has returned to the UK, safely.

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

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An item made from the silk of a parachute. Accompanying the item is a note 'Made from pilot chute by Jean's sister Anaise. Main chute recovered silk used to make underwear. Given to me on 40th anniversary 1984'.

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A card sent to Ron from his Aunt Mary.

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A message read out to the troops on the eve of D-Day.

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A card sent to Ron from Connie.

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The letter expresses shock that Ron is missing. She feels he is safe and will come back.

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The author expresses sympathy over the disappearance of their son.

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His letter expresses delight that Ron has arrived in London.

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The letter expresses sadness that Ron is missing.
[only one page of the letter is present]

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RAF Form 1657A issued to Ron to cover his Yellow Fever vaccination.

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The telegram advises that his son, Ron, has arrived back in the UK.

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LRidingRH1525125v1.pdf
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for R H Riding, navigator, covering the period from 5 January 1942 to 25 April 1948. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying with 1332 Heavy Conversion…

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MRidingRH1525125-210923-01.pdf
RAF Form 31 issued to Ron to record his pay and allowances.

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ORidingRH1525125-210923-01.pdf
RAF Form 2520C issued to Ron.

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An RAF issue dog tag stamped 'Riding 1525125' on one side and 'RAF Blood Group 2A CE' on the reverse.

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A newspaper article about Ron after he was shot down over France. A second cutting has a brief note about Ron returning home after being missing in France.
[The details in the article are incorrect. His aircraft was a Wellington, it was shot down on…

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She has heard bad news about Ronald and hopes that good news will eventually arrive.

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The letter expresses sympathy that Ron is missing.

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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 21st birthday card sent to Ron by his mother and father.

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The letter expresses sadness on hearing that their son is missing.

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

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

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